This is an aerial rendering of the first phase of The Stitch in downtown Atlanta. This is a rendering of a planned public space called Fog Forest within the first phase of The Stitch. It was unveiled Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at the inaugural Downtown Day hosted by Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District.

EXCLUSIVE

Stitch aims to mirror Atlanta Beltline to build park over Downtown Connector

Newly appointed board and nonprofit will oversee construction and financing of downtown Atlanta’s ambitious capped interstate project.

UPS to cut 30,000 jobs in 2026 as business transformation plans continue

INSIDE CITY HALL

How Atlanta plans to curb violence on Edgewood Avenue

Kaiser Permanente pays $31.5M to buy land near former Turner Field

Immigration and Unrest

Atlanta Braves' pitcher Spencer Strider (left) recently took to Instagram to post former President Barack Obama's criticism of “unprecedented tactics” by federal immigration agents. Braves legend Chipper Jones (right) drew a large response to a recent social media post that was interpreted as backing law enforcement. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2023, Jason Getz/AJC 2023)

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Atlanta Braves icons take opposite sides on Trump’s immigration crackdown

Social media posts from Chipper Jones and Spencer Strider highlight the debate over the federal government's aggressive deportation strategy.

More than 1,000 alleged rights abuses in immigration detention, Ossoff finds

OPINION

Torpy: Calling for ICE surge in Atlanta is a cry for right-wing relevance

ICE’s $50K signing bonus has lured away some State Patrol employees

Politics

Falcons Rebuild

New Atlanta Falcons president of football Matt Ryan speaks as Falcons owner Arthur M. Blank (left) reacts during an introductory news conference Jan. 13, 2026, in Flowery Branch. It is now thought Ryan could be leaning toward James Liipfert as the team's new general manager. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Why Falcons might be leaning toward former Yellow Jacket to be their new GM

James Liipfert’s work with the Texans’ draft would be a good place to start.

15 pressing football questions for Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski

FALCONS TRACKER

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Falcons’ new coaching staff continuing to take shape

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MLS

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Stitch aims to mirror Atlanta Beltline to build park over Downtown Connector

Georgia and Metro News

A man walks up the sidewalk by Hurt Plaza amid Tuesday's sub-freezing weather in downtown Atlanta on Jan. 27, 2026. Frigid temperatures will continue through the weekend. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

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Opinion and Voices

The docent Ariana Gil speaks to a school group from Monticello, Ga., at the Breman, a Holocaust museum in Atlanta, April 17, 2024. (Audra Melton/The New York Times)

GUEST COLUMN

As we remember the Holocaust, consider the toll of antisemitism you don’t see

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GUEST COLUMN

The hidden youth addiction crisis: Online sexual content

If technology companies are allowed to attract and retain the attention of youth with no legal parameters, our children will suffer.

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GUEST COLUMN

Georgia’s investments in infrastructure will keep Peach State moving forward

Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly are doing the right thing by prioritizing the state's transportation and commerce demands.

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GUEST COLUMN

ICE is not welcome in Atlanta. Its presence will make residents less safe.

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GUEST COLUMN

For Georgians seeking affordable health care, it’s one battle after another

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Jan 26, 2026

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