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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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Sandy Springs entrepreneur faces ‘Shark Tank’ sharks with collectible stockings
ABC’s “Shark Tank” gave Kate Stice Stewart a gift she’s been seeking for years: a coveted spot on the show.
How Atlanta’s Penelope Road, with retro and Gen-Z flair, sped into stardom
Penelope Road creates a contagious sound and style that‘s just as centered in the past as it is in the present. They’ll end the year with three hometown shows this month.
‘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.
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MARTA chief says new train cars give smooth, quiet ride
Interim CEO Jonathan Hunt told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s editorial board he is focused on project delivery, which he said is key to winning back public trust.
God’s Acre: Former Native American boarding school reveals complex history
A Native American boarding school established by Moravian missionaries in North Georgia in the early 19th century reveals a complicated and compelling history.
Why Midtown’s holiday lights display is a little less vibrant this year
Midtown Bright, the annual winter lights display, was cut back this year.