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Wife of Georgia Army reservist killed in Jordan: ‘I feel proud’

On Jan. 28, Sgt. Rivers, 46, was one of three Army Reservists killed in a drone attack in Jordan.

SUNDAY'S WEATHER

‘Hottest day of the year’ bringing lots of sunshine, some showers

Student on heart transplant list gets personal graduation ceremony at Emory hospital

Grant Martin didn’t think he would be able to graduate from Columbus State University in West Georgia.

Perfect attendance earns new grad free meals for life at Marietta restaurant

Restaurateur Sabra Wood, owner of The Red Eyed Mule in Marietta, Georgia decided this student's perfect school attendance stellar achievement deserved to be celebrated.

Health inequity

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Landmark study of cancer in Black women launches in Georgia

Despite major improvements in cancer prevention and treatment over the past few decades, a stark reality remains: Black women have the lowest survival rate of any racial or et

Link between racial discrimination and heart disease gaining acceptance

Georgia researchers say new evidence too compelling to ignore.

GUEST COLUMN

From diagnosis to denial: Breaking chains of lung cancer inequity

American Cancer Society gives prediction for Georgia cancer cases, deaths in 2024

In Georgia, the American Cancer Society estimated 63,170 people will be diagnosed with cancer in 2024.

Opinion and Voices

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JOHN H. EAVES

The watershed moment of President Biden’s Morehouse speech

For the graduates, the occasion was a powerful reminder to use their education and influence to advocate for change and stand up against injustice.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

A socialist campaign and sexist mailer defeat Teri Anulewicz in Cobb County

It’s an old-fashioned — and misguided — notion that a woman should be judged by her husband’s occupation, or that her husband’s job must influence a female elected official.

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MAUREEN DOWNEY

Georgia schools should cut the cord on smartphones in class

The evidence that smartphones are a detriment to child well-being is growing, but not all parents are amenable to schools banning them.

Arts and Entertainment

Ms. Pat on her Emmy-nominated ‘The Ms. Pat Show,’ working with Marla Gibbs

Atlanta stand-up comic Ms. Pat went through so many rough years that for her, it was a dream to be able to fictionalize her life on a TV show instead.

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Crime and Safety

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Blake’s on the Park nightclub in Midtown Atlanta catches fire

Firefighters were called to Blake’s on the Park, an LGBTQ+ club on 10th Street, after the business had already closed early in the morning.

Woman fatally shot during repast for family member in DeKalb

Man gets life in 2022 fatal shooting of Griffin college student

Gwinnett DA charges driver in crash that killed 4-year-old at mall

Two months after 4-year-old Abigail Hernandez was hit and killed in the Mall of Georgia parking lot, the driver is now being charged

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Metro Atlanta

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Student on heart transplant list gets personal graduation ceremony at Emory hospital

Grant Martin didn’t think he would be able to graduate from Columbus State University in West Georgia.

Wife of Georgia Army reservist killed in Jordan: ‘I feel proud’

On Jan. 28, Sgt. Rivers, 46, was one of three Army Reservists killed in a drone attack in Jordan.

Georgia’s first female appellate judge blazed trails on and off the bench

Judge Dorothy Toth Beasley shattered glass ceilings in Georgia courts, argued landmark cases of national importance, helped establish Atlanta’s pioneering food rescue project

Georgia

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Wild Georgia: What’s essential for some bird nests might surprise you

Wild Georgia columnist Charles Seabrook says some bird nests include materials ranging from mud to spiderwebs to snake skins.

Warnock, Dickens attend White House state dinner

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock attended a White House state dinner in honor of Kenyan President William Ruto on May 23, 2024.

Crickets, worms released in two University of Georgia buildings

A University of Georgia student and a recent graduate allegedly released crickets and worms last week in two buildings on campus.

Politically Georgia

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Haley backs Trump. Will her Georgia supporters follow?

