Things to do in Atlanta

Trap music heads to Atlanta Film Festival, thanks to this producer
‘The Birth of Trap Music’ chronicles the rise and tension of trap music, a subgenre of rap created in Atlanta and rooted in lyrics about drug dealing (aka “trapping”).

Alabama Shakes returns with big tour, new songs and an album in the works
“It’s been wild,” says Alabama Shakes guitarist Heath Fogg of touring and recording once again after a six-year hiatus. The band plays Synovus Bank Amphitheater on Friday.

Atlantan cofounded company worth billions; now he’s moving into music
Adam Wexler, who cofounded PrizePicks and exited the company in January, aims to solve problems in music discoverability.

Georgia actor brings dance moves to Michael Jackson blockbuster biopic
Tre' Horton was thrilled to land a role as the adult version of Michael Jackson’s brother Marlon in the blockbuster biopic "Michael."

How a Georgia songwriter turned his love for Macon into a music festival
Americana singer-songwriter Brent Cobb started the South of Atlanta Fest to honor Macon's rich musical history.

A guide to 8 hidden murals across Atlanta too cool to remain secrets
Here are a few of Atlanta’s hidden gems of street art and how to find them.

Fine dining, breakfast themes lead nearly 20 new Atlanta restaurants opened in April
Nearly 20 new restaurants joined the metro Atlanta restaurant scene in April, compared to just a handful of closures.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby and more May food events in metro Atlanta
This May, enjoy a crawfish boil in Smyrna, snag a slot for NFA’s Burger Benefit, take part in the Meals on Wheels Taste fundraiser and celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Why free parking at Atlanta restaurants is getting harder to find
Why Atlanta diners are feeling the financial squeeze before they even sit down, plus local restaurants offering free parking.
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Food pantry extending relief to TSA workers this weekend
The King’s Table is one of several community groups across the country extending relief to TSA workers, who have gone weeks without pay.

Oscar-winning cinematographer shares secrets in new book, Atlanta screenings
Roger Deakins, the cinematographer behind "Fargo," "Skyfall" and many more films, is in town this week for a master class at GSU, screenings and a book signing.

Tyler Perry Studios sells stake in BET+. Here’s what that means for fans.
Starting in June, BET+ will shut down and its programming will be folded into Paramount+. Perry will continue to produce programming for BET Media Group.

Intennse moves its rapid-fire tennis concept to Assembly Studios
Intennse is moving to Assembly Studios in Doraville, deepening the relationship between the tennis league and Assembly’s owners Gray Media.

Atlanta TV stations have been dropped from Dish TV. Here’s why.
The dispute is over retransmission fees TV station owners seek from cable and satellite operators, a major source of revenue for companies like Gray Media.

What the Live Nation antitrust settlement means for Georgia concertgoers
Live Nation, which is the most dominant entity in Atlanta’s live events industry, reached a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit.

WATCH: World Cup Vibes in Atlanta
Looking to catch soccer fever before World Cup officially lands in ATL? We’re pulling up to the legendary Brewhouse Cafe in Little Five Points. This is the spot where the ener...

What Warner Bros. Discovery’s sale to Paramount could mean for CNN, Turner
For more than 3,000 employees at the company’s Techwood campus, where CNN, TBS, TNT and other networks reside, the stakes could not be higher.

Plaza Theatre spotlights Georgia film history, showing ‘Deliverance’ and more
The series spans 1972 to 2006, a time period before the state bolstered its film tax credit.



