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Traveling through Hartsfield-Jackson on Monday? Expect crowds

Even though the Fourth of July holiday has come to an end, another busy travel day is expected on Monday at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Hurricane Beryl disrupts Texas flights. How that’s impacting Atlanta so far

Airlines have cancelled scores of flights heading into and out of Texas airports as Hurricane Beryl slams the Lone Star State.

Atlanta firm shifts thinking on security deposits

For 40 years, a little-known Georgia health organization has been changing the world

Bill Foege has played a lead role in eliminating smallpox and guiding health programs around the world through the Task Force for Global Health, based in metro Atlanta.

Election 2024

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PG A.M.: Black influencers rally behind Biden at Essence Festival

Vice President Kamala Harris was the big draw at the Essence Festival in New Orleans, which calls itself the largest Black culture and music festival in the nation.

Biden faces a volatile stretch as the first lady heads to Georgia

Adding to the tumult, Congress will return to Washington for the first time since the debate. At least five U.S. House Democrats have pressed Biden to step aside

Biden tells Hill Democrats he 'declines' to step aside and says it's time for party drama 'to end'

Warnock in Sunday sermon warns of kings in wake of U.S. Supreme Court ruling

The court ruled that presidents have broad immunity from prosecution.

Atlanta Schools' New Chief

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Atlanta school chief finalist brought more testing, ideas to prior district

Tennessee leaders who doubted Bryan Johnson say he won them over with his leadership skills. Atlanta school board plans vote today on hiring.

OPINION

New Atlanta school chief must focus on students with special needs

A parent advocate calls on Bryan Johnson, sole finalist for superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, to focus on how the district educates students with special needs.

Atlanta superintendent finalist promises community he’ll listen and learn

Atlanta Public Schools' sole finalist for superintendent, Bryan Johnson, met with community members at Midtown High School and the New Schools at Carver this week.

Sports

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Atlanta United’s Caleb Wiley will play for U.S. in Olympics

Wiley is expected to leave Atlanta United to join the team after Tuesday’s U.S. Open Cup match against Indy Eleven.

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Davis Thompson becomes latest Georgia Bulldog to win on PGA Tour

His victory earns the Atlanta native a spot in the Open Championship and Masters.

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Braves break out big bats against Phillies, but hard to trust surge will last

The Braves opened this season with two victories in three games at Philadelphia.

Entertainment Previews

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Alliance’s 56th season engages audiences in hopeful conversation

The Alliance Theatre will feature six world premiere productions on its stages, including those celebrating two iconic Atlanta leaders.

Sebastian Maniscalco on Creed’s Scott Stapp, Andy Garcia and being a cry baby

Sebastian Maniscalco comes back to State Farm Arena July 20. He talks about being a cry baby, his show "Bookie" and the appeal of crowd work.

Gucci Mane’s life story coming to Symphony Hall

The "East Atlanta Santa" will perform classics from his extensive catalogue.

Stories that matter are on the Horizon for the theater’s 40th season

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Crime and Public Safety

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TRAFFIC UPDATE

1 killed in chain-reaction crash on I-285 in Dunwoody

A fatal 5-vehicle crash is blocking several westbound lanes of I-285 in Dunwoody amid Monday’s rush hour.

Suspect in fatal Atlanta Beltline stabbing was escaped inmate, cops say

A man was found fatally stabbed Friday on the Beltline in northeast Atlanta, police said.

Man drowns in Lake Rabun during July 4th weekend

Crews have recovered the body of a man who drowned in Lake Rabun.

Body of Atlanta teen recovered by divers on Tybee Island

The body of a teenager who disappeared under the water while swimming near the Back River on Tybee Island on Friday morning was recovered hours later by search and rescue dive

Summer Guide

MONDAY’S WEATHER

Scorching heat, high humidity with more storms

High humidity is sticking around after heavy rain fell across metro Atlanta overnight into Monday morning, and more showers are on the way.

Expert advice on weathering Georgia’s heat and humidity

This summer's record-breaking temperatures cause experts to advise Georgia residents on staying cool and hydrated to prevent heat stroke.