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley joined the long line of Donald Trump foes planning to vote for him despite a deep, fraught personal history.

LISTEN

From groceries to housing: How inflation is actually impacting you

An in-depth look at where Georgia's economy stands and how Georgians are dealing with inflation.

LISTEN

Justice Andrew Pinson says ‘Georgia does not want a politicized judiciary’

Justice Andrew Pinson joins "Politically Georgia" following his reelection.

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Fulton DA in Spotlight

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Fulton DA’s office files its own appeal in Trump Georgia election case

The office of DA Fani Willis said it is appealing a judge’s order that dismissed six counts from the Georgia election interference indictment against Donald Trump and others

Fulton DA Willis: ‘I have at least four more years ahead of me’

Ex-staffer details alleged retaliation by Fulton DA’s office

A former employee of the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office detailed to Georgia senators on Thursday how she was demoted and eventually fired after alleging her bosses w...

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Georgia

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Capitol Recap: Georgia port officials say they won’t fund new river crossing

Warnock, Dickens attend White House state dinner

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock attended a White House state dinner in honor of Kenyan President William Ruto on May 23, 2024.

LISTEN

State Rep. Teri Anulewicz talks about her upset loss in Democratic primary

State Rep. Teri Anulewicz talks losing her seat.

US

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Ossoff warns of ‘grave national security risk’ if Senate rejects border bill

‘Georgia is the reason I’m president right now’

Alice Stewart, CNN political commentator with Georgia roots, dies at 58

Alice Stewart, a Georgia native who became a national political analyst and adviser to GOP presidential contenders, has died, according to CNN, her current employer.

Columnists

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PATRICIA MURPHY

A socialist campaign and sexist mailer defeat Teri Anulewicz in Cobb County

It’s an old-fashioned — and misguided — notion that a woman should be judged by her husband’s occupation, or that her husband’s job must influence a female elected official.

Opinion: Donald Trump suddenly puts birth control in play

OPINION: For Joe Biden, the Nov. 5 election is about Jan. 6

Trump in Court

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Trump Georgia defendants push 2020 fraud claims as another election looms

Three defendants in the Georgia election interference case are trying to use unproven claims of fraud to escape criminal charges and disbarment.

Ex-staffer details alleged retaliation by Fulton DA’s office

A former employee of the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office detailed to Georgia senators on Thursday how she was demoted and eventually fired after alleging her bosses w...

Fulton DA’s office files its own appeal in Trump Georgia election case

The office of District Attorney Fani Willis said it is appealing a judge’s order that dismissed six counts from the Georgia election interference indictment against former Pre...

Food & Dining

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The ultimate Memorial Day weekend guide to eating, drinking, grilling and cooking

Check out these recipes, tips, products and events to have a Memorial Day weekend to remember.

Cocktail bar Propaganda opens in Smyrna with ‘70s-inspired theme

Propaganda is a '70s-inspired cocktail bar with vinyl music and live performances at 2860 Atlanta Road in Smyrna Market Village.

Kid-owned lemonade, grilled cheese business coming to Peoplestown and more dining news

Jase’s Lemonade, a pop-up turned food truck co-owned by 11-year-old Jace Kurtz, will open a brick-and-mortar location later this year in the Terminal South development in Atla...

Coffee shop Green Beans ATL hopes to become a mainstay in Grant Park

Coffee shop and cafe Green Beans ATL is open in Grant Park offering a variety of coffee drinks, pastries and breakfast and lunch dishes.

Things to Do

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Jinjin Li captures fleeting friendships in a temporary place

Three Georgia cities in running to host Sundance Film Festival

Three of the 15 cities accepted to submit proposals to become the future host city of the Sundance Film Festival are from Georgia: Athens, Atlanta and Savannah.

Millennials and Gen Z are embracing the gap year

These gap years can range from three to six months, and sometimes even up to a year, allowing travelers to pursue their passions and hit the reset button.

