An aerial photo shows the Atlanta Hemphill Water Treatment Plant with the Midtown skyline in the background on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Social Security’s financial future is on voters’ minds for the midterm

Members of Georgia's congressional delegation say they know Social Security is headed toward insolvency and voters are worried, but there is no clear plan to fix it.

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Mogul on the Move

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Tyler Perry plans to relocate to Puerto Rico. What about his Atlanta studio?

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Food and Dining

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