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DeAsia is a music and culture reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She focuses on the intersection of arts, culture and diverse communities, as well as how emerging social trends are being expressed through the lens of the Atlanta aesthetic. DeAsia's work can be seen in Pitchfork, Essence, Teen Vogue, Elle and more.
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Art blooms outdoors in Atlanta — especially during, but not limited to, summertime. Here is a roundup of cool things to see around the city, even in the challenging heat.
15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend
From a Georgia Tech football fan event to a Water Lantern Festival and outdoor movie showings, here are 15 family-friendly happenings in metro Atlanta this weekend.
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Since opening this summer in tourist-loving Helen, Capyfriends Café has attracted folks happy to feed the friendly capybaras, rodents who are "so ugly they’re cute."
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Emory braces for a big tax increase on endowment after Trump bill
The Atlanta university uses its endowment to finance research, fund scholarships for low-income students and provide health care at community hospitals across Georgia.
Georgia Power’s massive data center expansion includes a lot of gas
Georgia Power is planning to build new gas-burning units and add more battery storage as part of a historic expansion of its generation fleet, mostly to serve data centers.
Facing $9M tax bill, Uber turns to Georgia Supreme Court
Still on the hook for $9 million in unpaid sales tax from its first years in Georgia, Uber is asking the state’s highest court for help, supported by economic powerhouses.