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New mental health law takes effect

Brookhaven Reporter 7/1 4:17P Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat

Georgia’s new mental health parity law takes effect Friday, July 1. Under the state’s new law, Georgia health insurers must cover mental health treatment at the same level they cover physical ailments...

Kemp extends Georgia gas tax break

Brookhaven Reporter 7/1 4:14P Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat

Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday extended Georgia’s gas tax holiday through August 13. The General Assembly suspended the fuel tax in March as inflation began raising pump prices above $4 a gallon. Kemp...

Black Tech Week Announces Serena Williams As Keynote Presenter for July conference

Atlanta Tribune Magazine 7/1 11:33A Atlanta Tribune

Black Tech Week Announces Serena Williams As Keynote Presenter for July conference The team at Black Tech Week confirmed cultural icon Serena Williams, representing her...

Scenthound Adds Locations to Encourage Employee Development

Sandy Springs Reporter 7/1 7:46A Keith Pepper

Scenthound’s Northern Atlanta locations retain valuable employees by promoting from within to create upward mobility for staff and foster a positive work environment. One team member, Ananias Johnson,...

Structural issues cause Brookhaven bridge to close

Brookhaven Reporter 7/1 7:46A Sammie Purcell

A Brookhaven bridge has been closed after engineers discovered structural issues. Engineers with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) discovered “severe structure issues” with a bridge near...

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A coleus for all of us: How to grow the colorful plant in Georgia

Atlanta Magazine 7/1 10:10A Myrydd Wells

Coleus shimmer with most all the pinks and greens and yellows of other flowers—without a single bloom Photograph by Patty C. / iStock / Getty Images Plus Garden Variety is an occasional column about...

Gadgets You Need to Make the Best Cocktails at Home

BubbleLifestyles 7/1 9:45A

Skip the bar scene and make the most delicious cocktails at home with these fun gadgets It's 5 O'Clock somewhere and we love a good cocktail after a long day. No need to get dolled up to visit your...

Awarded “Best Buffet Caterer of 2022” | Talk of The Town Caterers Atlanta

TalkOfTheTownAtlanta.com 7/1 4:11A Chelsea Zabala

We are excited to announce that we have been awarded the title of “Best Buffet Caterer of 2022” by Modern Luxury Weddings Atlanta. This prestigious award is a testament to our...

The joy of vegetables

Atlanta Magazine 6/30 9:30A Myrydd Wells

Roasted Beet Poke Bowl at Bar Margot Photography by Bailey Garrot, food styling by Tami Hardeman In September 2019, the 10 candidates then running for the Democratic nomination for president appeared...

Billions have gone into perfecting the climate-friendly burger. What if the answer is already here?

Atlanta Magazine 6/30 9:11A Matt Walljasper

In September 2019, the 10 candidates then running for the Democratic nomination for president appeared in a televised town hall devoted to the climate crisis. The stakes couldn’t have been higher: A...

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Flip Burger Is Relocating to Midtown

Eater Atlanta 7/1 5:13A Sarra Sedghi

The search for a new location is already underway. Flip Burger’s location at 1587 Howell Mill Road was sold to Kechia Matadin (Cirque Daiquiri Bar, Blu Seafood) on June 29, according to What Now...

Kick Off the Morning With Breakfast From These Atlanta Restaurants

Eater Atlanta 7/1 4:00A Eater Staff

Waffle sandwich with brown sugar bacon, over medium eggs with white cheddar and smashed avocado. | West Egg Cafe Biscuits, pancakes, and bacon and eggs, along with breakfast soups, sandwiches, and...

An Eater’s Guide to Atlanta

Eater Atlanta 6/29 4:10A Eater Staff

Kohada nigiri topped with kimioboro at Mujo on Howell Mill Road. | Ryan Fleisher Where to eat, drink, and experience the dining scene around Georgia’s capital city Despite having the largest...

Arnaldo Castillo’s Peruvian Pop-Up Gets a Brick-and-Mortar Location in Poncey-Highland

Eater Atlanta 6/28 11:01A Sarra Sedghi

Chuleta de Puerto on left, Ceviche on right | Jen Almanza Tio Lucho’s opened in the former CO Sushi space Tuesday, June 28. Arnaldo Castillo’s Peruvian-pop-up La Chingana completes its evolution into...

Gato Will Transform Into Gigi’s Italian Kitchen This August

Eater Atlanta 6/28 10:10A Sarra Sedghi

Gato The new iteration will still carry Gato’s ethos. Candler park staple Gato , which has hosted and helped foster numerous pop-ups over its 10-year lifespan, will transform into Gigi’s Italian...

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2022 is the Year of the Mini Skirt: Are You Into It?

Coco Bassey 6/30 12:00A Dani Fines

Let's talk one of this year's hottest trends: the return of the mini skirt! What do you think about it? Mini skirts are having a major fashion moment right now, but they're...

3 Ways to Wear White Jeans This Summer

Coco Bassey 6/21 10:00P Coco

As summer rolls in, say hello to one of the best essentials to have in your wardrobe: white jeans! When I was doing my spring / summer closet clean out recently, I found...

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Brittney Griner Appears In Russian Court On Drug Smuggling Charges

Atlanta CBS Local Sports 7/1 8:27A Sports – CBS Atlanta

MOSCOW, Rus. (CW44 News At 10 | CNN) Brittney Griner, the two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist went on trial at a court near Moscow on Friday, on drug smuggling...

Shaq, Henry Co. Sheriff’s Office host first Sports Spectacular camp

Atlanta CBS Local Sports 6/20 12:59P Sports – CBS Atlanta

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) Several hundred kids are learning valuable skills from some sports legends in Henry County this week. The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and...

International Swimming Federation Votes To Restrict Transgender Athletes From Competing In Elite...

Atlanta CBS Local Sports 6/20 6:10A Sports – CBS Atlanta

(CW44 News At 10 | CNN) The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has voted to approve a new policy that will restrict most transgender athletes from competing in elite...

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