Remembering Dolly

Dolly Parton and Zell Miller

Dolly Parton and Zell Miller shared more than a love of country music

Miller became a huge Parton fan. Not long after he was elected governor in 1990, he called the country music legend with an idea.

Whitney Houston accepts her Grammy award from Dolly Parton after winning Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 1994 Grammys. (Courtesy of the Grammy website)
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‘My heart was going to burst’: Dolly Parton on Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’

In a 2017 interview with UATL’s Christopher A. Daniel, Parton recalled hearing Houston transform her country ballad into one of the bestselling singles of all time.

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Braves honor life and legacy of Dolly Parton

Flags in the Truist Park outfield flew at half-staff to honor Parton.

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The Tabernacle Atlanta

Longtime Atlanta concert venue has new name, thanks to Florida credit union

The partnership coincides with the Tabernacle’s 30th anniversary as a concert venue.

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How to celebrate National Peach Day in Atlanta

Find one last taste of summer with local peach dishes and desserts, a peach cocktail, recipes to make at home and tips to pick a perfect peach.

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What if Barney went psycho? ‘Buddy’ is brainchild of Atlanta filmmaker

A seemingly friendly orange unicorn isn’t quite what he seems in new movie.

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Georgia’s physician shortage is at crisis level, partially because of academic institutions

Several factors make it difficult to enroll in medical schools.

Aug 26, 2026
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DNC snub of Atlanta for 2028 convention is a slap in the face to Black voters

The South cannot be separated from Black voters. Claiming to prioritize the South while failing to invest in it is not a strategy.

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Damage from Trump’s Cobb County visit lingers for students and teachers

An event billed as an address to discuss investment accounts for children turned into a blatantly partisan rally in violation of school district policy.

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Humanity must adopt safeguards on AI before it gets out of control

Public participation is essential to ensuring people’s rights and well-being are not being abused.

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Norfolk Southern chief mechanical officer Dianne Barnett

She started as a clerk at Norfolk Southern. Now she’s a top executive.

Dianne Barnett became the railroad’s chief mechanical officer in June.

Mary Margaret Murphy

Need help building something complex in Georgia? That’s her team’s specialty.

Led by Mary Margaret Murphy, JLL’s project and development services team in Atlanta currently manages $3.5B in projects.

Tulsa Welding School’s local campus president wants to create more visibility for women in trades.

Welding school leader seeks more women in trades as modern Rosie the Riveters

Tulsa Welding School’s local campus president wants to create more visibility for women in trades.

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Photos: Buford defeats Gainesville in season opener

Buford football defeated Gainesville 39-19 on Aug, 22, 2026.

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PHOTOS: No. 1 Cartersville shuts out Hiram in season opener

Cartersville, which was last a preseason No. 1 when Trevor Lawrence was quarterback, shuts out Hiram, 48-0, in season opener on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

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PHOTOS: Former UGA standout Quincy Carter leads Heritage to win over Cedar Shoals

Former UGA standout Quincy Carter, in his first year as a head coach, lead Heritage to 38-14 win over Cedar Shoals on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.