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Jimmy Carter funeral procession moves from Georgia to D.C.

Carter’s motorcade arrived in Washington this afternoon. There, the former president's casket was carried to a horse-drawn caisson for a procession to the U.S. Capitol.

Nation prepares to say farewell as procession heads to the Capitol

The former president is remembered as a Renaissance man from Georgia who championed peace.

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Carter departs Atlanta for services in D.C.

See photos from the procession that left Atlanta to head to the Capitol, where Carter will lie in state.

Carter arrival delayed by weather, see new schedule here

Carter's memorial services in Washington scheduled for today were pushed back 90 minutes to accommodate for weather delays.

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Lawmakers, Kemp acknowledge prison crisis, consider millions in fixes

Gov. Brian Kemp acknowledges crisis at Georgia Dept. of Corrections and proposes plan to hire more security officers and fix facilities.

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Georgia prison system engages in deception as crisis builds

Response to a 2019 prison lawsuit settlement exposes how Georgia Department of Corrections officials block potentially damaging information and present falsified documents.

A look back at the AJC’s investigation of corruption, dysfunction, criminal rings and violence

Key details from a year-plus investigation of Georgia prisons by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that revealed corruption and negligence within the Department of Corrections.

Bill named after Laken Riley is first to be passed in U.S. House this year

The bill named after the University of Georgia student killed last year would make it easier to deport unauthorized immigrants accused of theft or burglary.

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Regal Hollywood 24, once No. 1 theater in metro Atlanta, is closed for good

Regal Hollywood showed its final films on January 5, 2025, after more than 25 years in business as a 24-screen multiplex. The property is now up for lease.

Will it snow in Atlanta? Winter storm threat increases later this week

It’s time to closely monitor forecasts and prepare, warns the National Weather Service.

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Ted Turner recuperating from a bout of pneumonia

Ted Turner is recuperating from a mild bout of pneumonia, which caused him to be hospitalized, according to his spokesman Phillip Evans.

Sports This Week

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Raheem Morris on what went wrong for the Falcons in 2024

The Falcons were the fashionable offseason pick to win the NFC South after signing quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency and hiring Morris.

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BULLDOGS

Monday roster moves reveal new position of concern for 2025 Georgia football team

Linebacker Damon Wilson's decision to enter the transfer portal outweighed the other player announcements Monday.

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8 best high school basketball games in Georgia this week

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HAWKS

Jalen Johnson’s All-Star-like year comes as no surprise to brother Kobe

'For the world, being able to finally notice it, you know, start having people talk about him, it’s good. His hard work pays off ......'

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

State championships set attendance record, doubling turnout when games were at Georgia State

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Fourth Georgia football player declares for 2025 NFL Draft

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NFL

Falcons sign 12 players to reserve/futures contracts

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Deal struck to end environmentalists’ challenge to Hyundai factory water supply

The Savannah Joint Development Authority late Monday announced a legal settlement ending a challenge to water withdrawal permits to serve the Hyundai plant.

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What is Cosm, the planetarium-sized experience coming to Centennial Yards?

Cosm, the self-proclaimed “immersive experience” coming to Atlanta, aims to reawaken the awe of massive screens by offering a new way to watch sports and other live events.

Mayor Dickens picked for leadership role in climate-focused mayors network

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has been tabbed to help lead a bipartisan coalition of U.S. mayors focused on addressing climate change.

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Lead prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery case moves to Augusta after Cobb ousting

Her work in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case resulted in three life sentences for the men who chased down the 25-year-old as he jogged through a coastal Georgia neighborhood.

Politics

Georgia GOP wants to ‘expel’ Geoff Duncan from the party

Georgia GOP leaders voted to expel Geoff Duncan from the state party and threatened to charge him with trespassing if he ever attends another party event.

Appeals court rejects Trump's latest attempt to get Friday's hush money sentencing called off

Trump's lawyer argued that Trump cannot be sentenced because, as president-elect, he enjoys the same immunity from criminal proceedings as a sitting president.

More election overhauls? Georgia Republicans call for changes after Trump’s win

Georgia lawmakers will again consider changes to election laws sought by Republicans after Donald Trump's victory, including measures for hand counts and voter challenges.

Food & Dining

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This month’s biggest restaurant news from the Georgia coast

This installment of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s monthly coastal dining roundup covers brewery news in Darien and restaurant news in Savannah.

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Atlanta pastry chefs discuss how they keep the dining scene sweet

Pastry chefs in Atlanta have become rarer. Despite the industry challenges, however, a cadre of pastry chefs in Atlanta continues to shine.

