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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 29/09/2026
From Olympia, Greece to Atlanta, then across all 50 states to Los Angeles: the 2028 Olympic flame will carry the Games’ journey nationwide. Atlanta says it is ready to welcome the torch back 32 years after the 1996 Olympics.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 18/09/2026
#BREAKING: An email reveals the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has examined which jurisdictions in Georgia offer election materials in languages other than English. More details at the link in the comments ⬇️
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 16/09/2026
Shaky Knees returns this weekend! 🎸 Here are ten bands to check out at the Piedmont Park festival, including Hotel Fiction, Fontaines D.C. and Wu-Tang Clan, plus how to get there and more. ⬇️
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton, a transcendent icon of music and film, has passed away at 80. Known for her golden voice and unmatched spirit, she left an indelible mark on generations through her heartfelt songwriting. 🕊️ Read more about her legacy at the link in the comments below.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 07/08/2026
#BREAKING: Colin Gray, father of the Apalachee High School shooter, is seeking a new trial after being found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Here's why ⬇️
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 06/08/2026
A former Parkview track and field coach initially alleged to have stolen roughly $25,000 from the program’s booster club is now believed to have stolen approximately $65,000 over eight years, police said Thursday. Read more: bit.ly/3Ugto9U 🖋️ : Jack Leo 📸 : Jason Getz
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 31/07/2026
#BREAKING: There will be no One MusicFest this year. The annual festival, honors Black music and culture, was held in Piedmont Park last year.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 31/07/2026
Former Atlanta Dream star and 13-year WNBA veteran Brittney Griner filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle, in Fulton County on Thursday, court records show.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 28/07/2026
Colt Gray was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole Tuesday after he pleaded guilty last week to all 55 charges in the Apalachee High School shooting. Read more: bit.ly/4wZtYqE 🖋️ : Taylor Croft 📸 : Jason Getz
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 25/07/2026
The Okefenokee National Wildlife is the first World Heritage destination in Georgia. Read more: bit.ly/4fzl10j
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 25/06/2026
The AJC is looking into how Georgia’s daycare system is serving families, and if it meets their needs. We want to understand the challenges daycares face, and what it’s like to work in the sector. If you’re interested in speaking with an AJC reporter, fill out this form: mrf.lu/n_h-
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 25/06/2026
EXCLUSIVE: Delta’s internal policies state ‘harassment has no place at Delta.’ Four current and former flight attendants say that’s not been their reality. Delta says the allegations “were fully investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.” Read more: mrf.lu/nHBy
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 18/06/2026
⚽ Three American women are making history during today's FIFA World Cup match in Atlanta.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 18/06/2026
Live updates from around Atlanta during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including match-day traffic, Fan Fest news, watch parties, MARTA updates and more at the link below.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 17/06/2026
Billionaire Rick Jackson spent more than $100 million of his own money to defeat Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Tuesday’s Republican runoff for governor. Read more: bit.ly/4oCUl30
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 17/06/2026
BREAKING: Billionaire Rick Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican primary for Georgia governor, capping a bitter race that shattered state spending records. He will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in the Nov. 3 general election. More election coverage and results: bit.ly/4oCUl30
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 17/06/2026
State Sen. Josh McLaurin has won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. McLaurin's campaign made headlines with high-profile endorsements from Stacey Abrams and U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. More live election results: mrf.lu/W3by
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 17/06/2026
BREAKING: U.S. Rep. Mike Collins is one step closer to moving across the U.S. Capitol to the Senate after winning the Republican runoff on Tuesday night. Gov. Kemp’s backing of former football coach Derek Dooley was not enough to lift him. More runoff election results: bit.ly/4aUS3q2
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 17/06/2026
State Rep. Tim Fleming will face Penny Brown Reynolds, who won the Democratic nomination. Follow our live runoff election coverage at the link in the comments
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 16/06/2026
Georgia’s primary runoff election is today. Here’s what you need to know about the race, the candidates and more: bit.ly/4dx8Jo2 🖋️ : Chris Joyner 📸 : Ben Gray for the AJC
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 11/06/2026
We all know Atlanta loves to throw a good party. This year, the party is coming to us. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring eight matches to ATL, kicking off on June 15. 🔗 to the full guide: bit.ly/4vDJpEn 🖋️: Gavin Godfrey
 🎨: Justin Tran for the AJC
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 09/06/2026
Most people have already received special tax refunds of up to $500 this year. Some people's refunds will be delayed. But others are not eligible.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 08/06/2026
Pardoned reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are suing an Atlanta lawyer they say botched their criminal defense in the bank fraud and tax evasion case that sent them to federal prison, seeking at least $25 million in damages.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 08/06/2026
