Arts and Entertainment
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‘Said in Stone’ at Georgia Museum carves an exalted place for Edmonia Lewis

Exhibition fills in the story and deepens appreciation for the 19th century American sculptor of Black and Indigenous descent.

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BOOKSHELF

Harry Connick Jr., Jill Biden to take the stage at MJCCA book fest

Plus, Atlanta author takes helm at Pat Conroy Literary Center, and there’s a new literary prize for Southern writers.

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From basement shows to the Fox Theatre: Atlanta actor takes the stage in ‘Hamilton’

Christian Magby started his performing arts career at Youth Ensemble of Atlanta.

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Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest barrier island, is mostly owned and managed by the federal government, but the Candler and Carnegie families have private residences on the island. (Curtis Compton/AJC 2007)

Coca-Cola heirs feuding over family’s Cumberland Island retreat

Cousin threatens to bulldoze home built by his mother if other Candler family members gain ownership of Georgia property sold to the federal government in 1982.

Atlanta man wins $4.3M against Morgan & Morgan

Marietta man wins $4.3M in fight against Morgan & Morgan

The law firm strongly disagrees with the arbitration award, its CEO says.

Walmart Results

Walmart announces $1.3B fulfillment center with 1,000 jobs in North Georgia

Facility will bolster Walmart’s Georgia shipping network and increase ‘speed, convenience and reliability,’ an executive said.

GUEST COLUMN

It’s time to talk about screen time in classrooms

As students spend more time in front of computer screens, they are becoming cognitively flabby.

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GUEST COLUMN

Deficiencies at Georgia war veterans home require immediate action

Gov. Brian Kemp should take action to fix the problems cited year after year in surveys by the VA and The Joint Commission.

Aug 28, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Skilled trades are more in demand than ever. This is Atlanta’s moment to act.

While higher education remains important, this narrow focus has contributed to today’s workforce imbalance and shortage.

Aug 28, 2026
LETTERS TO EDITOR

Readers write

Two AJC readers offer their views on building data centers in the Peach State.

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AJC Investigations
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Risky Medicine: How Georgia became a haven for unproven treatments

This AJC investigative series examines how Georgia is responding to practitioners touting unproven and disproven health treatments.

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Chases Unchecked: How state patrol pursuits endanger Georgians

An AJC investigation of 6,700 Georgia State Patrol pursuits found more than half ended in crashes, often injuring bystanders.

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Forever Stained: The South’s carpet empire and the chemicals that don’t go away

An investigative collaboration with AL.com in Alabama, The Associated Press, FRONTLINE (PBS) and The Post and Courier in South Carolina.

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Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club

PHOTOS: Tour of Championship enters Round 2

Scottie Scheffler moved up the leaderboard Friday while reigning Masters' champion Rory McIlroy struggled during Round 2 of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in At...

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PHOTOS: DanceOut Atlanta honors Dolly Parton

The line dancing group holds a tribute night for the legendary entertainer and philanthropist, playing Parton’s music, collecting donations for her Imagination Library and enc...

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PHOTOS: A look at Dragon Con over the years

The Labor Day event has long been a highlight of the holiday weekend in Atlanta.