Kasim Reed and Ludacris hand out Thanksgiving turkeys

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, rapper, actor and entrepreneur Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and their families handed out more 300 turkeys and trimmings to residents at the Rosel Fann Recreation Center in south Atlanta on Tuesday.

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The annual event has been going on for 15 years; it's part of the Ludacris Foundation's LudaCares Initiative. The artist's mom, Roberta Shields, is the foundation's president.

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Atlanta Ballet’s 2025-26 season spans centuries, from Petipa to Balanchine

Atlanta Ballet’s 2025-26 season will include three full-length story ballets — “Frida,” “The Sleeping Beauty” and “The Nutcracker” — along with six shorter works.

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Art Hatch in Kennesaw should egg on young attendees’ love of arts, nature

Art and nature take center stage at Art Hatch, a Smith-Gilbert Gardens event taking place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Kennesaw’s Depot Park.

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Earth Day is more like Earth Month in ATL. Here are 11 ways to celebrate

In Atlanta, Earth Day is more like Earth Month, with events cropping up many April weekends.

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Atlanta Ballet’s 2025-26 season spans centuries, from Petipa to Balanchine

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Georgia taxpayers will soon get refunds of up to $500

Gov. Brian Kemp signs legislation authorizing income tax refunds and rate cut.

Why so many restaurants in West Midtown are closing — and what comes next

A changing landscape has affected the restaurant scene in West Midtown, from traffic and parking challenges to changes in dining habits.

Braves announcer catches heat for getting woman’s phone number on air during game

At the urging of Atlanta Braves announcer Brandon Gaudin in the booth Monday night in Toronto, dugout reporter Wiley Ballard asked two fans for their telephone numbers.