Ligaya Figueras savors highlights, relationships from covering cuisine in Atlanta and the Southeast for the AJC.

During the 267 days I have lived in the South, I’ve looked for changes in my conduct that might indicate I’ve gone native. But am I a local yet?

Food and dining editor Ligaya Figueras and critic Henri Hollis share insights.

Menu will take inspiration from ‘the people, ingredients and community of the American South.’

"Taste the State Georgia" by Kevin Mitchell and David Shields tells the stories of 65 foods and dishes emblematic of the Peach State.

A fire in downtown Madison damaged the offices of MAD Hospitality and destroyed two of its restaurants. The hospitality group has led a culinary revitalization of the town.

Aria is the only Atlanta restaurant to make it to the finals of the James Beard awards.

This is the second time Mellow Mushroom has closed in Decatur. The original was at Commerce Square and the newer store was on West Ponce de Leon Avenue.

The events are taking place on the same day as a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.

Agriculture is Georgia’s top industry, and in recent years the Peach State has become an emerging hub for indoor agriculture.