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Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says

The former president was unharmed after U.S. Secret Service agents shot at a man pointing an AK-style rifle with a scope as Donald Trump was on the course in West Palm Beach.

Many Georgia lawmakers are reluctant to weigh in after apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Athens, was among the first Georgia Republicans to react on social media. He called for supporters to “pray for President Donald J. Trump.”

JD Vance is headlining an evangelical conservative gala in Atlanta

The Georgia Faith & Freedom Coalition’s annual dinner comes a day after the FBI said Donald Trump was the target of “what appears to be an attempted assassination” in Florida.

How Atlanta entrepreneurs are helping to save a Black woman-owned shop

A “flash mob” led by other Atlanta entrepreneurs responded to a shop owner's pleas for help and came to support her store in droves.

School Shooting Aftermath
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Father: ‘I am sorry I wasn’t there to protect you’

Hundreds gather in Jefferson to mourn 14-year-old Mason Schermerhorn, tragically lost in Apalachee High School shooting on Sept. 4.

‘She died for them like a mom would’: A family and community mourn

Hundreds of mourners squeezed into wooden pews, lined the walls of the funeral chapel and later walked together to the graveside, holding candles to honor Ana Cristina Irimie.

Georgia school shooting absent in Harris-Trump debate as students plan walkouts

High school school students across the state are planning a walkout to “demand common sense gun safety measures in Georgia.”

COMPLETE COVERAGE: Barrow County school shooting

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has your complete coverage of the Georgia high school shooting that left two students and two teachers dead. A 14-year-old is in custody.

Sports This Weekend

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Georgia Bulldogs drop to No. 2 in AP Top 25 rankings

The Texas Longhorns claimed the No. 1 spot in the week 4 AP Top 35 rankings, dropping Georgia to the No. 2 spot.

Atlanta Dream stave off playoff elimination with win

Atlanta Dream defeat Washington Mystics in overtime to keep WNBA playoff hopes alive.

The wait is over. After three seasons, Falcons return to MNF

Kirk Cousins has a 3-10 record in Monday Night Football games

Georgia State’s late rally stuns Vanderbilt in upset of SEC opponent

Despite close calls against larger schools over the past three years, Georgia State had not beaten a Power Four program since defeating Tennessee in Knoxville five years ago.

Weekend Reads

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Huge downtown Atlanta property pitched again for high-rise development

Another large piece of property could join the wave of potentially transformative development projects slated for downtown Atlanta.

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Georgia company revisits Titanic after 14 years. How the site has changed

Preserving and documenting iconic manmade structures can be a race against the clock, especially when the priceless artifacts are on the sea floor.

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Jermaine Dupri warns tech giants are phasing out artists for machines

The super-producer, a longtime critic of generative artificial intelligence, says tech companies are preparing for a day when music is made by no one.

Arts and Entertainment

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Tessa Thompson (’Creed’) bringing Netflix series “His & Hers” to Atlanta

Jon Bernthal, whose credits include “The Walking Dead,” “The Punisher” and “The Bear,” plays a detective.

'Shogun' and 'Hacks' win top series Emmy Awards and 'The Bear' and 'Baby Reindeer' take 4 apiece

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Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan’s funeral services will be held on Tuesday

Rich Homie Quan, born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, died on Sept. 5 after his girlfriend found him unresponsive at their southwest Atlanta home.

Kroy Biermann seeks sole power to sell mansion separate from Kim Zolciak

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Get ready for what’s new in Daytona Beach this fall
Daytona Beach offers a little something for everyone at any time of year.
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Experience Pensacola like never before with the 11th Foo Foo Festival
Pack your bags, leave all your worries behind, and get away on a trip to Destination Foo Foo.
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4 tips for a healthy school year from Kaiser Permanente
Getting kids ready to go back to school after summer break means thinking differently about a lot of things, including...
Crime and Public Safety
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Man found shot to death at SW Atlanta home

Atlanta police arrived just after 4 a.m. at a residence on Ira Street, near Pittman Park, where they found a 27-year-old man who had been shot several times.

Woman found fatally stabbed in SE Atlanta

Officers were called to the 1000 block of Boulevard, just south of the Southside Beltline trail and near Zoo Atlanta.

1 critical in triple shooting at SW Atlanta strip mall

Three men were shot, including one who was critically injured, Friday afternoon at a Southwest Atlanta strip mall, authorities said.

