Author Charles McNair talks about his latest novel, The Epicureans
In his decades of writing and editing in Atlanta, Charles McNair developed a reputation for both Southern gentility and a riotous, sometimes scathing imagination. Now living in Bogota, Colombia, he has just published his third novel, The Epicureans, a darkly original feat of the imagination.
Review: Tum Pok Pok is one of Atlanta’s newest Thai restaurants—and its best
With the opening earlier this year of Tum Pok Pok, Buford Highway finally gets what it deserves: a superior Thai place that doesn’t pander to Western palates.
Next stop, Cop City? What’s happening with the controversial plan for a new police and fire training center in DeKalb
On September 8, Atlanta City Council voted 10 to 4 in favor of a proposal to build a training center for police and firefighters on 85 acres of land in south DeKalb County. The vote came amid fierce controversy and followed 17 hours of public comment. Here's why many groups are opposed to the plan, and what could happen next.
The delta variant changed everything for schoolchildren
Like a perfect storm, the onslaught of the more transmissible delta variant coincided with the start of school, and now, rates of new Covid infections are rising faster among school-aged children than among adults.
The surprising rewards of downsizing
Whether you call it downsizing, rightsizing, aging-in-place, or just retiring, more Baby Boomers are creating homes that will make life easier in future years. “What we’re seeing is people making a conscious decision before it’s too late to get their stuff in order,” says designer Beverly Baribault. “It’s the difference between having to do it and choosing to do it.”
Can the Atlanta Falcons’ new regime sack its old ways?
Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot certainly hear the whispers around the league. The Falcons front office knows there’s work to be done to get this team back to the playoffs for the first time in five seasons. But they appear ready for the challenge.
Works by folk artist Nellie Mae Rowe contemplate faith, feminism, and freedom
Atlanta's High Museum was the first major museum to start collecting Nellie Mae Rowe work and is now reintroducing her to the world in a new exhibition, Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe, in the Wieland Pavilion through January 2022.
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10 Things You Shouldn’t Miss at Buc-ee’s
No matter if you drive north or south on I-75 from Atlanta, you'll run into Buc-ee's, a mammoth Texas-based gas station. Here are the snacks you need to pick up, the merch you should buy, and why its worth it to visit the restroom.
8 things to know before you visit Candytopia in Atlanta
Candytopia, a colorful, Instagramable wonderland filled with large candy sculptures and paintings, is back in Atlanta at the Disco Kroger shopping center in Buckhead. Before you go, here's what you need to know. (Hint: Bring socks, a fully charged phone, and prepare for confetti.)
David Chang’s Fuku fried chicken launches in Atlanta
Get spicy chicken sandos, chicken fingers, and waffle fries delivered to your door from Momofuku's David Chang.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is now open at Pullman Yard. Here’s what to know before you go.
Part museum, part immersive 360-degree digital spectacle, and part hands-on activity, the show takes guests on a journey through the Dutch post-impressionist artist's life. Here's what you need to know when visiting Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Atlanta.
4 Great New Brunch Spots in Metro Atlanta
Gold-dusted pancakes, fish and grits, Veuve Clicquot on ice: Local restaurateurs have opened a spate of buzzy brunch spots over the past year.
5 things to know before you visit to the Friends Experience in Atlanta
Friends fans can visit Central Perk, Monica and Rachel's kitchen, and Joey and Chandler's living room at the Friends Experience in Sandy Springs. Here's what to know before you go to the pop-up event.
This fall’s must-see Atlanta arts events
We asked our friends at ArtsATL to help us create a roundup of the theater performances, art exhibitions, concerts, and other art events you won't want to miss this fall.
