Things to do in Atlanta

How profitable is CNN? New filing shares details for first time in years.
The projected financial performance is rosy news for CNN, which is battling the same declines in viewership and advertising dollars as other cable television brands.

12 arts events to look forward to this week in metro Atlanta
Our 12 metro Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week include Aurora Theatre’s ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and an Atlanta Symphony concert from Ellington to Elgar.
‘Women of Willow Creek’ finds levity amid fragility of mental health issues
Actor-playwright Jamie Goss drew from her personal history in rehabilitation centers to write “The Women of Willow Creek,” to be given a reading Jan. 22 at Onstage Atlanta.

Atlanta premiere of Bob Dylan-inspired play opens Thursday at Actor’s Express
In ‘Girl from the North Country,’ Bob Dylan’s songs serve as the emotional landscape of a Depression-era story about a diverse group of strangers at a Minnesota guesthouse.

Atlanta ‘Blind Side’ actor on life support
Aaron is on life support after suffering a blood infection. But there is some good news on his condition.

Popular rock band among headliners for Atlanta’s 2026 SweetWater 420 Fest
The April 17-18 festival will be held at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park in the Grove Park neighborhood.

Steak & Grace closes in Dunwoody, replaced by Southern comfort food eatery
Steakhouse Steak & Grace has closed in Dunwoody Village. {S}table, a new Southern comfort food eatery from Dash Hospitality Group, will take its place in April.

Veggie-packed chicken and dumplings recipe redefines comfort food
A chicken-and-dumplings recipe amps up the nutritional density of this classic comfort food by adding a variety of vegetables, including vitamin-rich collard greens.

There’s a lot to love about Old Vinings Inn’s TV-themed cocktail
The I Love Lucy cocktail is actually named for a former resident of the inn, not the beloved TV show.
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Water for Savannah’s soul: Restoration renews Forsyth Park fountain
Savannah's Forsyth Park fountain, a landmark of this historic Georgia port city since 1858, returned to operation Friday after a six-month restoration.

Measure tree’s critical root zone before digging nearby
Here's how to measure the critical root zone of a tree, so you'll know how to dig around it without injuring its roots.
Athens film studio wants to reboot as a data center
Over the past year, empty or underused soundstages in Georgia have had to pivot. Athens Studios' plans are different.

How and when to protect your pipes from freezing
When temperatures fall below 32 degrees, water pipes are at risk of freezing and bursting.

7 tips to keep your pets safe during cold weather
Don't forget you also have to make sure the four-footed members of the family are warm and dry.

Author events Dec. 12-18
Check out these upcoming author events happening in and around Atlanta.
Turner built an empire. These women left it — and still shape Atlanta’s culture today.
Their combined decades of experience at the media powerhouse primed them for their new community-facing roles.

Supreme Court wrestles with copyright case that could affect web access
Major record labels brought action against Cox Communications in 2018, arguing the company should be held responsible for customers that committed copyright infringement.

Georgia lands location of prestigious Sundance television program
The announcement comes less than a year after Atlanta did not make the cut to become the next host city of the Sundance Film Festival.




