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victory gardens

Rooted in practicality, victory gardens make a comeback in Atlanta and beyond

‘Grow your own’ advocates say throwback vegetable and fruit gardens can feed a family, a community, even a sense of patriotism.

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Registration for the 2026 Peachtree Road Race is open

Secure your spot now in the 57th running of the ‘World’s Largest 10K.’

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In ‘Initiative,’ bonds of friendship outgame Dungeons & Dragons

Aurora Theatre presents poignant, if uneven, world premiere about what matters most in a life cut short.

Food and Dining
Top Chef - Season 23

This ‘Top Chef’ contestant’s culinary career started at a Georgia racetrack

How Georgia native Jennifer Lee Jackson made it to season 23 of ‘Top Chef.’

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041326: Quick Butter Chicken
RECIPE

This easy butter chicken recipe gets curry on the table faster than takeout

This rich, creamy curry comes together quicker than the time it takes to inch through Atlanta traffic.

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Distilled and Fermented Kir Cocktail

This 2-ingredient cocktail’s sophistication comes from pure simplicity

The Kir cocktail has just 2 components, so be sure to choose the best ingredients when you make it.

GUEST COLUMN

Fulton County FBI raid previews Trump’s 2026 election interference plan

The president’s actions and rhetoric make clear that he is willing to violate the Constitution. Will Georgia’s State Election Board go along at its April 15 meeting?

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GUEST COLUMN

$600K alleged theft at the High Museum of Art: Where was the accountability?

Former High Museum of Art COO is accused of misappropriating $600,000. How did alleged theft go on for so long in Atlanta's flagship cultural institution?

April 10, 2026
BILL TORPY

404 fest not at fault for deadly mayhem? Residents beg to differ.

The city — both police and Mayor Andre Dickens — were quick to distance 404 Day from the mayhem. Residents argue that the youth were there because of the festival.

April 10, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Atlanta is two cities at a crossroads. We can’t blow it — we must succeed.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative is the path for the city's rising tide to lift all boats without leaving the most vulnerable behind.

April 10, 2026

ICYMI

Ethics trial Shermela Williams

Fani Willis hires disgraced ex-judge as prosecutor

Shermela Williams resigned as a Fulton County Superior Court judge in February while facing possible removal from the bench for professional conduct violations.

Buc-ee's breaks ground in Middle Georgia

Another Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Georgia as locals roll out welcome mat

The 74,000-square-foot travel center will be the Peach State’s fourth Buc-ee’s.

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Coke rival Pepsi climbs up among top U.S. soda brands, besting Sprite

A new report ranks the bestselling carbonated sodas in the United States.

AJC Investigations
Georgia Innocence Project

Discovery of lost evidence is stunning twist in decades-old sex assault case

Sandeep “Sonny” Bharadia spent two decades behind bars for a crime he says he didn’t commit. A stunning discovery of missing evidence has led Savannah DA to reopen the case.

Janice Buttrum juvenile parole illustration

Federal judge questions Georgia’s parole system, lets woman’s lawsuit proceed

A federal judge, citing an AJC investigation into juvenile lifers, found Georgia’s parole system may be so hollow it amounts to a constitutional violation.

City Hall Whistleblower

Whistleblowers’ plea rocked Atlanta City Hall, then fizzled

A year after Atlanta IG staff whistleblower letter, inspector general found evidence of criminal wrongdoing in one case, but many were closed with no serious findings.

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PHOTOS: Masters 2026 Round 4

Rory McIlroy made history by winning his second straight Masters on what was an exciting final round on Sunday in Augusta, Ga at Augusta National Golf Club.

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PHOTOS: Masters 2026 Round 3

Round 3 of the Masters began with Rory McIlroy taking an unprecedented six-shot lead into the weekend as he pursues a second straight Masters title.

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Photos: Low-tech tradition reigns at the Masters

Manually updated leaderboards. No cellphones. No cameras. No running on the course. Paper-filled cubbies of starting times and daily pairings. Chairs to reserve viewing spots.