Arts and Entertainment
Hey Nothing indie-fold duo of Tyler Mabry and Harlow Philips

An Athens duo nearly quit music last year. Now, they’re back with a debut album

Folk outfit Hey, Nothing dropped their major label debut record “Hound” on Aug. 21, following a hiatus to determine their future in music.

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Let Me Put U On: Why the Aunt Viv latte at Portrait Coffee made me feel right at home
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Let Me Put U On: Why the Aunt Viv latte at Portrait Coffee feels like home

Najja Parker rarely strays from her usual coffee order, but Black culture nods at West End roastery give her something new to consider.

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Fall Arts Guide 2026: Don’t miss these top 10 fall events

Festivals celebrating music, food, movies and books are among the season’s highlights.

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Sam Tunick

Customs asked for his phone passcode. Now he faces a felony.

Authorities say Sam Tunick gave Customs officers a passcode that deleted his phone’s contents when they asked to search it. He now faces a felony charge.

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Can a modern Black Wall Street still succeed in Atlanta?

The New Black Wall Street Market in Stonecrest closed after declining traffic and management complaints. Its failure offers lessons on what Black businesses need to thrive.

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Atlanta mayor weighs in as fight over Olympic cauldron heats up

‘A city’s greatest moments should belong to its people,’ Andre Dickens says.

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Affordable, reliable electricity requires more production and better delivery

U.S. Department of Energy seeks public comment by Sept. 7 on new needs assessment to help guide future policy.

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As war rages, Ukraine celebrates Independence Day with help from metro Atlanta

Rotarians in Gwinnett County and beyond are helping provide funding for prosthetics and other medical help for casualties.

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Flock cameras protect communities. Opponents are misguided.

There should be a balance between privacy and security, but I would prefer we rapidly round up the bad guys and put them in the prisons.

Aug 21, 2026
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Trading down: Why some drivers are choosing smaller, cheaper cars again

One sign that Americans don’t always want the biggest vehicle available is the rise in demand for smaller trucks and SUVs.

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Photos: Buford defeats Gainesville in season opener

Buford football defeated Gainesville 39-19 on Aug, 22, 2026.

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PHOTOS: No. 1 Cartersville shuts out Hiram in season opener

Cartersville, which was last a preseason No. 1 when Trevor Lawrence was quarterback, shuts out Hiram, 48-0, in season opener on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

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PHOTOS: Former UGA standout Quincy Carter leads Heritage to win over Cedar Shoals

Former UGA standout Quincy Carter, in his first year as a head coach, lead Heritage to 38-14 win over Cedar Shoals on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.