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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 SCAD’s celebration of Black musical artists and Merely Players Presents' "Death of a Salesman."
‘Heated Rivalry’ sparks Atlantans to connect over queer romance novels
"Heated Rivalry," HBO Max's hit hockey romance series, is sparking Atlantans to connect over queer romance novels. Authors of these books are feeling the love, too.
Atlanta Opera aims to get ‘connected to nature’ with future Beltline home
Atlanta Opera held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday to kick off its $64 million effort to turn the historic Bobby Jones Golf Course clubhouse into a new arts center.
Sushi, Lowcountry boil, spicy pasta: AJC’s food critic reviews Fulton school lunches
The AJC’s restaurant critic tried 10 new lunch options from Fulton County Schools alongside students at the Student Choice Food Challenge.
How Portland lured Georgia’s ‘king of BBQ’ away from ATL
Bryan Furman, the former pitmaster at B's Cracklin' Barbecue, eschewed opening a new restaurant in Atlanta for an opportunity in Portland, Oregon, he couldn't refuse.
The good-luck noodle soup that makes everyone happy, including the cook
Kellie Hynes gives us her recipe for DIY Asian Noodle Soup.
Rick Jackson’s surprise entry makes GOP gubernatorial primary a real race
Billionaire Rick Jackson has upended the Republican primary for Georgia governor — a race previously led by Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.
8 hours agoWhile some debate education’s decline, a new model is quietly pulling ahead
The metro Atlanta districts pulling ahead share a common architecture: stability first.
Feb 17, 2026Before election system changes, lawmakers should beware of conspiracy theories
The idea that Georgia's elections are flawed precedes the controversial 2020 presidential election, but lawmakers should not fall prey to any conspiracy theorists' activism.
Feb 17, 2026Georgia must regulate AI in the public interest to thrive in this age
Artificial intelligence (AI) risks reinforcing existing disparities between communities — to the advantage of those who are already privileged. Atlanta is no exception.
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PHOTOS: Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson found stage and home in Atlanta
The Rev. Jesse Jackson died after a lengthy illness. The icon fought for civil rights alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and ran for president. He was 84.
PHOTOS: Day 5 of spring training for the Braves
The Atlanta Braves continued their spring training season at CoolToday Park Saturday, February 14, 2026.
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.
