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He’s been arrested 80 times in metro Atlanta ... and counting

Officials struggle with the question of what to do with repeat offenders who have underlying issues, such as substance abuse and mental illness

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Georgia had third-highest increase in ACA health insurance enrollment

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Atlanta IG: investigations being internally blocked

Atlanta's top accountability chief says investigations are being blocked by city leadership.

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OPINION

Who would want to be a university president these days? Not me

A UGA professor emeritus says the job of college president has lost its luster in the wake of protests and the continued politicization of higher education.

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Primary Election 2024

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Why you should pay attention to Georgia’s primaries

An Atlanta Journal-Constitution roundup of the biggest races in Georgia in Tuesday’s vote

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VOTER GUIDE

Georgia Decides: Your May 2024 ballot

For this free voter guide, The AJC and the Atlanta Civic Circle reached out to more than 600 campaigns to get them to share their stances on key issues.

Primary election day: What Georgia voters need to know

Here are the referendums and issues on the May primary ballot in metro Atlanta

Atlanta and College Park voters will be asked to extend a local sales tax as part of the May 21 primary election .

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Holiday Travel

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Metro Atlanta gas prices dip as summer vacation season approaches

Pump prices are about 15 cents a gallon higher than a year ago, but have come down in recent weeks as travel season starts

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Atlanta airport expects 2.5M people over Memorial Day period

Long lines and big crowds are expected at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport over the Memorial Day period. Officials also expect record numbers of travelers on the road.

See new changes at Atlanta airport MARTA station

The MARTA station at the Atlanta airport reopened Monday after six weeks of renovations. Compare photos of before and after renovation.

What to know before booking a national park trip this summer

Trump Trial

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Defense witness who angered judge in Trump's hush money trial will return to the stand

Trump's lawyers are hoping Robert Costello's testimony will help undermine the credibility of a key prosecution witness, Trump fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen

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LISTEN: “Breakdown” current season: “The Trump Indictment” podcast

This award-winning podcast investigates Georgia’s most important cases. Listen to Season 10: The indictment of Donald Trump.

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Sign up for The Trump 19 newsletter

Stay informed on Trump & Co.’s trials in Fulton County, Ga., and beyond. Our reporters provide on-the-ground coverage to help explain charges against the former president.

Music On Tap

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Hahavishnu Orchestra founder shares fond (and not so fond) memories in ‘The Road to Almost’

Atlanta's theatrical rocker/comedian Darryl Rhoades recounts life over the edge

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Atlanta Jazz Festival 2024 brings a world of talent to Piedmont Park

Atlanta Jazz Fest 2024 brings international music to Piedmont Park

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HEAT CHECK

Heat Check: Bear1Boss is the pop star of Atlanta rap

Sponsored Content

3 benefits of pineapple that go beyond taste
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Disney’s Tiana’s Bayou opens next month; here’s what to know
“The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work,” Tiana tells us in “The Princess and the Frog.”

Georgia beach germ map: Stay ahead of infectious diseases this summer
It started out as just another sunny day at the beach for Brent Norman, who was taking a stroll along South Carolina’s...
Crime and Safety

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Man cutting down trees electrocuted in Acworth, police say

Police: Speed was factor in reckless-driving arrest of Georgia football player

Speed was a factor when Georgia football player Sacovie White was arrested and jailed early Saturday morning for reckless driving, according to police.

Stone Mountain gun shop owner guilty in $1.2 million COVID relief fund case

Nightclub shooting victim’s funeral arrangements announced

Albany State University student Mari Creighton will be laid to rest on Saturday, two weeks after her life was cut short while celebrating with family at a Buckhead nightclub w...

Opinion and Voices

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OPINION

DOWNEY: Georgia schools should cut the cord on smartphones in class

The evidence that smartphones are a detriment to child well-being is growing, but not all parents are amenable to schools banning them.

OPINION

TORPY: Bullets with no name on them, the perils of Atlanta life

Exploring gun violence aftermath, an AJC columnist delves into recent occurrences: nightclub shooting in Buckhead, chaotic incident at Atlanta video shoot.

BIG IDEAS FOR ATL

Let’s seize this moment: It’s time to reimagine Downtown Atlanta

Brian Blake is president of Georgia State University, Katie Saez is the Georgia Region president at Truist.

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Metro Atlanta

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Atlanta IG: investigations being internally blocked

Atlanta's top accountability chief says investigations are being blocked by city leadership.

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Georgia had third-highest increase in ACA health insurance enrollment

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He’s been arrested 80 times in metro Atlanta ... and counting

A 48-year-old homeless man in Atlanta has been arrested 80 times for various crimes.