EXCLUSIVE: An AJC investigation found some Georgia alternative medicine clinics are marketing unproven treatments and costly supplements to desperate patients. Read more: bit.ly/4g6S9yg
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 05/06/2026
Spelman College’s board of trustees has tapped Ayanna Howard, a dean of engineering at The Ohio State University, to serve as the school’s 12th president. In an interview with the AJC, Howard shares more on her background and plans for Spelman in her new role. Read more: bit.ly/4g2Ig4A
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 01/06/2026
EXCLUSIVE: From IV infusions to trendy therapies such as peptides and stem cells, unproven treatments have taken hold in Georgia amid lax enforcement, leaving patients with few protections. Part 1 of AJC's latest investigative series, Risky Medicine, is out now 👉 bit.ly/4wXtUIU
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 20/05/2026
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms took the stage shortly after 11 p.m. to declare victory in the Democratic primary race for governor, saying, “I am a fighter.” Bottoms celebrated after she had garnered around 57%, well over the threshold needed to avoid a runoff.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 20/05/2026
Keisha Lance Bottoms stuns rivals with outright Democratic primary win for governor. Read more: bit.ly/49GTNCI
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 20/05/2026
Rick Jackson, Burt Jones head to a runoff in GOP governor’s race Read more: bit.ly/4nIfisL
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 19/05/2026
During a news conference Tuesday morning, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who is also running for the GOP nomination for governor, said his office sent inspectors to 600 polling locations throughout the state to monitor processes and ensure things go smoothly.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 18/05/2026
More than 1 million Georgians voted early in the Democratic and Republican party primaries. But many more have waited until Tuesday — Election Day — to cast their ballots. Here’s what you need to know before you vote: bit.ly/4nzc0YG
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 06/05/2026
Ted Turner, CNN founder, business maverick and ‘Mouth of the South,’ dies at 87. 🔗: bit.ly/49xyJyp
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 03/05/2026
Georgia’s 2026 midterm elections will affect everything from your money and your home to your health and your children’s education. But it’s not always clear what it all means for you. That’s where we come in. Tell us what you want to know at the link below.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 30/04/2026
EXCLUSIVE: AJC POLL More than $100M later, GOP governor's race is neck-and-neck. Rick Jackson’s late entry and record spending have erased Burt Jones’ early edge as Brad Raffensperger searches for an opening to make the runoff. For more results from our poll, head to the link in the comments. 👇
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 28/01/2026
#BREAKING: Home Depot says it is eliminating about 800 corporate jobs tied to its Vinings headquarters. Employees were notified about the workforce reduction and new in-office policy on Wednesday. More: bit.ly/4rEKkTh
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 28/01/2026
#BREAKING: The FBI raided a Fulton County’s election hub Wednesday, an action apparently connected to the Trump administration’s long-held, but unproven, belief that Fulton’s handling of the 2020 presidential election was rife with fraud. Read more: www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 26/01/2026
Officials urge residents to stay home Monday as temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing, leading to icy roads and power outages. Stay informed with the latest in our live updates blog linked in the comments ❄️👇
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 10/11/2025
BREAKING: The FAA has largely cut private jet traffic to 12 busy commercial airports, including Atlanta, because of air traffic control staffing amid the shutdown.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 05/11/2025
BREAKING: Mayor Andre Dickens celebrated a blowout reelection win that secured him four more years in office. Read more about today's election results below. 🗳️⬇️
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 04/11/2025
BREAKING: A UPS plane crashed near the company’s global air hub at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Tuesday evening.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 09/08/2025
He was doing his job, responding to a report of an active shooter on the Emory University campus. It would be the last day on the job for DeKalb County police Officer David Rose. 🕊️ More ➡️ bit.ly/4mj5WSH
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 06/08/2025
Five soldiers were shot during a shooting at Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia, officials said. The U.S. Army base was placed under lockdown at about 11 a.m. but has now been lifted. The incident occurred in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. Live updates ➡️ www.ajc.com/news/2025/08...
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 20/03/2025
Beginning March 31, the Social Security Administration will require recipients and applicants to visit offices in person in order to change direct deposit information. If you or someone that you know will be affected by this change, email us at alexis.stevens@ajc.com.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 22/01/2025
Was your drive home impacted by the snow? Did you have to abandon your car on icy roads? How has the winter storm affected you? Share your snow and ice experiences with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Email AJC reporter Taylor Croft at Taylor.Croft@ajc.com 🥶❄️
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 29/12/2024
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has died. He was 100. Chip Carter, a son of the former president, said his father died about 3:40 p.m. on Sunday in his Plains home. Carter, who lived longer than any other U.S. president, entered hospice care in February 2023 bit.ly/4fLAEA0
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 29/12/2024
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at home in Georgia.
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