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Coca-Cola is famous for its ads. Its first was in its hometown newspaper.
Coca-Cola is famous for its ads. Its first was in its hometown newspaper.
The beverage giant has created iconic ad campaigns and even shaped the modern image of Santa Claus.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Coca-Cola is famous for its ads. Its first was in its hometown newspaper.
What will Trump’s influence be in Georgia in 2026?
What will Trump’s influence be in Georgia in 2026?
Journalists Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell discuss the weight of a Trump endorsement.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
What will Trump’s influence be in Georgia in 2026?
Jon Ossoff urges Jews to stay resilient amid global antisemitic attacks
Jon Ossoff urges Jews to stay resilient amid global antisemitic attacks
The Atlanta Democrat is Georgia's first Jewish U.S. senator. He spoke at his childhood synagogue after an attack in Australia during a Hanukkah event.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Jon Ossoff urges Jews to stay resilient amid global antisemitic attacks
Portillo’s opens its first Georgia location in Kennesaw. Here’s what locals say.
Portillo’s opens its first Georgia location in Kennesaw. Here’s what locals say.
The arrival of the storied Chicago hot dog chain means exciting things for Kennesaw locals, but may have scary implications for some of their favorite spots.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Portillo’s opens its first Georgia location in Kennesaw. Here’s what locals say.
Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. Here’s how that legacy endures.
Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. Here’s how that legacy endures.
Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. And foundation-giving has had huge ripple effects not only in the metro area, but far beyond Georgia.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. Here’s how that legacy endures.
Republicans face a threat: 2026 may be the year of Georgia’s great blue flip
Republicans face a threat: 2026 may be the year of Georgia’s great blue flip
Democrats are showing they can win statewide elections again in Georgia. Republicans are going to have to fight back hard if they want to remain in power.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Republicans face a threat: 2026 may be the year of Georgia’s great blue flip
The ‘Cookie and Coal’ awards for 2025 in Georgia politics
The ‘Cookie and Coal’ awards for 2025 in Georgia politics
Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Patricia Murphy reflects on who has been naughty and nice in Georgia politics for 2025.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The ‘Cookie and Coal’ awards for 2025 in Georgia politics
Cox, international nonprofits team to save ‘most beautiful place on Earth’
Cox, international nonprofits team to save ‘most beautiful place on Earth’
The land sale protects an ecological gem often described as South America’s Yosemite.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Cox, international nonprofits team to save ‘most beautiful place on Earth’
How former Republican Geoff Duncan plans to win Georgia for Democrats
How former Republican Geoff Duncan plans to win Georgia for Democrats
With a pitch to Democrats, independents and 'disgusted' Republicans, Geoff Duncan says he's the only Democrat who can beat Republicans in 2026.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:29 AM
How former Republican Geoff Duncan plans to win Georgia for Democrats
Phone call reveals Trump pressuring Georgia speaker to overturn 2020 election
Phone call reveals Trump pressuring Georgia speaker to overturn 2020 election
Newly released audio from the criminal case against Trump details his conversation with then-House Speaker David Ralston.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Phone call reveals Trump pressuring Georgia speaker to overturn 2020 election
T. Rogers Wade, mentor and adviser to prominent Georgia politicians, has died
T. Rogers Wade, mentor and adviser to prominent Georgia politicians, has died
T. Rogers Wade mentored generations of young Georgians, like Attorney General Chris Carr, seeking traction in politics and the business world.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
T. Rogers Wade, mentor and adviser to prominent Georgia politicians, has died
Mike Luckovich: Single gift
Mike Luckovich: Single gift
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December 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Mike Luckovich: Single gift
Fani Willis blasts Senate panel in contentious hearing
Fani Willis blasts Senate panel in contentious hearing
The Fulton County district attorney struck a defiant tone in early questioning before a Georgia Senate committee Wednesday.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Fani Willis blasts Senate panel in contentious hearing
Mike Luckovich: Raising suspicion
Mike Luckovich: Raising suspicion
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December 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Mike Luckovich: Raising suspicion
Effort to overhaul ‘woke’ college accreditation system raises questions. Here’s what it means.
Effort to overhaul ‘woke’ college accreditation system raises questions. Here’s what it means.
The Trump administration has repeatedly criticized accreditors. Its desire for new ones raises questions.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Effort to overhaul ‘woke’ college accreditation system raises questions. Here’s what it means.
Two Georgia universities joining new, controversial accreditor
Two Georgia universities joining new, controversial accreditor
Columbus State and Georgia Southern are among the 10 schools joining a new accreditation agency, the Commission for Public Higher Education.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Two Georgia universities joining new, controversial accreditor
Georgians have more time to sign up for some ACA coverage
Georgians have more time to sign up for some ACA coverage
Obamacare open enrollment ended Monday for much of the country. For Georgians, plans that begin Feb. 1 are still on sale for another month.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Georgians have more time to sign up for some ACA coverage
‘Christmas comes tomorrow,’ Willis says ahead of Senate committee testimony
‘Christmas comes tomorrow,’ Willis says ahead of Senate committee testimony
The Fulton district attorney addresses the president's social media post about Rob Reiner, Charlie Kirk's death and more in a news conference about an unrelated case.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
‘Christmas comes tomorrow,’ Willis says ahead of Senate committee testimony
These metro Atlanta restaurants are open on Christmas Day
These metro Atlanta restaurants are open on Christmas Day
Here are 15 metro Atlanta restaurants open on Christmas Day 2025, including Atlas, Brassica and Marcus Bar & Grille.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
These metro Atlanta restaurants are open on Christmas Day
Major deal completed to protect endangered forest near Alabama-Georgia border
Major deal completed to protect endangered forest near Alabama-Georgia border
The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit specializing in acquiring at-risk lands, announced it has finalized a project called the Stateline Forest.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Major deal completed to protect endangered forest near Alabama-Georgia border
Where State Farm Arena ranks for attendance. Hint, it’s near the top.
Where State Farm Arena ranks for attendance. Hint, it’s near the top.
There weren’t many evenings when the lights were dim at Atlanta's State Farm Arena during the past year.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Where State Farm Arena ranks for attendance. Hint, it’s near the top.
Jon Ossoff teams up with Trump ally on tax legislation ahead of midterms
Jon Ossoff teams up with Trump ally on tax legislation ahead of midterms
The Atlanta Democrat has worked across the aisle before. He's facing a tough reelection campaign next year in a state won by President Donald Trump.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Jon Ossoff teams up with Trump ally on tax legislation ahead of midterms
Lower power bills by only $8.50 a month is a slap in the face to Georgians
Lower power bills by only $8.50 a month is a slap in the face to Georgians
Georgia voters want better from the Public Service Commission as they demonstrated with their votes during the November elections that ousted two incumbents.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Lower power bills by only $8.50 a month is a slap in the face to Georgians
After a difficult 2025, here’s what could be ahead for UPS
After a difficult 2025, here’s what could be ahead for UPS
The Sandy Springs-based company's stock has taken a beating recently. Leaders say part of that is because they’re playing the long game.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
After a difficult 2025, here’s what could be ahead for UPS
Some voters in Cobb and Fulton choose a state senator today
Some voters in Cobb and Fulton choose a state senator today
Polls open at 7 a.m. in the runoff race between Roger Bruce and Jaha Howard to replace former state Sen. Jason Esteves.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Some voters in Cobb and Fulton choose a state senator today