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Brunch Backlash
Keisha Lance Bottoms shouldn’t rebuke Black businesses like Toast on Lenox
After Rick Jackson's visit to Toast on Lenox, the Black-owned business received unnecessary boycott threats. Bottoms could have calmed the storm instead of fanning the flames.
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Toast on Lenox owners should know glad-handing isn’t always an asset
Customer loyalty is earned, not assumed. If Toast on Lenox wants to keep its patrons, it must match their trust with honesty, transparency and accountability.
Rick Jackson visit sparks uproar for Atlanta restaurant
The Republican nominee for governor dined at a popular Black-owned restaurant in Atlanta, prompting threats of a boycott from some customers.
Atlanta’s Dragon Con suspends new eternal memberships for first time ever
Organizers felt it was growing too quickly, even at $4,500 a pop.
15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend
The fun includes back-to-school bashes and the Atlanta Ice Cream & Wellness Festival.
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BronzeLens gives acclaimed Black films an encore at Spelman College
The monthlong series at Spelman College revisits festival favorites while introducing them to new audiences.
A ‘grandma’ performance in Cobb County changed my mind about concerts
The Beach Boys’ most recent concert in metro Atlanta created an atmosphere of enjoyment and without chaos.
2 hours agoReaders write
AJC readers write about MARTA, a world-class city, and women’s reproductive rights.
2 hours agoDispel myths about Cumberland Island with some facts about the community
This place is big enough to welcome both the public visitor and the private property holder to enjoy its beauty.
July 22, 2026Georgians need a public lands champion for Cumberland Island
National Park Service’s proposal to ‘give away’ public lands and allow new development is egregious and goes against congressional intent.
July 22, 2026
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PHOTOS: Trump draws supporters, protesters for Atlanta visit
President Donald Trump visits Cobb County in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 to promote his Trump Accounts initiative.
PHOTOS: Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform in Atlanta
The singer-songwriter paired with fellow R&B/pop legends during the "Sing A Song All Night Long" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
PHOTOS: Fans gather at Piedmont Park to watch the World Cup finals
Fans watched the World Cup finals during a watch party in Piedmont Park on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Afterward, Ludacris and Young Jeezy performed during a free concert.
