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Kava bars are changing Atlanta's drink scene. Here's what you need to know.

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Cocktail bar Mistora misses the point in Piedmont Heights neighborhood

At Mistora, every choice feels calculated to minimize financial loss rather than provide a great hospitality experience.

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How to drink well in 2026

These aren’t resolutions; they’re more like intentions for drinking well that we hope will bring us the most happiness this year.

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Kava bars are on the rise in Atlanta. What exactly are they?

They serve South Pacific brews promising a calm buzz without a hangover, but some menus are controversial and feature kratom linked to addiction risks.

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Fulton County officials can barely lead. How could they steal an election?

The road map for Republicans in 2026 is not found in regurgitating the sour grapes over the 2020 election.

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Buddhist monks walking for peace are what beleaguered America needs right now

Georgia welcomed these holy men and their dog Aloka on their 2,300-mile journey to spread ‘love in a country that is desperate for it.’

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Expansion of the Busy Bee Cafe offers lesson for the new year

How will you expand your life in 2026? Whatever change you're considering, take inspiration from the Busy Bee and many older adults who prove growth doesn't stop with age.

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Speaker Jon Burns lays out House priorities for crucial election year

Republicans look to ‘steady statesman’ to navigate politics, budget, and state Senate rivalry.

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PHOTOS: Hawks defeat Pelicans

Amid the swirling trade news involving guard Trae Young, the Hawks came up with a convincing 117-100 victory over the Pelicans on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena.

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PHOTOS: Trae Young reportedly traded to Wizards

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has reportedly been traded to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech's comeback falls short in loss to Syracuse in ACC basketball

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets comeback bid fell short, as the Syracuse Orange pulled out an 82-72 victory on Tuesday night, Jan. 6, 2026, at McCamish Pavilion.