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

Meet Delaney Benson, a Gainesville native who is returning home as a cast member of the touring company of "Spamalot," which plays at the Fox Theatre from July 21-26.

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

Atlanta record store Wax 'n' Facts is celebrating 50 years of selling vinyl and becoming a cornerstone of the music community in Little Five Points.

Georgia Trust Acquisitions

2 of Georgia’s oldest newspapers acquired, will increase local coverage

The nonprofit buying The Macon Telegraph and the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer will invest in expanding local coverage in the publications.

Georgia Entertainment Scene
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 new eternal 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.

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12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

Our Atlanta arts events to plan for this week include "Queen (of the American Nail Salon)" at Theatrical Outfit and the Buford Highway Arts Festival.

Food & Dining
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The secret to plucking the perfect Georgia peach is, well, kind of a secret

How to pick the perfect Georgia peach? An expert who grew up in a peach-farming family and has peach juice running "through his veins" shares his method.

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9 local ice cream spots to visit before National Ice Cream Month ends

July is National Ice Cream Month, and there is still time to check out some of Atlanta's locally owned ice cream options to beat the summer heat.

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Y Bar e Ristorante is bringing 1960s Italy to Buckhead Village

The team behind popular Italian restaurants Yeppa & Co. and Storico Fresco has opened Y Bar e Ristorante in Buckhead Village, a late-night cocktail bar and restaurant.

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Why you can't access surveillance data collected about you in Georgia

Jermaine Dupri

Atlanta megaproducer Jermaine Dupri alleges Sony owes him $18M in royalties

Repticon Atlanta

10 weekend events hotter than the metro Atlanta weather

Trilith Studios offers behind-the-scenes tour

Trilith Studios offers behind-the-scenes tour that includes Nate Bargatze set

2026 Peachtree Road Race
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2026 Peachtree Road Race: Live coverage

Buzz Lightyear Porsche

Porsche sports cars inspired by ‘Toy Story 5′ net millions for charity

Fourth of July Fireworks

Fourth of July fun in metro Atlanta: Fireworks, festivals and more

Morocco Vs. Haiti

Atlanta World Cup entry prices rise. So does the risk of ticket issues.

FIFA Fan Festival : Morocco vs. Haiti

Atlanta will be hot and humid ahead of Saturday’s World Cup match

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport long lines

Atlanta airport prepares for a July Fourth travel surge. Get there early.

Turner Merger

Warner-Paramount merger threatens more CNN and Turner jobs in Atlanta