Georgia parents of D.C. plane crash victim demand aviation safety reform
Professional arm wrestling is bigger and buffer than ever in Georgia
Things to do in Atlanta
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Author Events Aug. 15-21
Here's a rundown of author events happening in and around Atlanta.
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Police name ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ stars’ son as shooter in T-Hood death
“I’m broken,” T-Hood’s mom says. “This is horrible. I cannot sleep. I cannot eat.”
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Georgia’s Galápagos connection
Local veterinarians travel near and far to save endangered turtles, including to Ecuador's Galápagos Islands.
Georgia Entertainment Scene
What’s filming in Georgia in August 2025? ‘Will Trent’ is back
This year has been a dismally slow one for TV and film production in the state of Georgia and August has shown no signs of revival.
What’s filming in Georgia in August 2025? ‘Will Trent’ is back
This year has been a dismally slow one for TV and film production in the state of Georgia and August has shown no signs of revival.
‘Nobody 2′ producer returns to Atlanta hometown: ‘We celebrate family’
The Bob Odenkirk action comedy sequel is ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’ meets ‘John Wick,’ Marietta native and Wheeler grad says.
Food & Dining
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Lyla Lila chef to open Woodruff Arts Center restaurant Elise this week
Nearly a year after Elise was first announced, chef Craig Richards will open his seafood-centric restaurant in the former Table 1280 space at the Woodruff Arts Center.
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Photos: Elise opens at the Woodruff Arts Center
Elise, a new restaurant from Lyla Lila chef Craig Richards, opens Aug. 19 at the Woodruff Arts Center, taking over the space formerly occupied by Table 1280.
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Home Grown owners plan big changes after purchasing property and more from Atlanta’s restaurant scene
Smorgasburg Atlanta announced its first food stalls, Electric Hospitality landed on a hot list for small businesses, and several new restaurants opened.
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Nurses: Enter now to win a spa gift card for some R&R
Are you a nurse looking for some relaxation? This is the contest for you.
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Seafood and more culinary twists are in store in New Smyrna Beach
When it comes to laid-back fun, New Smyrna Beach overflows with activities that will keep you coming back again and...
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In Daytona Beach, summer never ends
Celebrated for its sunshine and laid-back vibe, Daytona Beach is the perfect place to keep the summer spirit alive long...
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2 of the best ‘walkable and feel-good’ streets in the U.S. are in Georgia
Discover why two Georgia towns — Dahlonega and Blue Ridge — rank among the best wellness walks in the U.S., according to a national survey.
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Author events coming up
Author events in and around Atlanta from Aug. 1-9, 2025.
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River birch losing leaves is not a serious problem
Walter Reeves explains why a river birch tree might be shedding lots of leaves and why a crape myrtle tree might be send up suckers.
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Inside this Atlanta area film studio, a new pro tennis league has risen
For six weeks this summer, Electric Owl Studios in Decatur is the home base of Intennse, a new team-based professional tennis league bending the rules of the sport.
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Six Flags announces it won’t celebrate Holiday in the Park this year
For the first time since 2013, Six Flags over Georgia won't be open over the holidays for pass holders to enjoy the lights, music, Christmas tree and visits with Santa Claus
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Where can I find it?
We find ChaTruMue’s Original Thai Tea Mix plus where you can dispose of a gun collection.
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Chat with divers, meet a baby penguin at Tennessee Aquarium
You don't have to travel far for family fun this summer.
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Georgia gets in on the drama: Why film crews are riding a vertical soap opera wave
The projects, at least for now, aren’t necessarily thought-provoking journeys into the human condition, but they’re putting crews to work.
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Author Events July 25-31
A roundup of author events in and around Atlanta
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Celebrate Christmas in July with Chad Michael Murray in Dahlonega
The stars will be in Dahlonega for the inaugural Christmas in a Small Town, a fan convention hosted by Atlanta-based event production company Decade Days.