Author changes approach to John Prine book after musician’s death
Plus two more new books this month on music: ‘Meridian Rising’ about Jimmie Rodgers and ‘The Perfect Tuba.’
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What an Alaskan summer added to two Atlanta Ballet dancers’ steps
As Atlanta Ballet's Carraig New and Georgie Grace Butler ready for this weekend's season-opening performances, they draw peacefulness from summers spent in Juneau, Alaska.
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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend
From the King Center’s international expo and Gwinnett County Fair to Pup-A-Palooza in Johns Creek, here are 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Sept. 12-14.
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Hambidge Hive levels up for the 2025 Hambidge Auction
Hambidge Center, a North Georgia's art sanctuary, transforms its Buckhead high-rise satellite with eye-catching art installations. It hosts a fundraising art auction Saturday.
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Georgia lawyers turn to Hollywood actor to sharpen trial skills
Georgia lawyers are turning to a former Hollywood character actor to improve their trial skills in a quirky, new workshop.
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A folk art church in Georgia was closed for 25 years. Here’s how it reopened.
Howard Finster's World Folk Art Church reopened in June after being closed and deteriorating for a quarter of a century. Like Finster's art, there's a story behind the story.
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Georgia artist documents the coast’s disappearing treescape
Water is a recurring theme in Dutch-born writer and photographer’s life and career. His work is on view at ARTS Southeast in Savannah through Oct. 18.
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Food writer confronts childhood traumas and Southern myths in memoir
In “House of Smoke,” John T. Edge reflects on his upbringing in Middle Georgia, his role at Southern Foodways Alliance, and the racial reckoning that led to his resignation.
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There’s a thin line between satire and reality in Carl Hiaasen’s ‘Fever Beach’
What sets “Fever Beach” apart from the Florida author's earlier novels is its willingness to engage directly with the political and cultural crises of our time.
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DeKalb County and Atlanta Shakespeare Company launch outdoor series
Performances in ‘A Shakespeare Happening’ begin with interactive, family-friendly shows followed by a staging of excerpts from the company’s adult Shakespearean plays.