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Melissa Ruggieri has covered music and entertainment for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 2010 and created the Atlanta Music Scene blog. She's kept vampire hours for more than two decades and remembers when MTV was awesome.
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Relapse Theatre to be revived in Old Fourth Ward
Relapse Theatre is coming back in 2026 in a new location: the current Limelight Theatre in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood.
Six Flags Over Georgia closes this weekend, cutting Holiday in the Park
For the first time since 2013, Six Flags over Georgia won't be open over the holidays for pass holders to enjoy the lights, music, Christmas tree and visits with Santa Claus.
Why Trisha Yearwood, Lady A, Dave Koz, Robert Earl Keen hit the road for Christmas
Why do artists do Christmas tours? We spoke with Robert Earl Keen, Charles Kelley of Lady A, Trisha Yearwood and Dave Koz, all coming to Atlanta for the holiday season.
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Earth needs more energy. Atlanta’s Super Soaker creator may have a solution.
The legendary inventor of the Super Soaker, Lonnie Johnson, is refining technology in Atlanta that he thinks could help the planet reduce energy waste.
Teen GOP activist steps down from party leadership post
Greene County native and University of North Georgia student Ja’Quon Stembridge, 19, had run on boosting youth involvement in the party.
2025 SEC championship game: Kickoff time, TV channel, participants, ticket info
The 2025 SEC Championship Game is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6. Below you can find information on game time, TV channel and particpants for the game.