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Harris urges voters to follow Jimmy Carter's example

Follow along for updates on Saturday campaign events in Georgia, including a rally with Vice President Kamala Harris, and the latest on early voting.

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Voter registrations backlogged in Georgia amid record early turnout

Thousands of paper voter registration applications are still pending in Georgia as election officials work to clear a backlog. Early voting began Tuesday.

Democratic and Republican fundraising is nearly equal for competitive state legislative races

Democrats and Republicans are essentially on par when it comes to fundraising for competitive legislative races, according to an AJC analysis.

Georgia passes 1 million mark in first week of early voting

The big voting push comes as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump continue to treat Georgia as a must-win state.

Nation’s longest-serving sheriff, elected in Georgia in 1972, has died

Cullen Talton has been Houston County, Georgia's sheriff since Richard Nixon was president. Talton died Saturday, less than three months before he planned to retire.

At least 7 dead after ferry dock gangway collapses on Georgia's Sapelo Island

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Does homework help? New study says yes

The study found short, concise homework assignments are the best approach to reinforce learning.

Young Thug trial: Co-defendant turned witness sentenced to prison over false testimony

A witness in the criminal trial of Atlanta rapper Young Thug was sent to prison after a judge agreed with prosecutors that he violated the terms of his plea deal.

Sports This Weekend

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Georgia Tech football will be without its leading tackler against Notre Dame

Georgia Tech’s leading tackler, Kyle Efford, will not play Saturday against No. 12 Notre Dame, according to ESPN. Quarterback Haynes King is also out for the Yellow Jackets.

Photos: Georgia Tech faces Notre Dame at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

A look at the big matchup Saturday, October 19, 2024.

Photos: Georgia Bulldogs face Texas Longhorns in Austin, Texas

A look at the matchups between the highly-ranked programs.

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For these UGA seniors, road trip for Texas-Georgia game worth the ‘extravagant plans’

Sky-high costs, a 15-hour drive and a lack of available tickets kept many Georgia students from making the trip to Austin, Texas.

Opinion and Voices

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GUEST COLUMN

Medicare drug rates skyrocketed after the Inflation Reduction Act

As open enrollment begins, new administration data spells trouble for Democrats in 2024 battleground states.

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AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Why Obama’s call to action to Black men is important

The Black male vote is a force that can reshape the political landscape and affirm our commitment to a future where every voice matters.

AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Protect Georgia innovation by preserving the law that enables it

Upending Bayh-Dole Act could wreck the engine powering job growth in the state.

Arts and Entertainment

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Bookshelf: Atlanta poet Elly Bookman debuts with ‘Love Sick Century’

Her poems have appeared in New Yorker, Paris Review and American Poetry Review.

The Municipal Market in Atlanta celebrates 100th birthday

Also known as Sweet Auburn Curb Market, this community hub arose near Downtown Atlanta after a devastating fire and survived the Depression, multiple wars and COVID-19.

15 things to do this weekend: Halloween festivities and Oakhurst Porchfest

Looking for something to do this weekend in metro Atlanta?

CONCERT REVIEW

Usher takes fans on a nostalgic journey during first Atlanta tour stop

The Grammy-winning icon will also perform Friday and Sunday at State Farm Arena.

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It’s fall in Atlanta, so there’s an abundance of things to do!

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Are you looking for a quick getaway? At Delta Vacations we make it easy to create any kind of weekend escape.

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This season, an immunization is one of the best ways you can protect yourself from catching diseases such as influenza...

Home invasion led to pursuit, shooting between resident, suspects, police say

A home invasion in South Fulton led to a vehicle pursuit and shootout involving a resident and multiple suspects, police said.

1 found dead after Cobb home goes up in flames

Buckhead senior complex reels after security guard charged in stabbing death

A security guard's arrest following the stabbing death of Chun Ki Kim, 90, has stunned residents of a Buckhead apartment complex.

Mother gets life sentence for letting child freeze in Douglasville woods

Uriha Ridge, 36, pleaded guilty to multiple counts, including felony murder, according to Channel 2 Action News.

HBCU Homecoming

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‘Spelhouse’ couples share stories of how they found love at homecoming

Two couples from Spelman and Morehouse share how their love story started at homecoming.

Marching Panthers building culture, excitement at Clark Atlanta University

CAU President George French Jr.'s mission to cultivate the Mighty Marching Panthers will be on display this weekend as the HBCU performs first homecoming under Torre Goodson.

Georgia’s HBCUs have a $1.6 billion economic impact every year

Albany State University, Fort Valley State University, Paine College in Augusta, Savannah State University and AU center schools have major impact on Georgia's economy.

