Things to do in Atlanta

Small in size, Hapeville dwarfs other metro burgs as ‘a home for the arts’
Seven miles south of downtown Atlanta, Hapeville has developed an outsize reputation in the arts that extends beyond its I-85 billboard proclaiming it "A Home for the Arts."
After nearly 2 decades, Duluth’s storied Down Right Theatre company is back
Beginning Thursday, Scott Ross directs his wife and children in ‘Doubt: A Parable,’ reviving a long-dormant, historic theater company at Merely Players Theatre in Doraville.

Entertainment venue, movie theater open at Trilith’s new complex
Trilith Live, along with the retail and residential areas of the development, provide a steady stream of foot traffic to the property that isn’t tied to film production.

Netflix might end up with TCM, Ted Turner’s ‘passion project’
This could be good news for Ted Turner’s brainchild, an Atlanta-based cable network which airs original classic films without commercials and quickly became an iconic brand.

12 arts events to look forward to this week in metro Atlanta
Our 12 metro Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week include Aurora Theatre’s ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and an Atlanta Symphony concert from Ellington to Elgar.

Atlanta History Center celebrates 100 with ambitious slate of new exhibitions
This year, Atlanta History Center is celebrating its centennial — and America’s 250th birthday — with an ambitious slate of happenings.

2026 James Beard Awards name 10 semifinalists in Georgia
Several Atlanta chefs received the recognition for the first time, but no Savannah restaurants were recognized.

Make Miller Union’s pumpkin cheesecake in any season
One couple's anniversary dessert at Miller Union is worth making any time of year.

Quick soba soup is a weeknight meal packed with umami
Shelf-stable Japanese ingredients ensure this brothy noodle recipe is filled with compelling flavors without becoming complicated.
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Here's how to measure the critical root zone of a tree, so you'll know how to dig around it without injuring its roots.
Athens film studio wants to reboot as a data center
Over the past year, empty or underused soundstages in Georgia have had to pivot. Athens Studios' plans are different.

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When temperatures fall below 32 degrees, water pipes are at risk of freezing and bursting.

Author events Dec. 12-18
Check out these upcoming author events happening in and around Atlanta.
Turner built an empire. These women left it — and still shape Atlanta’s culture today.
Their combined decades of experience at the media powerhouse primed them for their new community-facing roles.

Supreme Court wrestles with copyright case that could affect web access
Major record labels brought action against Cox Communications in 2018, arguing the company should be held responsible for customers that committed copyright infringement.

Georgia lands location of prestigious Sundance television program
The announcement comes less than a year after Atlanta did not make the cut to become the next host city of the Sundance Film Festival.

Six Flags Over Georgia closes this weekend, cutting Holiday in the Park
For the first time since 2013, Six Flags over Georgia won't be open over the holidays for pass holders to enjoy the lights, music, Christmas tree and visits with Santa Claus.

Escaping the frenzy of city life for an elegant, antiques-filled home
A pair of Buckhead bankers make a break for it in bucolic Serenbe.




