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Tropical Storm Debby leaves roads flooded in the Savannah area

Tropical Storm Debby may have left Georgia’s shores, but Savannah-area residents are still dealing with the fallout on Saturday, as a burst of flooding has forced roads to clo...

UPDATE

Armed suspect killed by police at Cobb Walgreens identified, GBI says

A wanted and armed suspect was fatally shot by police Friday evening at a Cobb County Walgreens, authorities said.

Big changes ahead: What’s new at Georgia colleges for 2024-2025

Metro Atlanta colleges and universities are renovating buildings, hiring new staff and launching new programs.

SUNDAY'S WEATHER

‘Comfortable mornings,’ clear skies for Perseid meteor shower viewing

It will be another sizzling weekend in metro Atlanta, but overnight and morning temperatures will be more comfortable, making it ideal for Perseid meteor shower viewing.

More E-bikes in Atlanta

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Young and car-free: Social sharing of alternatives to Atlanta gridlock

There's a small but growing community of young creators promoting alternative modes of transportation in a city infamous for its urban sprawl and car-centric culture.

OPINION

RHONE: Atlanta needs safer streets for rising numbers of e-bikes

Atlanta cyclists warn of high-speed e-bike dangers

Atlanta limits e-bike motors to 20 miles per hour on shared-use paths, but Jonas Ho, founder of E-Board and E-Bike Atlanta, has seen riders on e-bikes capable of up to 70 mph.

Health and Wellness

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COVID-19 no longer top 10 cause of death in Georgia

Once the No. 4 killer of Georgians, COVID ranked as the No. 12 cause of death in 2023, but the CDC says that the threat still exists.

Sports

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Braves still believe they can overcome ‘uphill battle’ and achieve their goals

The Braves are trying to recover from a six-game losing streak.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Michael Penix looked fine in (unofficial) Falcons debut. Too bad it doesn’t matter.

The No. 8 overall draft pick won’t play much in real games unless Kirk Cousins is hurt.

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AJC Super 11 team for 2024 dominated by players from outside metro Atlanta

Schools small and distant from Atlanta’s bright lights loom large in the 2024 AJC Super 11 team, the AJC’s annual preseason choices for the best high school players.

Weekend Outdoor Plans

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How and when to watch the upcoming Perseid meteor shower

The Perseid meteor shower, which occurs every August due to debris left behind from Comet Swift-Tuttle, peaks this weekend.

Outside or indoors, lawn games make it easy to just hang

5 nature centers where you can take a break from the city

These nature centers near Atlanta offer hiking trails, a variety of programs for kids, including summer camps, and classes and social activities for adults.

Sponsored Content
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David Lynch: ‘There is a price to pay’ for all those years of smoking
Chest tightness, wheezing, coughing up phlegm — David Lynch, the iconic filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “The Elephant...
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3 risks an optometrist says she will never take with her eyes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports about 93 million adults in the United States are at high risk...
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EPA issues emergency ban of pesticide Dacthal to protect unborn babies
For the first time since 1983, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued an emergency ban on a common...
Crime and Public Safety
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State Rep. Devan Seabaugh charged with DUI in collision with cyclist

Seabaugh is charged with multiple counts of driving under the influence of both drugs and alcohol and faces 7 individual citations.

UPDATE

Students, staff hurt in Rome school bus crash with suspected drunken driver

A bus carrying Rome High School’s football team was involved in a crash with a suspected drunken driver Thursday night, injuring at least 15 people.

Ex-boyfriend indicted in death of Kennesaw State student

Judge denies mistrial in Young Thug case but rebukes prosecutors

The trial of Atlanta rapper Young Thug and five others will continue after Fulton judge Paige Reese Whitaker denied the last remaining request from defense attorneys seeking a...

Latest news

Georgia

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Dodge City? Savannah ducked another storm in Debby but risk still high

Tropical Storm Debby didn't devastate Georgia as it crossed the state this week. But experts say the long run of near misses from storms is a statistical anomaly.

Vance and Walz served in the military. That’s what matters, some voters in Georgia say

Spectators at Fort Moore's infantry graduation in Columbus, Georgia, weigh in on the latest flashpoint in the 2024 presidential election.

Gas South ditches cubicles to embrace hybrid work at new Atlanta HQ

Kevin Greiner, president and CEO of Gas South, said it’s important for an office to spark employee’s interest — and locating it in a vibrant area like the Battery only helps.

Opinion

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As law school costs and debt rise, is it still a smart career choice?