Man sentenced in death of Atlanta pastor who was counseling him, DA says

Football and Youths' Safety

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Recent deaths of young football players rekindle questions about safety of game

Eight schoolchildren have died in the United States in the past month playing football.

After their sons died from football injuries, they are working to make game safer

The parents of two football players who died are working to game the game safer.

Calling it ‘child abuse,’ some call to abolish tackle football for children

Critics say tackle football should be banned before high school

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Metro Atlanta

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AT&T Southeast strike ends with deal providing raise of more than 19%

The four-week strike by 17,000 union workers against AT&T in the Southeast is over, ending Sunday with agreement on a five-year contract that provides wage hikes.

Gridlock Guy: GDOT leader gives update on major metro Atlanta projects

Transportation capacity has to expand with the influx of people to Atlanta, including roads. As some major projects come to a close, others are taking shape.

Georgia Power plan would boost timber jobs, but cost customers more

Should Georgia Power customers pay two to three times the conventional cost of electricity on a trio of energy contracts to support rural job growth?

Georgia

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Renowned Gullah chef shares recipe, memories of crab rice

Renowned Gullah chef and cookbook author Sallie Ann Robinson, uses blue crab meat to reimagine dishes like Ol’ ‘Fuskie Fried Crab Rice.

Middle Georgia policeman indicted on aggravated assault charge in shooting

A Middle Georgia police officer was indicted Friday on an aggravated assault charge that stems from a shooting outside a McDonald's in 2023.

Georgia has recruited high-tech jobs. Now we need to train workers, Kemp says

Gov. Brian Kemp said the state’s workforce will have to meet the demands of the coming wave of high-tech jobs.

Nation & World

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Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli airstrikes kill 16 in Gaza, including 4 children, Palestinians say

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Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, has died at 70, family says

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Asian stocks log modest gains as data show China's economy slowing further

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Opinion

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OPINION

‘Why do I have to hide, Mommy?’ My kindergartner’s first lockdown drill

I thought I was ready for the questions.

OPINION

If every voice matters, then no vote should be left behind

A significant number of reformed citizens could be eligible to vote but are caught in a system that isn’t built to include them.

Election 2024
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Tim Walz to campaign in Georgia on Tuesday

It’s the Minnesota governor’s first solo visit to Georgia since he was picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate.

Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating claims

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Georgia plans to use technology to check presidential vote totals

Georgia election officials plan to verify the results of the 2024 presidential election through software that will scan the text of each voter's ballot.

Which candidate is better for tech innovation? Venture capitalists divided on Harris or Trump

Politically Georgia
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Georgia’s lieutenant governor won’t be charged in election interference case

Burt Jones, one of former President Donald Trump’s staunchest defenders in Georgia politics, was among the GOP electors labeled a “target” of the Fulton County investigation.

Fani Willis skips senate hearing as Georgia lawmakers note Legislature’s subpoena power

The legal fight is expected to heat up in the coming weeks in Fulton County Superior Court.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Brian Kemp says it’s still too soon to weigh in on Georgia’s gun policy debate

The governor says he wants to learn all the facts about last week's fatal school shooting in Winder before sharing his thoughts about policy.

Georgia judge strikes more counts in Trump election interference case

The bulk of the case remains against the former president, supporters.

Latest politics

Georgia

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Tim Walz to campaign in Georgia on Tuesday

It’s the Minnesota governor’s first solo visit to Georgia since he was picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate.

Georgia plans to use technology to check presidential vote totals

Georgia election officials plan to verify the results of the 2024 presidential election through software that will scan the text of each voter's ballot.

CAPITOL RECAP

Firms facing federal ban get state’s OK to sell health coverage to Georgians

A roundup of political news affecting Georgia over the past week.

US

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Many Georgia lawmakers are reluctant to weigh in after apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Athens, was among the first Georgia Republicans to react on social media. He called for supporters to “pray for President Donald J. Trump.”

JD Vance is headlining an evangelical conservative gala in Atlanta

The Georgia Faith & Freedom Coalition’s annual dinner comes a day after the FBI said Donald Trump was the target of “what appears to be an attempted assassination” in Florida.

How Georgia’s new election rules could lead to disputes over the results

Former President Donald Trump praised three board members who voted for the measures and called them “pit bulls.”

