Concert Review: Kylie Minogue brings high-energy, euphoric hits to State Farm Arena

Buckhead Reporter 4/12 4:18A Collin Kelley

Kylie Minogue performs Padam Padam at State Farm Arena. (Photo by Jacob Nguyen) Australian pop diva Kylie Minogue brought her “Tension Tour” to State Farm Arena on Friday night – 14 years after her...

Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter to host ‘Legacy Builders Celebration’ on April 30

Buckhead Reporter 4/12 4:00A Rough Draft

Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter ( ACDS ) is hosting its annual Legacy Builders Celebration on Wednesday, April 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Taking place at The Atrium at Uptown Atlanta, the event will commemorate the nonprofit’s almost...

Temporary closures planned for GA 400 to construct express lanes

Sandy Springs Reporter 4/12 3:52A Bob Pepalis

This roll plot shows a section of plans for express lanes along GA 400 from the North Springs MARTA Station to Spalding Drive. (Provided by GDOT) Temporary overnight closures of GA 400 to construct...

Little Shop of Stories to host Atlanta children’s book festival in May

Buckhead Reporter 4/12 2:00A Rough Draft

The Little Shop of Stories Children’s Book Festival is set to return on May 2-4 bringing a celebration of all things literature to the city of Atlanta. Formerly known as the Decatur Children’s Book Festival, the annual literary event will be held...

Take a ride in vintage World War II aircraft to mark anniversary of VE Day

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 4/12 1:00A Rough Draft

Aviation and history aficionados in Atlanta will get the chance to experience restored World War II-era aircrafts during the upcoming “Special Warbird Rides Days” event. Taking place May 24-25 at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK), the event marks...

Food Fact Friday: Carrot cake with a recipe

Brookhaven Reporter 4/11 4:20A Sarra Sedghi

Photo by Leeloo The First/Pexels Carrot cake is considered a classic dessert, but its history dates back to medieval Europe and likely evolved from puddings.  “Sweeteners, especially sugar, were...

Georgia State Patrol post opens at Governor’s Mansion in Buckhead

Buckhead Reporter 4/11 2:53A Rough Draft

Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp with Georgia State Patrol officers outside the new Buckhead post at the Governor s Mansion. (Courtesy Georgia Department of Public Safety) A ribbon cutting...

Emory class presents inaugural student film festival

Buckhead Reporter 4/11 2:13A Sammie Purcell

A still from (G)HOST COUNTRY, one of the films playing at the Aperture International Student Film Festival (Photo provided by James Pellerito). A class at Emory University is putting on the school’s...

Report: ICE revokes student visas at Emory University

Buckhead Reporter 4/11 2:08A Collin Kelley

Emory University confirmed Thursday that a current student and three recent alumni had their student visas terminated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The alumni were still under Emory’s immigration sponsorship while...

Ray Mendoza and Kit Connor talk memory and preparing for ‘Warfare’

Buckhead Reporter 4/11 2:00A Sammie Purcell

Kit Connor in Warfare. (Photo courtesy of A24) While making “Warfare,” writer/director Ray Mendoza had to contend with the tricky matter of memory. The film is about a platoon of Navy SEALS on a...

‘Carter and the End’ gets apocalyptic at Swampfest

Buckhead Reporter 4/10 4:05A Sammie Purcell

From left to right, Kiki Griffin and Charlotte Geissler, the co-writers and cinematographer/director of Carter and the End. (Photo by Fabian Ceron) Making a movie is hard enough in a controlled...

This week at the Farmers Market

Buckhead Reporter 4/10 4:00A Sammie Purcell

Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh as well as a...

Busy Weekend: Dogwood Festival, Record Store Day, Kylie Minogue and more

Buckhead Reporter 4/10 2:44A Collin Kelley

The 89th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival is April 11-13. (File) If you re looking for something to do this weekend, April 11-13, there are festivals, food, music and more. Dogwood Festival The 89th...

Atlanta Housing CEO Terri Lee: ‘Affordable housing is my life’s mission’

Atlanta Business Chronicle 4/10 12:00A Crystal Edmonson

Terri Lee is on a mission. The president and CEO of Atlanta Housing aims to continue to deliver affordable housing units despite uncertainty stemming from potential policy changes under the Trump administration. While 98% of the funding Atlanta...

Quick Bites for April 10: Restaurant closures, rebrands, and new Atlanta chef cookbook

Brookhaven Reporter 4/10 12:00A Beth McKibben

THERE, a bar & eatery closed at Town Brookhaven. (Via THERE/Facebook) Restaurant Closures After 14 years at Town Brookhaven, owner Bill Brown announced over the weekend that he was closing THERE, a...