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Independent bookstores

6 new Atlanta indie bookstores seek to be ‘third spaces’ for readers

Checking out six new Atlanta indie bookstores that seek to be "third spaces" for readers. Not just booksellers, these shops invite the community in with talks, wine and more.

Media moves

Atlanta media departures: Kristen Gates, Audrey Washington, Lil Bankhead

Radio personalities from 94.9/The Bull and V-103 and a reporter from WSB-TV share their exits from the Atlanta airwaves via social media.

Sweetwater 420 finds sweet (or sour?) spot at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park

SweetWater 420 Festival finds ‘good vibes’ at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park

Despite lower ticket prices, crowds were down from 2025, but organizers say the fest will return to the park with a focus on driving more walk-by traffic and vendor sales.

Airport News

Current and former Atlanta Mayors gather at Big Bethel AME Church to push to protect DEI initiatives in the City of Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta quietly joins fight against the Trump administration’s anti-DEI push

The Fresno v. Turner lawsuit is one of several filed by groups of municipalities and authorities against the Trump administration over the last year.

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport long lines

In busiest airport battle, Atlanta takes top spot. Rival Chicago disagrees.

The Atlanta airport’s 2025 volumes fell below its 2024 total, as the airport experienced the effects of Southwest Airlines’ decision to cut its Atlanta schedule.

How Delta plans to make maintenance a $5 billion business

Inside Delta’s next $5 billion business

A fast-growing revenue stream to watch at Delta Air Lines doesn’t have to do with Sky Clubs, new routes or more airplane seats. It has to do with maintenance.

Now Playing

Atlanta’s 'Hills4ATL' is building strength, health and community

Terminal South food hall

What this food hall could mean for a south Atlanta neighborhood

Adam Wexler, CEO of PrizePicks

Atlantan cofounded company worth billions; now he’s moving into music

Gas prices in Atlanta and Cobb

The impact of the Iran war on gas prices in metro Atlanta

Sweetwater 420 finds sweet (or sour?) spot at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park

SweetWater 420 Festival finds ‘good vibes’ at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park

IPIC

Luxury movie theater chain IPIC to stay open during sale process

Current and former Atlanta Mayors gather at Big Bethel AME Church to push to protect DEI initiatives in the City of Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta quietly joins fight against the Trump administration’s anti-DEI push

Aftermath on Sapelo Island

Insurers argue they shouldn’t have to pay for Sapelo Island gangway collapse lawsuit

NY Premiere of "Normal"

Marietta native tells how he financed, produced Bob Odenkirk thriller ‘Normal’

Atlanta Film Festival

How ‘a group of hippies’ created Atlanta’s 50-year film institution

Customers walk among the storefronts at the New Black Wall Street Market on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Lithonia, Georgia. The market has been in operation for over a year and gives Black business owners the opportunity to sell their products. (Christina Matacotta for the AJC)

New Black Wall Street Market opened to fanfare. It’s soon closing.