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Breaking: Georgia basketball shocks No. 3 Florida in Athens
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Georgia chief justice to resign in March; Brian Kemp will appoint a replacement

Michael P. Boggs was just elected to another six-year term in November. He plans to return to private practice in South Georgia.

Mayor Dickens gives final ‘State of the City’ address ahead of reelection bid

The first-term mayor boasted of successes while making a case for another four years.

Kennesaw’s historic McAfee House is moving north to be restored

Teen arrested after 2 shot at Main Event in Cobb during 5-year-old’s party

Police believe 19-year-old man opened fire inside the Main Event entertainment Center at about 9 p.m. Sunday.

Politics
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Trump’s health care plans are straight from the Project 2025 playbook

During his presidential campaign, Trump distanced himself from the conservative governing plan after Democratic attacks. Now, his administration has embraced it.

Georgia could soon make ‘doxxing’ a crime

Georgia lawmakers want more protections from online threats following a series of hoax 911 calls.

UPDATE

White House restores HBCU scholarships after pressure from Ossoff, lawmakers

Fort Valley State is among the 19 Black universities that benefited from the now-suspended program.

House Republicans push forward on border security, tax cut and DOGE legislation

House Republicans plan to vote on a package that includes tax cuts, border security dollars and reductions in federal spending for popular health programs.

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Georgia basketball shocks No. 3 Florida in Athens

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KEN SUGIURA

Time is fleeting for Hawks to make use of Trae Young’s brilliant season

This hasn’t been the season that the Hawks would have wanted, but it doesn’t diminish, and maybe even accentuates, how well that Young, in his seventh season, is playing.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech grits out tough win at Pittsburgh

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Georgia Bulldogs AD Josh Brooks: G-Day spring game is still planned

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SOCCER

Atlanta United’s defenders know what didn’t go well in opener against Montreal

A lack of organization and communication were among the issues for Atlanta United’s defense in the second half Saturday.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Football coaching changes: Luella hire, Dunwoody resignation, Schley unretirement

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NFL

10 things that Falcons’ Terry Fontenot said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine

The topics included Kirk Cousins, free agency and the salary cap.

Black History Month
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Essential history of Neighborhood Arts Center, a space to celebrate Black creativity

Actors Samuel L. Jackson and Bill Nunn, author Toni Cade Bambara, visual artist Tina Dunkley were all artists-in-residence.

‘Spell Freedom’ celebrates unsung educators behind the Civil Rights Movement

The Poitier family of north Atlanta

Sidney Poitier’s bloodline and legacy live on in metro area and region.

How Atlanta Life Insurance Co. created the Black middle class

From former slave Alonzo Herndon to basketball billionaire Magic Johnson, the historic company enters a new era.

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Georgia and Metro News

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2 charged in 2023 killing of former Paulding high school soccer star

Two men have been charged with malice murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman in the Valdosta area in 2023.

Westminster students write thank-you notes to those searching Lake Oconee

Students are thanking those searching the cold waters of Lake Oconee to find a Westminster Schools teacher and coach who has been missing for more than two weeks.

DeKalb approves increases in water, sewer rates through 2034

The average residential water and sewer bill in DeKalb County is about $70 per month. By 2034, that will jump to about $182 per month.

9 of the country’s worst traffic bottlenecks are in metro Atlanta, study finds

Metro Atlanta has 9 of the nation's worst traffic bottlenecks, study finds

Renaissance of Butcher Shops

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Neighborhood butcher shops draw customers with top-quality meat, personal touch

Metro Atlanta is seeing a rise in neighborhood butcher shops, testimony to an increased appreciation for artisan butchery and locally grown and produced products.

Looking for a butcher? Where to go for quality cuts

RECIPES

Learn to make STK’s Beef Filet Lollipops with Chimichurri Sauce

Get the recipe for the Beef Filet Lollipops with Chimichurri Sauce from STK in downtown Atlanta.

Skirt steak saves time and money

In this recipe, peppers and onions marry with tangy teriyaki and meaty juices to create a big, bold, beefy-tasting meal with less meat.

Your Guide to Festival Season

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Oysters, beads and bourbon. Where to celebrate Mardi Gras in Atlanta

Fat Tuesday is quickly approaching. For those who can’t make it to New Orleans to celebrate, these metro Atlanta bars and restaurants offer a way to join the festivities.

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7 places to buy king cake for Mardi Gras in metro Atlanta

King cake is typically available at bakeries until Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent.

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Spring Travel: Food and music festivals are a reason to celebrate the season

From Coachella to Savannah Music Festival to FoodieLand: Las Vegas, here are some big and off-the-beaten-path fests to travel to this spring.

