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1h agoPHOTOS: Atlanta Jazz Festival 2026
The annual fest was held on Memorial Day weekend at Piedmont Park, attracting crowds to see the musicians and singers despite some stormy weather.

Born to be wild, Atlanta Fringe Festival plans to be weird in year 14
The Atlanta Fringe Festival returns Wednesday through June 7 with 49 shows across seven venues, spotlighting weird, wild and experimental performances.

Atlanta theater notables Topher Payne, Charlie Cote happy as life co-stars
Atlanta theater notables Topher Payne and Charlie Cote are happy being life co-stars, collaborating on projects and scripting how to lend support to other stage artists.

Flannery O’Connor book probes how mother grew author’s legacy on family farm
Flannery O'Connor is a central figure in Southern fiction whose work has been oft dissected. But “Flannery and Regina” focuses on a novel angle: her Andalusia domestic life.
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Atlanta singer Peabo Bryson under medical care following stroke
The 75-year-old R&B balladeer is best known for "A Whole New World" and "Beauty and the Beast," two Grammy-winning duets from Disney movies.

‘Celebrity Weakest Link’ latest game show to shoot in metro Atlanta
The Fox show is moving from Los Angeles to metro Atlanta, the latest in a variety of game shows seeking Georgia’s tax credit breaks.

Make Peruvian-style chicken cutlets in minutes
Use these smart cooking techniques and shortcuts to make a weeknight version of Peruvian-style chicken.

What Atlanta lacks in a traditional Chinatown, it makes up for in strip malls
Metro Atlanta is a mecca for Asian food, and growing fast. Whether you're looking in Doraville or Duluth, we have restaurants that rival any traditional Chinatown gem.
Avize named to North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list and more from Atlanta’s dining scene
The 50 Best organization recognized Avize as well as Savannah chef Mashama Bailey, a bevy of restaurant openings and more from the week in food and dining.
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Plunge into summer at metro Atlanta pools, splash pads and water parks
A roundup of metro Atlanta pools, splash pads and water parks that provide a cool respite as temperatures heat up.

Sherri Shepherd won’t let talk show cancellation get her down
Sherri Shepherd, who will be at Buckhead Theatre on May 16 for a stand-up comedy show, lamented her talk show cancellation, which was a victim of shifting viewer habits.

CNN hunts for audiences beyond cable. Weather app is part of that strategy.
The free CNN Weather app, which has a green icon instead of the network's usual red, is the new organization's first standalone lifestyle product.

The ultimate weekend checklist: 10 metro Atlanta events you absolutely need to check out
Here are 10 of the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend.

Can’t get World Cup tickets? An immersive alternative is coming to Atlanta.
Cosm, a 70,000-square-foot dome that uses the same technology as planetariums, announced it will showcase World Cup matches at its forthcoming Centennial Yards location.

How Ted Turner built CNN, the world’s first 24-hour news network
From a shoestring startup in Atlanta, Ted Turner launched CNN, pioneering 24-hour cable news and transforming the global media landscape.
Ways to have fun near Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the FIFA World Cup
Here’s your guide to food, fun and places to stay near Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Ted Turner’s colleagues, friends remember the mogul
Everyone has a Ted Turner story. We get to hear some good ones from the people who knew him best.

Top metro Atlanta events this weekend: Festivals, parades and live music
Here are 10 of the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend.

An exclusive North Georgia golf club sold. It’s part of a big trend in golf.
In the years following the pandemic, golf's popularity has seen a surge after years of waning interest.