Columnists

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OPINION

Patricia Murphy: The Republican-made gun safety crisis in Georgia schools

Georgia lawmakers are considering more school safety measures after the Apalachee High School shooting. Access to guns may finally be part of the Republican solution.

OPINION

Jamie Dupree: A political shift for the ages

The GOP has moved on from the legacy of Ronald Reagan.

OPINION

Patricia Murphy: Harris turns the tables on Trump in debate do-over: ‘You’re a disgrace’

Kamala Harris took a page out of Donald Trump's playbook and knocked the former president off his game, giving Democrats a debate to feel good about.

Trump Investigations

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Fani Willis skips senate hearing as Georgia lawmakers note Legislature’s subpoena power

The legal fight is expected to heat up in the coming weeks in Fulton County Superior Court.

Georgia’s lieutenant governor won’t be charged in election interference case

Burt Jones, one of former President Donald Trump’s staunchest defenders in Georgia politics, was among the GOP electors labeled a “target” of the Fulton County investigation.

Georgia judge strikes more counts in Trump election interference case

There are now 32 felony counts in the indictment. The former president is charged with eight of them.

Falcons

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The wait is over. After three seasons, Falcons return to MNF

Kirk Cousins has a 3-10 record in Monday Night Football games

Former Bulldogs creating foundation for Eagles’ future

A closer look at Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts

Bulldogs

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Georgia Bulldogs drop to No. 2 in AP Top 25 rankings

The Texas Longhorns claimed the No. 1 spot in the week 4 AP Top 35 rankings, dropping Georgia to the No. 2 spot.

Former Bulldogs creating foundation for Eagles’ future

Georgia Bulldogs need bye week to improve, heal before Bama

Georgia travels to Alabama for a highly anticipated showdown after both teams have a bye week scheduled.

Georgia Tech

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Takeaways from a Georgia Tech win over VMI

Georgia Tech improves to 3-1 for first time in seven years after VMI thrashing

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated the VMI Keydets 59-7 on Saturday. Its the largest margin of victory for Tech since 2015.

How to watch Georgia Tech vs. VMI: TV & radio info, streaming, odds

Georgia Tech football hosts VMI on Saturday, Sept. 14. Here's how to stream and listen on radio.

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Familiar building blocks as Dan Quinn starts first season with Commanders

Atlanta Dream stave off playoff elimination with win

Atlanta Dream defeat Washington Mystics in overtime to keep WNBA playoff hopes alive.

Georgia high school football rankings: Carrollton strengthens hold on No. 1

Food & Dining
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These metro Atlanta pizzerias can accommodate dietary needs

Here’s a look at eight metro Atlanta pizzerias that can accommodate dietary restrictions, including celiac disease and allergies.

Here’s a fall harvest of new books for the drinks enthusiast

New fall reading for the cocktail, spirits or wine enthusiast includes a wine compendium and a guide to the ingredients that go into spirit-making.

Renowned Gullah chef shares recipe, memories of crab rice

Renowned Gullah chef and cookbook author Sallie Ann Robinson, uses blue crab meat to reimagine dishes like Ol’ ‘Fuskie Fried Crab Rice.

Funnel cakes coming to Peoplestown food hall and more Atlanta restaurant news

Issa Funnel is opening in the Switchman Hall food hall in Atlanta's Peoplestown neighborhood and more restaurant news.

UATL
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Trump’s refusal to account for past racial comments about Harris and immigrants strikes chord in Atlanta after tense debate

The topic of race occupied about five minutes of the 90-minute debate. But it was crucial.

Atlanta’s Tony-winner Kenny Leon reflects on the legacy of James Earl Jones

“This is a great day to remind all of us that James Earl paved the way for many of us who continue to do the work,” Leon said.

Morehouse School of Medicine president celebrates 10 years of change

Dr. Rice's first 10 years as president of the HBCU medical school has brought fundraising success and the addressing of Atlanta’s health equity issues.

Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan dies at 34

Things to Do

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5 trails around the world that should be on every hiker’s bucket list

These trails aren’t for the faint of heart or those who struggle with vertigo.

Here is everything banned from Disney World

Know before you go — or risk being turned away

Where can I find it: carpet repair, chair repair, museum putty

Lifestyle

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Do you love Atlanta? Here are some of the South’s other best cities to visit

Here are some of the best places to visit for those that love Atlanta.

