Olivia Wakim
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Olivia Wakim is a reporter for the Lifestyle team. She joined the AJC as an intern in 2023 after graduating from the University of Georgia with a journalism degree. While in school, she reported for The Red & Black, Grady Newsource and the Marietta Daily Journal.
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Russ Youngblood has documented Atlanta’s gay community for decades

Meet Russ Youngblood, who has documented Atlanta’s gay community for decades

Atlanta Pride

Atlanta Pride 2026 cancels Saturday events, celebration to continue Sunday

Sweet Auburn Barbecue

McDonough BBQ & Bluegrass Festival canceled due to weather

Georgia National Fair

Eating across the Georgia National Fair with pork belly cones, apple fries and more

Southern Superstition exhibit

Haints and boo hags: Superstition exhibit depicts the South’s folklore

A line of guests enter the High Museum of Art's new Richard Meier building after a ribbon-cutting ceremony. (Louie Favorite/AJC 1983)

How the people of Atlanta helped build the High Museum of Art over 100 years

Haunted pub crawl

Halloween pub crawl, Oktoberfest celebrations and more October events in Atlanta

Philanthropy shaped Atlanta. Here’s how that legacy endures.

5 ways to celebrate the High Museum of Art’s 100th anniversary in Atlanta

Red's Beer Garden

Oktoberfest at Red’s Beer Garden, International Sake Day and more Atlanta events

Mule Train will open in Atlanta’s South Downtown next week

New restaurant Mule Train will open in Atlanta’s South Downtown next week