Georgia Entertainment Scene

‘Scooby-Doo’ live action series set to shoot in Atlanta

7 Atlanta women who helped put the city on the national art map

Need a laugh? 20 notable stand-up comedy shows this spring in Atlanta

BOOKSHELF

Atlanta children’s author Laurel Snyder talks bravery and book bans

Former radio host Gary McKee stands outside Joey D's restaurant in 2014. (Rodney Ho/AJC)

OBITUARY

Gary McKee, top-rated Atlanta radio host in ’70s, ’80s, dies at age 81

Carlos Museum’s ‘Compassion’ explores and encourages caring for one another

The offbeat Inman Park Festival parade, where gnomes are a big thing, features colorfully costumed marchers, floats, bands and more. The 2026 festival in the historic intown Atlanta neighborhood is April 24-26. (Courtesy of Inman Park Festival Marketing/William Byrd)

Your guide to festivals sprouting up across metro Atlanta this spring

How Atlanta’s Renaissance Orchestra went viral for remixing classical music

The group, which blends classical music with R&B, pop and rap hits, comes to Atlanta this weekend at Buckhead Theatre.

Remains found behind home identified as that of prominent Atlanta attorney

Peter Van Sant of ‘48 Hours’ digs into Atlanta burn pile murder via podcast

The six-episode "Blood is Thicker: The Farris Wheel" podcast covers the murder of Gary “Big Daddy” Farris, whose bones were found on a burn pile on his property.

Atlanta Hawks host the Orlando Magic in an NBA game

Magic City shown support at Atlanta Hawks game despite NBA cancellation

Despite the NBA canceling the Hawks’ Magic City promotion, fans wore gear and homemade hoodies to show support for the Atlanta strip club at Monday’s game.

Bert Kreischer’s Netflix comedy is staying in Atlanta for Season 2

Some good news for metro Atlanta's TV and film business — Bert Kreischer’s Netflix comedy "Free Bert" is staying in Atlanta for Season 2.

4 reasons ABC could bring back Atlanta-filmed ‘Will Trent’ for 5th season

The show, set and shot in Atlanta, brings in solid overall numbers but skews older than many ABC shows.

BOOKSHELF

March book releases include 5 Southern novels and a tasty food memoir

From Atlanta thrillers to Appalachian tales, March delivers a strong slate of Southern books with Georgia connections.

What’s filming in Georgia now? ‘Love is Blind,’ ‘Sistas,’ ‘Family Feud’

The number of Georgia productions listed on the film office site edged over 30 for the first time since late spring of 2024.

Atlanta abortion clinic focus of Oscar-nominated doc ‘The Devil is Busy’

‘The fear is palpable,’ producer Soledad O’Brien said, citing the potential for arson, bombings and attacks.

Atlanta chief meteorologist David Chandley to retire after 42 years

The weather expert has worked at five Georgia stations over the years, including Fox 5 and WSB-TV.

Margaret Cho has not mellowed with age onstage: ‘It gets pretty raunchy’

The former Atlanta resident will be at Buckhead Theatre on Saturday.

Find art popping up in every direction in metro Atlanta this spring

Check out our spring art guide and find art in every direction in Atlanta this spring, from museum and gallery shows, work in indoor and outdoor spaces and art festivals.

15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly metro Atlanta outings this weekend includes the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade, Coolray Field Carnival and Water Circus Atlantis in Alpharetta.

Georgia insurance agent Philmon Lee lands top 20 spot in ‘American Idol’

Georgia's 2026 representative in the top 20 for "American Idol" is 25-year-old insurance agent Philmon Lee from LaGrange.