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All 4 U.S. soldiers missing in Lithuania found dead

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‘Jailbnb’ and a missing dino: Atlanta’s biggest April Fools’ jokes this year

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Kandi Burruss’ restaurant backs out of settlement, files counterclaims, records show

The companies say they have been prohibited from operating Blaze Steak & Seafood for over four months, which has resulted in losses above $400,000.

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Hooters files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to keep restaurants open

Hooters of America has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a plan to sell locations to franchisees.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS

100 years (mostly) union-free: Delta is still striving to stay ‘different’

Throughout its history, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has also stood out by remaining largely union-free.

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Recovering Korean identity central to new show at High Museum

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FEMA must face Atlanta flood repair lawsuit after approving just $200 of $1.2M aid

The Federal Emergency Management Agency must face a lawsuit by the city of Atlanta after approving only $200 of the city’s request for $1.2 million in flood repair costs.

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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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Severe storms could bring hail, brief tornadoes in Georgia

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Are your allergies acting up? Here’s how to get relief

If it’s spring in Atlanta, there will be pollen. It’s not too late to take steps to minimize the symptoms.

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Mass layoffs underway at Atlanta-based U.S.

Public health experts say the CDC cuts could represent generational damage to health research and the elimination of infectious diseases.

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Hooters files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to keep restaurants open

Hooters of America has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a plan to sell locations to franchisees.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS

100 years (mostly) union-free: Delta is still striving to stay ‘different’

Throughout its history, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has also stood out by remaining largely union-free.

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Education

Layla Contreras, sister of an Apalachee High School student affected by the mass shooting last year, advocates for gun safety at the Capitol in Atlanta on Friday, March 28, 2025. She and Apalachee High mom Tinya Brown also called on Gov. Brian Kemp to veto a cellphone ban for K-8 students. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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Apalachee families urge Kemp to veto school cellphone ban, citing safety concerns

Several families of Apalachee High students said the texts they received during the Sept. 4 school shooting informed their opinion that a ban was not the right move.

Georgia Tech receives a record-high number of applications

After becoming Georgia's highest-enrolled college last fall, the Atlanta-based school received a record-high number of applications for the upcoming year.

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.

Business

Kandi Burruss, one of the longest-serving cast members in The Real Housewives franchise, opened Blaze Steak and Seafood in 2020. The restaurant is located along the Cascade Road corridor.

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Kandi Burruss’ restaurant backs out of settlement, files counterclaims, records show

The companies say they have been prohibited from operating Blaze Steak & Seafood for over four months, which has resulted in losses above $400,000.

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Hooters files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to keep restaurants open

Hooters of America has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a plan to sell locations to franchisees.

MAKING CONNECTIONS

100 years (mostly) union-free: Delta is still striving to stay ‘different’

Throughout its history, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has also stood out by remaining largely union-free.

Politics

After each shared a personal experience around immigration, workshop participants had a chance to ask each other questions. From left are Jose Requena, an aviation security manager, Bridgette Jenkins, a psychology professor, and Patricia Hay, a nurse. (Courtesy of Stell Simonton)

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Atlantans find that respect wins in bridging the great political divide

Bridging the political divide, Atlanta participants in a five-hour Braver Angel workshop arrive at ‘actionable’ agreements on the issue of immigration.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Choices by Lucy McBath, Nikema Williams upend Georgia’s Democratic politics

Ahead of the crucial 2026 midterms, McBath suspended her brief look at running for governor and Williams stepped down as chair of the state party.

Ban on trans girls, women from playing female sports passes Georgia Legislature

The Georgia House passed legislation that aims to ban transgender student-athletes from playing K-12 and college team sports according to their gender identity.

Nation & World

FILE - The Department of Health and Human Services building is seen in Washington, April 5, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

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The Latest: Trump administration sued over decision to rescind billions in health funding

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New Jersey Sen. Booker presses his marathon speech against Trump's agenda past 18 hours and counting

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Fourth US soldier found dead after training accident in Lithuania

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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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Dive into the unique festivals of Daytona Beach this spring
Get ready for a unique experience that will leave you exhilarated and wanting more.
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Springing into fun: Alpine Helen awaits your family
Alpine Helen is your destination for outdoor activities to get the blood pumping.

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AJC INTERVIEW

Meet the Atlanta-based content creator who plans to take over Twitch

With a combined 4 million followers on Twitch, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, Atlanta content creator Brooklyn Frost is ready for the spotlight.

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Battle over short-term rentals reignites at City Hall

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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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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.

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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.

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Severe storms could bring hail, brief tornadoes in Georgia

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How Georgia troopers will help ICE find and arrest undocumented immigrants

Gov. Brian Kemp announced that he wants all 1,100 sworn officers of Georgia’s Department of Public Safety to make immigration inquiries and arrests in the state.

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Are your allergies acting up? Here’s how to get relief

If it’s spring in Atlanta, there will be pollen. It’s not too late to take steps to minimize the symptoms.

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Atlanta records two highest pollen levels in 35 years this weekend

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