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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.

Hoped to lease space in Ponce City Market’s new office building? Too late.

Sage announced Wednesday it will expand its regional headquarters to lease the full 89,000 square feet of office space at 619 Ponce.

Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk to visit UGA

The University of Georgia is one of five stops on a national college tour put on by Turning Point USA, which was founded by the late Charlie Kirk.

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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‘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.

Gwinnett names sole school superintendent finalist

The Gwinnett County Board of Education fired former superintendent Calvin Watts more than a year ago.

DeKalb school bus crash sends 5 to hospital after car runs red light, officials say

The incident involved children who attend Montclair Elementary School in Brookhaven, the district said.

AJC Sports

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Hawks move to eighth in the East after downing Nets

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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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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.

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AJC VARSITY

10 days after having a baby, she’ll coach for another state championship

When Kell faces Marist in the Class 4A state championship, coach Kandra Bailey will achieve an amazing feat — coaching the Longhorns for a title just 10 days postpartum.

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AJC VARSITY

Clinch County ends 37-year title drought behind sophomore’s 25-point effort

Clinch County won its first basketball state title since 1989, defeating Portal 63-43 in the Class A Division II championship game.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

OPINION

Mike Luckovich: Some strings attached

The AJC's award-winning editorial cartoonist gives his take on the news.

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.

Mike Luckovich

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Mike Luckovich: Hidden benefit

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Mike Luckovich: Mine is yours

AJC cartoonist Mike Luckovich's commentary on President Donald Trump's strategy for the war in Iran.

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Mike Luckovich: Some strings attached

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Politics

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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.

Even in MTG’s backyard, a Democrat gains traction

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

Three Georgia legislative races head to runoffs in April

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

Metro Atlanta

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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.

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.

Hoped to lease space in Ponce City Market’s new office building? Too late.

Sage announced Wednesday it will expand its regional headquarters to lease the full 89,000 square feet of office space at 619 Ponce.

Georgia

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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.

Why is Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Lolita Express’ jet parked on Georgia’s coast?

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.

Opinion

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OPINION

Mike Luckovich: Hidden benefit

OPINION

Mike Luckovich: Mine is yours

AJC cartoonist Mike Luckovich's commentary on President Donald Trump's strategy for the war in Iran.

DAVID PLAZAS

Andrew Young’s nonviolence message saves communities and relationships

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

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?