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Marjorie Taylor Greene had won. So why is she quitting?
Her shocking decision to resign, announced Friday night, capped a tumultuous week in American politics.
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.
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.
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.
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How the State Election Board hired the former executive director’s wife
Records show the State Election Board's executive director modified job qualifications and hired his predecessor's wife, despite her lack of experience.
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.
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.
Buddy Carter urges DHS to send more ICE officers to Atlanta
The St. Simons Island Republican praised the record-low numbers of apprehensions at the Mexican border but warned that “significant work remains, especially in Georgia.”

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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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Georgia injury report: Smart provides update heading into Georgia Tech
Bowens ‘looks good,’ others are ‘making progress,’ coach says.

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Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins isn’t finished after all

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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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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.
Holiday Plans

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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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Preventing loneliness during the holiday season
The holiday season, often portrayed as a time of joy and togetherness, can feel especially isolating for many older adults. But there are ways to stay connected.

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12 things to do around metro Atlanta to get you in the holiday spirit
In the spirit of the 12 days of Christmas, here are a dozen ways to get those festive feels.
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Quiet Cracking: The hidden workplace trend hitting women harder
Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she will resign in 2026
Why Atlanta’s airport has been the world’s busiest for 25 years

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‘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.

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Donald Glover says he had stroke, heart issue while touring last year
The Atlanta rapper/actor canceled ‘New World Tour’ — his last as Childish Gambino — after State Farm Arena show in 2024.

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Dagmar Midcap coming back to Atlanta TV 15 years after departure
The meteorologist makes a surprise return to Atlanta broadcast airwaves, courtesy of the new CBS Atlanta news operation.
Georgia and Metro News
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Inside Delta’s marketing machine: This exec sees luxury experiences as key.
“Customers no longer want to feel like one of many,” said Alicia Tillman, Delta's chief marketing officer. “They want to feel like the only one.”
Quiet Cracking: The hidden workplace trend hitting women harder
Quiet cracking, the silent burnout work trend hitting women harder than men. Credits: AJC|Prelinger|TalentLMS|Bureau of Labor Statistics|McKinsey|Gallup
Gwinnett Powerball player buys $1M ticket as jackpot grows for Monday drawing
With no jackpot winners, grand prize expected to reach $654 million for Monday's Powerball drawing.
Car fire briefly blocks traffic on I-75 North in Cobb County
The incident, which was reported just before 11 a.m., occurred just before the exit to Barrett Parkway on I-75 North.
ICYMI
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Torpy: 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.
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Microsoft’s newest AI ‘superfactory’ opens at sprawling Fayetteville campus
Records reveal Microsoft’s Fairwater AI facility is within 615-acre data center campus developed by QTS.

Braves’ original ‘Freeze’ is retired. But you probably still can’t catch him.
As team prepares to find next sprinting mascot, Nigel Talton is enjoying his new career coaching high school athletes.
Turning the Page
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He’s delivered more than 2 million newspapers. Soon he’ll deliver his last.
Ride along with 72-year-old David Neeley as he nears his final delivery, coming to a hard stop early New Year’s Eve when the AJC ends its print edition.
Clapping out the paper: A farewell to ink, deadlines and the print AJC
Beginning on Jan. 1, this 157-year-old institution will become a fully digital news operation. No more paper. No more ink-stained fingers. No more paper in your driveway.
‘Digital is real time, print is lifetime’: Farewells to the paper AJC
From the sound of the presses to framing special front pages, those who helped build the AJC share their memories.
A new chapter for the AJC
I write today with important news about The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as we embark on a new chapter for this storied institution and the city we serve.

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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 maintains commitment to Project 2025 to dismantle Education Department
Breaking up the department will exacerbate educational inequities along socioeconomic, racial and ability lines.
Freeflowing information helps traffic flow, too
The tighter the government’s grip is on traffic data, the slower and less safe the roads become.
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.
A tree hugger gives thanks for nature’s goodness
Georgia’s natural beauty inspires gratitude this Thanksgiving, and reminds us to protect its wild spaces.
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Politics

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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.
How the State Election Board hired the former executive director’s wife
Records show the State Election Board's executive director modified job qualifications and hired his predecessor's wife, despite her lack of experience.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is resigning from Congress
The Rome Republican recently became the latest target of President Donald Trump’s ire.
Metro Atlanta

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Pat Epps, pioneering force in aviation, dies at 91
Aviation pioneer Pat Epps founded what became Epps Aviation at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in the 1960s and later helped recover a WWII fighter jet under ice in Greenland.
Car fire briefly blocks traffic on I-75 North in Cobb County
The incident, which was reported just before 11 a.m., occurred just before the exit to Barrett Parkway on I-75 North.
Gwinnett Powerball player buys $1M ticket as jackpot grows for Monday drawing
With no jackpot winners, grand prize expected to reach $654 million for Monday's Powerball drawing.
Georgia
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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.
‘Politically Georgia’ special edition: Marjorie Taylor Greene calls it quits
In a special weekend edition of “Politically Georgia,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution journalists talk about what Greene’s resignation means for Washington and Georgia.
Opinion

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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.
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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.
Bulldogs
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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.
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.
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.
United

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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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Douglass had different mindset in avenging ‘humbling’ loss to Calhoun
The Astros were the first team to shut out Calhoun, the reigning Class 3A champion, since the 2022 state playoffs.
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.
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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Atlanta 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.
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.
Food & Dining

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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.
Minhwa Spirits wins prestigious global award and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene
The competition is considered particularly prestigious because it’s judged through blind tastings, putting tiny craft distillers and huge brand names on a level playing field.
UATL

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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.
Nia Sioux, former 'Dance Moms' star, reveals the moment she almost quit
Nia Sioux opens up on the 'It's UATL' Podcast about Abby Lee Miller calling her Tootie on "Dance Moms" and how it shaped her journey.
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
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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.
Atlanta area home prices fell in October with steep declines in some places
Metro Atlanta's median sales prices dropped in October as more inventory is on the market.
Entertainment
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‘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.
Kel Mitchell, Renee Montgomery boost Atlanta youth sports in new Nick show
Kel Mitchell of “All That” fame and Atlanta Dream owner and former WNBA player Renee Montgomery make over youth sports fields in metro Atlanta in a new Nickelodeon TV show.
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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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.
Where to find free food this Thanksgiving — and how you can still help
Across metro Atlanta, there are several food giveaways to help feed as many families as possible ahead of Thanksgiving.
Hearing screens should be a part of your wellness plan
Untreated hearing loss can significantly impact your quality of life, safety, communication and social interactions.
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.





