Arts and Entertainment
Third & Hayden

Can a Live Nation-backed Atlanta label be a musician’s ‘reset?’ This exec thinks so.

Music executive Kei Henderson, who formerly served as 21 Savage's manager, started Third & Hayden to help boost musical artists' careers while maintaining their mental health.

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2024 Riot Fest

Atlanta heavy metal band Mastodon sued by late guitarist’s estate

The band failed to pay Brent Hinds for his share of the business after kicking him out, according to the suit.

Goodie Mob makes film debut as executive producers for "Thomasville"
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Goodie Mob brings ‘Soul Food’ legacy to Atlanta film ‘Thomasville’

The legendary Atlanta hip-hop group makes its film production debut as executive producers of filmmaker Alex Woodruff’s deeply personal short.

Food and Dining
Choong Man Chicken in Duluth. (Candy Hom for The AJC)

Does Atlanta have too many options for fried chicken?

From iconic soul food institutions to Taiwanese jipai, it’s a great dilemma to have.

Punk Foodie - Sept. 9
PUNK FOODIE GUIDE

6 Atlanta food pop-ups this week, featuring a pivot from fine dining to barbecue

Punk Foodie’s list of pop-ups to try runs from Smyrna to Glenwood Park. Plus, we take an in-depth look at why the former Nadair team are all-in on barbecue.

Our first look at Heritage

First look: Heritage Supper Club opens in Summerhill

Chef Demetrius Brown debuts his highly anticipated Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Atlanta.

Things to Do
Fall 2026 standup comics

20 stand-up comedy acts to see this fall in Atlanta

From Marc Maron to Chelsea Handler to Ali Siddiq, the options are broad and deep.

georgia fair

10 Georgia county and state fairs to check out this fall

From thrilling rides, fair food, animals and petting zoos to pageants, there’s something for everyone.

Atlanta Food and Wine Festival

Food & Wine Fest and more: 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Activities include the Kirkwood Wine Stroll and the Yellow Daisy Festival.

GUEST COLUMN

SPLC leader: America faces ‘most dangerous threats to our hard-won progress’

The forces lined up against racial justice, democracy and the dignity of every person are real. They are organized.

Sept 9, 2026
PATRICIA MURPHY

Josh McKoon, Georgia GOP chair, is betting on the Republican base in 2026

Inside his plan to skip ‘mythical’ undecided voters in favor of Trump die-hards.

Sept 9, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Respiratory virus season coming up. Find protection at your local pharmacy.

Ask which vaccines make sense for you. Get them before flu and other ailments are in full swing.

Sept 8, 2026
LETTERS TO EDITOR

Readers write

AJC readers write about the need for solar power with data centers and potential plans to rename the USS Doris Miller.

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Mike Luckovich
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OPINION

Mike Luckovich: Long memory

AJC cartoonist Mike Luckovich on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

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Luckovich: Sept. 11 remembered

Mike Luckovich remembers Sept. 11

Cartoonist Mike Luckovich most-requested cartoons include the moving images he created after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in New York, Washington and elsewhere.

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PHOTOS: Dragon Con convention celebrates its 40th year in Atlanta

Dragon Con’s annual parade drew thousands to watch sci-fi and fantasy characters take to the streets in Atlanta on Sept. 5, 2026.

Georgia football season opener against Tennessee State

PHOTOS: Georgia football season opener vs. Tennessee State

The 2026 Georgia football season kicked off Sept. 5 against Tennessee State in Athens.