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Outrage and sadness fuel protest outside CDC

The firings began Tuesday for employees across the entire U.S. Health and Human Services Department, of which the CDC is a part.

Fulton DA’s office beats ex-staffer’s pregnancy bias suit

The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office has won a five-year legal battle with a former employee who claimed she was fired because she was pregnant.

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Atlanta cosmetic surgeon, sued by 10 patients, gets license renewed

Georgia's medical board has renewed the license of Atlanta cosmetic surgeon Harvey “Chip” Cole while he battles 10 lawsuits from patients alleging he ruined their faces.

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Atlanta’s interim IG takes on role after battle over the position’s power

LaDawn Blackett said she wasn’t aware of the bitter feud between the Dickens administration and the city’s former inspector general when she was asked to step in.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

‘Kids are going to struggle': Kirby Smart expresses his fears ahead of House settlement hearings

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NFL

Arthur Blank discusses Falcons' free agency, draft and team challenges

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NBA

Hawks fan gets injured in Tic-Tac-Toe challenge

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KEN SUGIURA

Arthur Blank’s decision to ride with Fontenot, Morris will be one to judge him by

Ken Sugiura: After a disastrous 2024 season, the Falcons owner had reason to move on from his team’s two primary leaders. But he did not.

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NBA

Hawks drop key matchup and fall to Trail Blazers

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BULLDOGS

Two Georgia offensive linemen, 5-star freshman defender, dealing with injuries

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MLB

Braves’ early-season spiral reaches peak with a day that was full of punches

No Braves team that has started 0-5 or worse has made the postseason. These Braves are the eighth group in franchise history since 1900 to begin the season 0-5 or worse.

Politics
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Automakers waiting on how ‘dust settles’ on tariffs, Rivian CEO says

Outcome of the tariff fight could impact Rivian’s plans, with the company stating its “production footprint may be different” than initially planned for its Georgia factory.

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OPINION

MURPHY: ‘Liberation Day’ for the economy? Georgia already did that, without tariffs

Trump's tariffs run counter to how Georgia has attracted manufacturing and jobs for a generation.

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Frustrated Georgia Democrats look inward as pressure builds to fight back

Some grassroots Georgia Democrats are pushing for a more aggressive approach to counter President Donald Trump and his MAGA policies.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Cory Booker invokes the late John Lewis in record-setting Senate speech

The New Jersey senator broke the late South Carolina Sen. Strom Thurmond's record for longest Senate speech. He said he was inspired by Lewis' advice to cause "good trouble."

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Arts and Entertainment

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Oakland Cemetery will Spring to Life with a fun festival and 5K on Saturday

During the festival on Saturday, guests can shop for plants, take garden tours and watch wildlife demonstrations.

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Recovering Korean identity central to new show at High Museum

Career-spanning exhibition is Kim Chong Hak’s first U.S. museum show.

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Documentary on 1980s Black speakeasy pop-ups in Atlanta debuts on WABE-TV

Directed by Atlanta-born brothers, “Live at Club Zebra” airs April 2 and 6.

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NURSES ENTER NOW: Win a Zoo Atlanta Family membership today!
Northside Hospital and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution are teaming up to give away Zoo Atlanta Family Memberships.
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Dive into the unique festivals of Daytona Beach this spring
Get ready for a unique experience that will leave you exhilarated and wanting more.
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Springing into fun: Alpine Helen awaits your family
Alpine Helen is your destination for outdoor activities to get the blood pumping.

Georgia and Metro News

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Rapper Young Scooter’s injury ‘was not a gunshot wound’, medical examiner says

Atlanta entertainer died on his 39th birthday after cutting his leg on a wooden fence amid police chase.

‘Intense’ spring allergy season signals longer periods of discomfort for sufferers

The majority of allergy sufferers in Georgia will have to endure at least another month of scratchy eyes, noses and throats following record-high tree pollen counts.

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3rd tornado confirmed in southern metro Atlanta during Monday storms

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3 of 4 U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania have been identified

The soldiers from Georgia’s Fort Stewart were on a training mission when they disappeared last week.

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Registration for AJC Peachtree Road Race is open

This year sees the return of traditional lottery system for would-be runners in ‘World’s Largest 10K.’

Today's Videos

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Her app helps deliver leftover food to the hungry instead of trashing it

Jasmine Crowe-Houston believes in feeding more and wasting less. Hear how she founded Goodr in the AJC's new Her+Story series. Credits : AJC | Goodr | USDA

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How Jasmine Crowe-Houston went from running a cupcake truck to helping the hungry

Jasmine Crowe-Houston has garnered this attention and acclaim all just for doing good. Here's how she went from running cupcake truck to founding Goodr.

