Things to do in Atlanta

ROUGH DRAFT

Rough Draft Atlanta to consolidate local newspapers under one brand

The consolidation will save the company roughly the same amount of money as a salaried reporter position, which will be reinvested back into its reporting.

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New leader is challenged to raise Atlanta Contemporary’s funding and profile

Appointed Atlanta Contemporary's executive director, Lauren Haynes must revitalize the half-century-old art center that a former board leader critiques as "just surviving."

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At a Bad Bunny Bowl in metro Atlanta, joy became a unifying sound

Thinking Man Tavern in Decatur hosted a free dance party and fundraiser for Casa Alterna on Sunday to celebrate Bad Bunny's halftime show.

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Stone Mountain Park’s annual Lunar New Year Festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15 and includes cultural elements and a special Drone and Light Show. 
(2025 photo by Ben Gray for the AJC)

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

Our list of 15 family-friendly metro Atlanta outings includes Lunar New Year celebrations, Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus and a new Dad's Garage show for kids.

The Infinite

Get sent into space via Atlanta’s newest VR immersive experience

The latest immersive VR experience in Atlanta replicates what it's like to be on the International Space Station.

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The Roots and two other Grammy winners will headline Atlanta Jazz Festival

Kamasi Washington, The Roots and PJ Morton will headline this year’s Atlanta Jazz Festival to be held May 23-25 at Piedmont Park.

Food & Dining
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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Buckhead’s Luella aspires to be your ‘death row meal’ restaurant

Luella, a new restaurant in the space formerly occupied by The Ivy, has swapped fraternity tank tops and Fireball shots for a tailored sport coat and a deep wine list.

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Emerald City Bagels

PopUp Bagels, FOMO and the viral restaurant hype cycle

Long line at a New York-based bagel shop on the Beltline sparks debate about supporting local.

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11 Valentine’s Day cocktails to set your heart aflutter

Try these Valentine's Day cocktails around Atlanta for something sweet, strong and full of romance.

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Trilith Live Complex

Entertainment venue, movie theater open at Trilith’s new complex

Featured Hikes

Make a resolution to hike these 7 natural wonders of metro Atlanta

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Benefits from binging? What a study says ahead of ‘Stranger Things’ finale.

Future of Media

What is the future of local media in Atlanta?

Film Coverage

From ‘GWTW’ to Tyler Perry, how the AJC has covered Georgia’s film industry

The History of NORAD's Santa Tracker

Tracking Santa 2025: When will Santa Claus be at your house in Georgia?

Water for Savannah’s soul: Restoration renews Forsyth Park fountain

Water for Savannah’s soul: Restoration renews Forsyth Park fountain

Measure tree’s critical root zone before digging nearby

Measure tree’s critical root zone before digging nearby

Athena data center

Athens film studio wants to reboot as a data center