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Customized cows to arrive in DeKalb cities for new public art project

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:57:46 Z

(Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven) Cows are coming to DeKalb County! The 12+1 Initiative is a new county-wide public art project bringing a herd of customized painted cows to each city in DeKalb. Life-size fiberglass cows are currently being delivered to 12 cities in DeKalb County to...

Sandy Springs State of the City address set for Sept. 15

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:41:04 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) The Greater Perimeter Chamber announced that this year s Sandy Spring State of the City address will be on Sept. 15, featuring updates on opportunities and challenges from longtime Mayor Rusty Paul. The mayor s annual citywide update will be in the...

Emory celebrates 40 years of Spike Lee with Cinematheque series

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) “40 Years of Brother Spike Lee,” a free series celebrating the films of filmmaker Spike Lee, continues this week with the film “School Daze,” playing at the Emory Cinematheque on Sept. 9. The “School Daze” screening is part of a broader celebration...

New steering committee to guide Atlanta LGBTQ+ Community Center development

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:12:39 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA) has announced the steering committee for the Atlanta LGBTQ+ Community Center Initiative. The 40-person body brings together non-profit leaders, business executives, grassroots organizers, and...

Style Showcase 361

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:00:09 Z

(Southern Hospitality) Hello friends! Today, on Style Showcase we have some fun things to share, from kids modern vintage workspace, to using limelights for a fall centerpiece, historic homes of St. Joseph, Michigan, pumpkin hummus dip, and sunflower tips. Enjoy! The post...

City of Atlanta will mark Microsoft land donation with community event on Sept. 12

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:05:07 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The City of Atlanta and Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (AUD) will host a community celebration on Saturday, Sept.12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Microsoft’s donated parcel at Quarry Yards in Atlanta’s Grove Park neighborhood. The celebration...

Fox Theatre opens new backstage content studio, plans for 2029 centennial

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:20:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The historic Fox Theatre has opened a dedicated content studio space to produce original interviews, podcasts, videos, and media interviews with visiting artists. According to a press release, the new studio was created in an underutilized portion of...

Home Style Saturday 520

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:00:06 Z

(Southern Hospitality) September is here and that means cooler weather (maybe!) and fall decor. Today, we have a fun lineup for you from how to decorate with antique silver, to how to clean silver with everyday items, fall decorating ideas, 8 simple ideas for elevated fall...

APD investigating homicides in Buckhead and Downtown

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:40:54 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The Atlanta Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating two separate homicides that occurred in Buckhead and in Downtown Atlanta. Just after 1:30 a.m. this morning, Sept. 4, officers responded to a person shot at the Mezzo Apartments at 2171...

The Lovett School breaks bround on new campus hub, Rita Anne Rollins Hall

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:26:52 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The Lovett School has broken ground for Rita Anne Rollins Hall, a new state-of-the-art campus hub for worship, dining, the arts, and student support. The ceremony, held on Lovett’s 100-acre campus on West Paces Ferry Road, helps usher in the school’s...

Indie Spotlight: Actress Toni Bryce reflects on career and post-strike lull

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:02:37 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) This story is part of a series of interviews with Atlanta creatives about what it’s like to be working in Atlanta’s independent film scene and film industry at large. Click here to read more stories. In 2022, actress Toni Bryce hit a milestone in...

‘Dear You’ proves that a heartwarming story doesn’t always make for an interesting movie

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:30:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) “Dear You,” directed by Lan Hongchun, is a historical film centering around qiaopi, or letters and money sent by Chinese workers overseas back to their families on the mainland – specifically, qiaopi sent by Teochew immigrants in Southeast Asia...

Regina Taylor heads to Spelman with one-woman show ‘Exhibit’ on Sept. 5

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:31:09 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Golden Globe winner Regina Taylor is slated to close out the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival at Spelman College on Sept. 5 The festival, which runs from Sept. 3-5, will feature a plethora of theatrical work , including Taylor’s show “Exhibit.” Written...

This week at the Farmers Markets

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) 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, along with a couple of recipes that include those products....

Sept. 3 Quick Bites: New pizzeria in Inman Park, vegan brunch launch, trio of restaurant closures

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:30:00 Z

(Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven) In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on a Michelin-recommended pizzeria’s opening in Inman Park, a trio of restaurant closures, and a long-awaited vegan brunch menu debut in Reynoldstown. We’ve also rounded up some upcoming food events to put on...

Destination Augusta touts Savannah River city as tourism destination in Brookhaven

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:24:46 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) Destination Augusta, the official convention and visitors bureau of the “Garden City of the South,” stopped by Brookhaven City Centre in late August for a three-hour open house promoting the Savannah River city. Vendors, nonprofits, and project...

5 things about Callanwolde’s new executive director Jason Martin

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Callanwolde Fine Arts Center has a new leader. Jason Martin took over as executive director effective Aug. 31. He succeeds Andrew Keenan, who retired after nine years leading the organization. Martin steps into the role as Callanwolde works to...

Sandy Springs sidewalk extension approved, council working to connect to Chastain Park

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:34:01 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) Key points: • The Sandy Springs City Council approved two construction contracts on Sept. 1 for sidewalks, one highly anticipated one along Lake Forrest Drive and the other in one of the city’s most trafficked areas just south of I-285. • Council...

Dragon Con returns to Atlanta Sept. 3-7

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:04:37 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Dragon Con, one of the biggest pop culture and gaming conventions in the country, returns to Atlanta Sept. 3-7. The convention will be spread out over five hotels in Downtown Atlanta – the Hilton, Marriott Marquis, and Hyatt Regency (all connected by...

