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Trump rallies in Atlanta in home stretch to Election Day. Early voting continues

Former President Donald Trump hosts a rally in Atlanta today, while Vice President Kamala Harris focuses her attention on Michigan.

Interstates reopen as Trump arrives in Powder Springs for campaign stop

Former President Donald Trump returns to metro Atlanta on Monday for two separate events in Powder Springs and Midtown.

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James Carville on Politically Georgia: ‘I think it will happen for Harris’

James Carville, longtime political strategist, said he believes Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will win the presidential election.

Gwinnett legislative candidates adapt to a transformed county

In Gwinnett County, legislative races are close as Democrats try to hold their seats and Republicans try to flip them.

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Georgia funeral home director arrested after 18 decomposing bodies found

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office deputies were serving an eviction notice Saturday at Johnson Funeral Home when the remains were located.

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Buckhead Marriott near Lenox Square can’t shake its financial woes

A hotel and conference center across the street from one of Buckhead’s flagship malls has become distressed after years of lagging financial performance.

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Young Thug trial expected to resume Tuesday amid plea deal negotiations

It’s unclear if any of the six defendants in the gang and racketeering trial will plead guilty, though some defense attorneys met with the Fulton County DA’s Office last week.

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INSIDE CITY HALL

Why can’t the city of Atlanta fill its boards and commissions?

More than one third of the seats on Atlanta’s 137 boards and commissions are unfilled.

Sports This Week

Jason Behnken

BRADLEY’S BUZZ

Are the Falcons perfect? No. Are they rather good? Yes

We know from history that the Falcons can mess up anything, but these Falcons seem different.

New Braves hitting coach Tim Hyers lays out his three core principles and more

Atlanta United will open Mercedes-Benz Stadium to full capacity for Miami

AJC EXCLUSIVE

OPINION: Kirk Cousins is clutch. Tribalism explains why

The newly minted Falcon currently boasts more game-winning drives over the past four years than any other quarterback.

Metro and State

Katelyn Myrick

Savannah’s Forsyth Park, long on history, faces debate about its future

A nonprofit plans to raise private funds for changes to the park, but residents worry the city could lose decision-making control over the taxpayer-owned space.

Miguel Martinez

KEN SUGIURA

Amir Abdur-Rahim was far more than a great basketball coach

The Marietta native died Thursday at 43 from complications after a medical procedure, having coached KSU from 2019 to 2023 before relocating to Florida.

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UATL

Rico Wade is getting a monument in East Point

The music pioneer and one of Atlanta’s most influential voices died from heart failure at the age of 52 on April 13.

Arts and Entertainment

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

‘Ghostbusters in Concert’ comes to Atlanta; meet two men behind the music

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of Ivan Reitman’s cult-classic “Ghostbusters,” the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will perform Schirmer Theatrical’s touring show.

HAPPENING TODAY

Everything you need to know about the Atlanta Michelin Guide

From the judging process to the meaning behind the stars, here’s everything you need to know about the Atlanta Michelin Guide in advance of the Oct. 28, 2024 selections.

Jon Stewart will remain 'Daily Show' host on Mondays through 2025

PHOTOS

Marvelous 3 returns for revived 99X Brouhaha

Butch Walker-led '90s-born outfit Marvelous 3 is back on the road and performed as part of the revived 99X Brouhaha on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Tabernacle.

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Police identify man shot, killed in Atlanta’s West End neighborhood

Salvador Ramirez, 23, of Lawrenceville, was found with multiple gunshot wounds Saturday morning. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Woman killed in hit-and-run near Taco Bell in Old Fourth Ward

Investigators believe the woman was struck by a gold Jeep and said the driver left the scene.

Morehouse College junior killed in single-car crash on I-20

Just days before homecoming weekend, Morehouse college is mourning the death of a 20-year-old junior killed in a car crash.

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‘Spree killer’ guilty in random murders. One victim merely ‘stared’ at him

A 28-year-old Bibb County man was convicted of murder Thursday in the random killings of two men slain a week apart in 2022.

'Fall Back' Time Change

Here's what to know about the end of daylight saving time

For most of the country, daylight saving time officially ends this weekend.

What's the backstory on the time-changing occurrence

For those who might not know the backstory on the time-changing occurrence, we’ve gathered some notable facts about the practice

After the clocks ‘fall back,’ this is the most dangerous time to drive

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Metro Atlanta

Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

New diversion center opens in Atlanta to reduce arrests and recidivism

A pre-arrest diversion center — designed to divert people from the notoriously overcrowded Fulton County Jail for nonviolent and minor offenses — is now open 24/7 in Atlanta.

