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Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving a waiver from Netflix

Warner Bros. said in a regulatory filing Tuesday that the waiver will allow it to discuss unresolved “deficiencies” in Paramount's previous offers.

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15 reviews find Atlanta Jewish Film Festival traveling a world of emotions

Previewing the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, which will screen what its leader calls a "powerful arc of films" on the Israel-Hamas war but also ones with other topics, moods.

Atlanta Opera seeks to create natural habitat at new home along Beltline

Atlanta Opera aims to get ‘connected to nature’ with future Beltline home

Atlanta Opera held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday to kick off its $64 million effort to turn the historic Bobby Jones Golf Course clubhouse into a new arts center.

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Lunar New Year

Check out these Lunar New Year celebrations around metro Atlanta

Restaurants, organizations and businesses are throwing Lunar New Year celebrations beginning Feb. 17 and continuing throughout the weekend.

Mayor hosts annual Iftar at end of Ramadan
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During Ramadan, here’s how to support fasting friends, students and employees

As Georgians observe Ramadan, here's how to support them at home and at work.

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For Mardi Gras celebration, try some classic cookbook dishes

Make these classic recipes from “Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Louisiana Kitchen” for tasty homemade festivities on Fat Tuesday.

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Before election system changes, lawmakers should beware of conspiracy theories

The idea that Georgia's elections are flawed precedes the controversial 2020 presidential election, but lawmakers should not fall prey to any conspiracy theorists' activism.

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Georgia must regulate AI in the public interest to thrive in this age

Artificial intelligence (AI) risks reinforcing existing disparities between communities — to the advantage of those who are already privileged. Atlanta is no exception.

Feb 16, 2026
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Building brilliance: How a new HBCU initiative is reimagining impact

With grants, training and expert support, the HBCU Brilliance Initiative aims to expand the impact and sustainability of Georgia’s HBCUs.

Feb 16, 2026
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U.S. decentralizes elections for a reason. Defend democracy against despotism.

Trump floated the idea of nationalizing elections even though states have that authority constitutionally. Decentralized contests differentiate the US from dictatorships.

Feb 16, 2026

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PHOTOS: Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson found stage and home in Atlanta

The Rev. Jesse Jackson died after a lengthy illness. The icon fought for civil rights alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and ran for president. He was 84.

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PHOTOS: Day 5 of spring training for the Braves

The Atlanta Braves continued their spring training season at CoolToday Park Saturday, February 14, 2026.

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Metro Atlanta students write valentines to veterans

Students from 14 schools wrote cards as part of U.S. Representative Lucy McBath's seventh annual "Valentines for Veterans" event.