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An Atlantan’s guide to ditching the booze in January and beyond

Looking to stay sober for Dry January or live alcohol-free all year? There are plenty of delicious ways to hydrate with drinks at home or in restaurants.

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Season 3 preview: Can Will Trent mend fences after season 2 betrayal?

The AJC checks in with five key cast members of the Atlanta-set police procedural, returning to ABC on Tuesday.

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Atlanta brothers prove everybody’s a winner when sports are inclusive

Triathlons inspired Brent and Kyle Pease to start a foundation to help other disabled athletes compete.

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Fernbank Museum fuses socializing, science in its After Dark events

There's plenty to see and do during the day, but for an extra dose of fun for the 21-and-over crowd, visit the natural history museum’s monthly Fernbank After Dark nights.

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What should we teach about Jan. 6?

Being vigilant about the facts also means acknowledging the places where informed people disagree.

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One type of public transit fits the Beltline. It’s not a streetcar.

If self-driving pods can succeed at the busiest airport in the world, they can more than pass muster at the Beltline.

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President Jimmy Carter’s enduring legacy in Atlanta Public Schools

President Carter's leadership equipped us with the tools to honor our past while building a future that ensures every child has access to quality education.

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My last words on education

In her final education column, Maureen Downey talks about who impressed her and who did not.

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How the work-from-home debate can take us to better places

Whether people should be able to work remotely gets at deeper issues of trust.

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Politics

Georgia GOP wants to ‘expel’ Geoff Duncan from the party

Georgia GOP leaders voted to expel Geoff Duncan from the state party and threatened to charge him with trespassing if he ever attends another party event.

More election overhauls? Georgia Republicans call for changes after Trump’s win

Georgia lawmakers will again consider changes to election laws sought by Republicans after Donald Trump's victory, including measures for hand counts and voter challenges.

Carter service at U.S. Capitol delayed by weather, VP Harris to attend

President Jimmy Carter's memorial services in Washington scheduled for Tuesday have been pushed back 90 minutes to accommodate for weather delays.

Metro Atlanta

Will it snow in Atlanta? Winter storm threat increases later this week

It’s time to closely monitor forecasts and prepare, warns the National Weather Service.

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Nation prepares to say farewell as Jimmy Carter procession goes to D.C.

As Jimmy Carter's funeral procession travels from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., the former president is remembered as a Renaissance man from Georgia who championed peace.

Ted Turner recuperating from a bout of pneumonia

Ted Turner is recuperating from a mild bout of pneumonia, which caused him to be hospitalized, according to his spokesman Phillip Evans.

Georgia

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Lawmakers, Kemp acknowledge prison crisis, consider millions in fixes

Gov. Brian Kemp acknowledges crisis at Georgia Dept. of Corrections and proposes plan to hire more security officers and fix facilities.

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Deal struck to end environmentalists’ challenge to Hyundai factory water supply

The Savannah Joint Development Authority late Monday announced a legal settlement ending a challenge to water withdrawal permits to serve the Hyundai plant.

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Bill named after Laken Riley is first to be passed in U.S. House this year

Bill named after University of Georgia student killed last year would make it easier to deport unauthorized immigrants accused of theft or burglary.

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Opinion

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OPINION

What should we teach about Jan. 6?

Being vigilant about the facts also means acknowledging the places where informed people disagree.

OPINION

President Jimmy Carter’s enduring legacy in Atlanta Public Schools

President Carter's leadership equipped us with the tools to honor our past while building a future that ensures every child has access to quality education.

OPINION

One type of public transit fits the Beltline. It’s not a streetcar.

If self-driving pods can succeed at the busiest airport in the world, they can more than pass muster at the Beltline.

Falcons

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Important offseason dates for the Falcons

Raheem Morris on what went wrong for the Falcons in 2024

The Falcons were the fashionable offseason pick to win the NFC South after signing quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency and hiring Morris.

Falcons sign 12 players to reserve/futures contracts

Bulldogs

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Georgia tailback Trevor Etienne expected to stay with Bulldogs for 2025 season

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Monday roster moves reveal new position of concern for 2025 Georgia football team

Linebacker Damon Wilson's decision to enter the transfer portal outweighed the other player announcements Monday.

Fourth Georgia football player declares for 2025 NFL Draft

Georgia Tech

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Georgia Tech football roster evolution continues with veteran running back transferring

What Georgia Tech basketball must do to earn fourth straight win Tuesday at Syracuse

Georgia Tech wins third consecutive game, blasts Boston College

Four Yellow Jackets scored in double figures, and Tech has won three games in a row for the first time this season.

