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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly outings in metro Atlanta includes the High Museum of Art’s Family Saturday and the Sneaker Exit, where you can buy, sell and trade shoes.

Series finale of ‘Stranger Things’ draws crowds to theaters

‘Stranger Things’ shoots a scene at Tara, which screens series finale

Atlanta’s Tara Theatre was one of more than 600 theaters showing “Stranger Things” on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

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Taking an enigmatic journey through Americana with Atlanta’s Boxcar Radio

The brand of Boxcar Radio is music that creates space for reflection, allowing listeners to become more mindful of their own thoughts and feelings and those of others.

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Monks on a mission: Buddhist pilgrimage for peace stops in metro Atlanta

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RFK Jr. abandoned mRNA research. It shows unexpected promise against cancer.

Research on mRNA vaccines have been under fire in the post-pandemic age, but these immunotherapies are showing promise in the fight against cancer and require more funding.

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Data centers in Georgia should lead the way on clean energy sources

Data centers use the bulk of the power in Georgia, so they should be paying for the majority of the cost. At the same time, they should investing in clean energy like nuclear.

Jan 1, 2026
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Georgia’s faith and future depend on standing with ‘Dreamers’ and their families

“Dreamers” who benefited from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals are in limbo, and they deserve for Congress to grant permanent immigration protections.

Jan 1, 2026
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Georgia members of Congress should back law lowering credit card swipe fees

The goal is to create market pressure for credit card industry giants to lower fees and spur competition.

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PHOTOS: Georgia upset by Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl

The Georgia Bulldogs fell to the Ole Miss Rebels on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 in the Sugar Bowl as part of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal in New Orleans.

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PHOTOS: Georgia prepares for Sugar Bowl

The Georgia Bulldogs arrive for their New Year's Day matchup with Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl on Thursday in New Orleans.

NYE revelers ring in 2026 watching Digital Drone Peach in the Sky

PHOTOS: Atlanta welcomes 2026 with fireworks, drone show

Instead of the Peach Drop tradition from past years in Atlanta, this New Year’s Eve saw a citywide fireworks and drone display.