Lifestyle

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Deja News: Atlanta’s Chattahoochee Raft Race was a victim of its own popularity

A set piece in Atlanta lore, the Chattahoochee Raft Race, also known as the Ramblin Raft Race, began in 1969 as a summer celebration, or some a party with a race thrown in, on

Wild Georgia: What’s essential for some bird nests might surprise you

Wild Georgia columnist Charles Seabrook says some bird nests include materials ranging from mud to spiderwebs to snake skins.

Here’s why our sunscreen habits are concerning

57% of men and 41% of women rarely or never protect their skin

Arts & Culture

Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: Do you know the difference?

Memorial Day and Veterans Day both focus on Americans who have served in the military, but for different reasons.

Bookshelf: WWII bomber jacket book a photographer’s passion project

Local photographer's passion project turns into a coffee table book of WWII bomber jackets.

Entertainment

Ms. Pat on her Emmy-nominated ‘The Ms. Pat Show,’ working with Marla Gibbs

Former ‘Idol’ star angry over Ferst Center’s late cancellation of her play

Kinnik Sky, a local playwright, was stunned when Ferst cancelled her play last month just eight days before the show without a clear explanation.

Peachtree Road Race represents ‘iconic Atlanta’ for longtime morning show hosts

Kevin Avery and Taylor Scott of Fish 104.7 explain why The AJC Peachtree Road Race means so much to them.

Travel

Millennials and Gen Z are embracing the gap year

These gap years can range from three to six months, and sometimes even up to a year, allowing travelers to pursue their passions and hit the reset button.

5 stunning ‘Bridgerton’-inspired Airbnbs

These five properties are among the best in the world for those looking to experience the opulence and grandeur the Bridgerton family would surely approve of

3 beautiful places in Georgia you might not know about

These three locales are close enough to Atlanta that you visit during a weekend getaway

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Chatham grand jury indicts two former Savannah police detectives for perjury

Two fired Savannah Police Department officers were indicted by a grand jury this week on charges of lying under oath.

Fashion, family, and faith on display at the King Family Hat Exhibit

The women in the King family have long held a tradition of wearing hats every Sunday, some of which symbolize historic moments of the Civil Rights Movement.

A Columbus chef overcame addiction through cooking. Now she’s paying it forward locally

Brittney Espersen's passion for cooking supported her through recovery and rebuilding a healthy life over the last 10 years.

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Investigations

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Atlanta-based Kabbage to pay up to $120 million to settle PPP fraud allegations

The bankrupt Atlanta financial technology firm Kabbage will pay the federal government as much as $120 million to settle allegations that the lender enabled fraudsters preying...

Georgia officials won’t release information on how prisoners are dying

As homicides soar at Georgia state prisons, the Department of Corrections blocks access to information about prisoner deaths.

Atlanta tenants expose Millennia Housing’s dangerous trend of negligence

Without a real plan from the city outlining its redevelopment plans, Atlanta’s low-income tenants are worried they will be stuck living in poor conditions for the foreseeable ...

Video

Controversial climbing wall still topic of conversation in metro Atlanta community

Controversial climbing wall still topic of conversation in metro Atlanta community

Gwinnett murder suspect rearrested after court says he was ‘flaunting’ release conditions

Gwinnett murder suspect rearrested after court says he was ‘flaunting’ release conditions

Metro Atlanta man who vanished while hiking in Guatemala found alive

Metro Atlanta man who vanished while hiking in Guatemala found alive

Photos

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Photos: Atlanta United loses to Los Angeles

AJC photos from Atlanta United's match against Los Angeles FC on Saturday, May 25, 2024. LAFC won 1-0.

Photos: Braves lose to Pirates again

Photos from the Braves vs. Pirates game in Pittsburgh on May 25, 2024. The Braves lost 4-1.

Photos: Braves are routed by the Pirates

Photos from the Braves vs. Pirates game in Pittsburgh on May 24, 2024. The Braves lost 11-5.