Learn about the AJC's new 'HER+ Story' series

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is launching a new series called AJC Her+Story to highlight women founders, creators, executives and professionals in metro Atlanta.

BUILDING MOMENTUM

Women in business have made gains in Georgia and the U.S. But gaps persist.

There are now more women in executive leadership ranks in Georgia and across the U.S. than there were a decade ago. But gaps persist.

Opinion and Voices
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BILL TORPY

Data centers gobble electricity. Will ratepayers eat those costs?

Data centers suck a huge amount of electricity, forcing Georgia Power to go on a building spree not seen in its 120-plus year industry.

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NEDRA RHONE

Show some love for the lazy lawns in your neighborhood

On the first day of spring, after hours of hand-weeding my lawn, I realized it might be time to embrace the lazy lawn movement.

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GUEST COLUMN

The online politics of 2025: Understanding the algorithm

Media literacy is essential for a healthy democracy.

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AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Geoff Duncan: What it means to be a conservative

Unproductive national politics have invaded our state’s borders and made it politically unpopular to tell the truth.

GUEST COLUMN

Your favorite Atlanta nonprofit is at risk; here’s why and how you can help it

Commonwealth of interests is being threatened by some disturbing trends and active reconsideration of federal priorities.

AJC Investigation

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LIVES ON THE LINE

How metro Atlanta’s 911 systems evolved after series of tragedies

A year after an AJC investigation, fewer emergency callers are placed on long holds as metro Atlanta 911 agencies improve staffing problems and technology breakdowns.

Georgia’s 911 systems could soon see a multimillion-dollar overhaul

The bill follows an AJC investigation that examined calls across metro Atlanta and found an alarmingly high number of callers were left waiting for a 911 operator to answer.

ORIGINAL AJC REPORT

911 callers left waiting on hold across metro Atlanta

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Politics

The House Chambers is full of lawmakers and judges as Gov. Brian Kemp delivers the state of the state address in the House of Representatives at the Georgia Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Track the bills moving through Georgia Legislature

From tax cuts to social media restrictions, track the noteworthy bills Georgia lawmakers are discussing and see how close they are to passing.

Judge dismisses election security case but voices ‘concerns’ about Georgia’s voting computers

A federal judge has dismissed a long-running lawsuit that questioned whether Georgia's touchscreen voting system was safe and secure.

Bipartisan legislation aims to address housing crisis in Georgia

A bipartisan group of lawmakers attempting to address the growing crisis of housing access and affordability in Georgia.

Metro Atlanta

Kayla Cannon is one of 10 patients suing Atlanta cosmetic surgeon Harvey "Chip" Cole, alleging he left their faces permanently damaged and disfigured.

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Atlanta cosmetic surgeon, sued by 10 patients, gets license renewed

Georgia's medical board has renewed the license of Atlanta cosmetic surgeon Harvey “Chip” Cole while he battles 10 lawsuits from patients alleging he ruined their faces.

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Automakers waiting on how ‘dust settles’ on tariffs, Rivian CEO says

Automotive CEOs are waiting to see how the 'dust settles' in trade fight, Rivian CEO said.

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Atlanta’s interim IG takes on role after battle over the position’s power

LaDawn Blackett said she wasn’t aware of the bitter feud between the Dickens administration and the city’s former inspector general when she was asked to step in.

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Georgia

Foreign military attachés salute as they come to pay their respects in memory of three soldiers found dead on Monday at a training range in Pabrade, near the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Officials said Tuesday that the fourth soldier was found dead. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

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3 of 4 U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania have been identified

Three of four U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania have been identified. The soldiers, from Georgia’s Fort Stewart, were on a training mission in Europe.

Federal judge hands Georgia a win in Lake Allatoona ‘water wars’ case

A federal judge sided Monday with Georgia in a "water wars" fight with Alabama over use of their shared water supplies to serve Atlanta’s growing suburbs.

Savannah Culinary Institute ‘a game-changer’ for aspiring chefs and bakers

Savannah Technical College has opened the Savannah Culinary Institute as a finishing school for its well-regarded culinary arts program.

