Georgia Entertainment Scene

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

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

BOOKSHELF

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

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

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

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

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

12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

Our Atlanta arts events to plan for this week include the five-day Lavender Fest at Out Front Theatre and an exhibit of Chuck Stewart’s music photographs at the Sun ATL.

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.

‘The fake band is gone’: The Guess Who goes on tour, with a stop in Atlanta

Two original songwriters for The Guess Who wrested control of the band name in 2024 and are touring for the first time using the band name since 2003.

Every Monday, musicians push their limits for eager listeners in Atlanta

Checking out Eyedrum's Monday Night Creative Music Series, which defines itself as an open and welcoming space for Atlanta’s creative musicians and curious audiences.

Performance art meets activism in Lavender Fest’s third season

Director Ty Autry said Lavender Fest's "Unerasable" theme reflects that queer stories are "an act of rebellion and resistance."

Alpharetta. GA: John Mellencamp visited America Bank Amphitheatre on his Dancing Words tour Saturday night. Running through two acts, with a 15 minute intermission, Mellencamp played nearly forty songs to a sing-along crowd. Photo taken Thursday August 1, 2026 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. Mellencamp (RYAN FLEISHER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

CONCERT REVIEW

In concert, John Mellencamp joyfully salutes the ‘mavericks’ and ‘misfits’

John Mellencamp gave the sold-out Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta exactly what it wanted: a full-throated set of greatest hits.

BOOKSHELF

New comic book from Atlanta native tells Hurricane Helene survivors’ stories

As the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches, Atlanta native Andrew Aydin recalls the day in late September when the devastating storm struck his community in West...

Atlanta’s One Musicfest will not return in 2026

Longtime Atlanta hip-hop festival One Musicfest won't return to Piedmont Park in 2026. Festival organizers said the event is taking a hiatus.

WSB’s Karyn Greer, CBS Atlanta’s T.J. Anthony keep local news in the family

WSB's Karyn Greer and CBS Atlanta's T.J. Anthony are local news rivals who live in the same home. Greer is Anthony's mom, and she inspired him to follow in her footsteps.

In ABV Gallery’s ‘Locals Only,’ 40-plus artists frame Atlanta for Atlantans

Review of exhibits at ABV Gallery in East Atlanta — “Locals Only” (with 40-plus metro artists) and “Six by Six” — that showcase Atlanta scenes, history and cultural memories.

Chuck and Chernoff renewed, Star 94 shifts and more Atlanta radio briefs

Chuck Oliver and Matt Chernoff, two mainstays on 93.7/680 The Fan, have re-upped for multiple years. Star 94 has tweaked its format.