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‘Welcome to Shirleyville’: Atlanta honors Franklin with new park, street renaming
Twenty-four years ago, she was elected the first female mayor of Atlanta and the first Black woman to lead a major Southern city.
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Kemp would be tied for nation’s highest paid governor under salary hike bill
Other top elected officials also would get big raises under a bill that passed the state Senate.
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Atlanta will be bananas: What to know before weekend sports trifecta
Here’s how to navigate as March Madness, Atlanta United and Savannah Bananas roll into town.
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As YSL trial dragged on, justice for other families was put on hold
The length of the case meant many others on the criminal docket in Georgia had to be put on hold, worsening a backlog stemming from COVID-19 shutdowns.
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15 things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta
Take your kids to get a head start on Easter egg hunts or head to Brookhaven’s Cherry Blossom Festival.
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Daniel Baldwin sues financiers of 2023 film shot in Atlanta
The Atlanta resident claims breach of contract over ownership of ‘A Walking Miracle.’
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Upcoming 2025 Atlanta Film Festival has more local creative content than ever
The festival, set for April 24 to May 4, will feature 150 films, including many produced and created by Georgians, such as rapper 2 Chainz.
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Craving flavors of the Masters? Check out these Atlanta-area restaurants
Can’t make it to the Masters? In metro Atlanta, you can get a taste of Augusta National with playful takes on golf tournament fare.
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Georgians living with polio say don’t forget
On 70th anniversary of polio vaccine, those in the Peach State living with post-polio health deficits urge vaccinations.
Georgia must keep its promise to children
Educational choice programs create a rising tide that can improve all schools
Hate leads the shouting hour outside progressive churches
It was 10 minutes before Sunday’s service at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Atlanta’s Grant Park when the amplified hell-and-brimstone squad arrived at its steps.
Hot or not, the public demand for mug shots is high despite consequences
Following a UGA student’s second arrest, viral mug shots continue to captivate audiences everywhere.
Pete Hegseth has to go
Veterans warn the Trump group chat about a Yemen attack will put Americans at risk and hurt morale in the military.
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How metro Atlanta’s 911 systems evolved after series of tragedies
A year after an AJC investigation, fewer emergency callers are placed on long holds as metro Atlanta 911 agencies improve staffing problems and technology breakdowns.
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Photos: NBA history for Trae Young in Hawks' loss to Heat
Atlanta star becomes youngest player in league history with 12,000 points and 4,500 assists after a basket in Thursday's matchup in Miami
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Photos: Braves lose season opener to Padres
Photos from the Braves' 2025 season opener against the Padres in San Diego on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The Braves fell 7-4.
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Photos: Teams prepare for NCAA South Regional in Atlanta
Photos from NCAA teams practicing for the South Regional in Atlanta on March 27, 2025. Games begin at the regional on Friday.