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Series finale of ‘Stranger Things’ draws crowds to theaters

‘Stranger Things’ shoots a scene at Tara, which screens series finale

Atlanta’s Tara Theatre was one of more than 600 theaters showing “Stranger Things” on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly outings in metro Atlanta includes the High Museum of Art’s Family Saturday and the Sneaker Exit, where you can buy, sell and trade shoes.

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15 Atlanta-produced TV shows and films expected to debut in 2026

Here are 15 Atlanta-produced TV shows and films expected to debut in 2026. Nicolas Cage, Regina Hall, Mark Wahlberg, Jessica Chastain and Jason Bateman are among the stars.

Food & Dining
Coffee Connoisseur

Wine tastings, cooking classes and more January food events around metro Atlanta

Observe a wine competition, become a coffee connoisseur, make zero-proof cocktails and more food and drink events happening this January in metro Atlanta.

A tableful of food and cocktails from Chido + Padre's. (Courtesy of Heidi Geldhauser)

End of year brings flurry of restaurant closures and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

The end of 2025 brought with it the closure of several restaurants around metro Atlanta, but the dining scene saw plenty of other activity and announcements in recent weeks.

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8 local cocktails winterized for cold weather

While eggnog and hot toddies are the traditional marks of the winter bar, a curated cold-weather cocktail menu contains far more than heavy pours of high-proof spirits.

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Monks on a mission: Buddhist pilgrimage for peace stops in metro Atlanta

Frozen Pipes: Everything You Need to Know

How and when to protect your pipes from freezing

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Author events Dec. 12-18

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Turner built an empire. These women left it — and still shape Atlanta’s culture today.

Immigration Birthright Citizenship

Supreme Court wrestles with copyright case that could affect web access

Atlanta 48 Hour Film Project

Georgia lands location of prestigious Sundance television program

2025 Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia has been cancelled

Six Flags Over Georgia closes this weekend, cutting Holiday in the Park

Rice-Mock home

Escaping the frenzy of city life for an elegant, antiques-filled home

Avoid Washing Your Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner

Why you should never wash your turkey

A Thanksgiving prayer to share
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A Thanksgiving prayer to share