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School Shooting Aftermath

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‘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.

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

Mason Schermerhorn’s family, friends mourn him at funeral attended by hundreds

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Community mourns two school shooting victims

Georgia community turns out for funeral services for student Mason Schermerhorn and teacher Christina Irimie, two of four killed in a shooting at Apalachee High School.

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Apparent aunt of Ga. school shooting suspect called dispatch: ‘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.

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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.

Disney, DirecTV settle dispute just in time for college football

Atlanta customers of DirecTV can now watch college football, and other programming, on Disney networks including ESPN and WSB Channel 2.

Rising share of Georgians’ income going to rent, says US Census Bureau

According to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Georgia is among a handful of states where the share of renters’ income going toward housing costs increased by at least 6%.

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?

Sports This Weekend

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With VMI defeat, Georgia Tech earns largest margin of victory since 2015

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

Braves blast Dodgers as Los Angeles pitches a position player in the seventh inning

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.

Daniel Harris accompanies Georgia football team to Kentucky

CB Daniel Harris was jailed Thursday night after police charged him with reckless driving for allegedly driving 106 mph 10:05 p.m. on the loop in Athens.

Opinion and Voices

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GUEST COLUMN

They said, ‘It could have been worse.’ Not for parents burying their sons

Opinion: A Cobb parent describes her sadness over police saying that it could have been worse than four dead at Apalachee High School.

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OPINION

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.

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OPINION

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

I thought I was ready for the questions.

Food and Dining

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What is 'Marietta-style' pizza?

Micah-Angelo’s Pizza offers ‘Marietta-style’ pies and slices in Cobb County.

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.

Forth Hotel in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward offers a range of food, drink options

Forth Hotel has been delivering new food and beverage options to visitors along the Eastside Beltline since opening in July, with more to come.

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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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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

Police: Georgia cornerback Daniel Harris driving 106 mph before arrest

Georgia cornerback Daniel Harris was arrested on 5 driving-related charges.

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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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?

911 tapes show chaos as Georgia school shooting unfolded

911 dispatchers handled an influx of calls in the early moments after the shooting at Apalachee High School the morning of Sept. 4.

Rising share of Georgians’ income going to rent, says US Census Bureau

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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Air Canada and pilots union reach a tentative agreement to avoid a shutdown

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Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk

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Missile fired from Yemen lands in central Israel and triggers sirens at international airport

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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.

Readers write

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.

Election 2024
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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.

Trump rules out another debate against Harris as her campaign announces $47M haul in hours afterward

The announcement means that Tuesday's meeting will likely be the only time voters will see the two debate each other before the election.

Election 2024 Latest: Harris concentrates on Pennsylvania while Trump stumps in the West

Abortion remains a touchstone issue in the presidential race

The Harris campaign’s bus tour of battleground states, including Georgia, aims to reach out to voters who support abortion rights.

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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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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.”

Top Georgia Republican backs gun safety proposals after Apalachee High School shooting

House Speaker Jon Burns is the first top Republican to outline a legislative plan to deter mass shootings after the shooting in Barrow County.

Abortion remains a touchstone issue in the presidential race

The Harris campaign’s bus tour of battleground states, including Georgia, aims to reach out to voters who support abortion rights.

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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Falcons’ Antonio Hamilton, Nate Landman declared out for game at the Eagles

The team issued its official game report Saturday afternoon. No players were listed as questionable or doubtful.

Eagles defense impressed with Falcons’ skill talent, offensive line

The Eagles defense includes five former Georgia Bulldogs, three of whom are starters.

Falcons host Apalachee High School football players at practice

Before their game Sunday, the Falcons wore Apalachee Wildcats T-shirts during their warm-ups, and a moment of silence was held before kickoff.

Bulldogs

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No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs survive another Kentucky slugfest with narrow victory

The streaks continue. Make it 42 in a row, 28 straight and 15 in a row for Georgia over Kentucky. It’s the Bulldogs’ longest current win streak over any SEC opponent

How to watch UGA vs. Kentucky: TV channel, streaming info, kickoff time, odds

How to watch the Georgia-Kentucky football game on TV and streaming, plus odds and betting line information.

Daniel Harris accompanies Georgia football team to Kentucky

CB Daniel Harris was jailed Thursday night after police charged him with reckless driving for allegedly driving 106 mph 10:05 p.m. on the loop in Athens.

Georgia Tech

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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.

Everything you need to know about Georgia Tech vs. VMI

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Atlanta TV sports listings

A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

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.

Georgia high school football scores: Metro Atlanta matchups from Sept. 13

Georgia high school football scores from the metro Atlanta area.

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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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.

Want fewer head injuries in football? Experts suggest changing this play

As things are, many young football players are on a collision course that can end in serious injury. But changing the way teams handle kickoffs could fix that.

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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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

Georgia native Drew Parker on penning songs for Luke Combs, his debut album

Drew Parker from Covington was a successful songwriter who is now working his own solo country artistry and tour, stopping at Buckhead Theatre Sept. 14.

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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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

Georgia has its own grand canyon, albeit a little one

Providence Canyon State Park, often called Georgia's Little Grand Canyon, is great for hiking, picnics and more.

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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Dispatch call released of apparent aunt of Apalachee shooting suspect

New 911 calls released from Apalachee High School shooting

Learn how to make a wedge pasta salad with only five ingredients

Food and Dining’s 5:30 series continues with a five-ingredient wedge pasta salad that can be made in 30 minutes or less.

Photos

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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.

Photos: Usher on the mound before Braves rout Dodgers

Photos from the Braves vs. Dodgers game at Truist Park on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Usher threw the ceremonial first pitch. The Braves won the game 10-1.

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.