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Coca-Cola first ad

Coca-Cola is famous for its ads. Its first was in its hometown newspaper.

The beverage giant has created iconic ad campaigns and even shaped the modern image of Santa Claus.

Kennesaw councilman quits over Wildman’s permit renewal

Judge orders Wildman’s store manager to explain $835K stock sale

Ex-trustee must hand over records, including an accounting of the sale and where the proceeds ended up.

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Atlanta law firm founder disbarred for abandoning clients

The co-founder of an Atlanta-area law firm has been disbarred by the Georgia Supreme Court for abandoning six immigration clients seeking to remain in America.

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Who’s taking care of child welfare workers taking care of vulnerable children?

Georgians all have a part to play in supporting a healthy, resilient child welfare system. That includes supporting and uplifting child welfare workers.

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Skyrocketing health insurance premiums will hit 1.5 million Georgians hard

Enhanced Premium Tax Credits for health insurance are set to expire Dec. 31, and 1.5 million Georgians may either lose their coverage or have to balance hard choices.

Dec 27, 2025
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Georgians deserve health care access. Medicaid expansion is one solution.

Legal challenges to Georgia's Medicaid procurement process are delaying access for residents to quality, affordable health care in the Peach State.

Dec 27, 2025
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Shopping is harder than it should be for customers with mobility challenges

Store managers don’t realize that an eye-catching display is blocking access to certain products for those using mobility aids.

Dec 27, 2025

Holiday Spirit

Expect lighter traffic around the New Year's holiday compared with the days before Christmas. The busiest days will be  Monday and Tuesday. (Ben Hendren / AJC 2024)

Driving for New Year’s? These are metro Atlanta’s busiest routes, hours

The worst traffic is expected Monday and Tuesday as travelers settle in for the holiday.

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Ring in the new year with elegant, affordable smoked trout dip

Combined with a reduced-fat creamy base and packed with bold, bright ingredients, this lean protein delivers on flavor.

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Atlanta’s New Year’s Eve Peach Drop replaced by fireworks, drone display

This will cost the city significantly less than the traditional concert setup at Underground Atlanta.

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech battles BYU in Pop-Tarts Bowl

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets battled the BYU Cougars in the Pop-Tarts Bowl Saturday in Orlando.

Jimmy Carter ‘forever’ stamp

PHOTOS: 2025 AJC Photos of the Year

AJC photographers captured the daily joys, losses, celebrations and protests across metro Atlanta and the state — including the funeral ceremony of President Jimmy Carter, UGA...

Coca-Cola first ad

PHOTOS: Coca-Cola ads over time

Coca-Cola published its very first advertisement in The Atlanta Journal in 1886.