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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 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.
Holiday Traditions
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.

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.
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.
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.
3 hours agoGeorgia 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, 2026Building 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, 2026U.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.
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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.

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.
















