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Janelle Monae, Pharrell speak out against Kim Burrell following singer's rant about "the perverted homosexual spirit"

Monae getting spirited on stage. Akili-Casundria Ramsess

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Monae getting spirited on stage. Akili-Casundria Ramsess
By Jewel Wicker
Jan 3, 2017

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Many children's activities are offered at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year from April 12 through June 1.

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Huzzah! Georgia Renaissance Festival marks its 40th anniversary

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Atlanta art and antiques appraiser and auctioneer Allan Baitcher (right) takes bids during a 2020 auction. Baitcher and his company, Peachtree Antiques, are being sued by a Florida multimillionaire who says he paid them $20 million for fakes. (AJC 2020)

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Atlanta antique appraiser made $20M selling fakes, lawsuit says

An Atlanta art and antique appraiser is being sued by a Florida multimillionaire, who says he spent about $20 million on thousands of fake works.

How an ex-Texan and a university helped change the face of a Georgia city

Mercer University President Bill Underwood is stepping down after two decades at the helm. He's credited with boosting enrollment, resurrecting football and reshaping Macon.

Thanksgiving to bring chilly, dry, overall delightful weather to metro Atlanta

A big drop in temperatures is coming overnight Wednesday, so go ahead and pull out those flannels and blankets.