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Independent bookstores

6 new Atlanta indie bookstores seek to be ‘third spaces’ for readers

Checking out six new Atlanta indie bookstores that seek to be "third spaces" for readers. Not just booksellers, these shops invite the community in with talks, wine and more.

Drumma Boy

Trap music heads to Atlanta Film Festival, thanks to this producer

‘The Birth of Trap Music’ chronicles the rise and tension of trap music, a subgenre of rap created in Atlanta and rooted in lyrics about drug dealing (aka “trapping”).

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Alabama Shakes returns with big tour, new songs and an album in the works

“It’s been wild,” says Alabama Shakes guitarist Heath Fogg of touring and recording once again after a six-year hiatus. The band plays Synovus Bank Amphitheater on Friday.

Georgia Entertainment Scene
NY Premiere of "The Bondsman"

Kevin Bacon returns to Atlanta for Hulu’s ‘Southern Bastards’ pilot

Kevin Bacon is filming a pilot for a Hulu drama in Atlanta, marking his return to Georgia as the region’s film industry navigates a slower period.

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A path of art and nature begins to take root in DeKalb County

Featuring art installations and gardens, Compassion Corridor has launched along a DeKalb County section of PATH's Stone Mountain Trail between Decatur and Stone Mountain.

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Georgia actor brings dance moves to Michael Jackson blockbuster biopic

Tre' Horton was thrilled to land a role as the adult version of Michael Jackson’s brother Marlon in the blockbuster biopic "Michael."

Food & Dining
Tree canopy along Eastside Trail

A local’s guide to Atlanta Beltline restaurants: The Eastside Trail

This is a detailed guide to the restaurants, bars and food halls on the Atlanta Beltline's popular Eastside Trail, including recommendations from the AJC's restaurant critic.

Ikara Opening

Fine dining, breakfast themes lead nearly 20 new Atlanta restaurants opened in April

Nearly 20 new restaurants joined the metro Atlanta restaurant scene in April, compared to just a handful of closures.

Good Luck Smoke Show

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby and more May food events in metro Atlanta

This May, enjoy a crawfish boil in Smyrna, snag a slot for NFA’s Burger Benefit, take part in the Meals on Wheels Taste fundraiser and celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

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Atlanta rises as the Hawks clash with the Knicks in the NBA playoffs

Food distribution

Food pantry extending relief to TSA workers this weekend

Roger and James Deakins

Oscar-winning cinematographer shares secrets in new book, Atlanta screenings

Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry Studios sells stake in BET+. Here’s what that means for fans.

Studio owners look to fill soundstages

Intennse moves its rapid-fire tennis concept to Assembly Studios

Atlanta News First

Atlanta TV stations have been dropped from Dish TV. Here’s why.

A crowd watches as Imagine Dragons performs on their Mercury Tour in 2022 at Lakewood Amphitheatre. The venue maintains a long-term lease with Live Nation. (Robb Cohen for the AJC 2022)

What the Live Nation antitrust settlement means for Georgia concertgoers

Brewhouse Cafe

WATCH: World Cup Vibes in Atlanta

CNN Paramount Merger

What Warner Bros. Discovery’s sale to Paramount could mean for CNN, Turner

Jimmy Carter played foundational role in Georgia’s film industry

Plaza Theatre spotlights Georgia film history, showing ‘Deliverance’ and more