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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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Atlanta-bound Jim Gaffigan balances parenting duties with lots of stand-up
Jim Gaffigan comes to Atlanta Symphony Hall Sept. 11-13 for five shows. We talk to him about parenting, his CBS Sunday Morning News bits and "Saturday Night Live."
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Snellville’s BoykinZ on ‘America’s Got Talent’ lassoes country girl group vibe
Country music lately has been largely generating solo artists, not groups, much less a group made up of Black women. But now there is The BoykinZ.
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Biography of Leo Frank’s widow gives voice to a life not fully explored
“I Am a Georgia Girl” by Ann Hite explores Lucille Frank’s life, activism and legacy after her husband Leo Frank was lynched in Marietta in 1915.
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Bookshelf: 7 new Southern books for your fall reading list
A posthumous collection of fiction and nonfiction by Harper Lee is among the offerings.
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Longtime Fish morning hosts Kevin & Taylor are moving to Star 94
Kevin Avery & Taylor Scott, who were morning hosts for the now-defunct Christian station the Fish for 25 years, have landed a new job at secular pop station Star 94.
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Veteran Atlanta actor has prominent role in ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’
Atlanta character actor Steven Coulter, who plays Father Gordon in the horror flick "The Conjuring: Last Rites," says, "Scary movies scare me!"
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MARTA riders get a lift with creative writing challenge
MARTA's public art program and Lostintheletters have partnered on Write Down the Line, a weekly creative writing challenge for transit riders. It continues through Sept. 22.
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In 2005, Conyers band Cartel made a punk classic. Now, they’re re-recording it.
Members of the Conyers band Cartel reflects on legacy of ‘Chroma’ album, getting a nod from the Jonas Brothers and touring this fall.
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Chris Brown addresses ticket issues following Atlanta concerts
Chris Brown responded to complaints after fans said Truist Park ticket issues caused them to miss his Aug. 30–31 Atlanta shows.