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5 members of metro Atlanta family killed in small plane crash

The family, from Alpharetta, was returning from a New York tournament at Cooperstown Dreams Park, which hosts yearly summer events for baseball teams from around the country.

Top item at fundraiser? $1 million for Jimmy Carter’s old art tools, print

Former President Jimmy Carter's well-worn art tools and a print of one of his oil paintings fetched a $1 million winning bid at the Carter Center's annual fundraiser.

After weeklong search, Georgia firefighters found dead in Tennessee

OPINION

Readers’ reactions to AJC editorial calling on Biden to pass the torch

From disappointment to grateful, readers had a lot to say.

Supreme Court

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Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial

Justices extend delay in the Washington criminal case against Trump on charges he plotted to overturn 2020 presidential election loss.

What the U.S. Supreme Court immunity ruling means for the Fulton County Trump case

The U.S. Supreme Court’s blockbuster decision is expected to reshape the criminal case in Fulton County against the former president.

READ: The U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity

Read the full decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on presidential immunity for former President Donald Trump.

New Laws in Effect

See which new education laws are taking effect in Georgia

School voucher legislation took much of the spotlight but other new laws touch on areas such as overdose antidotes, online bullying and raises and parental leave for teachers.

Georgia laws on spending, elections and safety begin

Many new laws go into effect July 1, including a $36 billion state budget, tax cuts, voter eligibility challenge rules, tenant protections and student safety requirements.

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AJC Peachtree Road Race

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Nothing deters Cobb Chair Lisa Cupid from tackling Peachtree Road Race

From dreading Cardiac Hill to dashing into the Marietta Fourth of July parade, avid runner Lisa Cupid is determined to overcome her only 10K each year.

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How July Fourth, AJC Peachtree Road Race give Atlanta an economic boost

The AJC Peachtree Road Race and July 4th usher travelers — and their wallets — to Atlanta, providing an annual boost to restaurants, bars, hotels and shops.

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Peachtree Road Race: Kick off race day at the AJC Oasis

Located in the Lenox Square parking lot, just a few steps from the start line, the AJC Oasis will serve as a unique hospitality space for runners and fans alike.

Fourth of July Food

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Head to these metro Atlanta restaurants for Fourth of July festivities

Whether you’re prepared to brave the heat or prefer to play it safe in air conditioning, these metro Atlanta eateries have you covered for Fourth of July.

Stock Up: 3 suggestions for your Fourth of July meals

Can your Independence Day celebration be complete without barbecue sauce, pimento cheese and sausages to grill?

Where to watch, eat and drink during the AJC Peachtree Road Race

So you didn't step up your game this year to train for the AJC Peachtree Road Race.

Crime and Public Safety

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Person shot in Brookhaven road rage incident, police say

A person was injured in a road rage shooting in Brookhaven early Monday morning, according to authorities.

Young Thug trial halted pending a ruling on judge’s recusal

Several defense attorneys have asked that Fulton County Chief Judge Ural Glanville be recused, and the request will be heard by a different judge.

Man shot outside DeKalb hiring center after spitting on suspect, police say

COVID Concerns

As COVID cases rise, CDC recommends everyone get an updated shot this fall

Infectious disease experts unanimously recommended the updated vaccines for Americans age 6 months and older.

CDC commits $3 million to Black churches to continue fight against COVID-19

Four years into pandemic, long COVID is real but remains a mystery

New clinics in Georgia are helping patients with the lingering symptoms of long COVID, including fatigue, memory and sleep problems and heart issues.

Latest news

Metro Atlanta

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Atlanta City Council OKs $2M settlement for students tased in protests

5 members of metro Atlanta family killed in small plane crash

The family, from Alpharetta, was returning from a New York tournament at Cooperstown Dreams Park, which hosts yearly summer events for baseball teams from around the country.

What the U.S. Supreme Court immunity ruling means for the Fulton County Trump case

The U.S. Supreme Court’s blockbuster decision is expected to reshape the criminal case in Fulton County against the former president.