‘Bill of rights’ aims to make parking in Atlanta less confusing

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:31:26 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) Driving in the city, you have probably seen all types of parking signs. QR codes. License plate readers. It can get confusing with all the different ways that parking lots across Atlanta operate. “You’re sort of surprised that they’re all so...

Style Showcase 360

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:00:32 Z

(Southern Hospitality) September is here and I'm definitely ready for it. Summer has been a wonderful season, but the crispness of fall is right around the corner. Things are a little more quiet around here, as I don't have a lot of new things to share. We are heading to...

Did you miss these August 2026 Atlanta restaurant openings?

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:38:46 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) More than two dozen new restaurants opened around metro Atlanta in August, spanning from Dunwoody, Brookhaven, and Midtown, to the Old Fourth Ward, East Atlanta Village, and Fayetteville. Meanwhile, nearly a dozen new restaurants were announced in...

Arrest made in fatal shooting at Sandy Springs apartment

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:10:54 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) The Sandy Springs Police Department on Aug. 31 announced the arrest of 17-year-old Christopher Castillo, charged with murder in the Aug. 28 fatal shooting of 25-year-old Williams Lopez Rodriguez. During the investigation, detectives said they...

Midtown Atlanta shelter launches new homeless prevention pilot

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) A Midtown Atlanta synagogue is at the heart of a new homeless prevention program to provide stable housing to at-risk residents through financial, legal, and supportive services. Piloted in 10 cities across the U.S., Zaban Paradies Center (ZPC) at...

Family, friends hold vigil for victim in fatal Beltline stabbing

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:35:10 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Friends and family are remembering Ramon Harris, the 29-year-old man who died in a stabbing along the Atlanta Beltline on Aug. 23. Channel 2’s Ashlyn Webb spoke to several of his friends at a vigil for Harris on Saturday in Freedom Park, where...

Cumbiatron and K-pop group DROP will headline Brookhaven International Festival

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) Cumbiatron, K-pop Group DROP to headline Brookhaven’s fourth annual International Festival Latin American cumbia dance party Cumbiatron and K-pop group DROP will headline Brookhaven’s fourth annual International Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 17,...

Fulton County Probate Court relaunching free Friday weddings

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:45:00 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) Love is back on the calendar in Fulton County! The Fulton County Probate Court is officially relaunching its popular “Forever Fridays” wedding ceremonies beginning Friday, Sept. 4, giving couples a fun, memorable and completely free way to say “I...

Spelman to host lectures by acclaimed artists Amy Sherald and Calida Rawles

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:10:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The Atlanta University Center Art History + Curatorial Studies will host its first Distinguished Lecture Series of the academic year on Sept. 1 featuring Atlanta University Center alumni artists Amy Sherald and Calida Rawles at Spelman College. The...

Atlanta volunteers use art to highlight dangerous missing utility covers

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) A group of volunteers is highlighting the City of Atlanta’s mismanaged infrastructure by covering public hazards with eye-catching art. Fix-ATL is a grassroots effort to improve dangerous conditions like missing water meter covers , manhole covers,...

Southern Bridge Connector project meeting becomes contentious

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:34:42 Z

(Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven) Despite Brookhaven city officials call for civil discourse, attendees at a community meeting on Aug. 26 about the proposed Southern Connector Bridge over I-85 turned into a free-for-all, with attendees flinging accusations and shouting over each...

Report: DOD orders Emory University to conduct ‘research security audit’ or lose federal funding

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:46:46 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The U.S. Department of Defense has ordered Emory University to conduct a “research security audit” examining its academic, financial and research ties to foreign entities of concern, according to a report from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Emory...

Gladys Knight ‘transitioning into the next stage’ of her life, career

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:38:09 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Atlanta music legend Gladys Knight says she will start cutting back on performing as she looks ahead to the next stage of her life and career. Knight, 82, shared a statement late Thursday night on her social media. “After much soul searching, I’ve...

Kent Jones’ ‘Late Fame’ looks for the lost genius of a different New York

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) What it means to reclaim lost genius has always been something that’s interesting to filmmaker Kent Jones, from his days as a film critic to his current days as a working filmmaker. And that idea is all over his latest film, “Late Fame.” Based on...

Bill Chen short film ‘Chicken’ covers difficult topic with sensitivity

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The first movie that made Bill Chen aware of what a filmmaker could achieve was Paul Thomas Anderson’s “There Will Be Blood.” The South African-Chinese filmmaker didn’t grow up watching a lot of movies or television, he said – his parents had very...

Local actress Akira Jackson on the existential horror of ‘It Ends’

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:15:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The first time actor Akira Jackson filmed “It Ends,” she was 19 years old. Now, promoting the film – which finally hits theaters in Atlanta this weekend – she’s 23. Directed by Florida State University alum Alexander Ullom, “It Ends” follows...

Why Brookwood High School Continues to Stand Out in Gwinnett County

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:32:38 Z

(Urban Nest Atlanta) For families looking at homes in the Brookwood High School cluster, the school is a pretty compelling part of the story. Located in Snellville and part of Gwinnett County Public Schools, Brookwood High School currently holds a 9/10 GreatSchools...

Tabernacle music venue introduces new partnership, new name

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:42:28 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) One of Atlanta’s most popular live music venues is getting a new name. Tabernacle, located in Downtown Atlanta, will now be known as Tabernacle presented by iTHINK Financial, according to a press release. The music venue was originally built as a...