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Weekend Things to Do
Stone Mountain Park’s annual Lunar New Year Festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15 and includes cultural elements and a special Drone and Light Show. 
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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly metro Atlanta outings includes Lunar New Year celebrations, Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus and a new Dad's Garage show for kids.

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12 metro Atlanta arts events to look forward to in the coming week

Our 12 metro Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week include Atlanta Ballet’s “Giselle,” Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and a "Broadway Sideways" cabaret concert.

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The uncompromising vision and enduring power of Atlanta artist Kevin Cole

Review of “Pushing Forward: Politics, Social Conflict and the Racial Divide in the Art of Kevin Cole,” a retrospective of the Atlanta artist at Chastain Arts Center & Gallery.

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Authoritarianism is the real grift. Fighting back is our duty.

Contrary to a column by former Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux, fighting Donald Trump's authoritarianism is not a grift. It's a choice to protect the rights of all Georgians.

Jan 22, 2026
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We need a greater ICE presence in Atlanta to keep the city safe

Rep. Buddy Carter calls for more federal resources to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city of Atlanta.

Jan 23, 2026
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Eliminating state income tax puts families first and keeps Georgia competitive

Georgia Senate Republicans unanimously support legislation to eliminate the state income tax for Peach State residents.

Feb 11, 2026
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Founders envisioned Georgia as a ‘charity colony’: Untrue for millions today

Georgia’s business success cannot offset the perennial underperformance in critical quality-of-life metrics.

Feb 12, 2026

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Spring training Day 5 (Saturday)

PHOTOS: Day 5 of spring training for the Braves

The Atlanta Braves continued their spring training season at CoolToday Park Saturday, February 14, 2026.

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Metro Atlanta students write valentines to veterans

Students from 14 schools wrote cards as part of U.S. Representative Lucy McBath's seventh annual "Valentines for Veterans" event.

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PHOTOS: Georgia teams dance way to state championships

The 2026 GHSA State Competitive Dance Invitational wase held February 11-12, 2026 at Akins Ford Arena in Athens. This was the first year titles were awarded by genre.