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Tickets on sale for TEDxAtlanta 2026 and inaugural youth conference

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:52:06 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Tickets are now available for TEDxAtlanta 2026 and the inaugural TEDxAtlanta Youth conference, taking place Oct. 2–3 at Atlanta International School’s Sandy Springs campus. Centered on the theme “Bold. Brave. Unbreakable.”, TEDxAtlanta will bring...

Filmmaker Matthew Simpson’s movie ‘Before Me’ explores retroactive jealousy

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:42:54 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Many movie premieres are typically followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker. “Before Me,” which played to a crowd of over 100 people on June 14 at the Tara Theatre, was no different. Most of those Q&As, however, probably don’t involve a licensed...

DeKalb County Tax Commissioner clarifies assessment notices and tax bills

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Nicole M. Golden is reminding homeowners that assessment notices are not tax bills, according to a release from the organization. “In an effort to guide taxpayers to the appropriate office, it’s important to understand...

Restored footage of Atlanta International Pop Festival to debut at Pullman Yards

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) In the summer of 1970, crowds gathered in a field near the Middle Georgia Raceway in Byron, GA to listen to the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Seger, the Allman Brothers Band, and more. This would become the last iteration of the Atlanta International...

Atlanta’s Gun Club Park to be transformed into affordable housing and public space

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:05:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The redevelopment of abandoned property west of Atlanta continues, as Mayor Andre Dickens announced a 44-acre project at the former Gun Club Park through the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI). Located near the Westside’s Shirley Clarke...

Home Style Saturday 509

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:00:52 Z

(Southern Hospitality) June is zipping on by and we've been in pool mode and having grandkids over for swims. Summer is a magical time of year! Today on Home Style Saturday, we have DIY picture frame molding, a chic front porch refresh, Whitecaps Cottage in Tybee Island,...

How to eat and drink like a local in downtown Atlanta

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:25:38 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Whether you’re in town for business, a convention, or attending a game or concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium or State Farm Arena, downtown Atlanta includes dozens of dining and drinking options. While big brands and restaurant chains dominate the...

Oakland Cemetery wins preservation, education awards

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:40:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) has selected Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) as a recipient of the History in Progress (HIP) Award and Award of Excellence for the Oakland Roots Academy. Formerly known as the Youth...

Paramount Skydance/WBD merger concerns Atlanta film workers

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Atlanta film industry workers expressed frustration and concern about how the potential Paramount Skydance/Warner Bros Discovery merger will affect their livelihoods during a town hall meeting at The Plaza Theatre on June 16. The consensus? People...

Sandy Springs residents eye relocation plans for Fire Station 4 in Atlanta

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:01:22 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) Work on a new, state-of-the-art fire station on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs is set to begin this fall, with completion estimated in December 2027. During a sparsely attended June 17 open house in the neighborhood backing up to the property, city...

Whole World Improv co-founder voices Mrs. Potato Head in ‘Toy Story 5’

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Growing up in Washington D.C., Anna Vocino always wanted to be a performer. As a teenager, she would go watch Gross National Product (GNP), a local sketch and improv group, and yearn to be up onstage. But, in D.C., it felt like little more than a...

Georgia native David Torres talks journey to Pixar and working on ‘Toy Story 5’

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Warning: there are light spoilers for “Toy Story 5” in this interview. Peachtree City native David Torres first saw 1995’s “Toy Story” during his freshman year at Ringling College of Art and Design. Twenty-four years later, he served as an animator...

Petition circulates against Brookhaven’s Windsor Parkway rebuild

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:04:43 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) A group opposed to the Brookhaven s plan to rebuild Windsor Parkway between Ashford-Dunwoody Road and Lanier Drive, which will result in the removal of many trees, is circulating a petition against the move. According to organizers, the petition has...

The Breman’s legacy: Outgoing director leaves behind a thriving cultural center

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:49:15 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) As The Breman celebrates its 30th anniversary this summer, Executive Director Leslie Gordon is stepping down. But she’s not going far – after seven years of engaging, creating, innovating and connecting, Gordon will become a part-time consultant for...

This week at the Farmers Market

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Buckhead 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....

Sandy Springs approves contracts for school zone cameras and inmate housing

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:53:18 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) Key points: • The Alpharetta Detention Center will house some Sandy Springs inmates due to the Smyrna Municipal Jail s closure and the Fulton County Jail s intake restrictions. • Sandy Springs annual costs for inmate housing are expected to double. •...

June 18 Quick Bites: So many restaurant openings, Roswell restaurant revamp, new market-deli in DeKalb

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:30:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) In this week’s Quick Bites, get the scoop on an absolute explosion of restaurant openings around Atlanta and closured in Decatur and West Midtown. There are also details on the revamp of Truth Be Told in downtown Roswell, a new seafood restaurant...

