Prepare to meet more Georgia girls with this name, now the state’s most popular

The Social Security Administration on Thursday released the 2025 list of most used baby names by state.

W.E.B. Du Bois challenged racist myths in 1900. We re-created his work.

More than 125 years after Du Bois presented his works in Paris, the AJC has re-created the visualizations and photographs with modern looks at the lives of Black Georgians.

Motherhood fuels U.S. bobsled legend Elana Meyers Taylor’s fifth Olympic run

Through twists and turns, Georgia family waits 24 years to find a man’s killer

It took a quarter century of dead ends and strange leads before DNA evidence led a family to the real killer of Herman Wilder of Dahlonega.

Why Midtown’s holiday lights display is a little less vibrant this year

Midtown Bright, the annual winter lights display, was cut back this year.

Atlanta traffic patterns are changing, report says. How it impacts your drive.

A recent study from Texas A&M University backs up what we're all seeing: Roads are clogged all day long, and by some metrics, traffic is busier than in 2019.

‘Everything happened so fast’: Firefighter’s hand reattached after sword attack

Wrightsville first responder says a lifelong friend saved his life when he was assaulted by a stranger.

NW Georgia students sickened after eating kratom gummies, officials say

A group of North Georgia middle school students got sick Wednesday after eating what was later determined to be kratom gummies, according to officials.

‘Dirty soda’ is all the rage. Swig bets Coca-Cola’s hometown will love it.

The soda fountain chain popularized on TikTok and "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" aims to open two stores in metro Atlanta, home of Coca-Cola.

I-85’s landmark piano in the sky to come down ahead of music shop’s move

This is the sign’s swan song. Cooper Piano in Brookhaven has sold its building on Northeast Expressway and will move its showroom to a smaller space in Chamblee.

Veteran DeKalb firefighter, father of 5, dies in blaze at indie film studio

The firefighter suffered injuries as crews battled a commercial structure fire on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road.

His passion was cyclist safety in metro Atlanta. He died after a bike crash.

Avid cyclist and lawyer Ken Rosskopf, 85, collided with a truck while cycling Thursday in Decatur and died the following day. Police have not said if charges will be filed.

She thought it was Chase Bank calling. Then her money vanished.

It’s not often a victim of a banking scam ever sees their money again. Gloria and Gary Moss are a rare exception, and a cautionary tale.

Carrollton teen charged with killing parents denied bond ahead of trial

Since her arrest just over 40 days ago, Sarah Grace Patrick has been one of the youngest inmates at the Carroll County jail, where a judge on Tuesday said she will remain.

Spoons, glasses, aprons and knives: These are a few of Atlanta chefs’ favorite things

Atlanta-area food and beverage professionals discuss their personal culinary collections that range from spoons to glasses to aprons and knives.

‘My child is gone’: Mother grieves girl, 4, killed in Lake Oconee boat incident

“I feel like I failed her. As a parent, you’re supposed to keep your children safe,” Tiffany Roache said, breaking down in tears. “She was calling for mommy for help.”

Young Cobb football standout begins road to recovery after devastating crash

The 6-foot, 230-pound seventh grader faces a daunting task after being hit by van near his home in June.

Decatur’s infamous roadside planters are hitting the auction block

Decatur's infamous roadside flower boxes have been crashed into, mocked online and immortalized. Now, they’re getting a final send-off at auction.

Some companies offer paid help with taxes. County officials say it’s free.

Tax commissioners in Cobb, Fulton and DeKalb counties said they felt they had to inform the public that help with property taxes and other services are free from the county.

Heads up, Atlanta: Expect delays from controlled blasting along I-285 South

Starting Monday, commutes could take up to 20 minutes longer as work begins near the I-20 eastbound ramp.