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She waited 13 years to face her rapist. Now, he faces life in prison.

DNA from sexual assault kits tied the man to several cases spanning DeKalb, Fulton and Rockdale counties since 1999.

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From peanuts to processors? South Georgia gets largest data center pitch yet.

In a small city that touts itself as “The Peanut Capital of the World,” a new proposal focuses on planting rows of something else: high-security computer servers.

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What comes next for Georgia basketball after early exit from SEC tournament?

The seventh-seeded Bulldogs fell to No. 15 Ole Miss, 76-72, Thursday night in the second round.

Atlanta chief meteorologist David Chandley to retire after 42 years

The weather expert has worked at five Georgia stations over the years, including Fox 5 and WSB-TV.

Focus on Fani Willis

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The grade debate: DeKalb schools could change elementary, middle, high split

DeKalb could implement pre-K through eighth grade or sixth through 12th grade schools.

GET SCHOOLED

If you’re rich, there’s always opportunities to get to the top of the class

Opinion: Past "Get Schooled" columns provide a clear demonstration that wealth confers great advantages on one’s prospects to go far in school and life.

Georgia’s tax relief bills could create a major math problem for schools

Experts say diminishing tax revenue streams could leave school districts scrambling for funds.

These Georgia colleges and universities are waiving application fees in March

More than 60 Georgia colleges and universities are waiving application fees in March in an effort to get more Georgia students to stay home for college.

Georgia and Metro News

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Atlanta litigator brings DoorDash insight to company defense

After years handling DoorDash's insurance litigation, lawyer Kimberly Sheridan has a new approach in serving as outside counsel to a variety of companies.

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Atlanta Beltline is home to world’s longest linear arboretum, officials say

The arboretum, which stretches 60 acres, features 647 unique tree and woody shrub species and cultivars.

‘Built to host the world’: 95 days out, Atlanta says it’s ready for World Cup

World Cup matches in Atlanta are fewer than 100 days away. City officials and the Atlanta host committee say they're ready.

She won control of infamous Confederate shop in court. Then, she died.

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AJC VARSITY

St. Pius uses crucial 3-pointer to finish undefeated and win first state title

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NBA

Hawks move to eighth in the East after downing Nets

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AJC VARSITY

In record-setting night, Marist’s Kate Harpring brings home second title

The top-ranked Marist War Eagles won a 58-50 victory over No. 2 Kell in the Class 4A championship game at the Macon Coliseum.

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COLLEGE HOOPS

Freshman scores 26 to lead Kennesaw into CUSA semifinals

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

NFC South champ Panthers improve in free agency, Falcons get worse

The Falcons lost more than they gained during free agency, while some of their NFC South rivals improved.

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KEN SUGIURA

Signing Kirk Cousins wasn’t the problem as much as it was everything else

Things looked bright in half a season after Atlanta gave $100M to Kirk Cousins. Then came the Saints' hit on Cousins, and the decisions that followed are what doomed the move.

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BULLDOGS

David Pollack announces his wife is cancer-free 1 year after brain surgery

Georgia football legend David Pollack says his wife, Lindsey, is cancer‑free one year after her brain surgery, sharing the news and his gratitude in a post on X.

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15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend

The fun includes the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade, Coolray Field Carnival and a water circus at Alpharetta’s North Point Mall.

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Margaret Cho has not mellowed with age onstage: ‘It gets pretty raunchy’

The former Atlanta resident will be at Buckhead Theatre on Saturday.

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Intennse moves its rapid-fire tennis concept to Assembly Studios

Intennse is relocating from Electric Owl Studios to Gray Media’s sprawling campus in Doraville.

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FROM UATL

‘My Father’s Shadow’: Nigerian film shows fatherhood and democracy

First-time Nigerian-British filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr is the director, co-writer and executive producer of 'My Father's Shadow,' an award-winning film about fatherhood.

FROM UATL

Andrew Young at 94: The last voice in the room

As the circle of Martin Luther King Jr.’s closest allies grows smaller, the former mayor nears a milestone birthday still traveling, speaking and remembering.

FROM UATL

Black cast, Black director, Black legend: Will ‘Sinners’ make Oscar history?

Ahead of Sunday's Oscars ceremony, Black Atlanta writers and filmmakers explain why “Sinners,” with its 16 nominations, was able to crack the Academy Awards’ ceiling.

