Veterans Day deals

Several local and national businesses are honoring veterans, retired and active duty military this Veterans Day with free or discounted activities and meals. AJC Bargain Hunter Nedra Rhone features deals from the Georgia Aquarium, Krispy Kreme and Olive Garden, as well as meals from Applebee's, Hooters and Red Lobster. Also, the day will be marked with events in Gwinnett and DeKalb.

Big Head Todd and the Monsters going strong after nearly four decades

Rock band Big Head Todd and the Monsters, celebrating 40 years, will perform in Atlanta March 14.

Everyone’s Irish at the annual Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade in Midtown

Everyone is encouraged to be Irish for the day as they watch the parade that takes place this year from noon-1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15 in Midtown.

Dress up in your St. Patrick’s Day finery and join in the Lilburchaun fun

Organizers invite participants to dress in their most festive St. Paddy’s Day attire and take part in a parade, or simply be a spectator and enjoy all the costumes and pageant

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Georgia election bill replaced in late-night maneuver, an attempt to change voting laws

A short elections bill advancing through the Georgia General Assembly is a "vehicle" for bigger potential changes to voting laws.

10K-square-foot mystery restaurant planned for CNN Center reboot

The owners of the Center, formerly known as CNN Center, announced that a high-end restaurant tenant had been secured as the downtown Atlanta building is redeveloped.

Tent-slashing raises questions about Old Wheat Street encampment sweep

Caseworkers faced threats from suspect Daniel Barnett before a January sweep ended in Taylor’s death. Could officials have acted sooner?