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Young Thug trial expected to resume Tuesday amid plea deal negotiations

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Buckhead Marriott near Lenox Square can’t shake its financial woes

A hotel and conference center across the street from one of Buckhead’s flagship malls has become distressed after years of lagging financial performance.

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Georgia

After the clocks ‘fall back,’ this is the most dangerous time to drive

It will get dark sooner starting this weekend

Hillary Clinton talks about Harris and Trump during book tour stop in Atlanta

Former presidential candidate and first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton discussed her latest book during a discussion with U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock in Atlanta on Sunday.

Savannah’s Forsyth Park, long on history, faces debate about its future

A nonprofit plans to raise private funds for changes to Savannah's Forsyth Park, but residents worry the city could lose decision-making control over the taxpayer-owned space.

Nation & World

Republicans ask US Supreme Court to block counting of some provisional ballots in Pennsylvania

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Police say fires set at ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington are connected; ‘suspect vehicle’ ID'd

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Tapestry, Capri file notice to appeal court decision blocking their $8.5 billion merger

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Opinion

OPINION

Geoff Duncan: This election is in the hands of the ‘whisper caucus’

The path back to our Republican ideas runs through a Democrat this year.

OPINION

Georgia can save our country from a Trump presidency

The state’s diverse electorate holds the key to safeguarding the future of American democracy.

OPINION

I’m your poll worker. I do this because it’s my civic duty.

We want to make sure all eligible Americans can vote and do it safely and quickly.

Politically Georgia

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KNOW YOUR STUFF

Despite what you hear, immigrants aren’t contributing to higher crime rates in the U.S.

There is no evidence showing immigrants driving a surge in crime in the United States. Here's what the data says.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

How Democrats and Republicans view Georgia’s early voting numbers

Republicans have embraced early voting, boosting their numbers. Meanwhile more women are voting than men, a positive sign for Democrats.

How can you detect AI-generated deepfakes ahead of Election Day?

Experts are warning about the possibility of more AI-generated misinformation in Georgia and elsewhere ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Here are some tips to spot them.

LISTEN

Any demographic group could sway a tight race in battleground Georgia

In a close presidential race, any voting bloc in Georgia could sway the outcome of the election. Read and listen to some top issues important to Georgia’s diverse communities.

Election 2024

AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Geoff Duncan: This election is in the hands of the ‘whisper caucus’

The path back to our Republican ideas runs through a Democrat this year.

Here’s where Trump, Harris and their campaigns are in Georgia

The candidates and their supporters are campaigning across the state as the presidential race enters its final stretch.

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Trump's Madison Square Garden event features crude and racist insults

The former president hosted a rally in New York, where incendiary comments from speakers transformed his closing message into an example of what frustrates his critics.

Harris tells computer chip workers in Michigan they are a 'source of my optimism' about the US

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Georgia

arvin.temkar@ajc.com

Gwinnett legislative candidates adapt to a transformed county

In Gwinnett County, legislative races are close as Democrats try to hold their seats and Republicans try to flip them.

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Here’s where Trump, Harris and their campaigns are in Georgia

The candidates and their supporters are campaigning across the state as the presidential race enters its final stretch.

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Any demographic group could sway a tight race in battleground Georgia

In a close presidential race, any voting bloc in Georgia could sway the outcome of the election. Read and listen to some top issues important to Georgia’s diverse communities.

US

Richard Graulich

James Carville on Politically Georgia: ‘I think it will happen for Harris’

James Carville, longtime political strategist, said he believes Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will win the presidential election.

Hillary Clinton talks about Harris and Trump during book tour stop in Atlanta

Former presidential candidate and first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton discussed her latest book during a discussion with U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock in Atlanta on Sunday.

Harris campaign turns to Morehouse-Spelman homecoming crowd to get out the vote

Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign looked to reach voters at the annual SpelHouse homecoming tailgate on Oct. 26, 2024.

Columnists

OPINION

Patricia Murphy: OK, America, who’s your daddy?

Two images of the future of America — of a strong man coming home to take charge or a young woman making her own decision — are driving a giant gender gap in the election.

OPINION

Jamie Dupree: Farm Bill troubles showcase failures in Congress

Once again, GOP leaders in Congress couldn’t get the Farm Bill to the House floor and many farm policy provisions expired on Oct. 1.

OPINION

Patricia Murphy: How the gender gap became the battle of the sexes in 2024

A traditional split between men and women in elections has exploded in 2024, as issues like abortion move to the forefront and Kamala Harris runs to be first woman president.

Trump Investigations

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Georgia lawmaker charged in Fulton County case vows he won’t serve as an elector again

State Sen. Shawn Still, who still faces felony counts in the election meddling case,, said he will accept the results regardless of who wins the presidential election.

