Georgia Entertainment Scene

Atlanta’s Ms. Pat, after so much trauma, has found her own American Dream

Netflix quickly renews Atlanta-shot ‘A Different World’ sequel for Season 2

Can a Live Nation-backed Atlanta label be a musician’s ‘reset?’ This exec thinks so.

As Ed Sheeran returns to Atlanta, 6 things to know about the controversy

BOOKSHELF

Georgia poets ponder family, nature, faith and labor in new collections

Indigo Girls ‘Look Long’ at their career in tour that brings them back home

2026 Atlanta Art Fair guide: Navigating what to view, hear and do

Atlanta’s Rashaun Williams gets full-time ‘Shark Tank’ status in his own town

Atlanta venture capitalist and Falcons minority owner Rashuan Williams talks to the AJC about being a fulltime "Shark Tank" shark.

Chastain Park group says planned Halloween night show more trick than treat

The Chastain Park Civic Association wants a Steve Lacy concert on Halloween night moved to another day because of concerns about safety issues with trick-or-treaters.

12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

Our Atlanta arts events to plan for this week include the Atlanta Art Fair, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra season opening progra and ‘Macbeth’ at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse.

Atlanta media briefs: Kelly Crull’s departure; Valdez, Dorsey swap

Kelly Crull leaves 93.7/680 The Fan for the New Orleans Pelicans; WANF's Jennifer Valdez and Ella Dorsey swap time slots and Justina Latimer joins "Good Day Atlanta."

In case you missed it: 5 highlights from the 2025 Decatur Book Festival

Celebrate love of reading, craft of writing at 2026 Decatur Book Festival

Brian Goldstone, Tayari Jones, Arthur Sze, Reesa Teesa and Silas House are among the participating writers at this year's Decatur Book Festival.

BOOKSHELF

New fall books to read include Lil Jon memoir, Carson McCullers letters

New fall books to check out including a memoir from rapper Lil Jon and a biography of activist Lillian Smith.

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

"The Circle" has moved from Netflix to Hulu/Disney+ and will shoot in Atlanta, according to the Georgia Film Office.

The Black Water Reapers take on the Apocalypstix during Atlanta Roller Derby’s first bouts at their new location, the Golden Glide Skating Rink in Decatur, on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Atlanta Roller Derby tries to save legendary Decatur roller rink Golden Glide

Atlanta Roller Derby created a special subsidiary to take over Golden Glide Skating Rink in Decatur, the metro area's oldest rink.

Columbian superstar Karol G took over Mercedes-Benz Stadium with her “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour” — dazzling the crowd with reggaeton songs, elaborate stage production and incredible choreography — on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

CONCERT REVIEW

Karol G brings Latin pop brilliance to Atlanta stop of ‘Tropitour’

Colombian pop singer Karol G, whose hit “Bby Wow” is climbing the charts, performed at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday night.

Atlanta HBCUs among filming locations for ‘A Different World’ Netflix sequel

We provide a sampling of major locations that "A Different World" used at Atlanta University Center and elsewhere for the Netflix reboot.

Repression, survival are recurring themes among Out on Film’s 164 titles

Previewing Out on Film, the 11-day LGBTQ+ film festival continuing through Oct. 4 at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema. “The World We’re Making” is the theme of the 164-film fest.

Atlanta producer believes he can help make the city a hub for indie films

Marvel Studios’ departure leaves room for a fresh vision, Atlanta native and Hollywood vet John Henry Hinkel says.

On ‘Survivor,’ Atlanta’s Alexis Levine plans to lie about being a lawyer

Atlanta lawyer Alexis Levine, who is competing on the 51st season of "Survivor," hid her job from fellow competitors.