Opinion and Voices
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GUEST COLUMN

Why Georgia needs a statewide K-12 school cellphone ban

Nineteen states have bans or restrictions on smartphone usage in schools to mitigate this growing problem. Georgia is not one of them.

BILL TORPY

Atlanta’s drug bazaar is slowly on the mend, one house at a time

The English Avenue neighborhood is finally seeing revitalization.

AJC CONTRIBUTOR

These government cuts are necessary, long overdue

Austerity is not fun, but we need leaders ready to make the hard choices

GUEST COLUMN

Ukraine needs our help now more than ever

On the three-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion in Ukraine, I remain inspired by the courage and resilience Ukrainians have shown.

GUEST COLUMN

These 9 lessons can help new CDC director to lead and succeed

The CDC's new leader must embrace truth to ensure it remains a beacon of global health leadership.

AJC Investigation

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Health care provider bankruptcy may stick rural Georgia with state prisoners’ medical bills

Public ambulance services and hospitals are owed $75 million from the now-bankrupt Wellpath. Some want the state to reimburse them.

Georgia prison homicides soar as lawmakers focus on fixes

January is off to a bloody start in Georgia prisons after setting a new record for homicides last year.

A look back at the AJC’s investigation of corruption, dysfunction, criminal rings and violence

Key details from a year-plus investigation of Georgia prisons by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that revealed corruption and negligence within the Department of Corrections.

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Politics

House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana (second from right) speaks as House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (from left), Rep. Tim Moore, R-N.C., House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer look on during a news conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Washington. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

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House Republicans push forward on border security, tax cut and DOGE legislation

House Republicans plan to vote on a package that includes tax cuts, border security dollars and reductions in federal spending for popular health programs.

Georgia could soon make ‘doxxing’ a crime

Georgia lawmakers want more protections from online threats following a series of hoax 911 calls.

Georgia might make it harder to find out where public officials live

State Ethics Commission wants to revamp campaign finance rules to shield addresses of candidates and elected officials.

Metro Atlanta

Mayor Andre Dickens gives the final State of the City address of his first term at Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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Mayor Dickens gives final ‘State of the City’ address ahead of reelection bid

The first-term mayor boasted of successes while making a case for another four years.

Kennesaw’s historic McAfee House is moving north to be restored

DeKalb approves increases in water, sewer rates through 2034

The average residential water and sewer bill in DeKalb County is about $70 per month. By 2034, that will jump to about $182 per month.

Georgia

House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana (second from right) speaks as House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (from left), Rep. Tim Moore, R-N.C., House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer look on during a news conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Washington. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

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House Republicans push forward on border security, tax cut and DOGE legislation

House Republicans plan to vote on a package that includes tax cuts, border security dollars and reductions in federal spending for popular health programs.

Savannah port’s growth fastest on East Coast. But skies ahead aren’t clear.

The Savannah port ranks as the fastest growing on the U.S. East Coast, the Georgia Ports Authority's CEO said Tuesday at the annual State of the Port luncheon.

Westminster students write thank-you notes to those searching Lake Oconee

Opinion

Emory Morsberger, the founder of HelpingUkraine.us and executive director of Gateway 85 CID, is pictured during a humanitarian trip to Ukraine. (Courtesy of HelpingUkraine.us)

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OPINION

Ukraine needs our help now more than ever

On the three-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion in Ukraine, I remain inspired by the courage and resilience Ukrainians have shown.

OPINION

These 9 lessons can help new CDC director to lead and succeed

The CDC's new leader must embrace truth to ensure it remains a beacon of global health leadership.

OPINION

These government cuts are necessary, long overdue

Austerity is not fun, but we need leaders ready to make the hard choices

Falcons

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Falcons plan to seek help for the defense at the NFL combine, draft

The Falcons currently hold the 15th pick overall in the draft and plan to use most — if not all — of their five picks to help the defense.

10 things that Falcons’ Terry Fontenot said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine

The topics included Kirk Cousins, free agency and the salary cap.

Terry Fontenot on what to do with Kirk Cousins: ‘We have to do what’s right for the Falcons’

The Atlanta Falcons contend that Kirk Cousins still is their backup quarterback, while his release appears inevitable.

Bulldogs

Georgia players and fans celebrate their win over Florida during an NCAA college basketball game at Stegeman Coliseum, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Athens. Georgia’s electric home crowd stormed Stegeman Coliseum at the final buzzer of a 88-83 upset of No. 3 Florida Tuesday night. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Georgia basketball shocks No. 3 Florida in Athens

Georgia Bulldogs AD Josh Brooks: G-Day spring game is still planned

Georgia hosting No. 2 Florida in final top-10 test of SEC season

Georgia faces the eighth and final top-10 team on its SEC basketball gauntlet Tuesday night.

Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech forward Duncan Powell (31) reacts after making a three-pointer during the college basketball game between the Clemson Tigers and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on January 22, 2025 at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)

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Georgia Tech grits out tough win at Pittsburgh

Georgia Tech faces another critical test at Pittsburgh on Tuesday

The Yellow Jackets find themselves in a four-way tie for eighth place in the ACC standings with four regular-season matchups remaining.

Georgia Tech weekly baseball report: Yellow Jackets go 3-1, look to take series from Marshall on Monday

­­­At the start of each week throughout ­­­the regular season, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will take a closer look at the Tech baseball team.

Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts during the closing minute of their win against the Miami Heat at State Farm Arena, Monday, February, 24, 2025, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 98-86. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Time is fleeting for Hawks to make use of Trae Young’s brilliant season

This hasn’t been the season that the Hawks would have wanted, but it doesn’t diminish, and maybe even accentuates, how well that Young, in his seventh season, is playing.

Collective experience on Hawks bench making it easier to get on same page

In some games this season, the Hawks have had to live or die by their bench. But more often than not, the Hawks received valuable production out of their bench players.

Defense, bench lift Hawks back into win column

Braves

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws a ball during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February 14, 2025, North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Inside Braves pitcher Spencer Strider’s year of rehab, from mental game to mechanics

To reach this moment, Strider had to stay patient and purposeful throughout this past year.

Max Fried discusses Braves exit. ‘Atlanta will always be extremely special to me’

Whatever happens in New York, Max Fried forever holds a cherished place in Atlanta’s heart. His eight seasons were synonymous with Braves success.

Braves announce new food hall at Truist Park in 2025

The market will be on the right-field concourse and features a dining area, team store, grab-n-go concession options and a 470-square-foot LED board.

United

Atlanta United defender Stian Gregersen (5) and CF Montreal forward Prince Osei Owusu (9) vie for a loose ball during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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Atlanta United’s defenders know what didn’t go well in opener against Montreal

A lack of organization and communication were among the issues for Atlanta United’s defense in the second half Saturday.

Things learned in Atlanta United’s 3-2 win against Montreal

Atlanta United 3, Montreal 2: By the numbers

High Schools

Columbia's Rhianna Boyton is guarded tightly in a 2025 Class 2A quarterfinal game against Hardaway. Hardaway won.

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Girls quarterfinals: Hebron wins battle of champions; history-making Jenkins beats 3A’s No. 1 team

Football coaching changes: Luella hire, Dunwoody resignation, Schley unretirement

Unbeaten North Forsyth girls blazing a historic trail in GHSA basketball

More Sports

Fans watch play during a match of the TMRW Golf League (TGL) between Jupiter Links Golf Club and Boston Common Golf, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

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Atlanta Drive clinch playoff berth with win over Rory McIlroy, Boston Common Golf

Time is fleeting for Hawks to make use of Trae Young’s brilliant season

This hasn’t been the season that the Hawks would have wanted, but it doesn’t diminish, and maybe even accentuates, how well that Young, in his seventh season, is playing.

Collective experience on Hawks bench making it easier to get on same page

In some games this season, the Hawks have had to live or die by their bench. But more often than not, the Hawks received valuable production out of their bench players.

Food & Dining

The Spotted Trotter offers an array of artisan products that include local and regional cheeses. (Courtesy of Kevin Ouzts)

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Neighborhood butcher shops draw customers with top-quality meat, personal touch

Metro Atlanta is seeing a rise in neighborhood butcher shops, testimony to an increased appreciation for artisan butchery and locally grown and produced products.

Braves announce new food hall at Truist Park in 2025

The market will be on the right-field concourse and features a dining area, team store, grab-n-go concession options and a 470-square-foot LED board.

Nick Leahy takes local beef from pasture to plate with two Milton dining concepts

Longtime Atlanta restaurateur Nick Leahy and his Vice Hospitality Group business partners are set to open Smash, a burger eatery, and Vice Steak Bar, a steakhouse, in Milton.

UATL

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., has asked the Trump administration to reinstate funding for a program that benefited agricultural students at historically Black universities like Fort Valley State.

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White House restores HBCU scholarships after pressure from Ossoff, lawmakers

The 1890 Scholars Program, which has been suspended, was designed to increase the number of students from rural and underserved communities.

