Atlanta Arts & Entertainment

Bookshelf: 5 nonfiction books we can’t wait to read in 2026

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

After more than a century, the Atlanta Writers Club has new stories to tell

Ace Atkins channels ‘80s nostalgia for Cold War spy thriller

Atlanta tastemakers react to a color of the year that isn’t, well, colorful

The Ain’t Sisters are here to rock your folk and spread some love

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Georgia Entertainment Scene

2025 Atlanta media year in review: CNN sale, ‘Bert Show’ ends, CBS swap

This year brought big changes to Atlanta media. Here’s a look back at the city’s biggest TV, film and radio stories of 2025.

Atlanta’s Savannah wins ‘Survivor’: ‘My game play was very loud, very bold’

The AJC spoke with Savannah Louie, the Atlanta resident who won the 49th season of "Survivor." She explained her game play and why she won over most of the jury.

‘Southside’ Steve Rickman loses morning show on Fox FM

Fox FM is heard in Atlanta on 99.3, 100.1 and 102.1 depending on where you live. Rickman said he was told Fox need a lower-cost, music-oriented host.

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Bookshelf: 5 Southern novels we can’t wait to read in 2026

Explore five must-read Southern novels for 2026, featuring stories of history, mystery and identity.

Atlanta rapper 21 Savage celebrates new album with art exhibit at High Museum

Atlanta’s 21 Savage celebrates new album with High Museum art exhibit

With artist Slawn, 21 Savage displays works inspired by his ‘What Happened to the Streets?’ album.

Need a laugh? Here’s a guide to comedy in Atlanta into the new year

It never hurts to laugh, right? Here's your guide to cool comedy shows in metro Atlanta during the holiday period and rapidly approaching wintertime.

The holidays, Atlanta get zinged in new comedy ‘Too Fast, Too Festivus’

A new holiday sketch comedy show from Dad's Garage with a distinctive Atlanta flavor, “Too Fast, Too Festivus” is onstage at Horizon Theatre starting Dec. 12.

Author events Dec. 12-18

Check out these upcoming author events happening in and around Atlanta.

‘Dark Sisters’ a feminist gothic tale about the evils of patriarchy

Kristi DeMeester delivers a rousing gothic horror story that spans from the 1750 witch hunts to an affluent preacher’s stronghold on the same community in the 21st century.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Dec. 12-14 includes winter festivals, holiday theater and music and Snow Day in Alpharetta

High Museum spotlights ‘strait-laced business owner’ who made ‘crazy photographs’

Atlantans can experience the ineffable photographs in the exhibition “The Family Album of Ralph Eugene Meatyard” at the High Museum, opening Dec. 12.

Ramblin’ men Devon Allman, Duane Betts bring Family Revival back to Atlanta

Athens punk band Five Eight kicking off the holidays with an eye toward 2026

Preview: Playing Friday at Smith's Olde Bar, Athens band Five Eight and Atlanta singer-guitarist James Hall have collaborated on a new holiday song, “Christmas Without You."