Court denies Trump co-defendants’ attempt to move election case

Fulton DA seeks to reinstate criminal charges against Trump in Georgia election interference case

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Wills is asking a Georgia appeals court to restore criminal charges that had been dismissed against former President Donald Trump

Falcons

arvin.temkar@ajc.com

Falcons’ Kyle Hinton has filled in admirably at both guard spots

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Five things we learned from Falcons’ 31-26 win over Buccaneers

What Falcons had to say after 31-26 win over Bucs

Falcons’ Kirk Cousins: ‘We’ll take it, and we will build from here’

UGA

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Kirby Smart updates status of injured Bulldogs Tate Ratledge, Mykel Williams

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Georgia’s Trevor Etienne ‘excited’ to face Florida, his former team

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne to face former team Florida on Saturday

Atlanta, Tampa possible as host sites for Georgia-Florida games

The annual rivalry game must move from Jacksonville in 2026-27 because of a $1.4 billion stadium renovation.

Georgia’s Trevor Etienne now living up to expectations around his transfer

Etienne made a big impact for the Georgia offense against then-No. 1 Texas, scoring all three touchdowns.

Georgia Tech

Nell Carroll

Georgia Tech announces 2025 baseball schedule

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Yellow Jackets yearning to rest, recover during off week

Georgia Tech squanders opportunity, and time is running out on season

All told, the Yellow Jackets departed Lane Stadium feeling that an opportunity to extract more from the day had been left on the field.

United

HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Atlanta United will open Mercedes-Benz Stadium to full capacity for Miami

Atlanta United manager Rob Valentino: ‘These boys aren’t done yet’

The MLS playoffs series will shift to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the next match, with Atlanta United facing elimination Nov. 2.

Atlanta United loses two starters to injuries in MLS playoffs

High Schools

Burke County rolling down stretch

Bill Chappell, who led Dalton football to 16 region titles and a state championship, dies

He spent nine years as an assistant coach before leading the Catamounts as head coach from 1964 to 1996, during which he won 16 regional titles and a state championship.

How the new top-10 Georgia high school football teams fared in Week 11

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Amir Abdur-Rahim was far more than a great basketball coach

As loved ones celebrated the life of former Kennesaw State basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, many shared personal stories speaking to the indelible mark he leaves behind.

New Braves hitting coach Tim Hyers lays out his three core principles and more

Hawks drop first game of season with road loss to OKC

Food & Dining

Daniel Varnado for the AJC

Everything you need to know about the Atlanta Michelin Guide

From the judging process to the meaning behind the stars, here’s everything you need to know about the Atlanta Michelin Guide in advance of the Oct. 28, 2024 selections.

Painted Park opens on the Beltline next week for games, food and music

Painted Park, the latest concept from Painted Hospitality, the Atlanta-based company that operates several local “eatertainment” concepts, is opening in Inman Park.

Feel like pizza? Try one of these 11 new metro Atlanta restaurants

From Neapolitan-style pies to Roman-style pinsas, try these new metro Atlanta restaurants that feature pizza on their menus.

Find ‘eyeballs’ and ‘blood’ in these Halloween drinks from metro Atlanta bars

Here are a dozen hauntingly good drinks to try at metro area bars and restaurants this Halloween season.

UATL

Hollywood power couple helps Spelman celebrate completion of campus center

LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson helped spearhead the multi-million dollar renovation of the fine arts building where their careers and relationship started.

Black royalty on campus: What it’s like to be an HBCU queen

Past and present HBCU queens from Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, Howard University and more tell AJC what it's like to wear the crown and why the position matters.

Polo program exposes young Black men to sport of kings

Miguel Wilson, the founder of the B.E.S.T. Academy Polo team, is on a mission to a introduce young Black men from Atlanta to the sport.

HEAT CHECK

Kandi Burruss has a new girl group in town; their song is a Billboard hit

Atlanta trio Psiryn, co-developed by Kandi Burruss, are climbing up the charts with their debut single, "Sober." Here's what's next from the budding group.

Things to Do

Daylight saving time 2024: 7 things to know

For those who might not know the backstory on the time-changing occurrence, we’ve gathered some notable facts about the practice

Daylight saving time ends: When you change your clocks, do this, too

For most of the country, daylight saving time officially ends this weekend

‘Ghostbusters in Concert’ comes to Atlanta; meet two men behind the music

Lifestyle

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta campaign focuses on infant sleep safety

Three babies die in Georgia each week from sleep-related complications, according to the CDC

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Winterizing an amaryllis for blooms next summer

Rico Wade is getting a monument in East Point

The music pioneer, who passed away April 13, will be celebrated with a monument and ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 7.