Essential history of Neighborhood Arts Center, a space to celebrate Black creativity

The Neighborhood Arts Center opened in May 1975. Actors Samuel L. Jackson, Bill Nunn, author Toni Cade Bambara, visual artist Tina Dunkley were artists-in-residence.

Beyoncé’s dad survived cancer. Now he’s on a mission to spread awareness

Beyoncé’s dad teamed up with ZERO Prostate Cancer to tackle the disease. Learn how this game-changing campaign is breaking stigma, expanding screenings and saving lives.

Things to Do

Henri's Bakery offers King Cakes with cream cheese, cinnamon and almond fillings in three sizes. Photo courtesy of Henri's Bakery

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7 places to buy king cake for Mardi Gras in metro Atlanta

King cake is typically available at bakeries until Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent.

Oysters, beads and bourbon. Where to celebrate Mardi Gras in Atlanta

Fat Tuesday is quickly approaching. For those who can’t make it to New Orleans to celebrate, these metro Atlanta bars and restaurants offer a way to join the festivities.

Get St. Patrick’s Day spirit early with beer run at Suwanee’s Beer Chaser 5K

Lifestyle

The number of berries on Burford hollies set it apart from other hollies. The berries are produced by parthenocarpy and a female flower will produce berries without being pollinated. (Courtesy of Walter Reeves)

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Ubiquitous Burford holly came from Westview Cemetery

OPINION

RHONE: I’m OK with pitching pennies

You said what? Here’s what your most common phrases might say about you

Do you have a high emotional IQ or something more "immature"? Experts say some commonly used phrases can be great news or red flags.

Entertainment

The main family in "Beyond the Gates" on CBS includes Daphnée Duplaix as Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson (from left), Clifton Davis as Vernon Dupree, Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree and Karla Mosley as Dani Dupree. (Quantrell Colbert/CBS)

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Why CBS is gambling on Atlanta-produced soap opera ‘Beyond the Gates’

"Beyond the Gates," set in Maryland and shooting in Atlanta, is the first new daytime soap since "Passions" in 1999. Here is why CBS is taking the gamble.

NBC’s mystery drama ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’ digs into secrets, lies

"Grosse Pointe Garden Society," set in the ritzy suburb of Detroit but shot in metro Atlanta, is a frothy murder mystery revolving around four disparate friends.

How did Atlanta 1980s power pop band the Producers just miss major stardom?

Travel

Saint Lucia jazz fans embrace the sounds of the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival's Ultimate celebration at Pigeon Island last year. Courtesy of Saint Lucia Tourism Authority

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Spring Travel: Food and music festivals are a reason to celebrate the season

From Coachella to Savannah Music Festival to FoodieLand: Las Vegas, here are some big and off-the-beaten-path fests to travel to this spring.

5 Black history road trips to take this February

Looking for a memorable experience this Black History Month? You can take one of these road trips to visit historical sites in the South.

Beyond the bucket list: How we’ll travel in 2025

Expedia's 2025 travel report reveals trends transforming how we explore: detour destinations, shopping-focused trips, luxury all-inclusives and nature-inspired journeys.

Wellness

What You Need to Know: Pope Francis

What is chronic lung disease, the condition Pope Francis suffers from?

Pope Francis was in critical condition Monday after suffering double pneumonia, but he was battling bronchitis before that.

Atlanta sports medicine expert offers 6 top safety tips for soccer season

Dr. Corey Carson has some tips for parents and players alike as soccer season gets underway.

Beyoncé’s dad survived cancer. Now he’s on a mission to spread awareness

Beyoncé’s dad teamed up with ZERO Prostate Cancer to tackle the disease. Learn how this game-changing campaign is breaking stigma, expanding screenings and saving lives.

Special Features

AAJC092224 Black Mountain, NC: Executive chef and owner Mark Henegan of The Bush Mountain Farmhouse sits down to eat the restaurant's signature Hoppin' John. Photo taken September 5, 2024 at The Bush Mountain Farmhouse. AAJC 092224 southern classics vegan bbq (GRACE DICKINSON FOR THE THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

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Southern Classics — Reimagined

Aging in Atlanta

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Photos: Georgia Bulldogs upset No. 3 Florida Gators in Athens

Photos from Georgia's game against No. 3 Florida in Athens on Feb. 25, 2025. The Bulldogs won 88-83.

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Photos: Hawks defeat the Heat

Photos from the Hawks vs. Miami Heat game on Feb. 24, 2025. The Hawks won 98-86.

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Photos: Hundreds run 2.23 miles on Beltline five years after Ahmaud Arbery’s murder

Hundreds of runners from local running groups, including South Fulton Running Partners, Movers and Pacers and Black Men Run, gathered at the Atlanta Beltline’s West End Trail ...