Opinion

Bridgenext, previously known as Emtec, has rebranded itself and combined three other commonly-owned firms in Atlanta under the new name. (Dreamstime/TNS)

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OPINION

The online politics of 2025: Understanding the algorithm

Media literacy is essential for a healthy democracy

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OPINION

Less is better: What it means to be a conservative

Unproductive national politics have invaded our state’s borders and made it politically unpopular to tell the truth

OPINION

Your favorite Atlanta nonprofit is at risk; here’s why and how you can help it

Commonwealth of interests is being threatened by some disturbing trends and active reconsideration of federal priorities

Falcons

Falcons owner Arthur Blank speaks with media at the NFL annual meeting at the Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla., April 1, 2025. (AJC photo by Ken Sugiura)

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Q & A with Falcons Arthur Blank: ‘We’re committed to exactly the same programs and policies for the sake of inclusion, diversity and equity’

KEN SUGIURA

Arthur Blank’s decision to ride with Fontenot, Morris will be one to judge him by

Ken Sugiura: After a disastrous 2024 season, the Falcons owner had reason to move on from his team’s two primary leaders. But he did not.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank discusses his hourlong phone call with Kirk Cousins

“I had a long and impactful conversation with him,” the Atlanta Falcons owner said at the NFL annual meeting on Tuesday.

Bulldogs

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks onto the field before their game against Notre Dame for the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Kirby Smart expresses his fears ahead of House Settlement hearings: ‘Kids are going to struggle the next 10 years’

Two Georgia offensive linemen, 5-star freshman defender, dealing with injuries

Key injury leaves Georgia Bulldogs focused on developing young offensive linemen

If the group is to improve, it largely will be on the young players to take on a larger role.

Georgia Tech

Ga Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Nell Fortner yells instructions during the second half against NC State Wolfpack at McCamish Pavilion on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Nell Fortner says it’s time for Georgia Tech women’s basketball to have a new voice

Fortner’s tenure at Tech navigated uncertain and murky waters virtually from the outset yet produced a litany of triumphs over six seasons.

Freshmen quarterbacks waiting in the wings behind Georgia Tech’s Haynes King

Aaron Philo and Graham Knowles are Tech’s No. 2 and No. 3 quarterbacks, respectively, this spring behind incumbent starter Haynes King.

Georgia Tech baseball drops series to Clemson

Hawks

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder reacts during the first half in an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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Hawks drop key matchup and fall to Trail Blazers

Hawks fan gets injured in Tic-Tac-Toe challenge

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels wins second Defensive Player of Month award

Braves

Atlanta Braves pitcher Jesse Chavez (60) delivers to the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Braves designate reliever Jesse Chavez for assignment

Chavez could return later, of course. That would be nothing new for one of the sport’s all-time most traveled men.

Braves’ early-season spiral reaches peak with a day that was full of punches

No Braves team that has started 0-5 or worse has made the postseason. These Braves are the eighth group in franchise history since 1900 to begin the season 0-5 or worse.

Austin Riley, Matt Olson react to Jurickson Profar’s suspension

The Atlanta Braves’ top offseason acquisition is now out of the picture for months and ineligible for the postseason.

United

Atlanta United defender Stian Gregersen (5) passes the ball during the first half of a soccer game against New York City FC on Saturday, March. 29, 2024, in Atlanta, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

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Atlanta United confident it can reduce errors leading to goals allowed

Atlanta United’s wounds, and the reason it has eight points instead of the maximum 18, mostly are self-inflicted.

Atlanta United may have found a more productive lineup

Atlanta United 4, NYCFC 3: Inside the numbers

High Schools

Athena Yoo of Lambert High School, shown at the 2023 Georgia Women's Amateur. (Photo by Kate Awtrey-King)

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Lambert girls golf team working to continue unprecedented GHSA title run

Holy Innocents’ players to represent Georgia in McDonald’s All-American games

GHSA responds to Bruce Pearl’s ‘shame on them’ comment

More Sports

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder reacts during the first half in an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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Hawks drop key matchup and fall to Trail Blazers

Braves could pay for not adding starter if Reynaldo López’s shoulder issue is serious

Hawks fan gets injured in Tic-Tac-Toe challenge

Food & Dining

Indulge in oysters at Enzo's every Wednesday beginning April 2. (Courtesy of Heidi Harris)

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More than 20 food and drink events to check out this April in metro Atlanta

Experience Kölsch Fest at Halfway Crooks, try Peruvian pisco, attend a dinner and a movie or make your own ranch water this April in metro Atlanta.

Kandi Burruss’ restaurant backs out of settlement, files counterclaims, records show

The companies say they have been prohibited from operating former "RHOA" star Kandi Burruss' Blaze Steak & Seafood for over four months, resulting in losses above $400,000.

MADE IN GEORGIA

South Georgia farming family is sweet on onions

Married couple Tina and Ronny Collins have raised their family farming South Georgia's strictly controlled Vidalia onions, along with other produce.

