Atlanta paid former city clerk nearly $1 million. Where did the work go?
Let Me Put U On: "ATLiens" made being different cool
Things to do in Atlanta
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Atlanta TV stations could see changes under new FCC rule
An FCC change marks the first time the rule for local TV stations has been modified in more than two decades.
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12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week
Our Atlanta arts events to plan for this week include an Atlanta Shakespeare Company Threepeat of the Bard’s comedies and puppetry performances of “Tesla vs. Edison.”
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2026 Essential Play Festival opens with a play humanizing Helen of Troy
Previewing “Helen of the West,” winner of the 2026 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award. It opens the 2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival, Aug. 6-23 at at 7 Stages.
Georgia Entertainment Scene
PHOTOS: Georgia Aquarium welcomes two beluga whales from failed Canadian aquatic park
Balor, 10, and Zephyr, 6, arrived by cargo plane Thursday and are settling in well with the four existing female beluga whales.
Review: Center for Puppetry Arts’ ‘Tesla vs. Edison’ will spark your senses
Review of a revial of the Center for Puppetry Arts’ 2023 hit staging of "Tesla vs. Edison," called "a masterpiece of invention" by critic Benjamin Carr.
Antitrust case reportedly has Paramount eyeing Georgia, others for HQ move
Paramount Skydance's leadership has mulled a headquarters move amid a push by California and other states to block its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Food & Dining
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Sargent, Siren both open soon, and more from the Atlanta restaurant scene
Sargent and Siren will open the same day, Chick-fil-A introduces new sandwiches and the Reynoldstown Farmers Market announces a move.
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We found the best banana pudding in Atlanta
Looking for the best banana pudding in Atlanta? The AJC did a blind taste test of five reader favorites with 19 judges to find the city's best.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
At Last Dance, a star is born in Avondale Estates
A menu with almost no skips and an atmosphere that inspires creativity make Last Dance in Avondale Estates an AJC Critic’s Pick.
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From raves to drag, classic bingo is finding a new audience in Georgia
Bingo in Georgia has expanded beyond VFW halls with events like Bingo Loco and drag bingo.
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Paramount agrees to pause merger with CNN parent Warner Bros. for months
If approved, the merger would be the largest in Hollywood history.
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Tyler Perry Studios adds virtual production-enabled soundstage
The announcement signals Tyler Perry is pushing to incorporate more emerging technologies into his namesake campus.
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10 weekend adventures in metro Atlanta you don’t want to miss
From ice cream to locomotives, there is plenty to explore this weekend.
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The Weather Channel app leans into ’80s aesthetics for its latest feature
The Weather Channel has integrated a retro feature into its app that presents real-time data in aesthetics that nod to the brand’s broadcast graphics from the 1980s.
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Judge halts Paramount’s merger with CNN parent company Warner Bros.
The decision comes one week after a state coalition filed a lawsuit challenging the mega-merger.
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PHOTOS: Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform in Atlanta
The singer-songwriter paired with fellow R&B/pop legends during the "Sing A Song All Night Long" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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2 of Georgia’s oldest newspapers acquired, will increase local coverage
The nonprofit buying The Macon Telegraph and the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer will invest in expanding local coverage in the publications.
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Here’s how hotels, short-term rentals in Atlanta fared during the World Cup
Thousands of visitors, both international and from around the country, descended upon Atlanta for in-person matches and watch parties. Not all of them booked places to stay.
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States file lawsuit to block Paramount’s acquisition of Turner parent company
Georgia is not involved in the lawsuit, but California, Arizona, Colorado, New Jersey and New York are among the 12 states that are.