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Deep Undercover by Jack Barsky

Jack Barsky was a KGB spy with a double life. Today, he’s a dad living in Covington, Georgia.

Anyone who’s watched an episode of The Americans, the FX series about Russian spies living undercover during the Cold War, has gotten a taste of the life Jack Barsky lived for more than 10 years as what U.S. intelligence called an “illegal.”
Who should I vote for Atlanta mayoral race

Which Atlanta mayoral candidate is right for me?

A mayoral race with this many candidates is a blessing and a curse. To try to help voters sort through the noise, we’ve created a cheat sheet to help steer you to the candidate that might best fit your interests.
5 Things to do in Atlanta

5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: November 1-7

Ticonderoga Club turns two, students race gravity-powered cars, and get an early start on holiday shopping at three different markets.
Cleta Winslow

Will District 4’s loyalty to Cleta Winslow save her from a runoff for her Atlanta City Council seat?

In her 24 years on the Atlanta City Council, Cleta Winslow has served with three mayors, sat on numerous committees, and attended countless public hearings and community meetings. But one thing she’s never done is face a runoff election.
The Walking Dead 8x02

The Walking Dead Awards: The march of war

The attack on the Saviors continues, Morgan tempts fate, Ezekiel has the time of his life, and Rick unexpectedly encounters a long-lost familiar face.
Willie Watkins

Meet Willie Watkins: Atlanta’s mortuary mogul

Nearly 40 years since Watkins turned a former Confederate general’s Victorian house in the West End into a funeral home, he has built a multimillion dollar empire that lays to rest roughly 1,500 people each year. Watkins organized the funerals of Coretta Scott King, Lillian Miles Lewis (Congressman John Lewis’s wife of 50 years), and family members of Usher and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks.
Moscow Ballet

Don’t Miss List: Our top 5 Atlanta event picks for November

Award-winning ballerinas in Atlanta, Flying Lotus's new movie soundtrack in 3D visual, and a Kennesaw State University professor who teaches a class on OutKast reads from her new book.
Valhalla Resort Hotel

This resort hotel in Helen, Georgia, wants to take you to Valhalla

The pet-friendly resort, which also offers a rooftop bar, spa, and wine cellar, sits on five acres. All 25 rooms, which start at $395 a night, are king suites with mountain views, mini bars, and 24/7 room service.
What's fimling in Atlanta now

What’s filming in Atlanta now? The Front Runner, Cobra Kai, Donald Glover’s Atlanta, Ant-Man, and more

Hugh Jackman's The Front Runner, Karate Kid spinoff Cobra Kai, FX's Atlanta, and Ant-Man and the Wasp are just a few of the movies and TV shows filming in Atlanta now.

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