UATL

Zaron 'Zeke' Burnett and Pearl Cleage organized Club Zebra, Atlanta's first and only traveling speakeasy and cabaret lounge that ran from the 1980s and into the '90s.

Credit: D'Angelo Dixon

Documentary on 1980s Black speakeasy pop-ups in Atlanta debuts on WABE-TV

Hourlong documentary on Atlanta's first and only traveling speakeasy and cabaret lounge

After shaky social media debut, ‘404 Day!’ Adidas sneakers set to hit stores

The limited-edition Adidas Superstar shoe sparked a range of emojis in initial reactions.

AJC INTERVIEW

Meet the Atlanta-based content creator who plans to take over Twitch

With a combined 4 million followers on Twitch, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, Atlanta content creator Brooklyn Frost is ready for the spotlight.

Things to Do

A plant sale featuring trees, shrubs and perennials will be held during Oakland Cemetery’s Spring to Life Festival on Saturday, April 5. (Courtesy of Oakland Cemetery)

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Oakland Cemetery will Spring to Life with a fun festival and 5K on Saturday

During Oakland Cemetery's free Spring to Life Family Festival on Saturday, April 5, guests can shop for plants, take tours of the gardens and watch wildlife demonstrations.

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Kandi Burruss’ restaurant backs out of settlement, files counterclaims, records show

The companies say they have been prohibited from operating former "RHOA" star Kandi Burruss' Blaze Steak & Seafood for over four months, resulting in losses above $400,000.

Spring has sprung: 6 ways to enjoy April around Atlanta

Lifestyle

Brandy Hall (left), CEO of Shades of Green Permaculture, and Roxy Drew, caretaking director, survey a wild growth lawn in a southeast Atlanta neighborhood. (Nedra Rhone/AJC)

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OPINION

RHONE: Show some love for the lazy lawns in your neighborhood

On the first day of spring, after hours of hand-weeding my lawn, I realized it might be time to embrace the lazy lawn movement.

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Good friends are worth the effort

Friendship is highly underrated. If you're feeling low, pick up the phone and call a good friend. A positive emotional connection may be just want you need.

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Mixed color flowers on a loropetalum not uncommon

Entertainment

"The Woman in the Yard," shot in Georgia, features metro Atlanta actors Peyton Jackson, Estella Kahiha and Danielle Deadwyler. BLUMHOUSE

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Danielle Deadwyler explores death, depression, grief in ‘The Woman in the Yard’

Danielle Deadwyler followed "The Piano Lesson" with another claustrophobic, internalized, trauma-filled performance in "The Woman in the Yard."

Alpharetta father/son duo finds ‘Shark Tank’ love with Kiid Coffee for kids

Alpharetta's Kiid Coffee, a coffee powder added to milk targeted for kids with no caffeine or sugar but plenty of nutrients, got a lot of love on a recent "Shark Tank" episode

Georgia Tech grad makes Jeff Probst cry for first time ever on ‘Survivor’

Georgia Tech grad Eva Erickson reveals her autism to the entire "Survivor" cast, causing host Jeff Probst to get teary eyed on camera for the 1st time ever on camera.

Travel

How to spend a fall weekend in Charleston

Southern Living’s best city of 2025 is just one state away

Why Chicago should be your springtime escape from Atlanta

Chicago is just a short flight from Atlanta, offering world-class museums, skyline views and vibrant nightlife. Here's how to make the most of a spring weekend in the city.

Spring Travel: Blow off some steam with a quick getaway by car or plane

Wellness

A person walks by a blooming tree on Clairmont Road by the Emory campus on Friday, March 3, 2023, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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‘Intense’ spring allergy season signals longer periods of discomfort for sufferers

The majority of allergy sufferers in Georgia will have to endure at least another month of scratchy eyes, noses and throats following record-high tree pollen counts.

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Good friends are worth the effort

Friendship is highly underrated. If you're feeling low, pick up the phone and call a good friend. A positive emotional connection may be just want you need.

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Move over, baby showers. There’s a new tradition in town

Forget the diaper toss game and mimosa station. The hottest trend for expecting parents in 2025 is a practical spin on the traditional baby shower.

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

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PHOTOS: Crowd gathers to protest firings, budget cuts at CDC

About 10,000 people across the entire U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be terminated. They include scientists, researchers, doctors and support staff.

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Photos: Savannah Bananas bring their show to Truist Park

The Savannah Bananas brought their traveling baseball entertainment show to Truist Park on March 29, 2025.

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Photos: Ole Miss vs. Michigan State in NCAA Sweet 16

Photos from the NCAA South Region semifinals - Ole Miss versus Michigan State - in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at State Farm Arena on Friday, March 28, 2025.