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Georgia

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Huge property and tech firms partner to bring EV chargers to Georgia

The world’s largest commercial real estate services firm has announced a partnership to help shore up America’s electric vehicle charging network, a critical infrastructure sy...

Summer fun: 5 outdoor safety tips for kids

While outdoor play is exciting, it’s important to teach your children how to be safe in good weather and bad

LISTEN: ‘The Trump Indictment’ podcast — ‘Goodbye for Now’

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's 'Breakdown': Two figures in the Trump racketeering trial, DA Fani Willis and Judge Scott McAfee, face Election Day.

Opinion

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OPINION

Biden should govern like a Roosevelt. But Teddy, not Franklin.

Hardworking, taxpaying middle-class families of this country need someone who will provide consumer protection.

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Readers write

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05/21 Mike Luckovich: Turned upside down

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Challenging Georgia voters

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GOP activists plan mass voter eligibility challenges with new Georgia law

Conservative activists are preparing to question the validity of thousands of Georgia voter registrations this summer.

Kemp signed new voter challenge and election security laws earlier this month

Changes designed to empower voter eligibility challenges, require more audits and tighten ballot security ahead of this year’s contentious presidential campaign.

More changes ahead? State election board proposes an ‘inquiry’ before certifying results

Proposal comes as Republicans on local election boards have voted against certifying recent results.

Latest politics

US

CNN nabbing presidential debate deemed a coup for cable network

CNN is hosting the first of two presidential debates in Atlanta on Jun 27.

How will new Chinese tariffs affect Georgia business? It’s complicated

President Joe Biden on Tuesday raised tariffs in an effort to protect American electric vehicle and solar panel industries from cheap Chinese imports, ramping up an ongoing tr...

Biden, Trump agree to June debate in Atlanta

President Joe Biden said he has accepted an invitation from CNN for a June 27 debate in Atlanta against former President Donald Trump, setting the stage for a potential summer

Trump in Court

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Round 2 of fight to remove Fani Willis from Trump Fulton case gears up

Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta began sending thousands of pages of documents to the Georgia Court of Appeals over the weekend, teeing up the second round of fighting ...

LISTEN: ‘The Trump Indictment’ podcast — ‘Goodbye for Now’

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's 'Breakdown': Two figures in the Trump racketeering trial, DA Fani Willis and Judge Scott McAfee, face Election Day.

A Supreme Court immunity ruling may not save Trump in Georgia

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Lakeland Lanier County grinds out close victory over Folkston Charlton County

Lakeland Lanier County finally found a way to top Folkston Charlton County 3-2 in a Georgia high school baseball matchup on May 20.

Baseball: Class-by-class state tournament brackets

Atlanta TV sports listings

A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

Food & Dining

Atlantans recall fond memories of Red Lobster amid closures

For devotees of Red Lobster, the closing of 50 locations, including three restaurants in Georgia, is personal.

Little Rey opens in Buckhead and more metro Atlanta restaurant news from the week

Little Rey opens in Buckhead and more metro Atlanta restaurant news from the week.

Food tour: Douglasville serves up surprises

Downtown Douglasville packs a flavorful punch for such a modest-sized city.

Hot pot chain Chubby Cattle Shabu opens in Duluth, Japanese barbecue to follow

Wagyu hot pot chain Chubby Cattle Shabu opened its first Georgia location in Duluth last month.

Unapologetically ATL

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Social media outraged at video of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura

OPINION

It may be time for Anita Baker to drop the mic

Angela Tuck, a retired Atlanta journalist and Anita Baker fan, writes a personal essay on Baker's last-minute cancellation in Atlanta.

New song from Big Zak and Greg Street honors Rico Wade, Clay Evans

Atlanta songwriter and radio legend come together for song honoring fallen music pioneers.

The age of glamour: Atlanta fashion show brings seniors to the runway

Things to Do

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Atlanta Jazz Festival 2024 brings a world of talent to Piedmont Park

Atlanta Jazz Fest 2024 brings international music to Piedmont Park

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Heat up your summer with these hot new Southern books

12 Southern must-read books of the summer

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Theatrical rocker/comedian Darryl Rhoades recounts life over the edge

Atlanta's theatrical rocker/comedian Darryl Rhoades recounts life over the edge

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Lifestyle

The retirement ‘magic number’ has ballooned 53% since 2020

U.S. adults need around $1.46 million to retire in 2024. That "magic number" is going up though.

