Arts, music, film, food, and the creative community
A new mural of rapper Macklemore in Gaza, reported after Ed Sheeran's tour controversy, resonates with Atlanta's own tradition of politically charged street art and conscious hip-hop.
September 19, 2026
The iconic singing competition is packing its bags and heading South. American Idol will film its 25th season in Georgia, bringing more star power to Atlanta's booming entertainment scene.
September 16, 2026
Gloria Steinem, a towering figure in the feminist movement, has died at age 92, Reuters reports. Her influence shaped gender equality efforts nationwide, including in Atlanta.
September 4, 2026
A Las Vegas jury has convicted former gang leader Duane 'Keffe D' Davis of the 1996 murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, closing a chapter in one of music's most enduring unsolved cases.
September 1, 2026
A new Atlanta News First report traces Dolly Parton’s enduring Georgia connections, from a Ringgold elopement to time on the state’s movie sets.
August 26, 2026
A once-in-a-generation solar eclipse over the UK and Europe left millions in awe, and the wonder crossed the Atlantic to Atlanta's skywatching community.
August 13, 2026
The 127 Yard Sale stretches 690 miles from Michigan to Alabama and passes just a short drive from Atlanta near Chattanooga, offering a unique weekend escape for local treasure hunters.
August 9, 2026
The Fayetteville amusement park shuttered its gates, drawing coaster enthusiasts from across the U.S. for a last shot at the record-setting ArieForce One.
August 3, 2026
Singapore bans Massive Attack after the band displayed a Palestinian flag on stage, igniting a conversation about artistic freedom that echoes among Atlanta's activist musicians and venues.
August 2, 2026
Sam Neill, the veteran actor who brought Dr. Alan Grant to life in 'Jurassic Park,' has died at 78, according to Reuters — a loss felt keenly in Georgia's booming film community.
July 14, 2026
A new global assessment finds that even species with remarkable survival adaptations are being pushed toward extinction by human activity — a warning that resonates from the world's ecosystems to Atlanta's own backyard.
July 10, 2026
After complaints about waits stretching for hours, a rule change at Atlanta's FIFA fan fest has cleared the crowds — and changed the experience for soccer fans across the city.
June 26, 2026
A court decision has cleared the way for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to remove President Trump's name from the institution, according to Reuters.
June 5, 2026
Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning vocalist who became one of Atlanta's most beloved musical figures, has died after suffering a stroke, his family says.
June 2, 2026
The Atlanta Film Society marked five decades of championing Georgia filmmakers with a glamorous celebration at Assembly Atlanta, honoring industry luminaries Will Packer and Josh Brolin.
May 4, 2026