A new report finds wide divergences in income by the ranking of the law school a student attends. That becomes critical in light of rising tuitions and debt loads.

Readers write

OPINION

RHONE: Atlanta needs safer streets for rising numbers of e-bikes

Election 2024
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Trump’s claim of drawing larger crowd than MLK ‘Dream’ speech debunked

On Thursday the Republican presidential nominee claimed he drew more people to his 2021 “Stop the Steal” rally than King’s 1963 speech, which was held on the National Mall.

THE GATHERING

Republicans in Atlanta sharpen attacks against Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

Some of the GOP’s leading voices came to Atlanta on Friday with sharpened attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

VP RACE

Vance and Walz served in the military. That’s what matters, some voters in Georgia say

Spectators at Fort Moore's infantry graduation in Columbus weigh in on the latest flashpoint in the 2024 presidential election.

Harris and Trump pay high bills to host rallies in Atlanta. But just how much?

The nitty-gritty costs of a massive presidential election campaign stop include police, custodians and 210 cases of bottled water.

Politically Georgia
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VOTER VOICES

Georgia voters are tuning in as the presidential race heats up

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution found voters who are starting to make up their minds and others who have further hardened their opinions.

LISTEN

Jon Ossoff urges Georgia lawmakers to address the state’s ‘disgrace’ of a prison system

The Georgia senator joined “Politically Georgia” on Friday to discuss his recent effort to strengthen oversight of the federal Bureau of Prisons.

A group linked to Iran made a fake news site in Georgia and is trying to meddle in the election, a Microsoft report says

Fictitious news sites, including one purporting to be from Savannah, target voters and contain messaging on polarizing issues.

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Georgia

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LISTEN

Jon Ossoff urges Georgia lawmakers to address the state’s ‘disgrace’ of a prison system

The Georgia senator joined “Politically Georgia” on Friday to discuss his recent effort to strengthen oversight of the federal Bureau of Prisons.

CAPITOL RECAP

Georgia Election Board finalizes ambiguous certification rule

A roundup of Georgia political stories over the past week.

VOTER VOICES

Democrats are grappling with Donald Trump’s hold on northeast Georgia

Democrats are outnumbered but not invisible in the conservative stronghold of Banks County.

US

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Republicans in Atlanta sharpen attacks against Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

Some of the GOP’s leading voices came to Atlanta on Friday with sharpened attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Trump’s claim of drawing larger crowd than MLK ‘Dream’ speech debunked

On Thursday the Republican presidential nominee claimed he drew more people to his 2021 “Stop the Steal” rally than King’s 1963 speech, which was held on the National Mall.

VOTER VOICES

Georgia voters are tuning in as the presidential race heats up

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution found voters who are starting to make up their minds and others who have further hardened their opinions.

Columnists

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OPINION

Patricia Murphy: How the Board of Elections became the Board of Objections

The transformation of the once-anonymous, relatively moderate board into a conservative group of “pitbulls for victory” can be traced back to recent changes to the membership.

Jamie Dupree: The Squad takes another hit

U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-Missouri, is the latest "Squad" member to lose their reelection bid.

OPINION

Patricia Murphy: How to lose a state in 10 days

A series of self-inflicted, quick-fire catastrophes have taken Donald Trump from sure-thing to what-the-heck in a matter of days in Georgia.

Trump Investigations

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State Senate committee investigating Fani Willis says district attorneys need accountability

The committee chairman is considering legislation that would regulate district attorneys’ conduct and the use of special grand juries and special prosecutors.

Can Georgia senators subpoena Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis?

The veteran prosecutor and some legal analysts say a newly-created panel lacks the authority to compel testimony.

Young Thug being treated ‘very unfairly’ in Atlanta gang case, Trump says

Embattled Atlanta rapper Young Thug received support from an unlikely ally – Donald Trump. Both are being prosecuted for racketeering by Fulton County DA Fani Willis.

Food & Dining
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Ukrainian restaurant Lviv Croissants set to open its first U.S. location in Roswell

Ukraine-based eatery Lviv Croissants, which has gained popularity since debuting in 2015 is set to open its first U.S. location in Roswell.

The Colonnade, one of Atlanta’s oldest restaurants, is for sale

The Colonnade, which opened in Atlanta nearly a century ago, is for sale.

Toastique to open in Midtown and more metro Atlanta restaurant news

Toastique is coming to Atlanta and more restaurant and dining news from the week.