FAN-TASTIC: FIFA Fan Fest Atlanta is a big hit

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Sports - The Atlanta Voice) Thousands of people have visited Centennial Olympic Park to watch FIFA World Cup matches on the grass. Photo by Julia Beverly/The Atlanta Voice The 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun, and thousands of fans in Atlanta were thrust into the tournament long...

Atlanta City Council approves controversial Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:41:24 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Atlanta City Council members approved the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative , a public-private collaboration to address underserved neighborhoods, in a 13-2 vote – but there’s a catch. The NRI will go into effect when and if Atlanta Public Schools...

Midtown DRC gets first look at 21-story condo building proposed on 14th Street

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:16:50 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The Midtown Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed a proposal for a 21-story condo building on 14th Street at its June meeting. Florida-based Kolter Urban is the developer of the building, called Fourteen Park , at the corner of 14th Street and...

Style Showcase 349

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:00:09 Z

(Southern Hospitality) Hi friends and welcome to another Style Showcase! Today we have 6 versatile ways to decorating with clamshells, crockpot chicken, camping on Lake George, summer deck refresh, and explore beautiful zen bedrooms. We hope you enjoy all the inspiration....

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Metro Atlanta

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:28:32 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, will be celebrated with parades and celebrations on Friday, June 19, and into the weekend. It’s also a federal and state holiday, so expect government offices, post offices, and...

Mahjong and adoptable pets unite for a cause at Puppy Love Mahjong

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:59:49 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) Mahjong players have the opportunity to go to the dogs on June 20 (or rather, the dogs will go to Mahjong players). Puppy Love Mahjong, an afternoon that combines open Mahjong play with adoptable pets, will take place at the Brookhaven City Centre...

Atlanta restaurants offering a taste of the World Cup

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:56:15 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) Whether you have tickets to the matches or not, there are plenty of ways to bask in World Cup excitement in Atlanta without touching a soccer ball or setting foot inside Atlanta Stadium. Pay respect to some of the nations playing in Atlanta this...

Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera to leave institution in November

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:24:02 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Georgia Institute of Technology President Ángel Cabrera will leave the institution in November after seven years at the helm. The institution said Cabrera will remain through the holiday season to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Georgia Tech...

FBI seizes 15 drones ahead of World Cup matches in Atlanta

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:08 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The FBI in Atlanta and its law enforcement partners said it seized 15 drones ahead of Monday s FIFA World Cup match between Spain and Cabo Verde. There is a temporary flight restriction (TFR) in place over Atlanta Stadium, and the FAA expanded the...

Summer meals program provides food for thousands of kids in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:00:00 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) The Community Assistance Center s annual summer program Meals for Kids is now underway, distributing food weekly to families with school-age children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody. Last summer, CAC provided...

Shelter animals find comfort in music through Wild Tunes program

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:12:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) PAWS Atlanta animal shelter has partnered with Wild Tunes, a program founded in 2023 by a 12-year-old Houston boy, Yuvi Agarwal. The national nonprofit encourages volunteers to play instruments or sing to comfort, desensitize, and befriend local...

‘The Furious’ is hardcore martial arts done right

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:30:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) If you’re an action fan, the phrase “fight choreography” probably means something to you. But it’s been a minute since I’ve seen a movie commit to the idea of fighting as dance as much as Kenji Tanigaki’s “The Furious.” The movement is like ballet,...

Chef Wic works to elevate healthy dining in Stone Mountain’s food scene

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Food - The Atlanta Voice) Photo by Tabius McCoy/The Atlanta Voice Chef Donnie Wicker, known as Chef Wic, fondly remembers the first time he fell in love with the art of cooking. Like many others, it began in his childhood kitchen, where he watched his grandfather whip up dish...

‘Disclosure Day’ fails to capture the wonder of classic Spielberg

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) In a late scene in “Disclosure Day,” Noah Scanlen (Colin Firth) – the head of Wardex, a corporation charged with studying and concealing proof of alien life on Earth – has a conversation about the morality of that task with Hugo (Colman Domingo), a...

World Cup ’26: FIFA Fan Fest opens with Mexico and South Africa kickoff watch party

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:06:35 Z

(Sports - The Atlanta Voice) Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens shares a stage with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and others during the FIFA Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice The 2026 FIFA...

This week at the Farmers Market

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Brookhaven 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....

Brookhaven City Council considers millage rate increase during first public hearing

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:46:32 Z

(Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven) The Brookhaven City Council on June held the first of three public hearings regarding a millage rate increase. Two people spoke in favor of the increase, and two, including former Brookhaven Mayor J. Max Davis, spoke against it. According to the...