Georgia

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Centennial Yards starting entertainment district, limits Gulch parking

Centennial Yards is breaking ground on its next phase. What that'll mean for downtown Atlanta.

Can social media limits boost kids’ mental health?

Efforts increase to limit social media recently in response to growing concern about its relationship to a mental health crisis among today’s youth.

Robbery suspect killed after driving U-Haul truck toward deputies, GBI says

Opinion

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OPINION

I was there Jan. 6. Trump is dangerous. That’s why Biden must exit.

It is deeply irresponsible for Democrats to make voters choose between a candidate who threatens democracy and one who raises serious concerns about fitness.

OPINION

Readers’ reactions to AJC editorial calling on Biden to pass the torch

From disappointment to grateful, readers had a lot to say.

OPINION: Lulah, Lulah, Lulah! North DeKalb Mall’s ‘next chapter’

Politically Georgia

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LISTEN

AJC publisher addresses editorial board’s call for Biden to drop out of race

‘We felt it was the right thing to do,’ Andrew Morse told ‘Politically Georgia.’

Voter challenges based on EagleAI spreadsheets dismissed in Forsyth

The Forsyth County elections board rejected 742 voter eligibility challenges based on EagleAI data, deciding they needed more evidence.

LISTEN

A double dose of ‘Politically Georgia’

The 'Politically Georgia' team has two special podcast episodes following the CNN presidential debate.

LISTEN

Sellers: ‘Everybody thinks Black voters are only in Atlanta’

The "Politically Georgia" podcast talks to Bakari Sellers about the upcoming debate.

Latest politics

Georgia

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Georgia laws on spending, elections and safety begin Monday

Many new laws go into effect July 1, including a $36 billion state budget, tax cuts, voter eligibility challenge rules, tenant protections and student safety requirements.

Voter challenges based on EagleAI spreadsheets dismissed in Forsyth

The Forsyth County elections board rejected 742 voter eligibility challenges based on EagleAI data, deciding they needed more evidence.

ELECTION 2024

Potential Trump running mates flocked to Atlanta for the debate

Several Republicans, including North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and J.D. Vance, praised the former president after the debate.

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Joe Biden up close: How an AJC reporter viewed his debate day in Atlanta

Throughout the debate day, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution had up-close access to Biden along with a handful of other journalists.

Supreme Court Jan. 6 decision impacts charges against Georgia defendants

In a 6-3 decision, the U.S Supreme Court ruled the Justice Department incorrectly charged hundreds of defendants in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.

Midtown street still closed after presidential debate, soccer match

Georgia Tech cautioned students and employees that the debate will impact streets, parking and bus routes.

Trump Investigations

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What the U.S. Supreme Court immunity ruling means for the Fulton County Trump case

The U.S. Supreme Court’s blockbuster decision is expected to reshape the criminal case in Fulton County against the former president.

The latest in the Georgia case against Donald Trump

The U.S. Supreme Court decision could mean more delays.

READ: The U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity

Read the full decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on presidential immunity for former President Donald Trump.

Food & Dining

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More than 15 food and drink events to check out this July in metro Atlanta

Vote for your favorite bruschetta recipe, go to a peach festival and attend an R&B food truck festival this July in metro Atlanta

Veteran Atlanta chefs use their entrepreneurial spirit for Ghost Pizza pop-up

Chefs Morris Jackson and Andrew Roebuck, veterans of Atlanta restaurant, have found success with their Ghost Pizza pop-up.

Head to these metro Atlanta restaurants for Fourth of July festivities

Whether you’re prepared to brave the heat or prefer to play it safe in air conditioning, these metro Atlanta eateries have you covered for Fourth of July.

Pochino Italy opens in Kennesaw and more metro Atlanta restaurant news from the week

UATL

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The death of Alberta King in 1974

In 1974, the mother of Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Sunday the church holds a service to celebrate the loving matriarch.

OPINION

How Atlanta left behind its Olympic generation, and why it matters

Ayana Parsons, co-founder of Atlanta’s Fearless Fund, steps down as COO

Ayana Parsons stepped down from Fearless Fund in April, she told the AJC exclusively.

