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“Change Agent Adventure: Children’s Gallery,” a newly developed interactive play space created especially for children 12 and under at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, has its grand opening Saturday, April 25. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess for the AJC)

15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend

Highlights include fun festivals and the opening of a National Center for Civil and Human Rights children’s gallery.

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Jill Savitt, president and CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, at a preview of the center’s newest gallery, "Change Agent Adventure: Children’s Gallery," a newly developed interactive play space created especially for children 12 and under. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)
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Civil rights center opens children’s gallery, capping $58 million expansion

New space aims to engage younger visitors through interactive exhibits and play — and hopefully boost attendance.

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Atlanta Opera creates its own ending for the 100-year puzzle of ‘Turandot’

Find out how the opera solves this enigmatic performance.

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City Council must uphold commitment to data center ban in Atlanta

Community voices are clear. Now it’s time to hold the line.

April 22, 2026
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Republicans want Georgians not to believe their eyes. Voters aren’t fooled.

State Democratic Party chair: Peach State GOP is pushing falsehoods about the impact of Trump’s policies, while ordinary citizens continue to struggle.

April 22, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Fulton County’s jail crisis demands more than a staffing fix

The community is at a crossroads. We can continue to chase jail staffing numbers while ignoring the structural issues driving the crisis.

April 22, 2026
DAVID PLAZAS

Atlanta’s not done growing. But to many residents, it sure feels full.

New Census figures show the U.S. population rate of growth has slowed, but newcomers made the metro area the No. 3 top growing region in the U.S.

April 21, 2026

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University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech beats Georgia in top-5 baseball matchup

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets took down the Georgia Bulldogs, 14-4, in a matchup of top-5 baseball teams Tuesday at Truist Park.

Tianah Robinson’s parents view her body at Ebenezer Baptist Church before the start of a celebration of life Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Atlanta. Robinson was the 16-year-old who was killed during a shooting at Piedmont Park following 404 Day celebrations. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Funeral for 16-year-old Tianah Robinson, who was fatally shot at Piedmont Park

Robinson was fatally shot on April 4 at Piedmont Park. The incident occurred more than an hour after the 404 Day festivities concluded.