Is Atlanta the Black mecca of higher education?
Burnout cure or luxury? The rise of 'micro-retirement' in 2025.
Things to do in Atlanta
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AJC INTERVIEW
Atlanta’s OMG Girlz, at center of T.I. and Tiny lawsuit, return for new tour
The OMG Girlz, formed in 2009 before disbanding to pursue solo careers in 2015, have reunited and will open their first solo headlining tour Saturday at Vinyl in Atlanta.
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Dragon Con for kids: An event guide for families at, around the convention
The Kids Track at Dragon Con and Tiny Con at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta offer crafty fun for the whole family this weekend in Atlanta.
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15 places to eat and drink near Dragon Con
Hungry at Dragon Con? Here’s your guide to downtown Atlanta’s best food, drinks and late-night spots to fuel your Con weekend.
Georgia Entertainment Scene
Immersing Atlanta in bubbles and balls at Exhibition Hub
Bubble Planet, which opens over Labor Day weekend at Exhibition Hub in Doraville, is a playground of whimsy. The experience is expected to be here for several months.
Review: Even with bumps in road, Aurora’s ‘Wiz’ arrives at a happy place
Review of "The Wiz" at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville, where a talented cast carry a high-octane production with energy and charm.
Israeli hostage to discuss memoir in walk-up to MJCCA book festival
The Book Festival of the MJCCA runs Oct. 22–Nov. 16 in Atlanta, with authors like Eli Sharabi, John Grisham and Dorie Greenspan, and talks on antisemitism and faith.
Food & Dining
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Dessert tasting menus, pre-show dinner and more from the metro Atlanta food scene
This week in the metro Atlanta dining scene, three Midtown restaurants announce expansions to their menu offerings and Mercedes-Benz Stadium wins a food-focused accolade.
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September brings tasting events and the return of Panda Fest to metro Atlanta
September 2025 events include the return of Panda Fest, the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, Cobb restaurant week and a gluten-free food festival.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Local beef deserves more care at Vice Steak Bar in Milton
Vice Steak Bar in Milton controls its beef supply chain from farm to table — yet fails to deliver a polished dining experience.
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Get off the beaten path in Daytona Beach this season
Getting away from the daily grind is easy in Daytona Beach. With 23 miles of sandy beaches and plenty of coastal charm...
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Cape Cod in the smallest U.S. state? It’s possible
It’s true: big things come in small packages. And America’s tiniest state of Rhode Island, might be New England’s...
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Seafood and more culinary twists are in store in New Smyrna Beach
When it comes to laid-back fun, New Smyrna Beach overflows with activities that will keep you coming back again and...
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PHOTOS: The Weeknd electrifies the crowd at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz stadium
The Weeknd performs at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium Aug. 21, 2025.
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Not practical to protect isolated pine trees from beetles
A Cobb County resident asks how to protect pine trees from beetles. Plus: advice on drying onions indoors and removing overgrown arborvitae.
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Georgia’s next Buc-ee’s will turn this rural exit into a road trip destination
Another huge Buc-ee's is coming to Georgia, and travelers between Atlanta and Savannah will find it right on their way.
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Atlanta’s 11Alive will soon have a new owner as TV giants consolidate
The deal signifies major changes the broadcasting industry has undergone since President Donald Trump was elected in November, and promised to lower regulation.
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More ways to have fun near Mercedes-Benz Stadium this football season
Football season is getting ready to kick off in Atlanta. Here’s your guide to food, fun and places to stay near Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Catch college football, Falcons season openers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
From the Aflac Kickoff Games in college football to the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 regular-season opener, Mercedes-Benz Stadium has a lot of gridiron goodness coming up.
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At these boiled peanut stands, a Southern tradition steams into the future
Boiled peanut stands are cultural beacons along Southern roadways this time of year. A Georgia farming family has turned them into entrepreneurial gold.
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It is OK to cut the ‘beard’ off muscadines, other grapevines
What do I do with grapevine 'beards?' Should i put fake grass in my backyard? What tool should I use to move mondo grass and liriope?
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Author Events Aug. 15-21
Here's a rundown of author events happening in and around Atlanta.