
Georgia colleges consider controversial test as option to SAT
Critics say it does not meet industry standards and question its ties to conservative groups like the Heritage Foundation.
Jurors mostly acquit Atlanta businessman in yearslong fraud case
Jurors mostly acquitted an Atlanta businessman and his dietary supplement company in a yearslong federal fraud, money laundering and drug misbranding case.
Civil rights activist, convicted in killing of Fulton deputy, dies in federal prison
Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, has died in prison still fighting conviction in the killing of a Fulton County deputy. He was 82 and suffered cancer.
Storms rumble across metro Atlanta as holiday travelers hit roads, skies
Strong storms will march across metro Atlanta on Tuesday, during what experts predict will be one of the holiday week’s busiest road travel days.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit hints at growing GOP discontent in Congress
Marjorie Taylor Greene says "it's worse than people inside the bubble know" as she says GOP legislative majority has been "wasted."
Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress?
Greene’s departure in January has ignited a scramble among candidates vying to win her northwest Georgia seat.
2 Democrats running for Georgia governor talk affordability
The two state reps talk to AJC journalists Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy about their campaigns on Tuesday’s edition of the “Politically Georgia” podcast.
Early voting underway in runoff for Gwinnett House seat
Both Democrats, Akbar Ali and Marqus Cole are competing to replace former state Rep. Shelly Hutchinson.
Holiday Plans

Why you should never wash your turkey
Rinsing a raw turkey before putting it in the oven can do more harm than good.

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Here’s when metro Atlanta interstates will be busiest this holiday week
Experts say more than 2 million Peach State residents will travel by car for Thanksgiving.

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Make mine merry! Expert cocktail recipes for your holiday party.
Learn to make a variety of drinks perfect for holiday hosting, from complex sippers and sparkling toasts to nonalcoholic drinks that let everyone feel included.

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Would you believe the coach who recruited Kirby Smart also coached Brent Key?
Mac McWhorter possesses what many in this state cannot fathom, let alone cultivate: an appreciation for both teams.
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GHSA suspends 39 Gainesville football players for brawl that ended playoff game
The Gainesville-Brunswick game was discontinued with 1:57 left in the third quarter when the fight began. Gainesville was leading 42-0.

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Friday’s Clean Old-Fashioned Hate is one of the biggest in rivalry’s history
The Yellow Jackets and Bulldogs have 19 combined wins ahead of the showdown at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the most in the history of the series.
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What No. 4 Georgia football needs to make the SEC championship game
Texas A&M or Alabama need to lose this weekend for the Bulldogs to play in a fifth-straight championship, which would tie Florida’s record.
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Georgia dismisses OL Nyier Daniels from the program after arrest
Freshman’s mother was also arrested. Among her charges is felony fleeing from an officer.

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Injured Georgia Tech starting defensive back out for season
Georgia Tech defensive back Jy Gilmore, a redshirt senior, will miss the rest of the season after being injured in Saturday's game with Pittsburg.
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Why Trisha Yearwood, Lady A, Dave Koz, Robert Earl Keen hit the road for Christmas
The acts will stop in Atlanta for Christmas tours, along with several other acts.

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How acrobat Terrance Robinson became part of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Luzia’
McDonough resident performs as an acrobat and hoop diver in circus at Atlantic Station.

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Fantastical ‘Lost World’ of Minnie Evans on view at High Museum
Visionary self-taught artist was influenced by religion, mythology, B-grade movies and her environment.
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Analysts warn Georgia Power bills will rise if PSC approves data center buildout
Georgia Public Service Commission staff alert in new testimony that existing Georgia Power customers could be on the hook for data center costs.
In Georgia, picking wild fruit could cost you $1,000 — unless you go here
The Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill offers a rare, legal area to forage for fruits, nuts and herbs.
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Kids in wheelchairs play basketball, tennis and other sports at Atlanta facility.
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How a grand vision and a gift launched 20 years of wonder at Georgia Aquarium
The popular tourist destination scored many notable firsts and a few losses as it helped revive downtown Atlanta.

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Atlanta’s Deep South Wrestling rises in round three
Independent wrestling outfit seemed down for the count, but it’s been rebranded, reinvigorated and ready for a new dawn.

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‘Automatic for the People’: Weaver D’s still bonds Athens as era nears end
After decades of feeding everyone from R.E.M. to Brian Kemp, and towns to gowns, Dexter Weaver prepares to shutter his storied soul food restaurant.

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A Russian banker spent millions on Atlanta properties, left with little trace
Sergey Khotimskiy invested over $37 million in Atlanta real estate. He is among the 4,000 people and entities the U.S. sanctioned after the Ukraine invasion.
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The South leads in hysterectomies — especially for Black women. Here’s why.
More doctors advocate for alternatives to uterus removal, but the procedure is still more common in Southern states.

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Her hair was perfectly straight. Her body paid the price.
Georgia women are among the hundreds of plaintiffs who allege cancer or fibroids from hair relaxers. Beauty brands deny their products are toxic.

