Daytime fireball stuns Georgians as meteor leaves rare space debris
Atlanta is one of the loneliest U.S. cities. What can we do about that?
Things to do in Atlanta
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Between Beyoncé shows, Atlanta’s creatives take the stage
Heat Wave, happening July 12, is Atlanta’s new arts event blending music, fashion and networking. See how to join and meet the city’s creative leaders.
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DISPATCH
In Georgia’s melon mecca, watermelon wizards’ ears are sweetly attuned
In the heart of Georgia's watermelon country, everyone has a trick to tell if a melon is ripe. One way is the sound a melon makes when it is thumped. Or better, patted.
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Meet Tab Nkhereanye, a music exec and songwriter signing deals in Atlanta
BMG exec Tab Nkhereanye talks about his company's Atlanta office, how he got into songwriting, hip-hop's new identity and what he learned from 'Uncle' Al Jarreau.
Georgia Entertainment Scene
PHOTOS: Beyoncé fans arrive for 4-night Atlanta Cowboy Carter Tour stop
Beyoncé fans showed out in full force for the Cowboy Carter Tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
How Steve Harvey changed ‘Family Feud’: ‘I turned it into a comedy show’
Steve Harvey, now filming at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, explains how he made "Family Feud" his own.
James Gunn adds a little edge to newest ‘Superman’ — but not too much
Newest Man of Steel faces challenges previous incarnations of the character didn't have to.
Food & Dining
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Metro Atlanta food scene has big week in TV, and more local restaurant happenings
An area chef won chopped, an Atlanta farmer's TV show was nominated for a Daytime Emmy and the AJC previewed a new Thai restaurant coming to West Midtown.
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RECIPE
Don’t diss these flavored rums
Flavored rums often get a bad rap, but Planteray makes high-quality flavored rums that are great to drink on their own or as part of a cocktail.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Ruchi Bangladeshi Cuisine brings vibrant cooking to a new location
Restaurant is making the most of new home in Chamblee’s Plaza del Sol shopping center.
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July Fourth fireworks shows to boom, sizzle, pop across metro Atlanta skies
Your guide to Independence Day fireworks displays across metro Atlanta. Parades, concerts, kids activities and more will lead up to the pyrotechnics.
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Don’t let your pet become another Fourth of July runaway
More pets go missing July 4-6 than any other time of year. Here's how to keep your pet safe this Fourth of July.
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Costumes and posters from Hollywood Westerns saddle up at Booth Museum
Costumes and movie posters from Western films are on display at the Booth Museum in Cartersville.
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Atlanta’s TNT Sports will no longer produce NBA TV programming
The league will assume the responsibility of operating NBA TV.
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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.
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PHOTOS: Juneteenth Parade held in College Park
The second annual Juneteenth Parade & Freedom Celebration was held in College Park on Thursday, June 19, 2025.