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A poet’s tribute reflects an Atlanta ready to welcome the world

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Your guide to navigating ATL during the planet’s biggest sporting event.

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A poet’s tribute reflects an Atlanta ready to welcome the world
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A poet’s tribute reflects an Atlanta ready to welcome the world

Atlanta gears up for the World Cup as poet Chris Fontes captures the city’s soul, energy, and voice proving it’s more than a host, it’s a movement.

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Anita Safo, Reja Made, Tochi Ezeokonkwo and Leslie Jonah dine at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)

PHOTOS: West African restaurant Le Nouveau Maquis

The popular eatery opened a second location in Tucker in February.

UGA vs. Mississippi State

PHOTOS: Georgia baseball on its way to College World Series

The Georgia Bulldogs held off Mississippi State for the second straight day Sunday to come away with a 11-9 victory and win the Athens Super Regional, earning a trip to the Co...

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech loses pivotal game to Oklahoma in baseball regionals

The Yellow Jackets, a No. 2 overall seed fielding their most acclaimed team in program history, didn’t make it past the Atlanta Regional.