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Live Between

PHOTOS: Sanford Stadium hosts second concert in its history

Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, both Georgia natives, perform together at the inaugural Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Independent bookstores

6 new Atlanta indie bookstores seek to be ‘third spaces’ for readers

Checking out six new Atlanta indie bookstores that seek to be "third spaces" for readers. Not just booksellers, these shops invite the community in with talks, wine and more.

Drumma Boy

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”).

Georgia Entertainment Scene
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band play for a sold-out crowd Saturday, May 2, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher at the AJC)
CONCERT REVIEW

Bruce Springsteen tackles Trump, weaves joy and resistance at Atlanta show

The rock legend returned to Atlanta for his "Land of Hope and Dreams Tour" and spoke out against the president, ICE, the war in Iran and the Voting Rights Act dismantling.

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NY Premiere of "The Bondsman"

Kevin Bacon returns to Atlanta for Hulu’s ‘Southern Bastards’ pilot

Kevin Bacon is filming a pilot for a Hulu drama in Atlanta, marking his return to Georgia as the region’s film industry navigates a slower period.

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A path of art and nature begins to take root in DeKalb County

Featuring art installations and gardens, Compassion Corridor has launched along a DeKalb County section of PATH's Stone Mountain Trail between Decatur and Stone Mountain.

Food & Dining
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8 Atlanta area burgers you can’t miss

Justin Brown, also known as the @therealfoodstalker, gives his picks for the eight best burgers in the Atlanta area.

Savannah Dining News May 2026

Iconic Savannah gay bar plans move, shrimpers blessed and more coastal dining news

May’s food and dining happenings from the Georgia coast.

Wood's Chapel BBQ exterior and patio. Photo credit- Mia Yakel.

BBQ restaurant pivots to lower-priced menu; more from Atlanta’s dining scene

Wood's Chapel barbecue restaurant in Summerhill is revamping its menu in an effort to keep it affordable and Ghetto Gastro is moving into Atlanta.

Now Playing

Atlanta rises as the Hawks clash with the Knicks in the NBA playoffs

Cox Communications

Supreme Court sides with Cox in landmark copyright and internet access case

Food distribution

Food pantry extending relief to TSA workers this weekend

Roger and James Deakins

Oscar-winning cinematographer shares secrets in new book, Atlanta screenings

Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry Studios sells stake in BET+. Here’s what that means for fans.

Studio owners look to fill soundstages

Intennse moves its rapid-fire tennis concept to Assembly Studios

Atlanta News First

Atlanta TV stations have been dropped from Dish TV. Here’s why.

A crowd watches as Imagine Dragons performs on their Mercury Tour in 2022 at Lakewood Amphitheatre. The venue maintains a long-term lease with Live Nation. (Robb Cohen for the AJC 2022)

What the Live Nation antitrust settlement means for Georgia concertgoers

Brewhouse Cafe

WATCH: World Cup Vibes in Atlanta

CNN Paramount Merger

What Warner Bros. Discovery’s sale to Paramount could mean for CNN, Turner

Jimmy Carter played foundational role in Georgia’s film industry

Plaza Theatre spotlights Georgia film history, showing ‘Deliverance’ and more