A 26-tap taproom opens in Chamblee Tap & Market in downtown Chamblee

A 26-tap taproom opens inside micro food hall Chamblee Tap & Market in downtown Chamblee;

UATL
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UATL’s 2024 Black Culture Summer Festival Guide

Summer in Atlanta means Black cultural festivals galore. With diverse events in music, film, and food, our round-up will help you make the most of the season.

Things to Do

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Where can I find it: sewing machine repair, gluten-free beer

How the Foo Fighters inspired REO Speedwagon to get loud and fast again

Cardi B, Gunna, Earth, Wind & Fire storm into Atlanta this fall for Black music fest

One Musicfest, Atlanta’s premier festival for Black music and culture, announced a star-studded list of headliners for its 15th anniversary at Piedmont Park from Oct. 26-27.

Lifestyle

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T.I. and Tiny sexual assault case dismissed by judge

3 risks an optometrist says she will never take with her eyes

Dr. Jennifer Tsai draws from her clinical experience and medical training to educate her TikTok followers

In defense of potatoes

Potatoes are considered America’s No. 1 vegetable, but we don’t always consume them in their most nutritious form.

Entertainment

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Eric Dane plays conflicted dad figure in Atlanta-filmed ‘One Fast Move’

Fourth price drop for Kim Zolciak’s metro Atlanta mansion

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's Milton mansion is now on the market for $3,950,000, more then one-third cheaper than initial ask price of $6 million last October.

Woodruff Arts Center focuses on kids for its $67 million capital campaign

The Woodruff Arts Center is raising $67 million to rebuild a portion of the space to focus on educating and entertaining children.

Travel

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The Chicago food tour that will have you chanting, ‘Yes, chef’

Follow in Carmy’s and Sydney’s footsteps as you check out inspiration for the hit TV show ‘The Bear’

Spend Labor Day weekend at world’s largest muscadine vineyard in Wray

End the summer stomping grapes, drinking wine buying from local vendors

Savor the South: Charleston Food & Wine Classic debuts this fall

The three-day celebration features more than 50 celebrity chef demonstrations, endless wine, beer and spirits, and access to exclusive events.

News Partners

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This athlete’s favorite part of the Olympics? Free health care

Ariana Ramsey, a member of the history-making U.S. women’s rugby team, is going viral on TikTok after experiencing free health care.

NFL’s Owen Pappoe reunites with surgeon at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Owen Pappoe had surgery at Children's. He surprised the surgeon who helped him recover and pursue his NFL dreams.

‘It can’t control me’: Chattanooga woman with epilepsy climbs Mount Kilimanjaro

Christy Howard set out to summit Mount Kilimanjaro this summer with one goal in mind: to prove that her epilepsy can't control her.

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Investigations

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Georgia mechanic indicted on charges of stealing from people in recovery

Prosecutors allege Suwanee mechanic in Gwinnett County scammed people in addiction recovery out of thousands of dollars through car-payment scheme.

Company seeking to mine near Okefenokee behind on $365,000 in county taxes

Twin Pines Minerals is behind on hundreds of thousands of dollars in personal property tax payments related to the company’s controversial titanium mine.

WATCH

Six takeaways from the AJC’s Georgia State Patrol pursuit investigation

A summary of findings from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's investigation of GSP chase policies. Read it in full at www.ajc.com/chases

Video

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Brian Kemp brushes aside Trump’s repeated attacks on his record in Georgia

Sen. Ossoff: Harris and Walz have the momentum in Georgia

Senator Jon Ossoff joined the Politically Georgia podcast to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

What makes these high school football players superhuman?

Join sports host Sarah Spencer on a video road trip to meet 11 Georgia high school football superstars for the 2024 season

Photos

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Photos: Braves outscore the Rockies

Photos from the Braves at Rockies game on Saturday, August 10, 2024. The Braves won 11-8.

Photos: It's great to be an American at the Olympics Saturday

The United States had a big day at the Paris Olympics Saturday, winning gold medals in basketball, soccer and track, plus medals in other sports.

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech move-in day 2024

Students move in to Georgia Tech dorms ahead of the 2024 academic year.

Podcasts

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LISTEN

Jon Ossoff urges Georgia lawmakers to address the state’s ‘disgrace’ of a prison system

The Georgia senator joined “Politically Georgia” on Friday to discuss his recent effort to strengthen oversight of the federal Bureau of Prisons.

Braves Report: A fourth straight loss

LISTEN

Georgia Democrat on Tim Walz as running mate: ‘The enthusiasm is through the roof’

Two DeKalb County Democrats weighed in on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joining the Democratic ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris.