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The glamour and grind of preparing for Miss Georgia
Aleks Arwood from Miss Gwinnett County gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her journey to the crown.
American mosaic: A photo essay
AJC photojournalist captures images of first-generation Americans who embrace their citizenship and heritage to define their identity
Rivian delivers more EVs as it launches R2 model, but chip shortage looms
Demand increases after launch of new midsize SUV called R2, the model that will eventually be produced in Georgia.
Murder sparks mayhem in 5 new thrillers by Southern authors
Snake handlers, missing teens and dead bodies populate summer page-turners.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden
Adam Sandler was the surprise officiant and Stevie Nicks performed among a crowd filled with sports and entertainment stars.
20 free things to do in metro Atlanta in July
Events include Fourth of July festivities, a Garth Brooks tribute perform and celebrations of ice cream, desserts and art.
America at 250: Was slavery wrong? Museums must now answer that question.
Descendants of enslaved ceramist David Drake invite all museums holding his works to return ownership to rightful heirs.
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AJC readers write about politics, politicians and society.
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Black women’s femininity and beauty have long been attacked. Josh Hokit’s attack was just the latest.
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PHOTOS: Runners showcased their fashion sense at 2026 Peachtree Road Race
From splendid patriotic outfits to downright bizarre ones, this year's Peachtree Road Race runners certainly didn't disappoint.
PHOTOS: Elite runners, other divisions from the 57th Peachtree Road Race
Elite runners, wheelchair racers, push-assist teams and handbike racers compete in the Peachtree Road Race on July 4th, 2026.
PHOTOS: Scenes from the 57th 2026 Peachtree Road Race
See the runners, crowd and more from the 57th running of the Peachtree Road Race. About 56,000 runners took part in the world’s largest 10K.
