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Jermaine Dupri Super Bowl LIVE LIII

Welcome to Atlanta: Jermaine Dupri will produce a week of free concerts before Super Bowl LIII

Atlanta producer Jermaine Dupri has been tasked with producing nearly a week worth of shows in downtown Atlanta leading up to the Super Bowl in 2019. Officials teased the events will be a "'Welcome to Atlanta' experience like no other.”
State Farm Arena Atlanta Renovation

What it’s like to watch an Atlanta Hawks game inside the revamped State Farm Arena

After spending the summer closed while crews ripped out walls, applied fresh coats of paint, and added new concessions and entertainment options to the former Philips Arena, the newly rechristened State Farm Arena hosted its first Atlanta Hawks game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday evening, showing a sold-out crowd of basketball fans (16,705 of them, to be precise) what the $192.5 million renovation has to offer.
Sunday Supper South

5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: October 24-30

Hang out with zombies at Walker Stalker Con, dine with some of the city's best chefs at Sunday Supper South, and see a ghost at the Fox Theatre.

For decades, this haunted East Atlanta porch has kept trick-or-treaters coming back for more

What started 22 years ago as a few friends coming over to hand out candy has turned into one of Atlanta’s must-stop trick-or-treat attractions. Barry Wisebram, who owns a bungalow on Flat Shoals Avenue, aims to scare, so the spectacle is not for the faint of heart. Here’s how he creates his spooky spot.
Stacey Abrams Brian Kemp Ted Metz Georgia Governor Debate Atlanta Press Club Election 2018

Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp’s first debate keeps voters’ rights at the forefront

Voters' rights dominated the Atlanta Press Club debate between Georgia gubernatorial candidates Stacey Abrams, Brian Kemp, and Ted Metz on Tuesday evening, along with healthcare, education, and who owes who money.
Georgia Governor Debate Bingo Atlanta Magazine

We made bingo cards for tonight’s Georgia gubernatorial debate

You're watching tonight's debate between Stacey Abrams, Brian Kemp, and Ted Metz already, right? To add some fun to the 7 p.m. televised debate, we made bingo cards.
Souper Jenny Levison I Loved I Lost I Made Spaghetti

Souper Jenny owner Jenny Levison takes on ‘Spaghetti’ for her return to the stage

Souper Jenny owner Jenny Levison will hang up her soup ladle—temporarily—to take on the art of pasta-making in the one-woman play, I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti, opening October 25 at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre. During the show, she makes an entire meal live on stage.
The Walking Dead 9x03

The Walking Dead Awards: Not exactly one big happy family

We find out who's been kidnapping the Saviors; Rick, Michonne, and Judith have a "family fun day;" and Anne resumes her identity as Jadis.
Nobu Atlanta groundbreaking

With sake and sledgehammers, Robert De Niro and Nobu Matsuhisa break ground on Nobu Atlanta

The official groundbreaking of Nobu Atlanta was star-studded, with appearances from Robert De Niro, Nobu Matsuhisa, Simon Malls executives, and city officials. But the high-profile project presented a few logistical challenges, such as what to do with the fire station housed beneath the Phipps Plaza parking deck.
Atlanta Hawks 50th anniversary

Atlanta Hawks at 50: The team’s history through the lens of Scott Cunningham

This month, the Hawks begin their 50th season in Atlanta. Yes, we’re still waiting on an NBA championship, but the franchise’s record over that half-century is nothing to scoff at: 33 playoff seasons; four NBA Coaches of the Year; and a cadre of Hall of Fame legends. We celebrate with a photo essay featuring the work of Scott Cunningham, the team's official photographer of 41 years.

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