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Former AJC investigative editor recognized nationally for four-decade career
Lois Norder directed investigations exposing fraud and abuse in housing, health care, education and the prison system.
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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend
From Dragon Con and the Festival of the Painted Rock to 50th anniversary showings of "Jaws," here are 15 family-friendly happenings in metro Atlanta for Aug. 29-31.
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D.L. Hughley remains a ‘King of Comedy’ at age 62
D.L. Hughley loves radio over podcasting and solo shows over group tours. He is back in Atlanta for four City Winery Atlanta stand-up shows Aug. 28 and 29.
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Atlanta artist brings his own brand of surrealism to Dalí Museum
Greg Mike of East Atlanta’s ABV Gallery unveils a Salvador Dalí-inspired mural at The Dalí Museum in Florida, blending surrealism with his signature Pop Art style.
Fernbank exhibit zooms in on beautiful, endangered insects
Levon Biss’ macrophotography exhibit “Extinct and Endangered: Insects in Peril” features hyper-detailed insect portraits, the minuscule rendered magnificent, at Fernbank.
Immersing Atlanta in bubbles and balls at Exhibition Hub
Bubble Planet, which opens over Labor Day weekend at Exhibition Hub in Doraville, is a playground of whimsy. The experience is expected to be here for several months.
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The Americano’s new menu is chef Scott Conant’s return to inspiration
After a kitchen fire, chef Scott Conant reimagined The Americano’s menu with local ingredients and soulful Italian dishes. The Buckhead spot reopened Aug. 27.
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Thai street food, decadent fries and other dishes to try this month
This month’s dishes include an unexpected meat combo in a cheesy shell, an elevated bar snack in a Hemingway-themed spot, Thai street food and a dish with pasta and clams.
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Dessert tasting menus, pre-show dinner and more from the metro Atlanta food scene
This week in the metro Atlanta dining scene, three Midtown restaurants announce expansions to their menu offerings and Mercedes-Benz Stadium wins a food-focused accolade.
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PHOTOS: The Weeknd electrifies the crowd at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz stadium
The Weeknd performs at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium Aug. 21, 2025.
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Not practical to protect isolated pine trees from beetles
A Cobb County resident asks how to protect pine trees from beetles. Plus: advice on drying onions indoors and removing overgrown arborvitae.
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Georgia’s next Buc-ee’s will turn this rural exit into a road trip destination
Another huge Buc-ee's is coming to Georgia, and travelers between Atlanta and Savannah will find it right on their way.
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Atlanta’s 11Alive will soon have a new owner as TV giants consolidate
The deal signifies major changes the broadcasting industry has undergone since President Donald Trump was elected in November, and promised to lower regulation.
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More ways to have fun near Mercedes-Benz Stadium this football season
Football season is getting ready to kick off in Atlanta. Here’s your guide to food, fun and places to stay near Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Catch college football, Falcons season openers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
From the Aflac Kickoff Games in college football to the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 regular-season opener, Mercedes-Benz Stadium has a lot of gridiron goodness coming up.
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At these boiled peanut stands, a Southern tradition steams into the future
Boiled peanut stands are cultural beacons along Southern roadways this time of year. A Georgia farming family has turned them into entrepreneurial gold.
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It is OK to cut the ‘beard’ off muscadines, other grapevines
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