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Cocktail bar Mistora misses the point in Piedmont Heights neighborhood

At Mistora, every choice feels calculated to minimize financial loss rather than provide a great hospitality experience.

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Kava bars are changing Atlanta's drink scene. Here's what you need to know.

They serve South Pacific brews promising a calm buzz without a hangover, but some menus are controversial and feature kratom linked to addiction risks.

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How to buy wine like a pro when traveling in the U.S.

Jerry & Krista Slater reflect on their favorite wine bars and shops in their travels around the U.S. over the course of 2025.

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Fulton County officials can barely lead. How could they steal an election?

Republicans are bringing up the 2020 election again, but that's old news. If they want a winning message in Atlanta, they should point out Fulton County's poor governance.

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Congress watches quietly as Trump flexes his foreign policy muscles

The definition of ‘America First’ has definitely changed in 2026.

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Expansion of the Busy Bee Cafe offers lesson for the new year

How will you expand your life in 2026? Whatever change you're considering, take inspiration from the Busy Bee and many older adults who prove growth doesn't stop with age.

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If Georgia wants to address affordability, lawmakers must raise minimum wage

Republicans and Democrats should work together - as they have in the past - to grow the American middle class.

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PHOTOS: Hawks defeat Pelicans

Amid the swirling trade news involving guard Trae Young, the Hawks came up with a convincing 117-100 victory over the Pelicans on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena.

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PHOTOS: Trae Young reportedly traded to Wizards

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has reportedly been traded to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech's comeback falls short in loss to Syracuse in ACC basketball

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets comeback bid fell short, as the Syracuse Orange pulled out an 82-72 victory on Tuesday night, Jan. 6, 2026, at McCamish Pavilion.