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15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend

Happenings include Juneteenth events, the Atlanta Beltline Fest in Pittsburgh Yards and MiniCon 2026 in Marietta.

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Review: Quartet of female ‘Revolutionists’ funny in a modern way at Outfit

Theatrical Outfit stages a winning comedy by Lauren Gunderson imagining a French Revolution gathering of four women, including Marie Antoinette.

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Pop goes the classical music at second Classical Remix Music Festival

The AJC previews the second Classical Remix Music Festival, where the concerts seek to emphasize accessibility.

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America at 250: My immigrant clients believe in U.S. system. We should too.

As challenging as the U.S. legal environment has become, immigrants still want to live, work and prosper in the United States of America.

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As a Black American, here’s why I cannot celebrate Juneteenth

While Juneteenth is finally a federal holiday, the sordid history around it including the Emancipation Proclamation and “40 acres and a mule” policy sully the narrative.

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Georgia flinched on gerrymandering, but redistricting shouldn’t be rushed

The Peach State bucked the trend of other Southern states to hastily redraw congressional maps and dilute Black political power.

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Morehouse medical school CEO: Health and wealth go hand-in-hand in Atlanta

Solutions to healthcare challenges in Atlanta and south Fulton County require a new hospital, clinics and community collaboration.

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PHOTOS: Czechia faces South Africa in the second Atlanta game of the World Cup

Czechia faces South Africa in the second Atlanta game of the World Cup with an all-female crew of referees.

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PHOTOS: A little rain can't stop Atlanta World Cup fans

Rain was in the forecast, but World Cup fans brought their own sunshine to the second game at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) where Czechia faced South Africa.

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PHOTOS: Rallies, protests, and a march against redistricting in Georgia

Faith leaders, voting and civil rights activists, and community and political leaders turned out Wednesday at various events that culminated in a large presence at the Georgia...