How Howard University and the Black college experience shaped Kamala Harris

If she is elected, Kamala Harris would be the first president to attend a historically Black college. The Democrat's time at Howard University helped shape her political views

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Metro Atlanta

Nation’s longest-serving sheriff, elected in Georgia in 1972, has died

Cullen Talton has been Houston County, Georgia's sheriff since Richard Nixon was president. Talton died Saturday, less than three months before he planned to retire.

The Municipal Market in Atlanta celebrates 100th birthday

Also known as Sweet Auburn Curb Market, this community hub arose near Downtown Atlanta after a devastating fire and survived the Depression, multiple wars and COVID-19.

Chick-fil-A to expand to Singapore

Chick-fil-A has a $75 million expansion plan for Singapore, part of the chain's ambitious goal to spread its signature offerings in Asia.

Georgia

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Agency floats expanding Okefenokee refuge into land tabbed for mine

A federal agency has floated an expansion plan that eyes adding 22,000 acres to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, including land where a titanium mine is planned.

Atlanta’s historic buildings inspire developers to ‘respect and protect’

A developer paid $6.1 million in early October to acquire two historic buildings be reborn as office space for small businesses and nonprofits.

Georgians bombarded with presidential attack ads this year

The presidential candidates have focused their political ads on attacking each other, rather than only promoting their own policies.

Nation & World

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Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 win

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony kicks off with Cher tributes by Dua Lipa and Zendaya

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Djokovic tops Nadal before Sinner beats Alcaraz for the title at the Six Kings Slam exhibition

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Opinion

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OPINION

Medicare drug rates skyrocketed after the Inflation Reduction Act

As open enrollment begins, new administration data spells trouble for Democrats in 2024 battleground states.

OPINION

Geoff Duncan: Even for Republicans, Harris is the logical step

We have our policy differences, but she is significantly steadier and safer than the alternative.

It’s funny, or maybe not so much, how we’re mourning Wanda Smith

As the comedian and longtime radio personality’s former coworker, I’m a little surprised by the reaction to her death.

Politically Georgia

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Georgians bombarded with presidential attack ads this year

The presidential candidates have focused their political ads on attacking each other, rather than only promoting their own policies.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Kamala Harris to highlight Georgia’s hard-fought Sunday voting tradition

The vice president will worship at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest on Sunday during a "souls to the polls" event.

Georgia set an early voting record. It doesn’t mean what you think

More than 740,000 Georgians went to the polls this week for early voting. But it’s too soon to read too much into those figures.

Judge invalidates Georgia’s new election certification rules

The ruling reverses requirements for hand counts on election night, greater access for partisan poll watchers and a “reasonable inquiry” before results are certified.

Election 2024

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Green Party urges voters to ‘abandon Harris.’ Democrats say it will only help Trump.

Third-party supporters ask Georgians to abandon Kamala Harris and cast a ballot for Jill Stein, while Democrats equate a vote for a third party to a vote for Donald Trump.

What's a 'Jezebel spirit'? Some Christians use the term to paint Kamala Harris with a demonic brush

Christian nationalist leaders are telling followers that Harris is under the influence of a "Jezebel spirit," using a term with deeply racist and misogynistic roots.

Challenging Georgia elections is harder than in 2020 — but some may try

Legal experts fear even unsuccessful challenges could spark public unrest and violence.

Harris and Trump seek Arab American votes in Michigan in effort to shore up battleground states

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will both be scouring for votes in Michigan on Friday as they try to lock down support in this key political battleground.

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Georgia

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Live coverage: “Make no mistake, we will win,” Kamala Harris declares at Georgia rally

Follow along for updates on Saturday campaign events in Georgia, including a rally with Vice President Kamala Harris, and the latest on early voting.

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Voter registrations backlogged in Georgia amid record early turnout

Thousands of paper voter registration applications are still pending in Georgia as election officials work to clear a backlog. Early voting began Tuesday.

Democratic and Republican fundraising is nearly equal for competitive state legislative races

Democrats and Republicans are essentially on par when it comes to fundraising for competitive legislative races, according to an AJC analysis.

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Barack Obama and Kamala Harris will campaign together in Georgia

The former president will join the Democratic nominee on the campaign trail for the first time this election.

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

County election directors said the rules would undermine voter confidence in election results. Supporters said they will reduce the possibility of miscounts.

Trump paints dark picture of Democratic policies as early voting starts in Georgia

Racing to win more metro Atlanta votes, former President Donald Trump made two campaign stops in the region Tuesday.

Columnists

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OPINION

PATRICIA MURPHY: A day in the often difficult life of a Georgia election director

Deidre Holden, Paulding County's election director, has had to work through bomb threats, accusations and last-minute rule changes. But she's not giving up on democracy.

OPINION

Jamie Dupree: GOP allies mum on Trump tariff threats

Donald Trump's talk of tariffs has raised concerns from groups representing farmers, who could be caught in the crossfire of a trade war.

OPINION

Patricia Murphy: Meet the Black men in Georgia voting for Trump

Vice Kamala Harris is making a last-minute push for Black men. For these Trump voters, it’s too late.

Trump Investigations

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Fulton DA seeks to reinstate criminal charges against Trump in Georgia election interference case

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Wills is asking a Georgia appeals court to restore criminal charges that had been dismissed against former President Donald Trump

Nathan Wade testified about Georgia election probe on Capitol Hill. Here’s what he said.

Read the opening statement former Fulton County special prosecutor delivered to the House Judiciary Committee about Georgia' election interference investigation

Nathan Wade defends Georgia election interference case on Capitol Hill

Nathan Wade, the former special prosecutor in Fulton County's investigation into former President Donald Trump, testified at a closed-door hearing on Capitol Hill.

Falcons

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Falcons place Lorenzo Carter on injured reserve and add Kevin King to active roster

Falcons injury report: Troy Andersen out, Justin Simmons questionable for Seahawks

The Falcons will need as much of their defense intact as possible Sunday against the Seahawks, whose quarterback Geno Smith leads the NFL in passing yards.

Matthew Judon doesn’t have the stats, but Falcons like how he’s started season

Eventually, the numbers could come. But stats also don’t tell the whole story, as coach Raheem Morris likes to remind.

Falcons’ rejuvenated offense should have opportunities against Seahawks defense

The Seahawks surrendered 14.3 points per game during their 3-0 start. They’ve since allowed nearly 36 per game.

UGA

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Texas vs. Georgia: How the two programs’ recruiting stacks up

Georgia-Texas football, Formula One race turn Austin into center of sports universe

They’ve been holding Formula One races at the COTA track since the facility opened in 2012. What’s rare is having a top-five college football matchup the same weekend.

Georgia-Texas football: Game time, TV channel, streaming, odds

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Texas Longhorns football game TV channel, streaming information, game time and odds.

For these UGA seniors, road trip for Texas-Georgia game worth the ‘extravagant plans’

Georgia Tech

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Georgia Tech no match for No. 12 Notre Dame in beatdown at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The Yellow Jackets were beaten every which way by the Fighting Irish.

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Georgia Tech football will be without its leading tackler against Notre Dame

Georgia Tech’s leading tackler, Kyle Efford, will not play Saturday against No. 12 Notre Dame, according to ESPN. Quarterback Haynes King is also out for the Yellow Jackets.

Everything you need to know about Georgia Tech vs. No. 12 Notre Dame

Tech will be looking to spring another upset this season.

United

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Info to know: Atlanta United at Orlando with playoffs on line

Five scenarios will affect whether Atlanta United makes the MLS playoffs.

Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United enters Decision Day, plus Apalachee visits

In this episode of the podcast, host Doug Roberson of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution previews Atlanta United’s match at Orlando on Saturday.

If Atlanta United wins ... if it were only that simple

The Five Stripes must win and then hope that at least two of three other matches go their way for them to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

High Schools

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High school football scores from Week 10

Sophomore’s breakout game leads Hillgrove past rival McEachern 30-23

Brookwood 32, Peachtree Ridge 29

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Hawks plan to utilize all options when Trae Young is not on the court

This season the Hawks have a little more rotational flexibility after they committed to adding more size and length in the offseason.

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Atlanta TV sports listings

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

Five keys to the Hawks’ 2024-25 season

The Hawks are a young team, with several key rotational players under the age of 25.

Food & Dining

One year later: Michelin Guide’s impact on Atlanta restaurants

Atlanta restaurateurs and other stakeholders discuss the impact of Michelin Guide recognition since the city's inaugural guide was released in 2023.

Agave Bandido opens in Dunwoody and more Atlanta restaurant news

Agave Bandido opens in Dunwoody and more metro Atlanta restaurant news from the week.

The Municipal Market in Atlanta celebrates 100th birthday

Also known as Sweet Auburn Curb Market, this community hub arose near Downtown Atlanta after a devastating fire and survived the Depression, multiple wars and COVID-19.

Owners of Vietvana to open three new stalls at Ponce City Market in 2025

The owners of popular Vietnamese restaurant Vietvana Pho Noodle House are opening three new Asian food and beverage concepts inside Ponce City Market in Old Fourth Ward.

UATL

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Customers, tenants react to new Mall West End owners’ promises of progress

After several attempts by previous groups, the mall's new ownership team assures city officials, community leaders and area business owners this time is different.

Marching Panthers building culture, excitement at Clark Atlanta University

CAU President George French Jr.'s mission to cultivate the Mighty Marching Panthers will be on display this weekend as the HBCU performs first homecoming under Torre Goodson.