Weekend Reads

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport long lines

Swollen feet, friendly card game: Longest morning at world’s busiest airport

The lines were very, very long in Atlanta at the world's busiest airport on the busiest day of the week. But there also was hope, and camaraderie, and a good cheeseburger.

Trina Martin, Toi Cliatt and Gabe Watson

‘It’s very hard.’ FBI raid on Atlanta family stumps federal judge.

A federal judge had a hard time Wednesday deciding if claims against FBI agents who raided the wrong Atlanta house can proceed to trial in what could be an influential case.

State Sen. Bo Hatchett, R-Cornelia, center, talks with his seatmates during Crossover Day at the Georgia Legislature in Atlanta earlier this month. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
PATRICIA MURPHY

Daylight saving switcheroo puts Georgia’s clocks one step closer to Canada

With an overwhelming Senate vote of 45 to 5, it’s possible that the time to stop changing the time has come in Georgia.

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We tasted Atlanta's best lemon pepper wings. Here's how they stack up.

Arts and Entertainment
In case you missed it: 5 highlights from the 2025 Decatur Book Festival
BOOKSHELF

New leadership at Decatur Book Festival strives for sustainability

Anna Dobben was named literary director following Bailee Yarbrough’s hiring as executive director.

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Atlanta farmers markets 101: A guide for first-time shoppers

How to find an abundance of fresh produce, baked goods and artisanal products in your neighborhood.

Q99.7’s replacement for the Bert Show is finally here
AJC EXCLUSIVE

Q99.7’s replacement for ‘The Bert Show’ is finally here

It’s a brand-new trio, all from outside Atlanta, debuting Monday at 6 a.m. after several weeks of test runs.

Food and Dining
Keeping Atlanta’s institutional restaurants

Preserving Atlanta’s beloved restaurants is a balancing act

How Adriana Park is ushering Decatur brunch restaurant Pastries A Go Go into its next era.

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4 dishes to try in Atlanta this month: Global cuisine in your neighborhood

Atlanta restaurant dishes send you to Ethiopia, West Africa, France and your local garden in April.

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RECIPE

For a fresh spring gimlet, make this thyme-infused cocktail from Miller Union

Miller Union’s recipes for their Miller Thyme gimlet and thyme-infused simple syrup make a savory seasonal drink.

GUEST COLUMN

Georgia will pay a high price for going along with Big Tech’s data center push

Georgia has led the U.S. on new data center construction, but taxpayers are footing the bill for Big Tech profits and will hold the bag in the event of an AI economy downturn.

March 28, 2026
GUEST COLUMNISTS

Reject bill that criminalizes homelessness in Georgia and creates more costs

A Georgia bill would allow property owners to sue municipalities that do not enforce laws such as for sweeping homeless encampments. This would lead to criminalizing poverty.

March 28, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

School zone cameras slow down drivers. Let’s protect Georgia kids from harm.

Georgia communities that have implemented school zone camera programs are seeing drastic reductions in speeding violations, which creates greater safety for children.

March 27, 2026
THE STEERING COLUMN

Hybrid time: Surging gas prices match surging hybrid compact SUV sales

Owning a car is a long-term proposition with long-term costs, and aside from insurance, one of the highest variable costs of ownership is what you pay at the pump.

March 27, 2026

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Game 2 of Atlanta Braves vs Kansas City Royals

PHOTOS: Braves go to 2-0 after walk-off grand slam

The Braves moved to 2-0 on the season with a 6-2 win over the Royals, led by Dominic Smith's walk-off grand slam.

Sen. Jon Ossoff speaks during Georgia Service Academy Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Deepening impasse over DHS funding was plain to see at Dobbins Air Reserve Base hangar

Home from Washington at the start of a two-week recess, hopes of a TSA funding compromise between House Republicans and Senate Democrats faded.

No Kings rally and march in downtown Atlanta

PHOTOS: No Kings rally and march in downtown Atlanta

Organizers of Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” rallies anticipated that the protests could culminate in one of the largest demonstrations in U.S. history.