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Ask Atlanta: Are Georgia's data centers worth the cost?

Georgia has been experiencing a massive data center boom, driven in part by the rapid rise of AI. But are the jobs, investment and technology worth the added strain on power grids, water supplies and local communities? We hit the streets of Atlanta to hear how people feel about one of the state's fastest-growing industries. Credits: AJC | Getty Images

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Who has the best fried chicken? We put 4 favorites to the test.

We put four Atlanta fried chicken contenders to the test. Which one came out on top? Credits: AJC

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Ask Atlanta: Are Georgia's data centers worth the cost?

Are the data center jobs, investment and technology worth the added strain on power grids, water supplies and local communities? Credits: AJC | Getty Images

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Keisha Lance Bottoms says Rick Jackson's attack ads prompted confrontation

Bottoms says Jackson's attacks involving her husband are based on a misleading version of events. Credit: Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia Governor

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The data-sharing surveillance network behind Flock Safety

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