Remembering Dolly

Dolly Parton and Zell Miller

Dolly Parton and Zell Miller shared more than a love of country music

Miller became a huge Parton fan. Not long after he was elected governor in 1990, he called the country music legend with an idea.

Whitney Houston accepts her Grammy award from Dolly Parton after winning Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 1994 Grammys. (Courtesy of the Grammy website)
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‘My heart was going to burst’: Dolly Parton on Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’

In a 2017 interview with UATL’s Christopher A. Daniel, Parton recalled hearing Houston transform her country ballad into one of the bestselling singles of all time.

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Braves honor life and legacy of Dolly Parton

Flags in the Truist Park outfield flew at half-staff to honor Parton.

Arts and Entertainment
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Now young readers can proclaim, ‘I SPY Walter Wick at the High’

Beloved photographic illustrator’s pictures and installations receive even deeper scrutiny in Atlanta museum exhibit opening Friday.

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What if Barney went psycho? ‘Buddy’ is brainchild of Atlanta filmmaker

A seemingly friendly orange unicorn isn’t quite what he seems in new movie.

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Harlem’s Fashion Row brings first pop-up to Retreat by the Gathering Spot

Agency that supports and connects Black fashion designers to major brands comes to Atlanta on Saturday.

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Food and Dining
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PUNK FOODIE GUIDE

6 Atlanta food pop-ups this week, including a feature on Mighty Hans

Punk Foodie’s list of pop-ups to try this week, plus how Mighty Hans uses Eastern and Western techniques to create a sandwich that’s uniquely American.

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Smileys Burger Club will take over former How Crispy space in Summerhill

Decatur’s beloved smashburger destination expands to Georgia Avenue with family-friendly patio seating and plans to court college students.

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Pay What You Can fundraiser, Taiwanese brunch and more Atlanta food events

This week in metro Atlanta, check out food events like a pay-what-you-can pop-up, nostalgic brunch service at Ruby Chow's and an affordable wine tasting.

GET SCHOOLED

Georgia’s physician shortage is at crisis level, partially because of academic institutions

Several factors make it difficult to enroll in medical schools.

Aug 26, 2026
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DNC snub of Atlanta for 2028 convention is a slap in the face to Black voters

The South cannot be separated from Black voters. Claiming to prioritize the South while failing to invest in it is not a strategy.

Aug 24, 2026
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Damage from Trump’s Cobb County visit lingers for students and teachers

An event billed as an address to discuss investment accounts for children turned into a blatantly partisan rally in violation of school district policy.

Aug 25, 2026
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Humanity must adopt safeguards on AI before it gets out of control

Public participation is essential to ensuring people’s rights and well-being are not being abused.

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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.