In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we explain why there will not be a Decatur Book Festival or the Candler Park Music festival this year.
AJC food, dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras will explain why there is a now a best and a “wurst” right next to each other Ponce De Leon. She will also discuss the new food and beverage district in Buckhead and talk about her review for the new Humble Pie pizza restaurant in West Midtown.
AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho explains why actor Jack Black is in town and will tell you about the big Hollywood tenant for a TV and film studio in Douglas County.
AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison has a look at one of the greats of progressive rock who will be playing in Atlanta this weekend and he will explain how Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to help local artists.
Credit: Courtesy of Lifeline
Credit: Courtesy of Lifeline
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To read more about the things we discuss on this week’s episode, check out the links below.
- Candler Park Festival canceled
- Decatur Book Festival canceled for 2023
- Atlanta Lyric Theater closes
- Mayor’s new arts initiative
- Oxton food and beverage district
- Shaun Doty’s Best and Wurst
- Humble pie review
- Lionsgate is lead tenant for new studio
- Boqueria opening at Colony Square
- Jack Black filming in Atlanta
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