Why most banana pudding doesn't taste like banana
Two rescued beluga whales settle into new home at Georgia Aquarium
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Kidney failure? House fire? Atlanta ‘America’s Got Talent’ singer undeterred.
Atlanta singer Ashford Sanders, despite a near-death experience after a kidney failure and a house fire, is now riding high singing on "America's Got Talent."
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Meet the man who helped bring the elegant Cuban dance casino to Atlanta
Meet Julian Mejia, who introduced Atlanta to the Cuban dance style casino in 1999. His SALSAtlanta organization has been teaching it ever since at sites across metro Atlanta.
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Charter clears final regulatory hurdle in merger deal with Cox Communications
The combined cable and broadband giant will have about 37 million customers, making it first in market share.
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Shaq’s passion for dunking leads to professional Dunkman league in Atlanta
Shaq’s passion for dunking leads to a professional Dunkman league which is shooting its first tournament for TNT and HBO Max in Atlanta.
Giddy up! Meet the Atlanta group building community for queer country dancing
More than 500 people gathered in Atlanta for Hoedown South, a four-day convention celebrating queer country dancing, lessons and community.
Major musicals, world premieres among nominees for 2026 Suzi Bass Awards
Atlanta’s 2026 Suzi Bass Award nominees include “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Girl From the North Country” and “The Heart Sellers.” The awards take place in November.
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Pataaka opens at Spring Quarter and more from Atlanta’s restaurant scene
Spring Quarter is now home to five distinctive restaurants after Saturday's opening of Pataaka and more from the metro Atlanta restaurant scene.
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How to make banana pudding better: 7 tips that actually matter
Make homemade banana pudding better with expert tips for a richer, creamier dessert. Here's one: Use freeze-dried bananas for a more intense banana flavor.
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3 new late-night cocktail bars with drinks as good as the vibes
AJC restaurant critic Henri Hollis' first impressions of Incognito cocktail bar, Read the Room and Y Bar e Ristorante
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Lantern Festival and more: 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend
Here are 15 of the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend.
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Delta was approached by United about a potential merger, report says
This is not the only deal United has considered recently.
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Conservation mission drives Atlanta Botanical Garden’s exotic plant hunter
Meet Scott McMahan, Atlanta Botanical Garden's vice president of horticulture and collections, a self-described plant "explorer" who seeks new cultivars all around the world.
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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.