What is Georgia's new wrongful conviction compensation law?
Professional arm wrestling is bigger and buffer than ever in Georgia
Things to do in Atlanta
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It is OK to cut the ‘beard’ off muscadines, other grapevines
What do I do with grapevine 'beards?' Should i put fake grass in my backyard? What tool should I use to move mondo grass and liriope?
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Author Events Aug. 15-21
Here's a rundown of author events happening in and around Atlanta.
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Police name ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ stars’ son as shooter in T-Hood death
“I’m broken,” T-Hood’s mom says. “This is horrible. I cannot sleep. I cannot eat.”
Georgia Entertainment Scene
‘All Trap No Bait’ is a dark comedy about hard times
In Joseph Worthen’s debut novel, “All Trap No Bait,” a woman in Mobile, Alabama, discovers her darkest secrets online while navigating poverty and pandemic-era isolation.
R. Land, artist behind ‘Pray for ATL,’ praises, satirizes Atlanta in work
“Landmarks: Inside the World of R. Land” runs through Sept. 7 at Atlanta Contemporary.
5 things to do outside the stadium during college football kickoff weekend
College football kickoff weekend is near, Aug. 30 and 31, and here are festivities inside and outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Food & Dining
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Local chef’s veggie-forward Labor Day menu grills and thrills
Chef Michele Tompkins of Roots & Culture Craft Kitchen creates a veggie-forward menu that updates Labor Day classics with a look to fall and cooler-season produce.
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Where to eat near Mercedes-Benz Stadium as the football seasons kick off
Downtown Atlanta has plenty of dining options for fans who want to grab a bite on game day for Aflac Kickoff Games in college football or the Atlanta Falcons' home opener.
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Lyla Lila chef to open Woodruff Arts Center restaurant Elise this week
Nearly a year after Elise was first announced, chef Craig Richards will open his seafood-centric restaurant in the former Table 1280 space at the Woodruff Arts Center.
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Nurses: Enter now to win a spa gift card for some R&R
Are you a nurse looking for some relaxation? This is the contest for you.
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Seafood and more culinary twists are in store in New Smyrna Beach
When it comes to laid-back fun, New Smyrna Beach overflows with activities that will keep you coming back again and...
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In Daytona Beach, summer never ends
Celebrated for its sunshine and laid-back vibe, Daytona Beach is the perfect place to keep the summer spirit alive long...
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Loom Lab’s ‘Old Growth’ explores loss, grief and community through movement
A preview of "Old Growth," Loom Lab's first Atlanta show, runs through Sunday at Windmill Arts and includes dance, puppetry, song, acrobatics, aerial arts and spoken word.
2 of the best ‘walkable and feel-good’ streets in the U.S. are in Georgia
Discover why two Georgia towns — Dahlonega and Blue Ridge — rank among the best wellness walks in the U.S., according to a national survey.
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Author events coming up
Author events in and around Atlanta from Aug. 1-9, 2025.
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River birch losing leaves is not a serious problem
Walter Reeves explains why a river birch tree might be shedding lots of leaves and why a crape myrtle tree might be send up suckers.
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Inside this Atlanta area film studio, a new pro tennis league has risen
For six weeks this summer, Electric Owl Studios in Decatur is the home base of Intennse, a new team-based professional tennis league bending the rules of the sport.
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Six Flags announces it won’t celebrate Holiday in the Park this year
For the first time since 2013, Six Flags over Georgia won't be open over the holidays for pass holders to enjoy the lights, music, Christmas tree and visits with Santa Claus
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Where can I find it?
We find ChaTruMue’s Original Thai Tea Mix plus where you can dispose of a gun collection.
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Chat with divers, meet a baby penguin at Tennessee Aquarium
You don't have to travel far for family fun this summer.
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Georgia gets in on the drama: Why film crews are riding a vertical soap opera wave
The projects, at least for now, aren’t necessarily thought-provoking journeys into the human condition, but they’re putting crews to work.
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Author Events July 25-31
A roundup of author events in and around Atlanta