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Charter clears final regulatory hurdle in merger deal with Cox Communications
The combined cable and broadband giant will have about 37 million customers, making it first in market share.

Pilots allege Delta didn’t pay for short-term military leave in lawsuit
The plaintiffs allege the Atlanta-based carrier violated a federal law protecting the job rights of military service members.

Review: Center for Puppetry Arts’ ‘Tesla vs. Edison’ will spark your senses
Review of a revial of the Center for Puppetry Arts’ 2023 hit staging of "Tesla vs. Edison," called "a masterpiece of invention" by critic Benjamin Carr.

Major musicals, world premieres among nominees for 2026 Suzi Bass Awards
Atlanta’s 2026 Suzi Bass Award nominees include “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Girl From the North Country” and “The Heart Sellers.” The awards take place in November.

Marietta podcaster Sean Kipe explores mysterious death of Natalie Jones
Sean Kipe of Marietta went from L.A. musician to Atlanta location scout to true crime podcaster. His latest is about the mysterious death of Georgia mom Natalie Jones.

Bret Michaels says his audiences should expect no less than a good time
‘It’s all about the party,’ says the longtime rocker, who brings his Live and Amplified tour to Sugar Hill, Georgia, on Friday.

3 new late-night cocktail bars with drinks as good as the vibes
AJC restaurant critic Henri Hollis' first impressions of Incognito cocktail bar, Read the Room and Y Bar e Ristorante

The best wine for tailgating? Here’s why sommeliers love rosé.
Whether your game day lineup is barbecue, burgers or wings, these rosés deserve a place in your cooler.
6 Atlanta food pop-ups this week, including a deep dive on the Alden
Punk Foodie’s list of pop-ups to try this week, and how a pop-up pivot is saving the Alden after a disastrous fire.
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Delta was approached by United about a potential merger, report says
This is not the only deal United has considered recently.

Conservation mission drives Atlanta Botanical Garden’s exotic plant hunter
Meet Scott McMahan, Atlanta Botanical Garden's vice president of horticulture and collections, a self-described plant "explorer" who seeks new cultivars all around the world.

From raves to drag, classic bingo is finding a new audience in Georgia
Bingo in Georgia has expanded beyond VFW halls with events like Bingo Loco and drag bingo.

Paramount agrees to pause merger with CNN parent Warner Bros. for months
If approved, the merger would be the largest in Hollywood history.

Tyler Perry Studios adds virtual production-enabled soundstage
The announcement signals Tyler Perry is pushing to incorporate more emerging technologies into his namesake campus.

10 weekend adventures in metro Atlanta you don’t want to miss
From ice cream to locomotives, there is plenty to explore this weekend.

The Weather Channel app leans into ’80s aesthetics for its latest feature
The Weather Channel has integrated a retro feature into its app that presents real-time data in aesthetics that nod to the brand’s broadcast graphics from the 1980s.

Judge halts Paramount’s merger with CNN parent company Warner Bros.
The decision comes one week after a state coalition filed a lawsuit challenging the mega-merger.

PHOTOS: Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform in Atlanta
The singer-songwriter paired with fellow R&B/pop legends during the "Sing A Song All Night Long" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

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.