5 anti-aging trends experts say might turn back the clock

From icy plunges to red light therapy, these five anti-aging trends have taken over social media

UniverSoul Circus comes to Atlantic Station for its 30th anniversary

For three decades, the UniverSoul Circus has celebrated Black culture under the big top with music, performances and entertainment from across the globe.

Arts & Culture

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Bookshelf: WWII bomber jacket book a photographer’s passion project

Local photographer's passion project turns into a coffee table book of WWII bomber jackets.

Art, text and artifacts tell unflinching stories about slavery at Montgomery park

New Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama, reclaims the narrative of Black history in the United States.

Entertainment

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Who won ‘American Idol’ season 22?

Georgian Will Moseley entered the "American Idol" finale in a solid position to win season 22 but alas, did not.

Caroline Jones lauds mentor Jimmy Buffett, juggles Zac Brown Band, solo work

Caroline Jones is juggling a new baby, touring with the Zac Brown Band and her own solo career.

Amazon touts ‘The Idea of You’ as a big hit for the streamer

"The Idea of You" is being touted as a big hit by Amazon Prime

Health

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Georgia had third-highest increase in ACA health insurance enrollment

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Medicaid ‘unwinding’ decried as biased against disabled people

Medicaid unwinding is particularly tough on disabled people. Many have been left with no help without any notice beforehand.

Changing weather could send smoke from Canadian wildfires down to Atlanta

The Canadian wildfire smoke hovering over the Midwest since Monday poses little immediate risk to Atlanta, but changing weather could bring it to the Southeast in the coming w...

Travel

Spend the night in a Gettysburg battlefield house

The Michael Bushman and John Slyder houses, both of which played significant roles in the battle of Gettysburg, will be available for overnight stays starting May 24.

Disney’s Tiana’s Bayou opens next month; here’s what to know

Princess Tiana’s story continues with familiar faces, New Orleans music and a ride with a 50-foot drop

Atlanta ranked best affordable summer travel destination in U.S.

One of the reasons Atlanta is such a great summer destination, according to WalletHub, is the affordability of flights

News Partners

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Atlanta Falcons donate $30,000 for middle school girls flag football

Georgia high school girls flag football has grown from a handful of teams in one county to over 250 across the state. Now, it’s going to be offered at the middle school level.

New project aims for cleaner, more equitable transportation for Black communities in Georgia

The Electric Black Futures project will work with Black communities in Atlanta, Albany and Savannah to develop plans for electrifying transportation.

8-year-old Sandy Springs author shares inspiring story for Stroke Awareness Month

Kaiya Desai helped her grandmother recover after having a stroke. In her new book, she has advice for kids her age to help them recognize the warning signs.

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Investigations

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Atlanta tenants expose Millennia Housing’s dangerous trend of negligence

Without a real plan from the city outlining its redevelopment plans, Atlanta’s low-income tenants are worried they will be stuck living in poor conditions for the foreseeable ...

INVESTIGATIONS

Two high-ranking Ga. prison employees accused in sex cases

Two officials — one at Pulaski State Prison and one at Arrendale State Prison in Georgia — were arrested for alleged sexual contact with prisoners.

Gov. Kemp signs bill to ease Georgia zoning restrictions on drug treatment centers

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Video

Cadillac owner shoots, kills 1 of 3 people trying to break into car

Cadillac owner shoots, kills 1 of 3 people trying to break into car

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Another warm day on Tuesday

Another warm day on Tuesday

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Temperatures in the mid-60s to start the day on Tuesday, highs in the 80s

Temperatures in the mid-60s to start the day on Tuesday, highs in the 80s

Photos

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Photos: Full day of baseball for Braves, Padres at Truist Park

A look at the action at Truist Park.

PHOTOS: Oglethorpe University 2024 commencement

A record 300 students graduated from Oglethorpe University. The school held its commencent on May 18, 2024. The commencement speaker was WABE-FM host Rose Scott.

Scenes from the AJC's Celebrating Nurses 2024

Podcasts

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LISTEN

State Senate majority whip discusses hopes for Georgia GOP in the years ahead

Senate Majority Whip recaps Georgia GOP convention and talks future of Republican Party.

LISTEN: ‘The Trump Indictment’ podcast — ‘Goodbye for Now’

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's 'Breakdown': Two figures in the Trump racketeering trial, DA Fani Willis and Judge Scott McAfee, face Election Day.

LISTEN: ‘The Trump Indictment’ podcast — ‘Hello, 2025?’

AJC's 'Breakdown' podcast: The Georgia Court of Appeals agrees to hear arguments for the removal of DA Fani Willis from the Trump election interference case.