The only U.S. journalist in ICE custody speaks out from detention
Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks from party by calling Gaza conflict a genocide
Things to do in Atlanta
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Reel Talk lets Atlanta film lovers get the inside scoop from directors
Every month, five short films are shown at the Tara. Then their directors discuss how they made it, riffing on writing inspirations or budget constraints.
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Atlanta’s Black Writers Weekend offers a platform for stories that need to be told
The 2025 Black Writers Weekend is a celebration of literature, filmmaking, publishing and social media pitched to Black creatives.
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River birch losing leaves is not a serious problem
Walter Reeves explains why a river birch tree might be shedding lots of leaves and why a crape myrtle tree might be send up suckers.
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Review: ‘A Strange Loop’ makes tackling life’s obstacles strangely appealing
Michael R. Jackson's Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical runs at Actor’s Express in Atlanta through Aug. 31. For fans of inventive theater, it should not be missed.
Young Thug makes first post-jail metro Atlanta appearance at local school
Rapper Young Thug visited a metro Atlanta high school to inspire students, as part of his sentence.
The poppy sounds of AJR gain some real-life resonance with ‘The Maybe Man’
An interview with the New York band AJR, playing Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on Monday.
Food & Dining
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2 popular restaurants announce fall returns and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene
Canoe turns 30, three places to get free food, a new resort restaurant from Shaun Doty and more to look forward to in the Atlanta restaurant scene.
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Paula Deen closes 2 Savannah restaurants, plus more dining news from the coast
The celebrity restauranteur and her sons Jamie and Bobby announced The Lady & Sons and The Chicken Box had served their final guests on Thursday.
Quiet restaurant openings lead 20 newcomers to metro Atlanta dining scene in July
At least 20 new restaurants opened around metro Atlanta, while six shuttered and several more announced imminent closures.
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Seafood and more culinary twists are in store in New Smyrna Beach
When it comes to laid-back fun, New Smyrna Beach overflows with activities that will keep you coming back again and...
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Innovative Spelman College building opens new horizons for students
There are two things Spelman College in Atlanta has historically valued: an investment in community and an eye toward...
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The high cost of long-term care: Why Medicaid planning can’t wait
Long-term care isn’t just about nursing homes, it’s about protecting your future.
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OPINION
With hairstyles, live and let live
Hair bias is nothing new. Since Africans were first enslaved in America, society has been telling us that the natural hair of Black people is wild and unattractive.
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WABE, GPB brace for big cuts with federal funding disappearing
Georgia’s public broadcasters are facing steep losses after Congress “clawed back” Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding.
Heading to Bristol for the Braves? Here are a few other things to see.
The area offers natural wonders, country music, shopping, dining, casino gambling and local wine.
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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend
From ATL Comic Convention to a "Jukebox Giants" musical review and Pajama Jam at the Children's Museum, here are 15 family-friendly happenings in metro Atlanta this weekend.