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You’re probably seeing more homes for sale in metro Atlanta. Here’s why.
Spring buying season hasn’t started as hot as last year, and optimism dwindles for lower interest rates.
Spring Commencement 2025
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'The system didn’t know what to do with a student like me': Usher gives advice to Emory grads
Atlanta-bred singer was awarded an honorary doctorate and told students a college degree still matters in his commencement speech.
Georgia's Prison Problem
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More than $600M to overhaul a prison system in crisis. But it’s just the start
The state budget signed by Gov. Kemp includes millions for the first step in reforming a woefully understaffed system, as highlighted by an AJC investigation.
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Kemp and Trump huddle over Senate race as GOP field grows
Gov. Brian Kemp and President Donald Trump met quietly Saturday in Washington to discuss unifying behind a Republican Senate candidate in Georgia.
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Film Industry
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20 of the most memorable TV shows, films that are set in Atlanta
From ‘Gone With the Wind’ to ‘Will Trent,’ Atlanta has been the setting for plenty of notable and sometimes legendary films and TV shows.
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Mother gets justice after losing 2 children, 1 grandchild to gun violence
A DeKalb man got life for killing his pregnant girlfriend and baby. The girlfriend's mother had also lost her son to gun violence in a separate incident.
Arts and Entertainment
‘It started all right here’: Rico Wade immortalized with East Point monument
Friends, family and fans gather to celebrate a permanent dedication to the Atlanta legend.
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Billy Idol, Joan Jett make a perfect pairing
The performers provided a one-two punch of '80s MTV nostalgia, still sounding and looking punk cool in their 60s, at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta.
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Touring the world or at his Bali hotel, Michael Franti seeks connection
The musician, known for his eclectic blend of hip-hop, alternative rock, reggae, folk, and jazz, performs with his band Spearhead at the Eastern Tuesday.
AI should be a partner, not a ghostwriter, for students
Teachers can show students how to use AI to generate ideas, explore sources, and to assist with editing — so long as students make that content their own.
The Magic of Motherhood
The greatest magicians in the world are mothers. Pulling a rabbit out of a hat pales in comparison to getting kids out of bed, dressed, fed and appearing at school on time.
From South Side Chicago baby boomer to ‘da pope’
Already the memes are flooding in — the first one had the new pope cradling a Chicago beef sandwich.
Republicans in local government are making life better for residents
Our local governments, like Alpharetta, are the ones keeping our communities running smoothly.
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Peachtree with a Purpose supports track club’s efforts year-round
All the attention surrounding The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race goes a long way toward helping support the Atlanta Track Club.
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PHOTOS: Braves win it in 9th over Nationals
Nationals visit Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025 for the start of a four-game series with the Braves.
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PHOTOS: Emory University spring 2025 graduation
Atlanta entertainer Usher spoke to Emory University graduating students at their commencement ceremonies on Monday in Atlanta.
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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Pirates in walk-off fashion
After coming back from a 3-0 deficit in the 8th inning, the Braves fell to the Pirates 4-3 when Pittsburgh scored a run in the bottom of the 9th.