The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) serves as the primary daily newspaper for the Atlanta metropolitan area in Georgia, USA. It is the main publication of Cox Enterprises. The AJC was formed when The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution merged, with staff integration taking place in 1982. The separate morning edition of the Constitution and the afternoon Journal ceased publication in 2001. The AJC is based in Dunwoody, a suburb of Atlanta, and is co-owned with WSB-TV and six radio stations that operate in midtown Atlanta. Following the 1982 staff merger, the afternoon Journal held a conservative viewpoint, while the morning Constitution leaned toward a center-left perspective. Once the two editions combined in 2001, the editorial teams merged as well, leading to a more balanced approach in their editorial content. However, the majority of the paper's editorial positions have continued to align more closely with the center-left ideology of the former Constitution.

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Trump’s tariffs, energy policies dim outlook for Georgia’s solar industry

23 hours ago | ajc.com | Drew Kann

For both the U.S. and Georgia, 2024 was a banner year for solar. The country added a record 50 gigawatts of new solar last year, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association and the data analytics firm Wood Mackenzie. While Georgia still trails most of its peers in rooftop installations, it too added a historic 1.5 gigawatts of solar to the grid. The Peach State can now power close to 900,000 homes with energy from the sun, good enough for seventh nationally in installed solar capacity.
Taraji P. Henson is Spelman College's 2025 commencement keynote speaker

1 day ago | ajc.com | Jason Armesto |Eric Stirgus

Taraji P. Henson has been the leading lady in several major films and television series, winning several awards for her work. Next month, the Oscar-nominated actress will have a starring role at the graduation ceremony for one of Atlanta’s colleges. Spelman College, the historically Black college for women, announced Tuesday that Henson will be the keynote speaker at its May 18 commencement ceremony. “Spelman College is deeply honored to welcome acclaimed actress and proud HBCU alumna Taraji P.
GEM, the Girls Empowering Movement, empowers girls in Georgia to be more active

1 day ago | ajc.com | Nancy Badertscher

While the world was slogging through the pandemic, Cumming’s Pratima Yellayi was looking ahead — imagining a future where young Georgia girls are physically active and empowered. Collaborating with 13 girls from across the state, then fifth-grader Pratima helped to launch GEM, the Girls Empowering Movement, with the goal of turning out healthier, more active middle school girls. The mission? Empower girls to take charge of developing and running physical activity programs.
26 Thai team aims for ‘edgier and more experimental’ in new concept

2 days ago | ajc.com | Olivia Wakim

The team behind 26 Thai, the fast-growing Thai restaurant chain founded by Niki Pattharakositkul, is adding a new concept to its portfolio with an Asian tapas and cocktail bar in Midtown. Blackjack Bar Tapas opens Wednesday at 1080 Peachtree Street NE near the 1010 Midtown residential building. The concept has been in the works since early 2024, Pattharakositkul said in an email. With Blackjack, she’s excited to step beyond the 26 Thai brand she created in 2016.
Atlanta archbishop and Georgia's governor pay tribute to Pope Francis

2 days ago | ajc.com | Jeremy Redmon

Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer on Monday mourned the death of Pope Francis, calling the head of the Roman Catholic Church a “much loved and respected spiritual father.”“Today, our tears of joy are mixed with tears of sadness as we mourn the death of Pope Francis,” Hartmayer said in a statement published in the Atlanta Archdiocese’s official newspaper, The Georgia Bulletin.
Kemp’s legal overhaul is about to take effect - but will it bring down insurance costs?

3 days ago | ajc.com | Greg Bluestein |Zachary Hansen

Gov. Brian Kemp will sign into law a revamp of Georgia’s legal system on Monday, capping a yearslong effort to limit lawsuits and bring down jury awards. But whether the overhaul will also bring down rising insurance rates remains unclear. The governor and his supporters have long promised that the sweeping changes, which supporters call “tort reform,” would stabilize insurance premiums by curbing costly litigation and reining in multimillion-dollar verdicts.
Georgia’s elections are secure. Let’s keep them that way

4 days ago | ajc.com | Nathan Deal |Shirley Franklin

Now that the legislative session has ended, we want to offer something not often heard in today’s political climate: a bipartisan thank-you. Gov. Brian Kemp, House Speaker Jon Burns and leaders in the Georgia Senate deserve recognition for choosing prudence and levelheadedness over political theater. This year, a multitude of election-related bills were introduced — several of which would have taken us in the wrong direction.
1 officer killed, 3 shot during tough week for metro Atlanta law enforcement

5 days ago | ajc.com | Alexis Stevens

Wearing the badge cost one metro Atlanta officer his life and left three others injured during a heartbreaking week for law enforcement agencies. The South Fulton Police Department, which formed in 2018, lost its first officer in the line of duty Tuesday night when Lt. Helio Garcia was killed in a head-on collision, according to investigators. A second officer, Lt. Charles Cook, was critically injured in a shooting Friday. “It’s been a rough week,” police Chief Keith Meadows said.
Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

5 days ago | ajc.com | Kenya Hunter

ATLANTA (AP) — Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live, what you're allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes to the severity of your allergies. Experts say climate change is leading to longer and more intense allergy seasons, but also point out that treatments for seasonal allergies have become more effective over the last decade.
UATL's new ’404ward’ series profiles Atlantans influencing Black culture

5 days ago | ajc.com | Mike Jordan

Atlanta is a city full of Black superheroes. They’re all around the metro area, and they’re not hiding by any means. We see them outside all the time, doing extraordinary things that bolster Atlanta’s reputation for fostering Black excellence. To be clear, these individuals aren’t always celebrities, reality show stars or media darlings in the traditional sense.