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

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

Diesel prices on Wednesday surged to an average of $5 a gallon in metro Atlanta, according to AAA, as the ongoing war in the Middle East rattles global markets.

Staggered road and lane closures will take place throughout Saturday along Peachtree Street in Midtown.

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.

The deal ensures a 5,600-acre tract called Clarendon Farms in fast-growing Beaufort, S.C., will not be developed.

Georgia is a leader in data center growth and construction, but those gains could be imperiled if legislative proposals pass to stymie the industry.

One Decatur reader writes about the war in Iran, another writes about a tribute to Capitol Police and a Stockbridge reader writes about reopening the government.

Newly signed Tua Tagovailoa is now the backup as Michael Penix Jr. rehabs from ACL surgery with the plan for him to be ready for the season.

The Atlanta Falcons opened free agency by adding Tua Tagovailoa, Jahan Dotson and more as the team reshapes its roster.

Tyler Boyd received one of the three golden suitcases handed out at Nike’s The Opening regionals in Atlanta, signaling his invitation to the finals this summer in Oregon.

SEC Player of the Week Kanon Catchings has a college star for a mother, NBA player for a grandfather and a WNBA legend for an aunt.

The Yellow Jackets are setting all sorts of batting records while starting the year 14-2.

Also: College leaders ask for Trump’s help to deny athletes rights, and Atlanta United’s offense finds life

It’s easy to dismiss the surge as nothing more than the Hawks taking advantage of a soft spot in the schedule. But I'm not doing that.

Strong nights from Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker push the Hawks to a 124-112 victory over the Mavericks, earning Atlanta’s seventh straight win.

Braves' Spencer Strider says "everything’s trending in a really good direction,” as he continues working on breaking pitches in pre-season games.

Keep up with all the Braves news, big and small, in updates from new beat writer Chad Bishop and some of our other sports writers.

Uzbekistan's national team, ranked No. 52 in FIFA, will play a World Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in June.

A fan’s guide to traffic, parking, safety and weather for the first Atlanta United match of the season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

AJC Varsity will be in Macon for the finals and will provide live updates, including scores and notable moments.

Darlington defeated defending state champion Holy Innocents’ in the Class 3A-A Private final on Wednesday at the Macon Coliseum.

AJC Varsity will be in Macon for the finals and will provide live updates, including scores and notable moments.

After massive staff and roster turnover following a 9-4 season, Georgia Tech coach Brent Key will face a tough test in trying to keep the program's momentum going.

This week in metro Atlanta, go on a bar crawl, check out an Oscars watch party or take a vegan cooking class at La Semilla.

Grating, grilling, blending, simmering, freezing, frying and air frying: A how-to guide to preparing tofu for sweet and savory recipes.

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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.

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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 barbecue pop-ups to baked goods protests, here’s Punk Foodie’s must-do list.

This week in metro Atlanta, go on a bar crawl, check out an Oscars watch party or take a vegan cooking class at La Semilla.

Gallerist Tyler Rollins fills a traditional Charleston home with contemporary Asian art.

Corey Cott, who commutes between Athens and New York City, is tickled to land a regular role on "Law & Order: SVU" in its whopping 27th season.

Ryan White and Jessica Hargrave have an Oscar nomination for "Come See Me in the Good Light." The Oscars will be handed out on Sunday.

The airline is reducing its AmEx credit card statement benefit, but boosting miles and status gifting ability.

“We’re prioritizing Atlanta as a critical next step for our lounge network,” after customer feedback, Delta executive Dwight James told the AJC.

The time change disrupts your sleep, heart health and mood. Find out why it happens and how to reset your internal clock for better health.

Doctors are now prescribing time outside as seriously as diet and exercise. Here's the science behind nature exposure and how to hit your weekly dose.