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Members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Beach Boys, Chicago explain why they still tour
Aging Boomer bands coming to Atlanta have reasons to keep going despite having just one or no original touring members.
Paul Simon in Atlanta: Vocally diminished, but the fighter still remains
He brought his ‘Quiet Celebration’ tour to Chastain for a rapt, respectful crowd.

Meet the metro Atlanta teen named the country’s top high school actor
Jake James, a rising Milton High School senior, won the Jimmy Award for Best Leading Actor at a Broadway ceremony.

Risky Medicine: How Georgia became a haven for unproven treatments
This AJC investigative series examines how Georgia is responding to practitioners touting unproven and disproven health treatments.

Forever Stained: The South’s carpet empire and the chemicals that don’t go away
An investigative collaboration with AL.com in Alabama, The Associated Press, FRONTLINE (PBS) and The Post and Courier in South Carolina.

Chases Unchecked: How state patrol pursuits endanger Georgians
An AJC investigation of 6,700 Georgia State Patrol pursuits found more than half ended in crashes, often injuring bystanders.

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PHOTOS: Argentina, Egypt fans share emotional celebration, disappointment
Egypt fans erupted in excitement after an early goal for their team, and they kept that energy for most of the game.

PHOTOS: Egypt, Argentina bring dramatic action to World Cup in Atlanta.
Egypt scored early and kept the lead for most of the game, then Messi happened.
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.
