Georgia candidates for governor should make welfare reform a top priority
Welfare reform is central to sustaining state’s current trajectory as a leader in economic opportunity.
Drive to cut state income tax a bad bet for regular folks
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, the fellow pushing this publicity stunt, is hoping it helps him in his run for governor.
On Thanksgiving, remember that gratitude makes good citizens, heals divisions
Political divisions are poisoning communities across America, but the antidote to polarity is gratitude and remembering why President Lincoln established Thanksgiving Day.
Trump can’t kill the Education Department by interagency agreement
Wanting to shutter the department is not the same as having the power to do it, which shows in the president’s recent actions that merely move functions to other agencies.
Freeflowing information helps traffic flow, too
The tighter the government’s grip is on traffic data, the slower and less safe the roads become.
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Early voting underway in runoff for Gwinnett House seat
Both Democrats, Akbar Ali and Marqus Cole are competing to replace former state Rep. Shelly Hutchinson.
Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress?
Now that U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her plans to resign, attention turns to who might replace her in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.
Georgia cuts programs for foster youth and families citing federal shutdown
Several state programs for families and children in foster care have been suspended or completely eliminated.
Metro Atlanta

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Storms rumble across metro Atlanta as holiday travelers hit roads, skies
Strong storms will march across metro Atlanta on Tuesday, during what experts predict will be one of the holiday week’s busiest road travel days.
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Formal search ends for hiker missing in North Georgia mountains, but his family vows to continue looking.
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Morning, y'all. Your Nov. 25 update: Georgia's role in Rivian's future, a controversial standardized test, State Election Board infighting and more.
Georgia
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Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress?
Now that U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her plans to resign, attention turns to who might replace her in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.
The AJC Interview: Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe on the EV maker and its future
The CEO told the AJC editorial board that the need to ramp up production is why Georgia is such a critical part of Rivian’s plan to rival Tesla.
To grow athletic funds in NIL era, Georgia Southern gets creative — and country
Georgia Southern is hosting county music concerts and other special events to bolster its pot of player compensation funds and to attract and expand donors.
Opinion
Georgia candidates for governor should make welfare reform a top priority
Welfare reform is key to maintaining Georgia as a leader in economic development, and gubernatorial candidates must make this a top-tier issue in their campaigns.
On Thanksgiving, remember that gratitude makes good citizens, heals divisions
Political divisions are poisoning communities across America, but the antidote to polarity is gratitude and remembering why President Lincoln established Thanksgiving Day.
Falcons

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5 things we learned from the Falcons’ win over the Saints
The Falcons stopped the bleeding from a five-game losing streak Sunday with their 24-10 victory over the rebuilding Saints.
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Roquan Smith leading defensive charge, Baltimore wins fifth straight
Roquan Smith led a surging Baltimore with 11 tackles as the Ravens won their fifth game in a row to move into a tie with Pittsburgh at 6-5 atop the AFC North Division.
Georgia injury report: Smart provides update heading into Georgia Tech
Bowens ‘looks good,’ others are ‘making progress,’ coach says.
Georgia dismisses OL Nyier Daniels from the program after arrest
Freshman’s mother was also arrested. Among her charges is felony fleeing from an officer.
Georgia Tech

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Friday’s Clean Old-Fashioned Hate is one of the biggest in rivalry’s history
The Yellow Jackets and Bulldogs have 19 combined wins ahead of the showdown at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the most in the history of the series.
Injured Georgia Tech starting defensive back out for season
Georgia Tech defensive back Jy Gilmore, a redshirt senior, will miss the rest of the season after being injured in Saturday's game with Pittsburg.
Weekend Reflections: Georgia Tech football cracks under pressure
Plus: Porzingis is part-time player for Hawks, Falcons finally found a kicker, Dan Lanning takes shot at SEC.
Hawks
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Former Hawks assistant and executive Brittni Donaldson heading to the WNBA
Former Hawks assistant and front office executive Brittni Donaldson is heading to the WNBA, joining the Portland Fire as an assistant coach and assistant general manager.
Hawks late-game defense stings Hornets in second of back-to-back games
The Hawks got key stops late to escape the Hornets in a 113-110 win, just the third home win of the season.
Hawks get the better of Pelicans, split two-game road trip
The Hawks beat the Pelicans 115-98 to split a two-game road trip, holding an opponent under 100 points for the first time all season.
Braves
Braves make several signings ahead of Friday nontender deadline
Players who aren’t tendered contracts become free agents.
What to make of Braves re-signing Raisel Iglesias, trading for Mauricio Dubón
The Braves’ two deals completed on Wednesday clarified at least a section of the team’s offseason plan.
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Inside look: Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center is a palace
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution received an exclusive tour of the $200 million headquarters for the United States Soccer Federation.
Atlanta United’s 2026 schedule has home opener on March 7
Opener is Feb. 21 at Cincinnati, in new manager Gerardo Martino’s season debut.
Atlanta United has ideas to improve roster
As the trade window and free agency near, Chris Henderson was tight-lipped about the team's strategy but right fullback, goalkeeper and central defender could be targets.
High Schools
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Everything to know about Class 3A quarterfinal playoff matchups
Here is a preview — including predictions and historical information — of every quarterfinal matchup in Class 3A.
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Here is a preview — including predictions and historical information — of every quarterfinal matchup in Class 4A.
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The Astros were the first team to shut out Calhoun, the reigning Class 3A champion, since the 2022 state playoffs.
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Would you believe the coach who recruited Kirby Smart also coached Brent Key?
Mac McWhorter possesses what many in this state cannot fathom, let alone cultivate: an appreciation for both teams.
42m agoAtlanta TV sports listings
A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.
Gainesville will appeal GHSA ruling after ‘shock’ of 39 suspensions
‘Our kids stood there with their hands hands up, and what I just don’t understand is at what point are our kids allowed to defend themselves?’ Gainesville AD asks.
Food & Dining

