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Exotic plant hunters

Conservation mission drives Atlanta Botanical Garden’s exotic plant hunter

Meet Scott McMahan, Atlanta Botanical Garden's vice president of horticulture and collections, a self-described plant "explorer" who seeks new cultivars all around the world.

ar they dead
BOOKSHELF

‘Are They Dead Yet?’ considers the art of the newspaper obituary

Sam Roberts, 79, has worked for The New York Times since 1983 and spent the last decade writing obituaries. His new book looks at the history and evolution of the obit.

Gabrielle McMahan checks out the sculpture “Celestial Fury” by Eric Shupe at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Schupe’s sculptures are made from forks and spoons. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Atlanta’s Dogwood Festival coming back in 2027, but uncertainty lingers

Atlanta’s Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park in April 2027 with free admission, after a turbulent year marked by funding and ticketing issues.

Food & Dining
072726: Quick Lamb Gyros
RECIPE

DIY lamb gyros make a quick back-to-school dinner

This recipe for quick and easy lamb gyros makes an easy, kid-friendly dinner in minutes.

AAJC 072626 North of the Airport

5 restaurants north of the Atlanta airport you don’t want to miss

The Real Food Stalker’s recommendations north of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: An almost-hidden gem, a pork chop sandwich and a Philly special.

Summerland Cafe

Bacchanalia chef opens brunch restaurant and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

A Michelin-starred chef has opened a new daytime restaurant in the Underwood Hills neighborhood, a long-awaited Japanese restaurant is opening soon in Midtown and more.

Now Playing

Privacy or public safety? Atlantans debate life under 60,000 cameras.

Signage and work for FIFA

Here’s how hotels, short-term rentals in Atlanta fared during the World Cup

Warner Bros

States file lawsuit to block Paramount’s acquisition of Turner parent company

You42 Studios

In this Atlanta-area film studio, visitors can dine while creators go viral

Lee Thomas

She helped ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Spider-Man’ film in Georgia. Now she’s retiring.

Jermaine Dupri

Atlanta megaproducer Jermaine Dupri alleges Sony owes him $18M in royalties

Repticon Atlanta

10 weekend events hotter than the metro Atlanta weather

Trilith Studios offers behind-the-scenes tour

Trilith Studios offers behind-the-scenes tour that includes Nate Bargatze set

2026 Peachtree Road Race
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2026 Peachtree Road Race: Live coverage

Buzz Lightyear Porsche

Porsche sports cars inspired by ‘Toy Story 5′ net millions for charity

Fourth of July Fireworks

Fourth of July fun in metro Atlanta: Fireworks, festivals and more