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James Jones, now a yoga practitioner, credits the center with getting him back on his feet.

The Center for Diversion and Services tries to help struggling Atlantans stay out of jail. Is it working?

The Center for Diversion and Services is a hub where people who might otherwise be jailed for nonviolent misdemeanors are directed toward support resources. While the center has facilitated more than 2,000 diversions since it opened, progress has been slower than projected.

Readers can nominate their favorite businesses for inclusion in the Best of Atlanta 2026 Readers’ Choice awards

Each year, we select the city's best dining, entertainment, shopping, things to do, and more for our annual Best of Atlanta issue. Again this year, we're giving readers the chance to pick some of their favorites. Cast your vote before September 18.
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6 Atlanta neighborhoods where community is key: Chamblee

Once a quiet railroad stop 14 miles northeast of downtown, Chamblee is now DeKalb County’s fastest-growing city. The recent opening of Spruill Studios at the old city hall helped solidify its reputation as an arts hub. Don’t miss the city’s famed Antique Row: Its 350 dealers offer everything from vintage clothing to 19th-century watercolors and Polish stoneware. 

What to expect at the 2026 Atlanta Food & Wine Festival

The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is in its 16th year. New this year are two events devoted to burgers and fried chicken. Get all the highlights from Atlanta Magazine's food writer Carly Cooper.
Dragon Con 2026

Dispatches from Dragon Con 2026

Dragon Con 2026 was dominated by Dungeon Crawler Carl cosplayers and featured a great lineup of celebrity guests and a book drive in honor of Dolly Parton. Here are the trends and notable moments we noticed while attending this year's convention.

Ahead of Dunwoody event, Harlan Coben discusses his new memoir “Plot Twist”

Kicking off a series of events to hype its annual book festival, the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will welcome two international bestselling authors—Harlan Coben and Karin Slaughter—to its stage September 10.

One city, three ways: Huntsville, Alabama

Rocket City is soaring. Ask anyone in Huntsville, and they’ll tell you: It’s a different place now than it was just five to 10 years ago.

Bread & Butterfly owner-chef to open Heritage, an Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Summerhill

After purchasing Bread & Butterfly in 2023 and launching an African diaspora-inspired dinner menu, chef Demetrius Brown turned his focus to a new full-service, Afro-Caribbean restaurant called Heritage. It opens September 10.
Bon Ton

Midtown’s Bon Ton is closing after nine years

Bon Ton on Myrtle Street has been serving Cajun-Vietnamese fare and creative cocktails for nearly a decade. On September 30, the popular locale will close. Will something else take its place?

Atlanta’s Dream duo must play with their fiercest rivals to earn Team USA gold

For the first time, two Atlanta players—Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese—from the Atlanta Dream will play in the women's basketball World Cup. But, they'll have to play alongside their fiercest rivals to win.

Sagra brings Italian wine-bar energy to East Atlanta Village

When Eric Di Nardo talks about Sagra, the neighborhood wine bar he soft-opened in East Atlanta Village, he starts with a feeling of warmth from the convivial gatherings he came to love in Italy.

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Readers can nominate their favorite businesses for inclusion in the Best of Atlanta 2026 Readers’ Choice awards

Each year, we select the city's best dining, entertainment, shopping, things to do, and more for our annual Best of Atlanta issue. Again this year, we're giving readers the chance to pick some of their favorites. Cast your vote before September 18.
James Jones, now a yoga practitioner, credits the center with getting him back on his feet.

The Center for Diversion and Services tries to help struggling Atlantans stay out of jail. Is it working?

The Center for Diversion and Services is a hub where people who might otherwise be jailed for nonviolent misdemeanors are directed toward support resources. While the center has facilitated more than 2,000 diversions since it opened, progress has been slower than projected.

As Atlanta airport closes its centennial chapter, GM Ricky Smith buries a letter and poses a question

As Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport closes out its centennial year in operation, General Manager Ricky Smith reflects on the legacy he and his team will leave behind. He challenges us all to think about our own legacies.

One city, three ways: Huntsville, Alabama

Rocket City is soaring. Ask anyone in Huntsville, and they’ll tell you: It’s a different place now than it was just five to 10 years ago.

Bread & Butterfly owner-chef to open Heritage, an Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Summerhill

After purchasing Bread & Butterfly in 2023 and launching an African diaspora-inspired dinner menu, chef Demetrius Brown turned his focus to a new full-service, Afro-Caribbean restaurant called Heritage. It opens September 10.

What to expect at the 2026 Atlanta Food & Wine Festival

The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is in its 16th year. New this year are two events devoted to burgers and fried chicken. Get all the highlights from Atlanta Magazine's food writer Carly Cooper.

Ahead of Dunwoody event, Harlan Coben discusses his new memoir “Plot Twist”

Kicking off a series of events to hype its annual book festival, the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will welcome two international bestselling authors—Harlan Coben and Karin Slaughter—to its stage September 10.

Readers can nominate their favorite businesses for inclusion in the Best of Atlanta 2026 Readers’ Choice awards

Each year, we select the city's best dining, entertainment, shopping, things to do, and more for our annual Best of Atlanta issue. Again this year, we're giving readers the chance to pick some of their favorites. Cast your vote before September 18.

6 Atlanta neighborhoods where community is key: Chamblee

Once a quiet railroad stop 14 miles northeast of downtown, Chamblee is now DeKalb County’s fastest-growing city. The recent opening of Spruill Studios at the old city hall helped solidify its reputation as an arts hub. Don’t miss the city’s famed Antique Row: Its 350 dealers offer everything from vintage clothing to 19th-century watercolors and Polish stoneware. 

Dispatches from Dragon Con 2026

Dragon Con 2026 was dominated by Dungeon Crawler Carl cosplayers and featured a great lineup of celebrity guests and a book drive in honor of Dolly Parton. Here are the trends and notable moments we noticed while attending this year's convention.

Midtown’s Bon Ton is closing after nine years

Bon Ton on Myrtle Street has been serving Cajun-Vietnamese fare and creative cocktails for nearly a decade. On September 30, the popular locale will close. Will something else take its place?

Sagra brings Italian wine-bar energy to East Atlanta Village

When Eric Di Nardo talks about Sagra, the neighborhood wine bar he soft-opened in East Atlanta Village, he starts with a feeling of warmth from the convivial gatherings he came to love in Italy.

Soft serve, grown up

Soft serve may be the stuff of boardwalks and childhood summer nights, but Atlanta restaurants are giving the nostalgic treat a decidedly grown-up glow-up. Here are seven places to cool off with chic soft serve when the Atlanta heat starts to feel relentless.

On the Market: Actor Josh Brolin’s former home now up for sale in Sandy Springs

Josh and Kathryn Brolin once envisioned this Sandy Springs property as their family’s forever home, designing it for multiple generations with two guest apartments, a hidden park, and Pierce & Ward interiors. Now its up for sale.

Changing the Game

Atlanta has become one of America's leading esports destinations. From DreamHack and ESL Challenger tournaments to Georgia State University's nationally ranked varsity program, Georgia is building a thriving esports ecosystem that is creating jobs, driving economic growth, and preparing students for careers in gaming, technology, and digital entertainment.

The State of Higher Education with Sonny Perdue

Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue discusses his role as chancellor of the University System of Georgia, explaining how public universities are preparing students through workforce development, AI education, online learning, and affordable higher education.