Black women find freedom, healing and joy in rugged world of Atlanta roller derby

In Atlanta, a growing number of Black women are embracing what is widely considered a white-dominated fringe sport: roller derby.

Things to Do

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Head to these metro Atlanta restaurants for Fourth of July festivities

Whether you’re prepared to brave the heat or prefer to play it safe in air conditioning, these metro Atlanta eateries have you covered for Fourth of July.

Heat Check: Killer Mike wins big at BET awards, Usher deserved better

AJC Peachtree Road Race 2024: MARTA, ride-hailing on July Fourth

For those making their way to Lenox Square to run in person, be aware there is no parking for participants.

Lifestyle

Top 5 moisturizers for mature skin, according to dermatologists

These products do more than just hydrate; they’re crucial for maintaining skin health as we age.

Joyful Daily

Introducing Joyful Daily, offering ideas to help you improve mindfulness and actively seek joy every day. From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

King family, Ebenezer gather to remember MLK’s mother on 50th anniversary of her murder

50 years ago today, the mother of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed while worshiping at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Today, family gather to remember her legacy.

Health

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6 tips for running in the AJC Peachtree’s famous heat and humidity

Can social media limits boost kids’ mental health?

Efforts increase to limit social media recently in response to growing concern about its relationship to a mental health crisis among today’s youth.

Rural independent pharmacies say vetoed bill shakes their future

Independent pharmacies in Georgia could have been paid as much as chains, but Gov. Kemp vetoed the bill that would have enforced this plan.

Travel

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Overnight safari park opens in Madison

Spend the night with rhinos and ostriches at Georgia Safari Conservation Park in Madison, Georgia, only an hour drive from Atlanta.

Nearly 4M to pass through ATL airport over Independence Day period

Fourth of July travel will bring nearly 4 million people through Hartsfield-Jackson.

News Partners

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The Columbus Riverwalk is flooding more. How often is the city’s icon underwater?

Significant high water events of at least 25 feet in the Chattahoochee have happened more in the last 10 years. It’s also taking longer for water levels to fall.

Atlanta’s HBCU Alliance 5K: A celebration of legacy and tradition

Just days before tens of thousands of runners take to Atlanta’s streets for the Peachtree Road Race, a smaller group turned out for an annual 5K for metro Atlanta students.

Historic home at Butler Island Plantation damaged in fire

A suspect has been charged in the fire Wednesday night at historic Butler Island Plantation that caused extensive damage to a home built there in 1927.

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Investigations

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Georgia town alerted to off-duty work before firing police chief, suspending its force

Days before it fired its chief, suspended its police force and called in GBI, Warm Springs received an anonymous email about its officers' off-duty jobs.

‘A procedural tragedy’: Inmate letter exposes cracks in decades-old case

The case of Leslie Singleton, convicted for the murder of an Atlanta police officer, fell through the cracks of the Fulton County court system for 22 years.

Georgia district attorney warns prison conditions threaten public safety

Middle Georgia district attorney says that social media post made by a teen inmate recently sent to a maximum-security prison demonstrates security failures in the state priso...

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Local Caribbean Families fear for safety of loved ones in path of Hurricane Beryl

Local Caribbean Families fear for safety of loved ones in path of Hurricane Beryl

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Partly cloudy with fog possible for Tuesday

A.G. Rhodes memory care facility is expanding

A.G. Rhodes memory care facility is expanding

Photos

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PHOTOS: Atlanta firefighters battle flames at Bankhead apartments

A large fire broke out in a vacant apartment building in northwest Atlanta's Bankhead neighborhood Monday morning.

Photos: Braves drop series finale against Pirates

The Braves dropped the final game of a three-game series against the Pirates, 4-2, on Sunday.

PHOTOS: T-Pain brings Mansion in Wisansin Party tour to ATL

T-Pain rocks a crowd a Lakewood during his Mansion in Wiscansin tour.

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