U.S. Rep. David Scott's daughter, Marcye, and former Gwinnett County School Board Chairman Everton Blair are among six candidates competing in the special election.

Elsie Hand has been a mayor, bank vice president, country music promoter, and longtime political aide and booster. She turns 100 on July 4th as America celebrates its 250th.

One person was arrested after the Avondale Estates fireworks celebration was disrupted by "suspected celebratory gunfire" on Saturday around Napoleon B. Cobb Stadium.

Delta Air Lines flight 1076 was approaching Chicago Midway International Airport when the crew reported a firework made contact with the Airbus A319 aircraft.

Four Democrats and two Republicans are running in a July 28 special election to fill out the remainder of U.S. Rep. David Scott's term. Scott died in April.

U.S. Rep. David Scott's daughter, Marcye, and former Gwinnett County School Board Chairman Everton Blair are among six candidates competing in the special election.

Dave the Potter was a talented ceramist whose works are displayed by major museums. But he could never own any of them because he was an enslaved American.

AJC readers write about politics, politicians and society.

The Falcons wide receivers coach, and third-oldest member of the team’s coaching staff, is a never-ending, unrelenting ball of energy.

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson says Brian Robinson’s arrival adds a new dynamic to game.

Georgia brings back a lot of production and experience in close games, factors that have former UGA QB Jake Fromm and oddsmakers bullish on the Bulldogs

Doug Nussmeier has spent 11 years as an NFL assistant and even worked with Kirby Smart at Alabama.

Georgia baseball's James Ramsey, who led the Yellow Jackets to the ACC’s regular season and tournament titles, was named ABCA Southeast Regional Coach of the Year.

Georgia Tech's apparel deal with Under Armour officially begins July 1, but the first batch is available online and at the Barnes & Noble store at Georgia Tech.

Rookies will try to find their footing as they become NBA players.

Celtics received Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks in the trade.

Eli White had four RBIs and Austin Riley had a 3-run home run in Atlanta’s rout of New York.

There’s a reason why soccer is the world’s most popular sport while football is America’s most lucrative.

One little South Georgia county is No. 1 in an all-classification category — the most major college prospects this century per capita.

Several high schools made coaching changes during the regular season, and several more have already announced openings.

The U.S. team won its group, so it won't be coming to Atlanta for World Cup knockout round games, but England will in the Round of 32 on Wednesday.

FIFA overturned the red card given against Bosnia-Herzegovina, meaning the Americans’ leading scorer is available for Monday's World Cup round of 16 match.

Here are some iconic foods and businesses with Georgia connections that went on to influence American food as we know it.

Rreal Tacos continues expansion, a local brewery released a summer beer available only at Six Flags, and more metro Atlanta food and dining happenings.

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Six Atlanta-area bookstores led by Black women will unite to host the second annual Black Girl Book Fair at Brave and Kind Bookshop on Saturday, July 11.

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The birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. will continue to honor tradition, while technological upgrades will add experiences for a new generation.

Heat and humidity couldn’t take down the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race and its 45,000-plus runners, one of Atlanta’s most enduring traditions.

The Peachtree Road Race has ended and more than 50,000 runners from across the metro — and around the world — have completed the 57th running of the “world’s largest 10K."

The changing face of fatherhood is something to smile about on Father’s Day. A new generation of Atlanta dads embraces nurturing and caregiving as healthy and rewarding.

“I want to say categorically that these allegations and accusations that have been circulating are false,” V-103 host Big Tigger said on air Friday.

Sarah McLachlan is proud of her legacy with Lilith Fair, which she created and was overjoyed to see the documentary last year on Hulu. She's returning to Atlanta July 3.

Pete Davidson of "Saturday Night Live" fame will be in Atlanta over the summer to shoot a movie about a mafia man, Tommy Pitera, called "Tommy Karate."

Relax at the spa, inhale fresh air from the outdoors or spend time in front of the fire with a glass of champagne.

Among the mountains of North Georgia, you'll find five exciting, invigorating and unforgettable hikes

Children are more vulnerable to extreme heat. Here's how to spot trouble early and respond quickly this summer.

Healthy friendships take work, but they also require acceptance. These four friendship truths can help protect your mental health and emotional well-being.