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11 author and book events to check out this February
Author events in and around Atlanta during February.
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Atlanta authors publish three new books for young readers of all ages
Two Atlanta authors, Aisha Saeed and Channelle Desamours, publish three new books this winter aimed to enthrall readers between the ages of 2 and 18.
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Winter storm threat forces Atlanta cancellations, closures including aquarium
For the second weekend in a row, the threat of inclement weather throughout metro Atlanta and North Georgia has prompted several closures and cancellations.
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Atlanta artist not only claims a seat at the table, he created the chair
Artist Robell Awake, raised in Marietta and acclaimed for handmade chairs, receives a prestigious $50K fellowship award as he deepens his work in Black craft history.
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At 68, this Atlanta blues veteran soars into a new groove, one chord at a time
Tinsley Ellis just released his first acoustic album with original material, "Labor of Love." The title aligns with his blues journey.
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2026 free Brookhaven Cherry Blossom lineup covers Gen Z to Gen X
The free Cherry Blossom Festival in Brookhaven in March will feature acts such as Soul Asylum, Max McNown and Natasha Bedingfield
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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend
Our list of 15 family-friendly metro Atlanta outings includes Braves Fest, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Southeast Reptile Expo and an Alliance Theatre “dino-tastic” show.
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What to expect at the Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families, now open
How a research study and a warning by the U.S. surgeon general galvanized the creation of a new space for youth and families at Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta.
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Georgia Tech professor headed to the Grammys for Black poetry-inspired works
Georgia Tech professor Brittney Boykin is headed to the Grammys with compositions inspired by Black poetry featured on two classical vocal albums. She talks to the AJC first.
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Atlanta music couple stays in tune by making art happen
Meet Atlantans Paul and Melanie Shaw, who perform in the folk-inflected band Acoustic Station and promote Atlanta art through their nonprofit, The Art Share Foundation.