The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) achieved significant recognition at the National Headliner Awards, winning five awards for its journalism excellence. The AJC's first-place honor in the News Series in Newspapers in a Top 20 Media Market category was awarded for its comprehensive reporting on the implications of data centers in metro Atlanta. Judges commended the series for effectively illustrating the potential benefits, such as job creation and tax revenue, alongside the challenges posed by these developments. Additionally, the AJC garnered second and third places in the News Video Up to Three Minutes category for its pieces titled “The Racial History Behind MARTA’s Limited Reach in Atlanta” and “Saving Okefenokee Swamp,” respectively. The AJC also received two third-place awards for its collaborative investigation with The Post and Courier into the complexities of real estate ownership in the United States. This recognition underscores the AJC's commitment to impactful journalism that engages and informs the community.