Georgia Media and Entertainment News

Media moves

Atlanta media departures: Kristen Gates, Audrey Washington, Lil Bankhead

Radio personalities from 94.9/The Bull and V-103 and a reporter from WSB-TV share their exits from the Atlanta airwaves via social media.

Sweetwater 420 finds sweet (or sour?) spot at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park

SweetWater 420 Festival finds ‘good vibes’ at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park

Despite lower ticket prices, crowds were down from 2025, but organizers say the fest will return to the park with a focus on driving more walk-by traffic and vendor sales.

IPIC

Luxury movie theater chain IPIC to stay open during sale process

IPIC had filed a notice that the location was set to close April 28 but a spokesman now says all its theaters will remain open while the company goes through Chapter 11.

Airport News

Current and former Atlanta Mayors gather at Big Bethel AME Church to push to protect DEI initiatives in the City of Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta quietly joins fight against the Trump administration’s anti-DEI push

The Fresno v. Turner lawsuit is one of several filed by groups of municipalities and authorities against the Trump administration over the last year.

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport long lines

In busiest airport battle, Atlanta takes top spot. Rival Chicago disagrees.

The Atlanta airport’s 2025 volumes fell below its 2024 total, as the airport experienced the effects of Southwest Airlines’ decision to cut its Atlanta schedule.

How Delta plans to make maintenance a $5 billion business

Inside Delta’s next $5 billion business

A fast-growing revenue stream to watch at Delta Air Lines doesn’t have to do with Sky Clubs, new routes or more airplane seats. It has to do with maintenance.

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Atlanta’s 'Hills4ATL' is building strength, health and community

Sweetwater 420 finds sweet (or sour?) spot at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park

SweetWater 420 Festival finds ‘good vibes’ at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park

IPIC

Luxury movie theater chain IPIC to stay open during sale process

Current and former Atlanta Mayors gather at Big Bethel AME Church to push to protect DEI initiatives in the City of Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta quietly joins fight against the Trump administration’s anti-DEI push

Aftermath on Sapelo Island

Insurers argue they shouldn’t have to pay for Sapelo Island gangway collapse lawsuit

NY Premiere of "Normal"

Marietta native tells how he financed, produced Bob Odenkirk thriller ‘Normal’

Atlanta Film Festival

How ‘a group of hippies’ created Atlanta’s 50-year film institution

Customers walk among the storefronts at the New Black Wall Street Market on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Lithonia, Georgia. The market has been in operation for over a year and gives Black business owners the opportunity to sell their products. (Christina Matacotta for the AJC)

New Black Wall Street Market opened to fanfare. It’s soon closing.

Blue Ops Drone

Maker of military drone boats expands in Georgia, plans more than 200 jobs

Trump Hayes Lawsuit
OPINION

Best time for artists who seek to reclaim their music rights is now

School children use their smartphones near the Barangaroo Ferry Terminal in Sydney, Feb. 24, 2021. (Matthew Abbot/The New York Times)

Parenting was hard enough. Then came social media.