Georgia Entertainment Scene

EXCLUSIVE

Atlanta’s Star Bar, a Little Five Points staple, to close after 35 years

‘Inside the NBA’ vet retiring from the show after 37 years — ‘It’s just time’

‘Stranger Things’ alum teams with John Cena for film shooting in Atlanta

Shepard Fairey’s first Atlanta solo show a message of hope amid the divide

12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

Our Atlanta arts events to plan for this week include “The Turn of the Screw” at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse and an Alpharetta Symphony performance.

Dwight Howard’s Suwanee home back up for sale, now at $14.5 million

NBA Hall of Famer and Atlanta native Dwight Howard has placed his massive Suwanee estate up for sale for the second time in two years.

REVIEW

Missing Alliance world premiere ‘Like Father’ would be a true crime

Alliance Theatre's world premiere musical "Like Father," is about a 17 year old whose father might just be a serial killer. It's daring and emotionally shattering.

‘Walking Dead’ alum set to star in Amazon horror series shot in Atlanta

“The Walking Dead” alum Lauren Cohan will return to Atlanta for a new Amazon horror series “Stillwater.”

BOOKSHELF

Georgia author charts rise and fall of Columbus-based Tom’s Foods

Once the pride of Columbus, Tom’s Foods generated nearly $200 million in annual revenue at its height before filing bankruptcy in 2005. So, what happened?

For 9th time, Atlanta’s Star 94 tries to excise the ghost of Steve & Vikki

Bret Mega is Star's ninth morning show configuration since it let Steve & Vikki go in 2007. Could this finally be the show that lasts?

CONCERT REVIEW

Teddy Swims doubles down on his Atlanta pride during first arena tour

Conyers native Teddy Swims stopped at Atlanta's State Farm Arena on his The Ugly Tour, where he pumped up the city with an Atlanta-inspired stage.

Dagmar Midcap is officially gone from CBS Atlanta

Dagmar Midcap has left CBS Atlanta without explanation 16 years after she last left the market working at the previous CBS station.

Former Brave Ron Gant leaving ‘Good Day Atlanta’ as anchor after 14 years

“Good Day Atlanta” anchor Ron Gant is leaving after 14 years. The former Atlanta Brave player’s last day is Wednesday.

It’s the largest cemetery in the South. So why do few people know it?

Since opening in 1884, Westview Cemetery has become a repository of Atlanta history one burial at a time. Yet it’s obscure in its own city, and leaders seek to change that.

CONCERT REVIEW

Journey gives fans a farewell soiree in Atlanta before going separate ways

The lights go out next month for good in Journey's hometown of San Francisco after 100 North American Final Frontier tour dates, including a stop in Atlanta.

Lil Jon, Atlanta’s crunk king, trades beats for book on career, son’s death

Atlanta rapper and producer Lil Jon reflects on his son's death and other important moments in his life in his new book "I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me."

What’s filming in Georgia? ‘Idol,’ shows with Kevin Hart, Julia Garner

Georgia TV and film production remains steady, with a few big-budget TV series and films including Apple TV+'s "Guilty Creatures" with Julia Garner and "American Idol."

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