
Atlanta theater notables Topher Payne, Charlie Cote happy as life co-stars
They’ve worked on projects together and are scripting how to lend support to other stage artists.

Jessica Handler’s ‘The World to See’ charts rock star-fan friendship
Spanning four decades, the novel also examines the complex bonds between mothers and daughters.

Why Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash remains an Atlanta staple, 30 years later
The prominent rap show returns to State Farm Arena this weekend with T.I., Gucci Mane and 2 Chainz.
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Take a barbecue road trip around Atlanta with these 5 stops
Justin Brown (aka @therealfoodstalker) recommends several metro Atlanta barbecue restaurants and the dishes that make them stand out.

The Atlanta Beltline restaurant list: The Northeast Trail
With fewer options than other sections, there are still great places to eat near Ansley Mall and Piedmont Park.

Find these South Georgia sausages on backyard grills and military bases
The century-old family company Sunset Farm Foods makes 16 different types of sausage in Valdosta.
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The Voting Rights Act changed Georgia. Now Black officials fear ‘the worst.’
Critics fear court ruling could wipe out decades of gains in the Legislature and the next generation of Black leaders.

His dad is a rap icon. But he’ll breathe the blues at Atlanta Jazz Festival.
Buddy Red, the son of Atlanta rapper T.I., is paving his own path as a rock and jazz musician and making his Atlanta Jazz Fest debut this weekend.

Three savage attacks and a disturbed suspect make random crime hit home
The fear is not a calculus based on mathematical probability. It’s a deep-seated, primitive emotion in the gut.
Atlanta is central to U.S.-Canada-Mexico World Cup collaboration and success
As the globe commemorates World Football Day on May 25, fans eagerly await the start of the World Cup throughout North America.
9 hours agoGeorgia Rep. Andrew Clyde’s vile attack on Va. state senator crossed a line
Republican congressman’s X post showcased bigotry and shows he doesn’t understand a policy position important to Virginians.
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Fresh off decisive victory for Bottoms, Ossoff predicts ‘winning coalition’ will win for Democrats.
May 22, 2026Atlanta can invest in the city’s growth and public education
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PHOTOS: Memorial Day Flag Placement at Marietta National Cemetery
Scouting groups from the community placed more than 18,000 flags in front of tombstones during the Memorial Day Flag Placement event at Marietta National Cemetery.
PHOTOS: Braves beat Nationals in extra innings
The Braves came from behind to beat the Nationals on Friday, 5-4 in 11 innings at Truist Park.

PHOTOS: MomoCon 2026 held in Atlanta
MomoCon is back and taking over the Georgia World Congress Center this weekend for an epic celebration of anime, gaming, comics and cosplay.


















