Weekend Reads

Federal Defender Program team

Plan to move detainees to South Georgia illogical, defense attorneys argue

Legal motions to prevent the transfer have started rolling in, with attorneys expecting to file dozens more in the coming weeks.

Billy Streck

A mover and shaker in Atlanta’s restaurant scene hits money troubles

Prolific Atlanta restaurateur Billy Streck has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The operating environment in dining has been a struggle for many operators.

A voter picks up her sticker after casting her ballot at Friendship Community Church in South Fulton on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Feds are seeking noncitizen voters. They’ve found three in Georgia.

An Antigua Barbuda citizen charged with illegally voting in three Georgia elections by mail appeared was granted bond.

THE STEERING COLUMN

A Subaru Ascent, 2,200 miles and an empty nest

The Subaru Ascent is not flashy, a mountain climber or a rocket ship, and it doesn’t aspire to be. It’s safe, reliable, practical and comfortable.

Oct 2, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

One nation, overcharged: Georgians pay the price for broken healthcare system

The American healthcare system is broken, and Georgians are paying a steep price as many delay or skip medical care they need because they cannot afford it.

Oct 2, 2026
LETTERS TO EDITOR

Readers write

AJC readers write about ending homelessness, Beltline rail, a Texas data center and Rick Jackson’s financial interest in the project, and the threat of artificial intelligence...

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PATRICIA MURPHY

The quiet habit behind Sen. Jon Ossoff’s success

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff sets aside a block of several hours dedicated to calling Georgians who are not expecting a call from him. The results are showing up in the polls.

Sept 30, 2026

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Braves Dodgers Baseball

PHOTOS: Braves fall to Dodgers in NLDS Game 1

The Braves’ bullpen couldn’t survive this time, and the Dodgers easily took Game 1 of the National League Division Series with a 5-3 win Saturday at Dodger Stadium.

Georgia hosts Vanderbilt in a SEC game

PHOTOS: Georgia takes on Vanderbilt in Week 5 at Sanford Stadium

Georgia beat Vanderbilt 38-14 in an SEC football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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PHOTOS: KIPP Atlanta defeats North Cobb Christian

KIPP Atlanta improved to 5-1 overall, 3-0 in Region 5-3A and is one of two remaining unbeaten teams in the eight-team region along with Holy Innocents’.