Things to Do
7 Atlanta events to check out this Labor Day weekend
With a nod to Black culture, the weekend offers theater, music, art, festivals and pop culture for nearly every interest.
6 Atlanta food pop-ups this week, including craft barbecue and World Fest
Punk Foodie’s list of pop-ups to try runs from Roswell to Avondale Estates. Plus, we have an in-depth look at how Atlanta’s World Fest is redefining halal menu expectations.
20 free things to do in metro Atlanta in September
From outdoor movies to festivals celebrating Atlanta’s diverse cultural offerings, there’s a ton to do in the metro area .
Georgia’s unstoppable offense vs. TSU is good sign for later
Explore the whole series: ‘Who Blew Up the Guidestones?’
How did a kitschy southern oddity become the site of an act of domestic terrorism?
TikTok viral star Reesa Teesa asks, ‘What (TF) Do I Do Now?’
Plus, Whitney Houston’s Barbie, and Brandy’s take on the ‘A Different World’ theme song.
Breakdown: Some human stories from our justice system
AJC's “Breakdown” podcast tells deeply human stories about the Georgia justice system.
Weekend Reads
Cobb teachers walked out. Why are they the ones under investigation?
Nearly 200 educators left after Superintendent Chris Ragsdale linked opposition to book bans with support for child sex trafficking. Now the district is questioning them.
Georgia Tech’s Justice Haynes ‘was born into’ a legacy bigger than football
‘Sports are cool, but if you leave a room, how are people going to remember you?’ Georgia Tech running back says. ‘ ... I want to leave a legacy that’s bigger than myself.’
After her son’s death, a Georgia mom is speaking up about suicide and hope
During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Ashley Worthey is using her experience to raise awareness, support others and share a message of hope.
Gen Z aka ‘Generation Toolbelt’ made it cool to embrace skilled trades again
People entering the trades after high school can expect job offers of more than $50,000 and no student debt.
5 hours agoAtlanta should expand PAD program and avoid sending police to low-level calls
Programs across the country, such as Atlanta PAD, send civilian community responders to low-level calls for help so that police can focus on high-level policing.
Sept 5, 2026How student debt is draining families in the South across generations
Student debt is crushing borrowers in Southern states including Georgia, and lawmakers should pass legislation that will ease their hardship.
Sept 4, 2026Georgia is not a swing state, but it could veer blue in 2026
In Georgia, the political party that dominates the primary election voter turnout tends to win the general election, but that's not always completely true.
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PHOTOS: Dragon Con convention celebrates its 40th year in Atlanta
Dragon Con’s annual parade drew thousands to watch sci-fi and fantasy characters take to the streets in Atlanta on Sept. 5, 2026.
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PHOTOS: Georgia football season opener vs. Tennessee State
The 2026 Georgia football season kicked off Sept. 5 against Tennessee State in Athens.
PHOTOS: First Dawg Walk of the season ahead of UGA vs. Tennessee State
The Georgia football team kicks off the 2026 season against Tennessee State on Sept. 5. Here are photos from the Dawg Walk ahead of the game.