Consumer Reports finds only 6 of 36 kinds of cinnamon safe for daily use

12 of 36 types of cinnamon had high levels of lead, according to lab results

Georgia, much of the South, are worst states to have a baby. Here’s why

Is a baby on the way? According to Forbes, Georgia might be one of the worst places to have it.

Arts & Culture

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Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan’s funeral services will be held on Tuesday

He died last week in his southwest Atlanta home.

Tina McElroy Ansa was a literary force in Georgia

Georgia author Tina McElroy Ansa promoted other writers

Bookshelf: Lines are drawn in the battle over book bans

Banned Books Week bring Ta-Nehisi Coates, Nikole Hannah-Jones and and Bryan Stevenson to Morehouse.

Entertainment

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Tessa Thompson (’Creed’) bringing Netflix series “His & Hers” to Atlanta

Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal star in a new Neflix series "His & Hers" shooting in Atlanta starting Sept. 24, 2024.

Enjoy free Sandy Springs concerts with Lonestar, Spin Doctors on Sept. 27-28

Kroy Biermann seeks sole power to sell mansion separate from Kim Zolciak

Health

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New weight loss drugs can prevent diabetes. But it’s not so simple

Anti-obesity drugs are effective against weight loss and could prevent diabetes. But they are expensive and in limited supply. They are also not right for everyone.

Bird flu case in Missouri looks like a ‘one-off,’ no signs of spreading

CDC confirms a bird flu case in a person in Missouri who had no known contacts with sick animals. There is no signs of a person-to-person transmission probe continues.

$25.9 million grant to fund stroke research at Emory and Grady

The grant is from The Marcus Foundation to Emory University School of Medicine and Grady Health System’s Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center in Atlanta.

Travel

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Do you love Atlanta? Here are some of the South’s other best cities to visit

Here are some of the best places to visit for those that love Atlanta.

5 trails around the world that should be on every hiker’s bucket list

These trails aren’t for the faint of heart or those who struggle with vertigo.

Here is everything banned from Disney World

Know before you go — or risk being turned away

News Partners

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Policy gaps, lack of housing options force Georgia mother, daughter to consider living apart

With no shelters specifically for single mothers and their children in Glynn County, Melissa Bullard and her daughter are running out of options.

$22M new space science and robotics center in Columbus takes major step forward

Columbus State University plans to expand the Coca-Cola Space Science Center's scope into robotics engineering.

Columbus nonprofit to plant 500 trees in city’s underserved parks

Trees Columbus received a $900,000 grant to help overburdened and under-served parks that haven’t experienced tree restoration and proper tree planting in over 60 years.

Special Features

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At Home with Atlanta Chefs

New Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown

Aging in Atlanta

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Investigations

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Apparent aunt of Ga. school shooting suspect called authorities: ‘I’m just worried it was him’

A woman identifying herself as the aunt of Georgia's alleged school shooter frantically called Barrow County authorities saying she was worried her nephew was involved.

Another jail contractor accuses Fulton Sheriff Patrick Labat of nonpayment

Another jail contractor is accusing Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat of racking up hundreds of thousands in unpaid bills, raising further questions about Labat's spending.

Officer in 2023 threat case told alleged Georgia school shooter: ‘I gotta take you at your word’

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office investigated Colt Gray in 2023 about making online school shooting threats. Officers questioned him for only a few minutes. Story and video

Video

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FBI investigates second apparent assassination attempt on Trump

Dispatch call released of apparent aunt of Apalachee shooting suspect

New 911 calls released from Apalachee High School shooting

Photos

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Photos: Braves fall to Dodgers after bad ninth inning

The Braves lost to the Dodgers, 9-2, at Truist Park Sunday night. The Dodgers scored seven ninth-inning runs, all with two outs.

Photos: Bulldogs hold on to edge Kentucky

AJC photos from Georgia's game at Kentucky on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The Bulldogs won 13-12.

Photos: The scene at the Georgia vs. Kentucky game

AJC photos from the scene at Georgia's game at Kentucky on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Podcasts

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Southern Fried Soccer: Previewing Atlanta United vs. Nashville

Braves Report: Finding ways to win

Southern Fried Soccer: Analyzing Carlos Bocanegra’s time at Atlanta United

Host Doug Roberson of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reviews and analyzes Carlos Bocanegra, who was fired as Atlanta United’s Vice President and Technical Director.