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Braves Alumni fest and more: 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

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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

Slamdance brings its ‘On the Road’ program to Atlanta

Atlanta TV stations could see changes under new FCC rule

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

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

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.

Tech First Saturday and more: 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Here are 15 of the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend, including Georgia Tech football's First Saturday on the Flats, Glow Night at the Georgia Aquarium and Sonic Expo.

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."

Georgia Entertainment Scene

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

If you thought the 11 p.m. curfew at Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park is ironclad, it is not. Certain weather conditions allow them to go until midnight.

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.

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.

Food & Dining

Celebrate Indonesian Independence Day and more Atlanta food events this week

This week in metro Atlanta, attend the anniversary party for a popular Alpharetta coffee shop, celebrate Indonesian Independence Day at Gula and more food events.

EXCLUSIVE

2nd Atlanta location of Hal’s The Steakhouse opening in Midtown

Hal's, the Steakhouse has announced it will open a second Atlanta location in Midtown’s Spring Quarter development in early 2028.

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Chili crisp-topped noodle bowls get their silky sauce from fresh zucchini

Have oodles of fresh zucchini? Use up pounds of it in this quick-cooking ramen recipe.

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