How a prominent southern city is still recovering after Hurricane Helene
More than seven months since Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina still feels the major impacts of the storm. Asheville and surrounding towns continue to rebuild damaged infrastructure and homes, while also experiencing a sharp decline in tourism. The AJC’s Fraser Jones returns to his mother’s home in Asheville to hear from local residents as they reflect on the progress they’ve seen so far and what the community needs moving forward. Credits: AJC | Getty Images | Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina
A Georgia facility trains ICE agents nationwide. Former instructors say standards have slipped.
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No pay, no staff: Shutdown leaves TSA workers off the job in Atlanta
Weeks without pay: TSA workers at Atlanta’s airport say they’re selling plasma, sleeping in cars as staffing shortages worsen. Credits: AP| Ben Hendren/AJC
Why 'Showtime at the Apollo' host Kiki Shepard was a staple of Black pop culture
Best known for her iconic role on “Showtime at the Apollo,” Kiki Shepard died on March 16. Credits: AJC/"Showtime at the Apollo"|FOX/@OutkastOfficial_/YT|Getty
We tasted Atlanta's best lemon pepper wings. Here's how they stack up.
Atlanta didn’t invent chicken wings, but we absolutely put lemon pepper on the map.