Arts & Culture

Zach Gross

Bookshelf: The Black List aims to disrupt the publishing industry

Atlanta native adapts Hollywood platform The Black List for aspiring novelists.

Review: Artist-run ‘… an Atlanta Biennial …’ sets new standard for the city

Billie Eilish to host climate conference in Atlanta next month

The Grammy and Oscar-winning pop star will also perform at State Farm Arena on Nov. 2-3

Entertainment

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Ryan Cameron helms new Atlanta-based Fox Soul/YouTube talk show ‘Truth Talks’

The AJC gets an exclusive look behind a new Fox Soul daily talk show out of Atlanta'"Truth Talks" helmed by veteran Atlanta radio host Ryan Cameron.

How the AJC covered the John Peek murders featured on ‘Dateline’ Oct. 25

"Dateline" on NBC on Oct. 25, 2024 is featuring John Peek, a Smyrna man who in 2007 pled guilty to the murders of three women.

Who is Taylor Polidore Williams, lead of Tyler Perry’s ‘Beauty in Black’?

Tyler Perry gave Atlanta actress Taylor Polidore Williams the lead in his first Netflix drama "Beauty in Black" out Oct. 24, 2024.

Health

Ariel Hart

New Georgia ACA website debuts with window shopping Monday

Georgia ACA customers will have a new avenue into health insurance coverage in 2025

Voting booth adaptions help older voters and those with disabilities cast ballots

Georgia voters with disabilities have a range of accessibility devices to help them cast their ballot.

A CVS partnership expands free and low cost health care in west Atlanta

A CVS partnership expands free and low cost health care in west Atlanta.

Travel

Flight attendants warn against trying this TikTok boarding hack

Posts say it will help you get a better seat for free, but the professionals say it’s not that easy

Biltmore Estate announces reopening after Hurricane Helene closure

America’s largest house was forced to close because of flooding caused by the deadly storm.

News Partners

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Military families worry bad-faith GOP lawsuits will discourage their community from voting

The lawsuits could impact results in a handful of battleground states with razor-thin voting margins that will determine the outcome of the presidential election.

Despite damage from Helene, Augusta church holds concert for those in need

St. John United Methodist Church is still repairing the damage from Hurricane Helene. But it's not stalling their 'Concerts with a Cause' event.

FEMA administrator visits Augusta, ‘shocked’ by hurricane destruction

Deanne Criswell has seen plenty of storm damage, however, even she was taken aback by the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

Special Features

Grace Dickinson

Southern Classics — Reimagined

Aging in Atlanta

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Investigations

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Cobb schools hire secretive company to ‘scrape social media,’ detect safety risks

Cobb County superintendent says the district plans to use national intelligence methods to detect threats at schools, but won't say how much it costs or what the work entails.

Ossoff bill would boost oversight of ‘hidden’ foster care placements

'Hidden' foster care placements would have to be reported under a bill sponsored by U.S. senators from Georgia and Texas

Rare killings of women come to light as Georgia prisons set homicide record

AJC investigation: Georgia prisons set an astonishing new record for prisoner homicides — only nine months into 2024.

Video

Fast facts on mammograms

Spelman dedicates performance center to Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Actor Samuel L. Jackson and Spelman alumna LaTanya Richardson Jackson celebrate Spelman's new performing arts center dedicated in their name.

How you can prepare before casting your vote

The AJC Voter Guide is here to help Georgia voters make informed decisions in the upcoming election.

Photos

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PHOTOS: Marvelous 3 returns for revived 99X Brouhaha

Butch Walker-led '90s-born outfit Marvelous 3 is back on the road and performed as part of the revived 99X Brouhaha on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Tabernacle.

PHOTOS: Day Two of One Musicfest

One Musicfest wrapped up with sets from Gunna, Jill Scott, Victoria Monet, GloRilla and more at Atlanta's Central Park. The festival took place on Oct. 26 and 27, 2024.

Photos: Celebration of Life service for Amir Abdur-Rahim

A Celebration of Life service was held for basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim on Sunday at the Convocation Center at Kennesaw State University.

Podcasts

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Any demographic group could sway a tight race in battleground Georgia

In a close presidential race, any voting bloc in Georgia could sway the outcome of the election. Read and listen to some top issues important to Georgia’s diverse communities.

Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami in MLS playoffs

Doug Roberson of the AJC recaps Atlanta United’s win over Montreal in the wild-card round of the playoffs, and previews its next round against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami.

Southern Fried Soccer: Previewing Atlanta United at Montreal in MLS playoffs

You’ll hear from interim manager Rob Valentino and players Brad Guzan, Derrick Williams and Saba Lobjanidze. Roberson also answers your questions about the MLS team.