Kandi Burruss Opens Up About Healing, Co-Parenting & Her Next Chapter
Seniors over 50 are redefining aging on the runway
Things to do in Atlanta
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15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend
Our list of 15 family-friendly metro Atlanta outings this weekend includes MomoCon, Stone Mountain Park’s Memorial Day weekend festivities, the Spinners and pool parties.
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South Downtown green, an atrium at CNN’s old home debut ahead of World Cup
The two projects — the redevelopment of South Downtown and “The Center,” the revamp of the former CNN Center — highlight downtown’s rapid change ahead of the World Cup.
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12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week
Our 12 metro Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week include the Atlanta Jazz Festival and a 40 Years of ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ panel at the Center for Puppetry Arts.
Georgia Entertainment Scene
Atlanta theater notables Topher Payne, Charlie Cote happy as life co-stars
Atlanta theater notables Topher Payne and Charlie Cote are happy being life co-stars, collaborating on projects and scripting how to lend support to other stage artists.
BOOKSHELF
Jessica Handler’s ‘The World to See’ charts rock star-fan friendship
Jessica Handler’s ‘The World to See’ charts the friendship between a rock star and her fan. Spanning four decades, the novel also examines bonds between mothers and daughters.
Why Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash remains an Atlanta staple, 30 years later
Previewing Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash as it marks 30 years as an Atlanta hip-hop institution, blending legacy artists, hometown pride and radio-driven root.
Food & Dining
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Take a barbecue road trip around Atlanta with these 5 stops
Justin Brown (aka @therealfoodstalker) recommends several metro Atlanta barbecue restaurants and the dishes that make them stand out.
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The Atlanta Beltline restaurant list: The Northeast Trail
With fewer options than other sections, there are still great places to eat near Ansley Mall and Piedmont Park.
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MADE IN GEORGIA
Find these South Georgia sausages on backyard grills and military bases
The century-old family company Sunset Farm Foods makes 16 different types of sausage in Valdosta.
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How Ted Turner built CNN, the world’s first 24-hour news network
From a shoestring startup in Atlanta, Ted Turner launched CNN, pioneering 24-hour cable news and transforming the global media landscape.
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Ways to have fun near Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the FIFA World Cup
Here’s your guide to food, fun and places to stay near Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Ted Turner’s colleagues, friends remember the mogul
Everyone has a Ted Turner story. We get to hear some good ones from the people who knew him best.
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Top metro Atlanta events this weekend: Festivals, parades and live music
Here are 10 of the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend.
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An exclusive North Georgia golf club sold. It’s part of a big trend in golf.
In the years following the pandemic, golf's popularity has seen a surge after years of waning interest.
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14 metro Atlanta book and author events to check out this month
In May 2026 in metro Atlanta, check out book events with authors including Kathryn Stockett, Jessica Handler and Mary Kay Andrews.
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Amid decline in film production, equipment rental company exits Atlanta
Production isn’t dead in Georgia. But the pace is a fraction of what it was two or three years ago.
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Atlantan cofounded company worth billions; now he’s moving into music
Adam Wexler, who cofounded PrizePicks and exited the company in January, aims to solve problems in music discoverability.
How ‘a group of hippies’ created Atlanta’s 50-year film institution
The Atlanta Film Festival is one of the largest film festivals in the Southeast and one of the longest-running in the country.
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Mixed-use development pitched for aging Sandy Springs office campus
The mixed-use development calls for apartments, single-family attached housing and an office building, as well as 15,300 square feet of retail space, according to a filing.