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Holidays: Food and Drink

6 Ways to Cure Your Holiday Hangovers

The scientifically proven best foods and drinks for a hangover

If you celebrate too much this New Year’s Eve, try one of these remedies to feel better.

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Ring in the new year with elegant, affordable smoked trout dip

Combined with a reduced-fat creamy base and packed with bold, bright ingredients, this lean protein delivers on flavor.

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Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in metro Atlanta

Parties, multicourse dinners and more on the schedule for Dec. 31.

Arts and Entertainment
YE-Music-Songs of the Year-2025

10 stellar cultural events coming up in 2026

A musical by Alicia Keys, a concert by Lady Gaga and a ballet about Frida Kahlo are on tap in the new year.

Year in review

2025 Atlanta media year in review: CNN sale, ‘Bert Show’ ends, CBS swap

The city’s media industry faced major shifts this year. Here’s a look back at some of the biggest stories.

Stayin' Alive Crew

Stayin’ Alive Crew brings holiday cheer to the stage

This team proves you’re never too old to dance.

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How Savannah is building a stronger, smarter tomorrow with citizens and AI

Mayor Van Johnson: ‘This blend of community input and forward-thinking technology improves outcomes.’

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Scripted curriculum checks box, but doesn’t help students

When teachers can’t adapt instruction to the needs of their students, the classroom becomes less responsive and more mechanical.

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Politicians should pass the torch to the next generation, not cling to power

Politicians like Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., have served with distinction, but it's time for them to let others serve.

Dec 22, 2025
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Geoff Duncan: How I’m navigating switch from Republican to life as Democrat

Georgia’s former lieutenant governor explains his move and his plans for health care, gun laws and abortion rights.

Dec 22, 2025

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Coca-Cola first ad

PHOTOS: Coca-Cola ads over time

Coca-Cola published its very first advertisement in The Atlanta Journal in 1886.

Alonzo Herndon

PHOTOS: Philanthropists leave mark on Atlanta

In Atlanta, the 20th and 21st centuries have seen the rise of influential philanthropists and doers, including entrepreneurs and executives like Alonzo Herndon, Robert Woodruf

gainesville, thomas county central

PHOTOS: Thomas County Central pummels Gainesville for 5A state title

Gainesville and Thomas County Central battled on Wednesday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Class 5A state football championship.