It’s not your imagination. People are getting COVID again

The summer of 2024 is already bringing soaring, but it's also bringing something else: a seasonal COVID-19 wave.

Hot weather tools: How to check heat and humidity dangers near you

During high temperatures and high humidity, the weather can be dangerous. Here are tools from the National Weather Service and CDC to check on conditions near Atlanta today.

Latest news

Metro Atlanta

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Hurricane Beryl disrupts Texas flights. How that’s impacting Atlanta so far

Airlines have cancelled scores of flights heading into and out of Texas airports as Hurricane Beryl slams the Lone Star State.

Traveling through Hartsfield-Jackson on Monday? Expect crowds

Even though the Fourth of July holiday has come to an end, another busy travel day is expected on Monday at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

MONDAY’S WEATHER

Scorching heat, high humidity with more storms

High humidity is sticking around after heavy rain fell across metro Atlanta overnight into Monday morning, and more showers are on the way.

Georgia

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There’s a renewed push on Ossabaw Island to find and preserve Georgia coast history

The barrier island has been home to its inhabitants for at least 5,000 years.

Kamala Harris at Essence Festival makes case for Biden administration

The vice president told the crowd that she and the president had worked hard to deliver for Black voters.

Body of Atlanta teen recovered by divers on Tybee Island

The body of a teenager who disappeared under the water while swimming near the Back River on Tybee Island on Friday morning was recovered hours later by search and rescue dive

Opinion

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OPINION

Atlanta’s water woes reveal deeper issues

Daily testing found E. coli levels an average of 340 times higher than the amount recommended for safe water recreation.

OPINION

Senate must confirm Embry Kidd to the 11th Circuit

Readers write

Voter Voices

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A grandmother in a conservative stronghold is working to elect Donald Trump

Martha Ramsey started the Banks County Republican Women club.

She held her nose voting for Trump in 2020. ‘Now I may throw up doing it.’

A retired Middle Georgia teacher says the choice is someone ‘ruining our country or a convicted felon.’

Washington County man released from federal prison looks forward to voting in November

Making a difference ‘starts at the polls,’ he said.

Savannah’s youngest voters: The future doesn’t belong to ‘grandpas’

The choice of candidates for first time voters in the presidential election stokes apathy.

Politically Georgia

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What happens to the Georgia election interference case if Trump wins the White House?

A constitutional fight is possible if Donald Trump wins in November and Georgia district attorney Fani Willis continues to prosecute the election meddling case.

Here is what top Democrats in Georgia are saying about Joe Biden after the debate in Atlanta

Top Democrats continue to support Biden's bid for reelection following last week's lackluster debate performance.

ANALYSIS

Why Georgia Democrats, for now, are holding the line on Biden

Interviews with more than a dozen Democratic officials revealed a deep sense of duty to the president.

LISTEN

Georgia U.S. rep on anniversary of Civil Rights Act: ‘A fight for a lifetime’

The successor to civil rights legend John Lewis discussed the 60th anniversary of the legislation on ‘Politically Georgia.’

Latest politics

Georgia

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Biden supporters in Georgia voice support and concern after primetime interview

The president said only ‘the Lord Almighty’ could drive him out of the race.

Washington County man released from federal prison looks forward to voting in November

Making a difference ‘starts at the polls,’ he said.

Education and school choice are on voters’ minds in Clayton County

Education is a top concern for a pair of mothers as they consider who will get their vote in November.

US

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She held her nose voting for Trump in 2020. ‘Now I may throw up doing it.’

A retired Middle Georgia teacher says the choice is someone ‘ruining our country or a convicted felon.’

Here is what top Democrats in Georgia are saying about Joe Biden after the debate in Atlanta

Top Democrats continue to support Biden's bid for reelection following last week's lackluster debate performance.

Georgia lawyer to be released from prison after U.S. Supreme Court ruling

William McCall Calhoun was one of Georgia’s highest profile defendants in the long-running Jan. 6 investigation.

Columnists

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Opinion: Without reelection looming, Warnock dives into the grind of lawmaking

Opinion: Two rulings, two very different times

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on immunity for Donald Trump's "official acts" as president marked a big departure from how it handled a case involving Richard Nixon.