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‘It’s UATL’ podcast: Do the Oscars care about Black stories?

The "It's UATL" podcast discusses the latest in Black culture, including this week, a look at "Sinners" and its chances for success at the Oscars.

Your Wellness

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The yellow haze returns: Metro Atlanta residents cope with allergy season

For allergy sufferers, weeks of yellow dust bring sinus pressure, itchy eyes and scratchy throats. A physician shares tips for relief.

Here’s what to eat during Atlanta’s pollen season

Experts weigh in on what foods, if any, can help ease allergy symptoms.

OPINION

The power of saying how you feel

Opening up about feelings can be scary, but sharing them with care strengthens connection, lifts emotional weight and deepens relationships. So, who wants to go first?

Most kids don’t get enough sleep. Here’s why parents often miss the signs.

Experts share what’s keeping kids awake and how to fix it.

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Food and Dining

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Miami-based Ghee Indian Kitchen finds warm welcome in Atlanta

The restaurant is attractive and warm with a buzzing atmosphere and irresistible aromas.

RECIPE

Roast salmon stars in quick, elevated twist on trout almondine

This delicate French dish is adapted to modern family life by swapping in hearty, nutritious salmon.

RECIPE

C. Ellet’s Steakhouse Riverboat Flip brings classic style to the present

This old-school cocktail features a whole egg in the classic style of a flip, but the recipe makes a delicious beverage even without the egg.

These are the metro Atlanta restaurants we’re excited to see open in 2026

Nearly 20 new restaurants, from food hall stalls to ambitious tasting menu concepts, to put on your list to visit in 2026.

Opinion and Voices

OPINION

NBA was right to nix Hawks’ Magic City event. Now talk about why it mattered.

Atlanta anti-sex trafficking organizations and survivor leaders urge city to start a conversation.

GUEST COLUMN

Georgia’s literacy crisis demands action. Speaker Burns is answering the call.

Too many Georgian children are failing to read at grade level. This limits their opportunities for success and puts them at risk of poverty, unemployment and incarceration.

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DAVID PLAZAS

Andrew Young’s nonviolence message saves communities and relationships

Former Atlanta mayor, congressman and ambassador shares insights that help people connect and build a better world.

GUEST COLUMN

Georgia risks competitive advantage with bills that curb data center growth

Data centers are not a passing trend. They are the backbone of the modern economy and will only grow.

PATRICIA MURPHY

The MTG era in Georgia is over — for now

One last column about the Republican from Rome.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

Republicans wrestle with gas price pain as Iran war rages

Republicans are struggling with the thorny politics of gas prices as the Iran War rages on.

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Georgia bill would make it harder to obtain police bodycam footage

Georgia lawmakers may make it harder to obtain mug shots and body camera video from local police.

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Second state lawmaker pleads guilty to pandemic unemployment fraud

State Rep. Dexter Sharper pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to lying to the government to receive unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Metro Atlanta

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A.M. ATL: Match date

Morning, y'all. Your March 13 update: World Cup festivities, a Georgia bill that could restrict police bodycam access, spring events and more.

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Atlanta litigator brings DoorDash insight to company defense

After three years handling DoorDash's insurance litigation, Atlanta lawyer Kimberly Sheridan has a new approach in serving as outside counsel to a variety of companies.

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She waited 13 years to face her rapist. Now, he faces life in prison.

Wesley Cooley faces life in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of rape, kidnapping with bodily injury and other charges.

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Georgia

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From peanuts to processors? South Georgia gets largest data center pitch yet.

In a small city that touts itself as “The Peanut Capital of the World,” a new proposal focuses on planting rows of something else: high-security computer servers.

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Ossabaw Island exhibit: ‘Center of all creation’ off the coast of Georgia

New exhibit at Savannah’s Telfair Museums places Ossabaw Island, made famous by preservationist Eleanor Torrey "Sandy" West, among the nation’s most important artist colonies.

GEORGIA DISPATCH

Roadwork killed its business. Can famously misspelled fruit stand rebound?

A legendarily misspelled fruit stand in the Georgia countryside south of Madison and I-20 is primed for a comeback after highway construction made stopping there a chore.

Opinion

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GUEST COLUMN

Georgia’s literacy crisis demands action. Speaker Burns is answering the call.

Too many Georgian children are failing to read at grade level. This limits their opportunities for success and puts them at risk of poverty, unemployment and incarceration.

