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ajc. com > opinion > 2026 > 06 > atlanta-model-goes-statewide-can-georgia-show-america-a-better-way-forward

Atlanta model goes statewide. Can Georgia show America a better way forward?

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (724+ words) The dust has now settled from Georgia's 2026 runoff elections. The slate of statewide candidates for the general election in November has taken shape. As candidates prepare for this election, one question looms large over Georgia politics and perhaps the future…...

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ajc. com > politics > 2026 > 07 > georgias-campaign-finance-watchdog-is-stepping-down

Georgia's campaign finance watchdog is stepping down

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (800+ words) The state agency that polices Georgia political campaigns and lobbyists will get a new leader for the first time in seven years. David Emadi, executive director of the State Ethics Commission, is stepping down to become a Fulton County Superior…...

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ajc. com > news > 2026 > 07 > atlanta-is-investigating-a-new-fish-kill-on-a-different-metro-area-river

Atlanta is investigating a new fish kill on a different metro area river

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (284+ words) Weeks after overflows from Atlanta's sewer tunnels contributed to the deaths of thousands of fish on the Chattahoochee River, the city's Department of Watershed Management says its investigating another fish kill on a different local river. In a news release…...

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ajc. com > arts-entertainment > 2026 > 07 > 9-atlanta-cultural-institutions-celebrating-milestone-anniversaries-in-2026

9 Atlanta cultural institutions celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2026

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (379+ words) This has been a landmark year for Atlanta. Alongside major events like the World Cup, some of the city's most beloved cultural institutions, theaters and attractions are celebrating milestone anniversaries. These nine places continue to define Atlanta's identity and enrich…...

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ajc. com > sports > 2026 > 07 > atlantas-underdogs-cape-verde-and-congo-make-world-cup-history

Atlanta's underdogs, Cape Verde and Congo, make World Cup history

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (595+ words) The FIFA World Cup opened in Atlanta with a result almost no one saw coming. Cape Verde, the ultimate underdog, went toe-to-toe with a primary contender, shocking the soccer world with a 0-0 draw against Spain. Then the group stage wrapped…...

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ajc. com > wellness > 2026 > 06 > why-humidity-makes-atlantas-heat-feel-even-hotter

Why humidity makes Atlanta's heat feel even hotter

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (532+ words) Atlanta is no stranger to summer heat, but this week's extreme humidity is expected to make temperatures in the upper 90s feel well above 100 degrees. Early Monday, the National Weather Service at Peachtree City issued a heat advisory, cautioning that an…...

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ajc. com > sports > 2026 > 06 > what-are-the-possible-world-cup-matchups-in-atlanta-for-the-knockout-rounds

What are the possible World Cup matchups in Atlanta for the knockout rounds?

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (319+ words) With Atlanta's final World Cup group-stage matchup between Congo and Uzbekistan on Saturday, they city looks ahead to the final 32 teams. Over the next few weeks, there will be three additional matches at Atlanta Stadium for the knockout rounds, though…...

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ajc. com > food-and-dining > 2026 > 06 > best-hot-dogs-in-atlanta-check-out-these-5-restaurants

Best hot dogs in Atlanta? Check out these 5 restaurants.

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (607+ words) I'm sure you'll enjoy the Cuban hot dog from Ole' Cuban Kitchen inside Krog Street Market; it goes beyond the basics. The grilled hot dog is served on a toasted bun, loaded with pico de gallo, sweet green relish, crisp…...

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ajc. com > sports > 2026 > 06 > how-atlanta-became-uzbekistans-world-cup-home-base

How Atlanta became Uzbekistan's World Cup home base

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (407+ words) Atlanta United senior vice president of strategy Dimitrios Efstathiou sought a deeper understanding of Uzbekistan culture as the national team became an option to set up shop at United's facility for the duration of its FIFA World Cup run. When…...

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ajc. com > sports > 2026 > 06 > why-this-world-cup-means-so-much-to-metro-atlantas-moroccan-community

Why this World Cup means so much to metro Atlanta's Moroccan community

2+ week, 15+ hour ago  (1493+ words) When Moumaris, a Decatur resident, heard the 2026 FIFA World Cup was coming to Atlanta, she was ecstatic. She dreamed of a chance to see Morocco's Atlas Lions play live with the man who introduced her to football. Sadly, visa issues…...