Shawn Harris leads crowded field in deep-red northwest Georgia, hinting at Democratic energy heading into the midterm cycle.

Three special elections for seats in the state House and Senate head to runoff elections next month.

Intriguing signs have appeared around Atlanta. A man says he saw someone putting one up. The sign-poster looked a bit like Santa Claus.

A Papa Johns shareholder has reportedly made a bid worth about $1.5 billion to take the pizza chain private.

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.

Jeffrey Epstein's Boeing 727, nicknamed “Lolita Express,” is parked next to a small airport in Georgia. The AJC explains how the plane ended up there and gives a tour inside.

In his 90s now, Ambassador Andrew Young continues to preach about the importance of nonviolence, positioning it as a choice between building or destroying communities.

Newly signed Tua Tagovailoa is now the backup as Michael Penix Jr. rehabs from ACL surgery with the plan for him to be ready for the season.

The Atlanta Falcons opened free agency by adding Tua Tagovailoa, Jahan Dotson and more as the team reshapes its roster.

Tyler Boyd received one of the three golden suitcases handed out at Nike’s The Opening regionals in Atlanta, signaling his invitation to the finals this summer in Oregon.

SEC Player of the Week Kanon Catchings has a college star for a mother, NBA player for a grandfather and a WNBA legend for an aunt.

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

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

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.

Strong nights from Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker push the Hawks to a 124-112 victory over the Mavericks, earning Atlanta’s seventh straight win.

Braves' Spencer Strider says "everything’s trending in a really good direction,” as he continues working on breaking pitches in pre-season games.

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.

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

A fan’s guide to traffic, parking, safety and weather for the first Atlanta United match of the season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Heritage-Catoosa, playing in the state finals for the first time in school history, became the first team from a Catoosa County school to win a girls basketball state title.

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

Heritage-Catoosa, playing in the state finals for the first time in school history, became the first team from a Catoosa County school to win a girls basketball state title.

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

This week in metro Atlanta, go on a bar crawl, check out an Oscars watch party or take a vegan cooking class at La Semilla.

Grating, grilling, blending, simmering, freezing, frying and air frying: A how-to guide to preparing tofu for sweet and savory recipes.

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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.

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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.

From barbecue pop-ups to baked goods protests, here’s Punk Foodie’s must-do list.

This week in metro Atlanta, go on a bar crawl, check out an Oscars watch party or take a vegan cooking class at La Semilla.

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

Corey Cott, who commutes between Athens and New York City, is tickled to land a regular role on "Law & Order: SVU" in its whopping 27th season.

Ryan White and Jessica Hargrave have an Oscar nomination for "Come See Me in the Good Light." The Oscars will be handed out on Sunday.

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

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

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

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