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DeKalb Library celebrates connection for Older Americans Month

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 4/20 2:00A Rough Draft

DeKalb County Public Library (DCPL) has announced its slate of programming for Older Americans Month (OAM) this May. The theme, “Powered by Connection,” highlights the impact...

Local small business owners on TikTok worry about potential ban

Sandy Springs Reporter 4/19 12:01P Sammie Purcell

(From left to right) TikTokers Glennda Baker, Paul Truong, Lynda Truong, Josh Wikoff and Robert Lucas at a TikTok-hosted event at Sugar Baby Creamery (Photo by Sammie Purcell). Local TikTokers...

Mayor unveils $3 million investment for healthy food access across Atlanta

Buckhead Reporter 4/19 7:03A Rough Draft

Mayor Andre Dickens today announced that Atlanta is one of 16 public-private partnerships selected across the country to receive funds from America’s Healthy Food Financing...

Chuck Leavell on death of Allman Brothers bandmate Dickey Betts: ‘He left an enduring legacy’

Brookhaven Reporter 4/19 5:58A Collin Kelley

Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, was known as one of the world s great guitarists and a progenitor of Southern rock. He wrote the band s 1970s FM...

Fulton Commission updates ethics, anti-nepotism policies to cover elected officials

Sandy Springs Reporter 4/19 4:39A Bob Pepalis

Fulton County Commissioners also declared Autism Awareness Month, with Commission Chairman Robb Pitts, Commissioners Bridget Thorn and Khadijah Abdur-Rahman, Laura Vladick, Spectrum Autism Support...

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Disney Dreamers Academy was four days of positivity, life lessons and memories

Education - The Atlanta Voice 4/8 12:39A Donnell Suggs

Members of the Disney Dreamers Academy Class of 2024 led the way during a parade in their honor. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice Eight Georgians were among 100 students chosen for the Disney...

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Home Style Saturday 396

Southern Hospitality 4/19 11:00P Rhoda

Hello friends! We hope you enjoy these great shares today, from mixing warm and cool colors in decor, rustic beach cottage tour, chicken caesar pasta salad, how to create a gradient flower...

Elevate Your Next Atlanta Event: Upscale Furniture Rentals from AFR

Atlanta Magazine 4/18 9:09A mollybrown

Planning a special event in Atlanta? Whether you re envisioning an intimate corporate gathering, a grand wedding celebration, or an electrifying gala, AFR Furniture Rental can be your partner in...

Homebuilder John Wieland created a contemporary art museum as a gift to Atlanta—and it’s free

Atlanta Magazine 4/18 8:15A Lisa Mowry

John Wieland is best known as founder and former chairman of John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, but as his homebuilding business grew over the years, so did his art collection. What began as a...

A love letter to CHaRM

Atlanta Magazine 4/18 7:40A Rachel Garbus

The a allows the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials to be called, simply, “CHaRM.” Photograph courtesy of CHaRM Here’s what I packed in my car on a recent Saturday morning: 17 cans of paint, 8...

Remembering Rico Wade: How the legendary producer influenced Atlanta, Southern hip-hop, and pop...

Atlanta Magazine 4/17 10:55A Ronda Racha Penrice

Rico Wade in 2019 Photograph by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for Revolt Even with the knowledge that none of us will live forever, Rico Wade’s untimely passing at age 52 is still hitting hard days...

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15 Terrific Taco Spots to Try Around Atlanta

Eater Atlanta 4/19 9:32A Eater Staff

Tacos There’s never a wrong day to eat tacos There’s never a wrong day to eat tacos, and Atlanta has plenty of options in which to enjoy these meat or vegetable-filled tortilla bundles. The city and...

Caribbean-fusion brunch restaurant J’ouvert Caribbean Kitchen is open in Buckhead

Food - The Atlanta Voice 4/18 1:50A Laura Nwogu

J’ouvert Caribbean Kitchen (above) is bringing Caribbean flavor to Buckhead s dining scene. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice J’ouvert Caribbean Kitchen , the newest brunch concept from Belle and...

Sushi, Wine, and Pickleball Come Together at the Painted Pickle

Eater Atlanta 4/17 8:47A Henna Bakshi

Pickleball courts at the newly opened Painted Pickle. | Heidi Harris The venue hopes to become a new take on a country club Ready to play with your food? Dining and gaming combo restaurants are a...

Where to Score Awesome Oyster Deals During Happy Hour Around Atlanta

Eater Atlanta 4/15 6:32A Beth McKibben

The Select From east to west coast oyster varietals to Southern bivalves from Georgia and Alabama It’s a fact: Atlanta knows how to throw a great oyster happy hour or offer great specials on bivalves...

Spiller Park Coffee’s Fourth Location Brings New Shine to a Century-Old Building

Eater Atlanta 4/11 10:11A Sarra Sedghi

Spiller Park Coffee’s Hotel Row location interior | Spiller Park Coffee Spiller Park Coffee’s home run location maintains Hotel Row’s integrity “If I could pick a word to describe what this location...

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This Is What a Full Weekend of Style & Comfort Looks Like

Coco Bassey 4/16 10:00P Coco

What s better than an outfit you look AND feel good in? When you re in the mood for one-and-done type styling, it can be difficult to walk out the door in something as...

The Updated Fashion Girl’s 2024 Trend Report

Coco Bassey 4/15 10:00P Coco

It s not too late to get clued in on what s trending for the rest of 2024! We re already heading into the spring and summer seasons, can you believe it? Let s get into what we...

Beyoncé is sending Levi’s and Western boot sales soaring

Fashion - The Atlanta Voice 4/15 10:34A Nathaniel Meyersohn and CNN

New York (CNN) — Queen Bey is giving Levi’s brand a lift. Beyoncé’s hit country album “Act II: Cowboy Carter,” which features the song “Levii’s Jeans” with rapper Post Malone, has lyrics like “denim...

What to Wear in 2024 : Festival Season Edition

Coco Bassey 4/11 4:48A Dani Fines

Wannabe the desert s best-dressed? Here s what s trending for festival season! Feeling uninspired while planning your music festival outfits? The truth is, the trends around...

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5 tech advancements sports venues have added since your last event

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 4/19 3:00A Stacker

In today s digital climate, consuming sports has never been easier. Thanks to a plethora of streaming sites, alternative broadcasts, and advancements to home entertainment systems, the average fan has...

Falcons must strenghen defense in 2024 NFL Draft with 8th overall pick

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 4/19 12:00A Itoro N. Umontuen

The Atlanta Falcons find themselves in an advantageous position after inking contracts with quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver Darnell Mooney. Plus, the Falcons tranded for Rondale Moore,...

NBA bans Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter for violating league’s gaming rules

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 4/17 7:41A Ben Morse and CNN

(CNN) — The NBA has banned Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter from the league after an investigation found that the 24-year-old had violated betting rules. The league announced in March it had...

Atlanta United x HBCUs takes place this afternoon

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 4/14 2:43A Donnell Suggs

Atlanta United will host HBCU night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during a match against the Philadelphia Union this afternoon at 3 p.m. Pre-match festivities will include a step dance performance and...

Fields of Dreams: Ground is broken on US Soccer National Training Center

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 4/8 10:37A Donnell Suggs

The United States Soccer National Training Center is located on Lees Rd. in Fayetteville, 15 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 23 miles from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home...

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What Should I Expect at an Oral Challenge Food Allergy Test?

Food Allergies Atlanta 4/9 3:00A Dr. Thomas Chacko

An oral food challenge is a food allergy testing procedure used to diagnose allergies to eggs, milk, peanuts and other foods. Usually regarded as the gold standard among food...

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