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Make mine merry! Expert cocktail recipes for your holiday party.
Learn to make a variety of drinks perfect for holiday hosting, from complex sippers and sparkling toasts to nonalcoholic drinks that let everyone feel included.
Find festive cocktails, decorations at these holiday pop-up bars in metro Atlanta
More bars and restaurants are taking their holiday celebrations over the top by transforming their menus and decor for the season. Here are more than 20 pop-ups to check out.
3 creative ways to reimagine Thanksgiving leftovers
Three recipes for repurposing leftovers before Thanksgiving food fatigue sets in.
UATL

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How acrobat Terrance Robinson became part of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Luzia’
McDonough resident Terrance Robinson performs as an acrobat and hoop diver in Cirque du Soleil’s "Luzia" at Atlantic Station.
Wanna get away on Thanksgiving? Gobble up these Black culture events.
From trap karaoke to soulful brunches, here are Black culture events happening in Atlanta during Thanksgiving week.
‘It’s UATL’ podcast: ‘Dance Moms’ star Nia Sioux talks new memoir
“It’s UATL” hosts Najja Parker and DeAsia Paige talk with Nia Sioux about being one of the few Black faces in the dance studio and her new book.
Things to Do

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Atlanta’s first Fall Halal Festival fills Grant Park
‘Halal’ for Muslims means something that’s permitted and is strongly associated with ways of preparing food.
Georgia’s Sydney Rose sang about a friendship breakup. Then, it went viral.
The singer/songwriter's Atlanta show will be the first time she’s performed in the city in at least two years: “I might cry. My entire family’s gonna be there.”
Lifestyle

Why you should never wash your turkey
Rinsing a raw turkey before placing it in the oven can do more harm than good.
A Thanksgiving prayer to share
This holiday season, consider arranging for someone to read this prayer before the meal.
Your guide to a stress-free holiday season, starting with your porch
Get ahead of the holiday rush with expert tips on decorating safely, budgeting wisely and organizing your home for a smooth, stress-free season.
Entertainment

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Why Trisha Yearwood, Lady A, Dave Koz, Robert Earl Keen hit the road for Christmas
Why do artists do Christmas tours? We spoke with Robert Earl Keen, Charles Kelley of Lady A, Trisha Yearwood and Dave Koz, all coming to Atlanta for the holiday season.
‘Stranger Things’ has cast a spell on metro Atlanta for a decade
As final season debuts, Jackson and other filming locations hope the residual power of fandom lingers.
Dagmar Midcap coming back to Atlanta TV 15 years after departure
Meteorologist Dagmar Midcap makes a surprise return to Atlanta broadcast airwaves after a 15-year absence, courtesy of the new CBS Atlanta news operation.
Travel

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Pirate museum a new addition to Savannah’s maritime attractions
Savannah Pirates and Treasure Museum is the newest attraction in a city filled with history to experience in its museums, dining and even accommodations.
5 unique Southeastern museums to scratch your culture itch
Dedicated to a singular subject offers deep dives on an artist, a sports figure, a pop culture icon and more.
Wellness

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BlazeSports recognized with Rings of Gold Award for its youth programs
Kids in wheelchairs play basketball, tennis and other sports at Atlanta facility.
2h agoWhy you should never wash your turkey
Rinsing a raw turkey before placing it in the oven can do more harm than good.
Keep your pet out of the ER with these Thanksgiving safety tips
From tasty temptations to severe anxiety, a Georgia veterinarian offers safety tips to help you and your whole family enjoy Thanksgiving.
Photos

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeated by Pittsburgh in Yellow Jackets' home finale
Needing a win to clinch a spot in the ACC Championship Game, Georgia Tech flopped in a big way Saturday, losing 44-28 to the Pittsburgh Panthers.
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PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Charlotte in home finale
The Georgia Bulldogs closed out their home season with a convincing 35-3 win over Charlotte at Sanford Stadium Saturday afternoon.
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PHOTOS: Fans greet Dawgs before game with Charlotte
Georgia players arrive at Sanford Stadium for their Saturday, Nov. 22, game with Charlotte. The Bulldogs go into the game as a seven- touchdown favorite.







