Georgia Entertainment Scene

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‘Are They Dead Yet?’ considers the art of the newspaper obituary

Sam Roberts, 79, has worked for The New York Times since 1983 and spent the last decade writing obituaries. His new book looks at the history and evolution of the obit.

Gabrielle McMahan checks out the sculpture “Celestial Fury” by Eric Shupe at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Schupe’s sculptures are made from forks and spoons. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Atlanta’s Dogwood Festival coming back in 2027, but uncertainty lingers

Atlanta’s Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park in April 2027 with free admission, after a turbulent year marked by funding and ticketing issues.

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Atlanta’s Dragon Con suspends lifetime memberships for first time ever

Dragon Con, Atlanta’s largest pop culture convention, recently suspended its Eternals membership program for the first time in its 33-year history.

Tamron Hall

‘Tamron Hall’ returning to WSB-TV after a year on CBS Atlanta

Atlanta media figures

Who has come and gone in Atlanta radio and TV in 2026

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform
CONCERT REVIEW

Lionel Richie’s recent health scare doesn’t slow him down at Atlanta concert

Atlanta based pro sumo wrestling league

Pro sumo wrestling in Atlanta? A former Turner exec is banking on it.

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For Gainesville High alum, acting in ‘Spamalot’ at Fox Theatre means a lot

Gone With the Wind
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Love the romance book? There might be a movie for that, for better or worse

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After 50 years of love and loss, an Atlanta record store is ready to celebrate

Jennifer Daniels and Octavius Terry

Atlanta ‘Grady baby’ takes the spotlight on new ‘Project Runway’ season

WABE Acts for Facts Indigo Girls

Indigo Girls, as soccer fans, embrace headlining Decatur WatchFest finale

A shooting star in East Point could be the next step in the Southside’s cultural rise

Vesper Theatre aims to be a blessing in metro Atlanta’s cultural rise