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St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Legacy of the Irish spans Georgia and across the U.S.

Irish culture, innovation and talent helped build the infrastructure across the Southeast U.S. and the whole nation while influencing musical traditions.

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OPINION

Mike Luckovich: Hidden benefit

Falcons

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

NFC South champ Panthers improve in free agency, Falcons get worse

The Falcons lost more than they gained during free agency, while some of their NFC South rivals improved.

KEN SUGIURA

Signing Kirk Cousins wasn’t the problem as much as it was everything else

Things looked bright in half a season after Atlanta gave $100M to Kirk Cousins. Then came the Saints' hit on Cousins, and the decisions that followed are what doomed the move.

NEWSLETTER

Dirty Birds Dispatch: Free agent frenzy

Falcons add more than just Tua in free agency; other NFC South team free agent moves; postcombine mock draft; what Falcons trade would you take a mulligan on?

Bulldogs

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What comes next for Georgia basketball after early exit from SEC tournament?

The seventh-seeded Bulldogs fell to No. 15 Ole Miss, 76-72, Thursday night in the second round.

BULLDOGS

David Pollack announces his wife is cancer-free 1 year after brain surgery

Georgia football legend David Pollack says his wife, Lindsey, is cancer‑free one year after her brain surgery, sharing the news and his gratitude in a post on X.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

‘I’m just grateful’: 4-star Lithonia OT goes from no offers to 21 this offseason

Kennedee Jackson: Priority target calls Georgia football his ‘dream school’

Georgia Tech

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KEN SUGIURA

7 coaching candidates Georgia Tech could consider and why

A few potential hires have connections to the Yellow Jackets and athletic director Ryan Alpert.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech baseball’s offense stays hot after ACC start

The Yellow Jackets are setting all sorts of batting records while starting the year 14-2.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Stoudamire lost at Tech despite good in-state recruiting

Also: College leaders ask for Trump’s help to deny athletes rights, and Atlanta United’s offense finds life

Hawks

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NBA

Hawks move to eighth in the East after downing Nets

NBA

Dyson Daniels unlocking more tools

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has struggled to shoot the ball this year, but his on-ball defense and ability to penetrate and facilitate on offense have been key.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Hawks beating bad teams, but hot streak can’t be easily dismissed

It’s easy to dismiss the surge as nothing more than the Hawks taking advantage of a soft spot in the schedule. But I'm not doing that.

Braves

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MLB

Holmes throws five no-hit innings, fans nine

Braves righthander Grant Holmes continued his strong spring, throwing five no-hit innings and striking out nine in a loss to the Pirates on Thursday.

MLB

Game updates: Braves lose to the Pirates

Keep up with all the Braves news, big and small, in updates from new beat writer Chad Bishop and some of our other sports writers.

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Braves to host open house at Truist Park on March 22

The Braves will host an open house at Truist Park on March 22. The event is free for fans and includes opportunities to run the bases and visit the dugout.

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CELEBRATING WOMEN

‘United We Dream’: Atlanta’s WNBA, MLS team up for retail collaboration

The Atlanta Dream and Atlanta United announced the “United We Dream” apparel collection for Women’s History Month, blending both teams’ identities in three exclusive pieces.

MLS

Home opener spoiled as Atlanta United falls to Real Salt Lake

SOCCER

Uzbekistan making Atlanta its World Cup home, source says

Uzbekistan's national team, ranked No. 52 in FIFA, will play a World Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in June.

High Schools

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AJC VARSITY

St. Pius uses crucial 3-pointer to finish undefeated and win first state title

AJC VARSITY

In record-setting night, Marist’s Kate Harpring brings home second title

The top-ranked Marist War Eagles won a 58-50 victory over No. 2 Kell in the Class 4A championship game at the Macon Coliseum.

AJC VARSITY

GHSA basketball state championship updates: St. Pius wins first title

AJC Varsity will be in Macon for the finals and will provide live updates, including scores and notable moments.

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COLLEGE HOOPS

Freshman scores 26 to lead Kennesaw into CUSA semifinals

AJC VARSITY

GHSA basketball state championship updates: St. Pius wins first title

AJC Varsity will be in Macon for the finals and will provide live updates, including scores and notable moments.

AJC VARSITY

Wilcox County girls win rematch for back-to-back state titles

Wilcox County downed Washington-Wilkes 48-39 to win its second consecutive GHSA Class A Division II championship.

