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How Atlanta’s Penelope Road, with retro and Gen-Z flair, sped into stardom

Penelope Road creates a contagious sound and style that‘s just as centered in the past as it is in the present. They’ll end the year with three hometown shows this month.

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

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Dec. 12-14 includes winter festivals, holiday theater and music and Snow Day in Alpharetta

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High Museum spotlights ‘strait-laced business owner’ who made ‘crazy photographs’

Atlantans can experience the ineffable photographs in the exhibition “The Family Album of Ralph Eugene Meatyard” at the High Museum, opening Dec. 12.

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‘Dark Sisters’ a feminist gothic tale about the evils of patriarchy

Kristi DeMeester delivers a rousing gothic horror story that spans from the 1750 witch hunts to an affluent preacher’s stronghold on the same community in the 21st century.

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‘Dunwoody continues to be home’: School stadium renamed for Ryan Seacrest

After media personality and alum Ryan Seacrest made an unspecified donation to help upgrade the Dunwoody High School stadium, the building will be called Seacrest Stadium.

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Athens punk band Five Eight kicking off the holidays with an eye toward 2026

Preview: Playing Friday at Smith's Olde Bar, Athens band Five Eight and Atlanta singer-guitarist James Hall have collaborated on a new holiday song, “Christmas Without You."

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Volunteer vocalist has provided solace to hospice patients for 23 years

Almost every Monday for 23 years, Kevin Dunn has sung at a Wellstar hospice in LaGrange, offering comfort and peace to patients, their families and staff.

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What’s filming in Georgia in December? Taraji P. Henson’s latest.

"Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black," faith-based Taraji P. Henson movie and Southern Gothic crime series are among the 29 productions filming this month in the state.

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Former ice cream shop, squirrel’s abode among stops on Grant Park home tour

Nods to history are present throughout most, if not all, of the 10 houses featured on this year’s self-guided Candlelight Tour of Homes in Grant Park.

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Grants from the Fox Theatre will help renovate venues across Georgia

The grant money doesn’t come from donations or through fundraising. It comes from ticket revenues generated by shows at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.

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Preparing to pass the torch after 30 years of ‘Christmas Canteen’ 

Interview with Aurora Theatre artistic director Ann-Carol Pence, who, after 30 years, is taking her final bow as music director of its holiday show "Christmas Canteen."

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Sandy Springs entrepreneur faces ‘Shark Tank’ sharks with collectible stockings

ABC’s “Shark Tank” gave Kate Stice Stewart a gift she’s been seeking for years: a coveted spot on the show.

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It was love, creativity and multi-hyphenates at first sight for Atlanta couple

Meet diversely talented Atlanta married creatives Okorie ‘OkCello’ Johnson and Chaunesti Webb-Johnson, for whom it was love, creativity and multi-hyphenates at first sight.

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Hanukkah and Kwanzaa round-up: 15 family-friendly events in Atlanta

Throughout December, families can partake in a host of festive activities to celebrate Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Here are 15 family-friendly events in Atlanta.

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Michelle Pfeiffer plays put-upon mom in Atlanta-shot Amazon Xmas film

Michelle Pfeiffer plays a mom who feels neglected by her family during Christmas in the new Amazon film "Oh. What. Fun." shot in Atlanta during the summer of 2025.

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Two families celebrate two Atlanta ‘Nutcracker’ traditions

Previewing "The Nutcracker" programs around metro Atlanta by focusing on two families for whom attending the classic dance is a holiday tradition. Plus, a performance guide.

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After five years away, Atlanta’s Hoodrich Pablo Juan is back and better

Following his prison release, Hoodrich Pablo Juan is clear on his goals, and the AJC talked to him about his next steps.

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New tennis exhibition, The Atlanta Cup, features Naomi Osaka, Ben Shelton

A retired ad exec is funding a new tennis exhibition at Gas South Arena on Saturday featuring Naomi Osaka, Ben Shelton, Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios.

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

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Dec. 5-7 includes holiday parades, a free Ludacris concert and the Dr Pepper SEC FanFare.

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OK Go, known as the ‘treadmill guys,’ can also bring it live

OK Go, known for their viral treadmill video and many others, is also a high energy live band, coming to the Eastern on Sunday.