Georgia Entertainment Scene

Beluga whales Zephyr (left) and Balor accept tasty treats from Leah Stutz and Christina Spilker on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at the Georgia Aquarium. The two beluga whales were rescued from a closed amusement park in Ontario. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

2 beluga whales settling in at Georgia Aquarium after trip from Canada

Review: Center for Puppetry Arts’ ‘Tesla vs. Edison’ will spark your senses

Antitrust case reportedly has Paramount eyeing Georgia, others for HQ move

At Tucker’s new retro arcade, owners want all players to feel like winners

Dinosaurs attack quiet Southwest Atlanta neighborhood in big-budget film

CONCERT REVIEW

Barry Manilow belts ballads and classics at final concert in metro Atlanta

The 11 p.m. concert curfew at Chastain Park’s amphitheater? Not ironclad!

Ben Jones, former Georgia congressman better known as ‘Cooter,’ dies at 84

Ben Jones, who starred as mechanic “Cooter” on “The Dukes of Hazzard” and served four years in Georgia’s congressional delegation, died Sunday.

Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos jumped around in 90 degree heat, and the Scottish band played a sizzling set of hits and other cuts from its deep catalog at the Shaky Knees Music Festival in Piedmont Park in September 2025. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

11 months after hot Shaky Knees set, Franz Ferdinand returns to rock Atlanta

Interview with Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos ahead of its Wednesday concert at Atlanta's Buckhead Theatre, 11 months after the Scottish band rocked Shaky Knees festival.

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

The Atlanta media landscape in 2026 features several high-profile arrivals, departures and other changes, including personalities like Big Tigger and Kristin Klingshirn.

99X guts its on-air staff as Cumulus Media makes massive cuts nationwide

99X cut much of its on-air staff Friday as part of cost-cutting measures at Cumulus Media as a whole.

BOOKSHELF

‘Cloudthief’ and four more new Southern books to read before summer’s end

Five Southewrn books to read before the end of the summer, including "Cloudthief" by Nathaniel Rich and "They Stole a City" by Lauren Collins.

Can a bakery owner-turned-artist help transform Atlanta into a country music hub?

Cody Bolden is trying to create a community for country music in Atlanta with his Roadhand Roundup showcase at East Atlanta's 529.

John Kincade takes Chuck Oliver’s spot on sports talk 680/93.7 The Fan

John Kincade takes over for Chuck Oliver with Matt Chernoff on Atlanta sports radio show 680/93.7 The Fan.

What’s filming in Georgia? Films with the Rock, Kristen Stewart, Pete Davidson.

Georgia film production picked up in August from July, with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Kristen Stewart coming to town for different productions.

‘Bert Show’ alum Kristin Klingshirn let go from Q99.7 amid broader cuts

Kristin Klingshirn had been given her own afternoon show on Q99.7 just six months ago.

12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

Our Atlanta arts events to plan for this week include an Atlanta Shakespeare Company Threepeat of the Bard’s comedies and puppetry performances of “Tesla vs. Edison.”

2026 Essential Play Festival opens with a play humanizing Helen of Troy

Previewing “Helen of the West,” winner of the 2026 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award. It opens the 2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival, Aug. 6-23 at at 7 Stages.

HEAT CHECK

Meet the Georgia content creator going behind the scenes at your favorite concerts

Georgia's Nick DeLaCruz is the creator of This Is DeLaCruz, an online platform that interviews crews for major tours, from Madonna to Bruno Mars.

Paramount murder mystery ‘Diarra from Detroit’ shoots Season 2 in Atlanta

It was a long wait but "Diarra from Detroit" has returned for Season 2 and on Paramount+ instead of BET+. Plus, it moved production from New Jersey to Atlanta.