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Exclusive: ‘A Different World’ Netflix sequel pilot shooting in Atlanta this summer
A pilot for the Netflix sequel to 'A Different World' is shooting in Atlanta in July. The cast hasn't been announced yet.
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Bookshelf: Peter McDade’s ‘King Cal’ charts aspiring musician’s trials and tribulations
Atlanta author Peter McDade’s new novel, “King Cal,” focuses on Calvin, a struggling young musician and talented songwriter.
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Jon Shirek, eloquent 11Alive reporter from 1980 to 2024, has died
Jon Shirek, a veteran Atlanta TV news reporter who retired last year from 11Alive after more than 43 years, has died from complications related to brain cancer.
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‘CrazySexyCool’ TLC musical to debut in 2026
Chilli, T-Boz and Left Eye’s story will be ‘mostly fact with a sprinkle of fiction,’ Rozonda Thomas says.
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From Bieber to Baldwin: ‘SNL’ coffee table book features celeb portraits
"Saturday Night Live" photographer Mary Ellen Matthews has released a coffee table book called "The Art of the SNL Portrait" and comes to Atlanta for a book signing.
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At SweetWater 420 Fest, the spirit of the past lives on in a new generation
Zach Person, an ‘American Idol’ finalist, is one of the festival’s three artists-at-large joining various rootsy acts for three days of jams at Pulman Yards.
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WABE conducts more layoffs ahead of possible federal cuts
WABE is cutting staff in anticipation for a tougher fiscal year 2026, citing "uncertain" economic headwinds and possible federal cuts.
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What’s filming in Georgia in April 2025?
Films starring Mark Wahlberg and Nicolas Cage began production in Georgia within the past month.
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Atlanta theater faced ‘Minecraft’ popcorn, ICEE mess due to TikTok challenge
A TikTok challenge led teens at The Springs Cinema & Taphouse in Sandy Springs to throw popcorn, ICEEs and condiments during "A Minecraft Movie" showing.
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A long, winding road for last original member of the Atlanta Rhythm Section
Rodney Justo is the last original member of Atlanta Rhythm Section, but he is keeping the flame alive by touring 50 dates a year.