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Strong afternoon thunderstorms could topple trees, power lines in metro Atlanta

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3 of 4 U.S. soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have been found dead

Three of four U.S. soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have been found dead. The soldiers had been stationed at Georgia's Fort Stewart.

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Danielle Deadwyler explores death, depression, grief in ‘The Woman in the Yard’

Danielle Deadwyler followed "The Piano Lesson" with another claustrophobic, internalized, trauma-filled performance in "The Woman in the Yard."

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It’s panda-monium: Atlantans form 50,000-person queue for tickets to Panda Fest

Panda Fest, a celebration of Asian food and culture, will come to Atlanta for the first time April 4-6.

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1 dead in southwest Atlanta neighborhood shooting

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New dance and drag club might be another sign of Edgewood Avenue revival

NonsenseATL and Wussy Mag have teamed up to open Lore, a new dance and drag club on Edgewood Avenue.

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Man dead after downtown Atlanta shooting, police say

42-year-old North Carolina man critically injured in downtown Atlanta shooting.

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3 of 4 U.S. soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have been found dead

Three of four U.S. soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have been found dead. The soldiers had been stationed at Georgia's Fort Stewart.

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This HQ near Ponce City Market isn’t just an office. It’s an ‘experience’

Sage is a U.K.-based accounting and HR firm that leased 57,000 square feet on the top two floors of the newly opened 619 Ponce building.

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA, St. Vincent among April’s concert highlights

Plus five more shows to check out in Georgia in Apri

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Education

Devon Horton talks with members of the media after the DeKalb County Board of Education hired Horton for the superintendent position in April 2023. Horton discusses the district's priorities during an address Thursday. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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DeKalb superintendent eyes higher grad rate, braces for future budget issues

DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton talked about the ups and downs of education at the annual State of the District Address.

Fizz, anonymous gossip app, attracts chatter and cyberbullying

At schools across Atlanta, Fizz collects GIFs, polls and posts where students comment and engage in daily banter that routinely turns into bullying.

OPINION

Georgia’s schools are ‘roughly average.’ There’s a way we can do better

The bad news is that this is a long-term situation. The good news is that there are proven methods for turning the situation around and improving Georgia’s schools.

Business

Modern spaces are combined with nature and abundant light at the new location of Sage’s North America HQ at Ponce City Market on Thursday, March 27, 2025.  Sage is a global leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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This HQ near Ponce City Market isn’t just an office. It’s an ‘experience’

Sage is a U.K.-based accounting and HR firm that leased 57,000 square feet on the top two floors of the newly opened 619 Ponce building.

Cash App, Afterpay parent company lays off 10% of Atlanta workforce

Block, the financial technology company that operates Cash App, Tidal and Afterpay, is laying off about 10% of its Atlanta-area workforce.

Metro Atlanta beauty brand gets eight-figure investment, plans major expansion

Kennesaw-based LYS Beauty, which can be found in hundreds of Sephora stores around the world, has gotten a major investment to scale the business.

Politics

U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Marietta, speaks during the New York delegation breakfast at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, August 21, 2024. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

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Lucy McBath suspends bid for governor as husband battles cancer

Four-term U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath suspends bid for Georgia governor.

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Nikema Williams steps down as chair of Georgia Democratic Party

Williams, who serves as U.S. representative from Georgia's 5th District, has led the state Democrats since 2019.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Jon Ossoff says Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn’t have the guts for Senate run

Ossoff has generally shunned the spotlight in Washington. But he's ramping up his rhetoric in advance of his first reelection campaign.

Nation & World

President Donald Trump walks down the stairs of Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

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The Latest: Trump to roll out new tariffs that he promises will free the US from foreign goods

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A Kremlin official says Russia sees efforts to end Ukraine war as a drawn-out process

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Comic Amber Ruffin cut from White House correspondents' event after angering Trump team

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Embark on a journey through Daytona Beach’s history
You’re not wrong if white, sandy beaches and motor sports come to mind when thinking about Daytona Beach, but did you...
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NURSES ENTER NOW: Win a Zoo Atlanta Family membership today!
Northside Hospital and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution are teaming up to give away Zoo Atlanta Family Memberships.
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Intimate dinners and majestic views: A romantic getaway in Sevierville
There’s something about the grandeur of the Great Smoky Mountains that makes you yearn to share the experience with a...

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Gridlock Guy: Driverless big rig company claims simulation as good as road test

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AJC HER+STORY

Jasmine Crowe-Houston went from running a cupcake truck to helping the hungry

Jasmine Crowe-Houston has garnered this attention and acclaim all just for doing good. Here's how she went from running cupcake truck to founding Goodr.

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AJC Her+Story series launches with first profile, coverage of women in business

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is launching a new series called AJC Her+Story to highlight women founders, creators, executives and professionals in metro Atlanta.

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Bill to limit lawsuits against crop chemical makers heads to Gov. Kemp

A bill to shield manufacturers of crop chemicals from liability passed both chambers of the Georgia legislature, and now Gov. Brian Kemp will have the final say.

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CDC employees wait to hear if they will be fired

Vigil at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Clifton office aims to show workers they are appreciated.

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Rate hikes and sewer fixes key to south DeKalb renaissance

DeKalb County leaders are promising steep water and sewer rate increases will pay for economic development in the county's underserved southern half.

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Atlanta Mayor Dickens wants tax district extension to fund Beltline rail

The mayor's comments are the first time he has talked publicly about how to pay for the transit vision he unveiled earlier this month.

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Georgia Power grilled about possible gas units not mentioned in long-range plan

Georgia Power this week defended plans to continuing to burn coal to serve data centers and faced questions about the transparency of its pursuit of new gas units.

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Is Young Thug back outside? Atlanta rapper to headline another festival

Atlanta rapper Young Thug will headline festivals in Chicago and Belgium this summer, and teased new music under the name UY Scuti.

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Opinion: Cars can already drive themselves, sort of

If you haven’t been car shopping in a while, you might be surprised by Advanced Driver Assistance Systems so capable you might mistake them for self-driving vehicles.