Food & Dining

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Mirae blesses Brookhaven with a beautiful Asian-fusion gem

The new Asian restaurant from experienced, local restaurateurs John and Grace Lee is a triumph in nearly every respect. This review uses a new 5-star rating system.

CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK

The AJC reintroduces 5-star rating system for restaurant reviews

Restaurant reviews will now be rated on a 5-star scale after readers expressed confusion about the prior 4-star system.

Here’s what to eat during Atlanta’s pollen season

Some people should avoid spicy food, and others might want to incorporate more antioxidants.

UATL

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FROM UATL

‘My Father’s Shadow’: Nigerian film shows fatherhood and democracy

First-time Nigerian-British filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr is the director, co-writer and executive producer of 'My Father's Shadow,' an award-winning film about fatherhood.

FROM UATL

Andrew Young at 94: The last voice in the room

As the circle of Martin Luther King Jr.’s closest allies grows smaller, the former mayor nears a milestone birthday still traveling, speaking and remembering.

FROM UATL

‘It’s UATL’ podcast: Do the Oscars care about Black stories?

The "It's UATL" podcast discusses the latest in Black culture, including this week, a look at "Sinners" and its chances for success at the Oscars.

Things to Do

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‘Built to host the world’: 95 days out, Atlanta says it’s ready for World Cup

World Cup matches in Atlanta are fewer than 100 days away. City officials and the Atlanta host committee say they're ready.

Intennse moves its rapid-fire tennis concept to Assembly Studios

Intennse is moving to Assembly Studios in Doraville, deepening the relationship between the tennis league and Assembly’s owners Gray Media.

Atlanta TV stations have been dropped from Dish TV. Here’s why.

The dispute is over retransmission fees TV station owners seek from cable and satellite operators, a major source of revenue for companies like Gray Media.

Lifestyle

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Feeling off days after daylight saving time? Here’s why.

The time change disrupts your sleep, heart health and mood. Find out why it happens and how to reset your internal clock for better health.

Meet the metro Atlanta Girl Scouts featured on new Exploremores cookie box

Antique details and contemporary art mix effortlessly in Charleston home

Gallerist Tyler Rollins fills a traditional Charleston home with contemporary Asian art.

Entertainment

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Atlanta chief meteorologist David Chandley to retire after 42 years

The weather expert has worked at five Georgia stations over the years, including Fox 5 and WSB-TV.

Margaret Cho has not mellowed with age onstage: ‘It gets pretty raunchy’

The former Atlanta resident will be at Buckhead Theatre on Saturday.

Georgia insurance agent Philmon Lee lands top 20 spot in ‘American Idol’

Georgia's 2026 representative in the top 20 for "American Idol" is 25-year-old insurance agent Philmon Lee from LaGrange.

Travel

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TRAVEL

Birmingham is for lovers

Come to Birmingham expecting to learn what people were fighting against. But stay long enough to let the city embrace you. We have a weekend guide.

Delta’s latest elite frequent flyer changes reflect broader strategy

The airline is reducing its AmEx credit card statement benefit, but boosting miles and status gifting ability.

Delta ‘prioritizing’ upgrades to Atlanta Sky Clubs. Here’s what that means.

“We’re prioritizing Atlanta as a critical next step for our lounge network,” after customer feedback, Delta executive Dwight James told the AJC.

Wellness

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The yellow haze returns: Metro Atlanta residents cope with allergy season

For allergy sufferers, weeks of yellow dust bring sinus pressure, itchy eyes and scratchy throats. A physician shares tips for relief.

Here’s what to eat during Atlanta’s pollen season

Some people should avoid spicy food, and others might want to incorporate more antioxidants.

Most kids don’t get enough sleep. Here’s why parents often miss the signs.

A new study found only 14% of kids are meeting national sleep guidelines. Here's what parents are missing, and what actually helps.

Special Features

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Photos

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Photos: St. Pius defeats Pace Academy for 4A boys basketball state championship

St. Pius defeated Pace Academy 54-51 to claim the 2026 4A boys basketball state championship.

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Photos: Nation's top prospect Kate Harpring leads Marist to 2026 state championship

Marist defeated Kell 58-50 in the 4A girls basketball championship on March 12, 2026.

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Photos: Clinch County defeats Portal to claim 2026 boys basketball title

Clinch County defeated Portal to claim boys basketball state championship on March 12, 2026.