Hawks

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Hawks forward Jalen Johnson’s All-Star-like year comes as no surprise to brother Kobe

'For the world, being able to finally notice it, you know, start having people talk about him, it’s good. His hard work pays off ......'

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson to miss second straight game

Hawks can count on Garrison Mathews to always be ready

Braves

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Former Brave Charlie Morton signs one-year deal with Orioles

Originally a Braves prospect, Morton spent parts of five seasons with the franchise across two separate stints.

Braves earn glowing reviews for fan service again in 2024

Get used to it Brave fans: Max Fried officially is a Yankee

United

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Examining Atlanta United’s roster on the verge of training camp

Five players with ties to Georgia called into USMNT camp

Antonee Robinson named U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year

High Schools

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Mount Paran girls hope original plan equates into fourth consecutive title

Coach Stephanie Dunn can’t help but reflect on how things have changed yet remained the same for her team since they won the school’s first state championship in 2022.

8 best high school basketball games in Georgia this week

State championships set attendance record, doubling turnout when games were at Georgia State

More Sports

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Hawks forward Jalen Johnson’s All-Star-like year comes as no surprise to brother Kobe

'For the world, being able to finally notice it, you know, start having people talk about him, it’s good. His hard work pays off ......'

Atlanta TV sports listings

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

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson to miss second straight game

Food & Dining

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Doraville’s Minhwa Spirits blends Korean drink, food and culture

Minhwa Spirits in open in Doraville for soju and gin cocktails, plus coffee and food from local Asian-owned businesses.

Atlanta pastry chefs discuss how they keep the dining scene sweet

Pastry chefs in Atlanta have become rarer. Despite the industry challenges, however, a cadre of pastry chefs in Atlanta continues to shine.

This month’s biggest restaurant news from the Georgia coast

This installment of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s monthly coastal dining roundup covers brewery news in Darien and restaurant news in Savannah.

UATL

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Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color

Federal health officials are proposing changes to make sure medical devices that measure oxygen levels are working for patients of color

Artist rEN Dillard shares journey of Black fatherhood in emotional exhibit

Atlanta-based mixed media artist rEN Dillard hosts a conversation at Mason Fine Art on fatherhood.

Atlanta Hawks enlist Mariah the Scientist for upcoming halftime performance

This marks the Atlanta native’s first time performing at the halftime show

Things to Do

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Atlanta brothers prove everybody’s a winner when sports are inclusive

For dry January and the sober curious, zero-proof options proliferate

Fernbank Museum fuses socializing, science in its After Dark events

Lifestyle

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Proper planting prevents blowdown

Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style community notes

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta is scrapping its third-party fact-checking program

How to improve yourself through positive self-talk

Whether it be affirmations, prayer or another form, daily affirmations can help you focus on the positives in your life

Entertainment

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Ted Turner recuperating from a bout of pneumonia

Ted Turner is recuperating from a mild bout of pneumonia, which caused him to be hospitalized, according to his spokesman Phillip Evans.

Regal Hollywood 24, once No. 1 theater in metro Atlanta, is closed for good

Regal Hollywood showed its final films on January 5, 2025, after more than 25 years in business as a 24-screen multiplex. The property is now up for lease.

Season 3 preview: Can Will Trent mend fences after season 2 betrayal?

On the set of Atlanta-based "Will Trent" to meet up with the actors playing many of the major characters before season 3 debuts.

Travel

The complete list of national parks that require reservations in 2025

Seventeen national parks continue a practice put in place in recent years to control overcrowding

Universal’s Epic Universe will be first new Florida theme park in 25 years

Analysts call the park a ‘game changer’ and say Walt Disney World should be worried

3 babymoon destinations within driving distance of Atlanta

Before your little one enters the world, mom- and dad-to-be can take some time for themselves

Health

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Jimmy Carter: A global leader, a local hospital supporter

Former president's casket will depart Saturday from the community hospital that he helped build.

U.S. surgeon general wants to label alcohol like cigarettes

Hospice ‘what I want,’ Jimmy Carter told doctor after hospital visits

Jimmy Carter's doctor discusses how former president, tired of hospital visits, chose home hospice.

Special Features

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Southern Classics — Reimagined

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Photos

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PHOTOS: Carter departs Atlanta for services in Washington D.C.

President Jimmy Carter departed his presidential center in Atlanta on Tuesday.

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Photos: Retired Fulton deputy shot in southwest Atlanta

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Photos: Doraville police investigate fatal shooting at Honduran Consulate

One person was killed, one was injured and a suspect was arrested in a shooting at the Honduran Consulate in Doraville on Monday afternoon.