Georgia Entertainment Scene

Alpharetta. GA: John Mellencamp visited America Bank Amphitheatre on his Dancing Words tour Saturday night. Running through two acts, with a 15 minute intermission, Mellencamp played nearly forty songs to a sing-along crowd. Photo taken Thursday August 1, 2026 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre.  Mellencamp (RYAN FLEISHER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)
CONCERT REVIEW

In concert, John Mellencamp joyfully salutes the ‘mavericks’ and ‘misfits’

John Mellencamp gave the sold-out Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta exactly what it wanted: a full-throated set of greatest hits.

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BOOKSHELF

New comic book from Atlanta native tells Hurricane Helene survivors’ stories

As the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches, Atlanta native Andrew Aydin recalls the day in late September when the devastating storm struck his community in West...

Crowd scene at the 2024 One Musicfest

Atlanta’s One Musicfest will not return in 2026

Longtime Atlanta hip-hop festival One Musicfest won't return to Piedmont Park in 2026. Festival organizers said the event is taking a hiatus.

Karyn Greer and her son T.J. Anthony

WSB’s Karyn Greer, CBS Atlanta’s T.J. Anthony keep local news in the family

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In ABV Gallery’s ‘Locals Only,’ 40-plus artists frame Atlanta for Atlantans

Chuck and Chernoff

Chuck and Chernoff renewed, Star 94 shifts and more Atlanta radio briefs

CIARA DAY

Atlanta singer Ciara gives $50,000 to 10 local organizations

The Circle

‘The Circle’ returns to shoot in Atlanta, moves to Hulu from Netflix

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‘Cabbagetown ’76’ exhibit illuminates iconic neighborhood’s transition

Exotic plant hunters

Conservation mission drives Atlanta Botanical Garden’s exotic plant hunter

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BOOKSHELF

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

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

Eternals

Atlanta’s Dragon Con suspends lifetime memberships for first time ever