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PHOTOS: Juneteenth Parade held in College Park
The second annual Juneteenth Parade & Freedom Celebration was held in College Park on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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Where can I find it: oil painting repair, SodaStream canister exchange, painting appraisal
Where to have a painting repaired, cleaned and/or appraised.
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Atlanta native Stephen Wong spent four years animating Pixar’s ‘Elio’
Stephen Wong is the directing animator of the new film “Elio.” He notes that one animator produces 3-4 seconds of animation in a whole week; it's that exacting.
Georgia Entertainment Scene
Dominique Thorne calls release of metro Atlanta-shot ‘Ironheart’ ‘divine timing’
Dominique Thorne stars in "Ironheart,' which was shot in metro Atlanta's Trilith Studios and Chicago in 2022. The series debuted June 24 on Disney+.
Adolescent girls take center stage in Atlanta author’s Southern mysteries
‘Fast Boys and Pretty Girls’ is Lo Patrick’s newest Georgia-based whodunit.
Former Fox 5 reporter takes on incumbent in Lawrenceville City Council race
Randy Travis, a former Fox 5 I-Team reporter, is running for Lawrenceville City Council.
Food & Dining
Doughnut Dollies in Marietta closes after a decade
Doughnut Dollies has closed its shop in Marietta after 10 years in business. At one time, there were three Doughnut Dollies locations in metro Atlanta. All are now closed.
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Here are 10 new cookbooks for summertime reading and leisurely dining
As humidity levels rise and desires to hover over hot stoves evaporate, let's call attention to late spring and summer titles befitting the season of relaxation.
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Chick-fil-A retains top honors in fast-food survey and more from Atlanta’s dining scene
American consumers gave Chick-fil-A top marks, two Decatur restaurants closed and a major conference for hemp beverages is coming to Atlanta.
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Atlanta’s Southern-Fried Gaming Expo hits high score for pinball, arcade enthusiasts
The 12th Southern-Fried Gaming Expo gives people access to 1,000 board games and 500 arcade and pinball machines June 20-22, 2025.
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AJC HER+STORY
UTA music exec Dina Marto is the ‘great connector.’ Here’s why
Dina Marto, a music executive at United Talent Agency’s Atlanta office, has made it her mission to empower women in the male-dominated music industry.
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Why is Atlanta Pride in October when National Pride Month is in June?
Here's why Atlanta's biggest Pride celebration event is in October instead of June.
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Mexican American photographer’s Atlanta exhibit travels a more personal path
Review of Atlanta photographer Brayan Enriquez‘s solo exhibition "Like Hills Made of Sand," on view through August 23 at the Atlanta Center for Photography.
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Slide into the fun at pop-up water park coming to Atlantic Station
Slide City Waterpark features 25 inflatable water slides, the Foam Zone and more at Atlantic Station.
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Sweet Tea: Iconic trees
Check out our roundup of sweet offerings in today's newsletter.
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AJC Peachtree Road Race updates: It’s rest day
We’re getting down to the wire! From now through the weekend after race day, we’re upping our newsletter send to once a week. Don’t want you to miss any critical information.
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New Emory Healthcare program encourages movement, education
With the Georgia heat, Emory Healthcare’s new Wellness Walkers program is designed to address concerns surrounding public health.
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Finding support when family isn’t nearby
If you need caregivers, meals delivered, help with paying bills or accompaniment to a doctor, an Atlanta company aimed at people aging solo can assist.
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Play in more than 50 tons of sand at Friday’s Decatur Beach Party
For the family-friendly Decatur Beach Party on Friday, the city will bring 60 tons of sand to create a sandy street “beach” on Ponce de Leon Avenue through its downtown area.