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Starting a new hobby is good for your health
Hobbies make you feel good. They help your body release endorphins, which not only make you feel better but can help reduce pain and stress.
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Fresh peaches are showroom stars at old-timey packinghouse market in Crawford
Here in the promised land of Georgia peaches, an old-timey packinghouse with a marketplace showroom offers visitors from across the South a bite of a summertime rite.
Why vitamin K is essential
If you've never heard of taking a vitamin K supplement, then you are not alone. Here’s what you can do to support bone health as you age.
Georgia Entertainment Scene
Macon Dispatch: Otis Redding statue, in new spot, conjures up famous tune
A lifelike statue of Otis Redding "sittin' on the dock" has resurfaced in the soul-singing legend's hometown Macon, Georgia. Surrounded by cars and concrete - and some water.
Amazon Prime’s top 3 original comedies were all shot in metro Atlanta
The films are `You’re Cordially Invited,’ `The Idea of You’ and `Coming 2 America.’
Empire Arts Gallery makes its mark on community with exhibits, tattoos
Check out Empire Arts Gallery — an art gallery, tattoo studio and boutique in Atlanta's Kirkwood neighborhood.
Food & Dining
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Atlanta’s omakase craze has come for the cocktail bar
Atlanta restaurants 7th House, Lucky Star and Tiger Sun also offer cocktail omakase — a meal where the bartender and the drinks take center stage.
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Pinot noir does heavy lifting in wine world, including these summer rosés
Three recommendations for rosé made from pinot noir grapes.
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Get the scoop on these metro Atlanta ice cream shops
These eight ice cream shops offer classic and creative ice cream flavors in metro Atlanta. Stores range from Butter & Cream in Decatur to Juke N Jive Creamery in Cumming.
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These Georgia trails offer scenic views, healthy workouts for seniors
Metro Atlanta and North Georgia are laced with hiking trails of every description and level of challenge, and a number of them seem better suited to those 55-plus.
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With 100-plus short films, Atlanta Shortsfest has something for everybody
Atlanta Shortsfest is Saturday and Sunday at Limelight Theater and features a wide variety of shorts that tell creative stories in less than 45 minutes.
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Atlanta’s Southern-Fried Gaming Expo hits high score for pinball, arcade enthusiasts
The 12th Southern-Fried Gaming Expo gives people access to 1,000 board games and 500 arcade and pinball machines June 20-22, 2025.
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AJC HER+STORY
UTA music exec Dina Marto is the ‘great connector.’ Here’s why
Dina Marto, a music executive at United Talent Agency’s Atlanta office, has made it her mission to empower women in the male-dominated music industry.
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Why is Atlanta Pride in October when National Pride Month is in June?
Here's why Atlanta's biggest Pride celebration event is in October instead of June.
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Mexican American photographer’s Atlanta exhibit travels a more personal path
Review of Atlanta photographer Brayan Enriquez‘s solo exhibition "Like Hills Made of Sand," on view through August 23 at the Atlanta Center for Photography.
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Slide into the fun at pop-up water park coming to Atlantic Station
Slide City Waterpark features 25 inflatable water slides, the Foam Zone and more at Atlantic Station.
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Sweet Tea: Iconic trees
Check out our roundup of sweet offerings in today's newsletter.
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AJC Peachtree Road Race updates: It’s rest day
We’re getting down to the wire! From now through the weekend after race day, we’re upping our newsletter send to once a week. Don’t want you to miss any critical information.
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New Emory Healthcare program encourages movement, education
With the Georgia heat, Emory Healthcare’s new Wellness Walkers program is designed to address concerns surrounding public health.