Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan team with Chadwick Boseman for "Black Panther"

Director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan, who were in Atlanta last year promoting "Creed," team up next with Chadwick Boseman for "Black Panther." The project, also to star Lupita Nyong'o, will film partly in Atlanta, following "Ant-Man," "Captain America: Civil War" and "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" as Marvel continues making Atlanta its filming home.

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Explore How Michael B. Jordan achieved his fighting form for "Creed"

Boseman has spent time in Atlanta in the past, on a promotional tour for "Get On Up," the James Brown biopic in which he starred in the leading role. He also portrayed Jackie Robinson in "42," which filmed in a number of Georgia locations.

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Atlanta playwright Kimberly Belflower shows her Southern roots on Broadway

Interview with Atlanta playwright Kimberly Belflower whose play “John Proctor Is the Villain” is now in previews at Broadway's Booth Theatre.

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15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend: Lantern Parade, Dino Fest and more

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in metro Atlanta? Take part in a parade, attend a carnival, run a 5K and more.

Review: Aurora finds magic charm in ‘Gods of Comedy’ by keeping things light

Aurora Theatre finds some magic charm in Ken Ludwig's "Gods of Comedy" by keeping things light and airy.

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Atlanta playwright Kimberly Belflower shows her Southern roots on Broadway

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Atlanta is known for its trees. How far will it go to save them?

A new ordinance to protect Atlanta's trees could soon reach City Council for a vote, but it's not clear if key provisions will make it in.

Training center opponents vow to complicate 2025 city elections

Opponents of the law enforcement training center, known to some as "Cop City," told the AJC they promise to be a thorn in the side for Mayor Andre Dickens as he campaigns.

Watch out, spring breakers: Friday could break records at the Atlanta airport

TSA estimates Friday, April 4 is projected to see a record-breaking 115,000 Atlanta security screenings.