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9 Atlanta arts stories chart arrivals, departures, other changes in 2025

Atlanta’s arts scene went through multiple transitions in 2025. Here is a sampling of stories that made headlines.

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Atlanta producer Tricky Stewart earns Songwriters Hall of Fame nomination

Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Christopher “Tricky” Stewart gets nomination for induction into Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Dec. 19-21 includes the Lemon Street Classic basketball showcase and exploring Netherworld’s creepy escape rooms.

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2026 will be the year of the used car

Sticker shock is hitting car shoppers. Buyers can save substantial amounts by choosing a used vehicle.

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As Gary Stokan leaves Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, celebrate his great impact

Gary Stokan, CEO of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, will retire in 2026, and he leaves an enduring legacy in the world of college football. He shows relationships still matter.

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As new year begins, do not worry about tomorrow; just control what you can

My faith and my wife's health struggles have shown me that worrying about tomorrow is a waste of energy. I would rather be building community today.

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Kindness, giving are good for the soul and great ways to combat loneliness

Much of the current negativity in our culture comes from a lack of human connection.

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PHOTOS: 2025 AJC Photos of the Year

AJC photographers captured the daily joys, losses, celebrations and protests across metro Atlanta and the state — including the funeral ceremony of President Jimmy Carter, UGA...

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PHOTOS: Coca-Cola ads over time

Coca-Cola published its very first advertisement in The Atlanta Journal in 1886.

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PHOTOS: Philanthropists leave mark on Atlanta

In Atlanta, the 20th and 21st centuries have seen the rise of influential philanthropists and doers, including entrepreneurs and executives like Alonzo Herndon, Robert Woodruf