OPINION: My Irish cousin, the new American

Nothing will make you feel better about America than knowing someone who wants to be a part of it, warts and all. For me, it’s my Irish cousin Declan Clear, a new citizen.

Trump Investigations

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What happens to the Georgia election interference case if Trump wins the White House?

A constitutional fight is possible if Donald Trump wins in November and Georgia district attorney Fani Willis continues to prosecute the election meddling case.

Parts of Fulton County Trump case could be gutted by Supreme Court immunity decision

The high court’s ruling, granting a president broad immunity for actions he takes as part of his official duties, will eviscerate some of Fulton County’s case against Trump.

Rudy Giuliani barred from practicing law in New York

Food & Dining

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Music, cocktails and food mix in these metro Atlanta listening rooms

Music always has been a way for bars and restaurants to set a vibe. Here are some metro Atlanta listening rooms to check out.

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

Rusty Taco opens in Summerhill and more metro Atlanta dining news from the week

Rusty Taco opens in Atlanta's Summerhill neighborhood and more metro Atlanta restaurant news.

The Dumpling Factory opens in Atlanta’s Westside Paper development

The team behind Buford Highway restaurant Northern China Eatery opened its spinoff dumpling concept, the Dumpling Factory in Atlanta.

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.

Things to Do

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Traveling through Hartsfield-Jackson on Monday? Expect crowds

Even though the Fourth of July holiday has come to an end, another busy travel day is expected on Monday at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

15 things to do this weekend: Light show, fireworks, Clydesdales and more

From Cookie Monster to Clydesdales, you'll find something to entertain you and the family this weekend in Atlanta

Delta Detroit-to-Amsterdam flight diverts to JFK over spoiled food

A Delta Air Lines flight headed to from Detroit to Amsterdam had to make an emergency landing in New York because of spoiled food.

Entertainment

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Sebastian Maniscalco on Creed’s Scott Stapp, Andy Garcia and being a cry baby

Sebastian Maniscalco comes back to State Farm Arena July 20. He talks about being a cry baby, his show "Bookie" and the appeal of crowd work.

Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary welcomes a new river otter enclosure

The Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary recently opened a river otter exhibit with four otters rescued from Louisiana.

Decaturish sold to Appen Media but founder Dan Whisenhunt is staying

Health

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For 40 years, a little-known Georgia health organization has been changing the world

Bill Foege has played a lead role in eliminating smallpox and guiding health programs around the world through the Task Force for Global Health, based in metro Atlanta.

The day the heat stopped a road race famous for its heat and humidity

Dengue cases are surging globally. What it means for Georgia

Travel

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Lush gardens provide respite from Miami’s glitzier attractions

Go off the beaten path in Miami and take a tour of its lush tropical gardens.

News Partners

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Lawrenceville’s new dog park named after former police K-9

Nearly a year after Lawrenceville police K-9 Hyro died from an illness, city officials have dedicated a new dog park in his memory.

Georgia Pecan Growers partners with YOM Ice Cream to make pecan push pops

The new flavor, Georgia Butterscotch Pecan, is available at select pop-ups across Atlanta this month.

Columbus man named Georgia’s ‘toughest’ male firefighter

Justin Pollock had just finished working a 24-hour shift when he showed up to compete in the 2024 Georgia Police and Fire Games.

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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...

Video

Thousands of customers without power hours after storms moved through metro Atlanta

Thousands of customers without power hours after storms moved through metro Atlanta

‘While we looked, Julian didn’t’: Sister of Atlanta man found dead in Birmingham speaks out

‘While we looked, Julian didn’t’: Sister of Atlanta man found dead in Birmingham speaks out

Some counties under Heat Advisory

Some counties under Heat Advisory

Photos

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Photos: Braves take two of three from Phillies

The Braves won the rubber game of their three-game series with the Phillies, 6-0, on Sunday.

Photos: Braves bounce back, beat the Phillies

Photos from the Braves at Phillies game on Saturday, July 6, 2024. The Braves won 5-1.

Photos: Braves drop first game of series with Phillies

AJC photos from the Braves at Phillies game on Friday, July 5, 2024. The Braves lost 8-6.