This is an aerial rendering of the first phase of The Stitch in downtown Atlanta. This is a rendering of a planned public space called Fog Forest within the first phase of The Stitch. It was unveiled Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at the inaugural Downtown Day hosted by Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District.

EXCLUSIVE

Stitch aims to mirror Atlanta Beltline to build park over Downtown Connector

Newly appointed board and nonprofit will oversee construction and financing of downtown Atlanta’s ambitious capped interstate project.

Amazon’s $500M warehouse project near Atlanta gets initial OK for tax break

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UPS to cut 30,000 jobs in 2026 as business transformation plans continue

INSIDE CITY HALL

How Atlanta plans to curb violence on Edgewood Avenue

Immigration and Unrest

Atlanta Braves' pitcher Spencer Strider (left) recently took to Instagram to post former President Barack Obama's criticism of “unprecedented tactics” by federal immigration agents. Braves legend Chipper Jones (right) drew a large response to a recent social media post that was interpreted as backing law enforcement. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2023, Jason Getz/AJC 2023)

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Atlanta Braves icons take opposite sides on Trump’s immigration crackdown

Social media posts from Chipper Jones and Spencer Strider highlight the debate over the federal government's aggressive deportation strategy.

More than 1,000 alleged rights abuses in immigration detention, Ossoff finds

OPINION

Torpy: Calling for ICE surge in Atlanta is a cry for right-wing relevance

ICE’s $50K signing bonus has lured away some State Patrol employees

Politics

Falcons Rebuild

Atlanta Falcons president of football Matt Ryan speaks as he welcomes Kevin Stefanski as the team's new head coach during his introductory news conference at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Five quick takeaways from Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski’s introduction

Rees is the play-caller, GM search continues among hot topics.

New Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski promises a ‘smart’ and ‘tough’ team

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Matt Ryan shares update on Falcons’ general manager search

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Arts & Entertainment

Atlanta ‘Blind Side’ actor on life support

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Bob Dylan musical opens Thursday in Atlanta premiere at Actor’s Express

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The two-day event will be held at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park in April.

AJC Sports

Georgia confident Gunner Stockton can handle new-look wide receiver group

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NBA

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MLS

Atlanta United signs Adrian Gill as its third signing of the offseason

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UPS retires fleet of MD-11 planes after Louisville crash

Georgia and Metro News

A sign for Hank Aaron Drive SE is shown at the intersection with Georgia Avenue, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Atlanta. Hank Aaron Drive travels past the Center Parc Stadium, formerly Turner Field, in the Summerhill neighborhood. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Kaiser Permanente pays $31.5M to buy land near former Turner Field

Kaiser Permanente announced it bought a 7-acre site in Summerhill near Center Parc Stadium.

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Opinion and Voices

GUEST COLUMN

The hidden youth addiction crisis: Online sexual content

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As we remember the Holocaust, consider the toll of antisemitism you don’t see

People of goodwill must listen as growing numbers of Jews express a lived experience of fear and ostracization.

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Georgia’s investments in infrastructure will keep Peach State moving forward

Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly are doing the right thing by prioritizing the state's transportation and commerce demands.

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GUEST COLUMN

ICE is not welcome in Atlanta. Its presence will make residents less safe.

Rep. Nikema Williams: Congress should be holding ICE accountable, not inviting agents to bring cruelty and chaos to more communities.

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GUEST COLUMN

For Georgians seeking affordable health care, it’s one battle after another

The Peach State should step in and lead where the federal government has failed us. Let’s pass a targeted program to help residents afford health care coverage.

Jan 26, 2026

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