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What to expect at this year’s Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 

The 26th Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will unfold across the city between February 18 and March 3. Over the course of two weeks, the AJFF will screen 25 narrative features, 24 documentaries, and 16 short films from 20 different countries across the world. 

Never forget the places you love with these 12 bespoke keepsakes

A far cry from your garden-variety gift-shop keychains and mugs, these souvenirs are made by hand and epitomize the culture and history of the places they were created. Some represent crafts that have been passed down for generations, like the sweetgrass baskets of South Carolina’s Lowcountry or moonshine from the hills of Kentucky, while others capture a region’s natural bounty, like shell art from Sanibel Island, Florida, and sumptuous peach cakes made with central Georgia’s most famous crop.

Gathered for a Black History Month event, Andrew Young and others reflect on the death of Jesse Jackson

Many of those gathered at The Gathering Spot on Tuesday for the Black History Month program "When HIStory Was Watching: A Fireside Chat with Ambassador Andrew Young and Torchbearers of the Civil Rights Legacy," mere hours after news of Rev. Jesse Jackson's death broke, either knew him well or were inspired by him. Andrew Young fondly recalled first meeting Jackson, who was then just a year out of college, in 1965.
a waymo car

Atlanta’s driverless future is already here—and some riders prefer it

Atlanta is among the first cities in the country to offer Waymo. Though the software company has its own app, it’s been using Uber as a platform to introduce Atlantans to Waymo; an option in the app’s settings allows users to opt for the autonomous ride. Waymo’s Atlanta fleet consists of about 100 vehicles, and the company plans to add more over the next few years.

Breaking ground on the Atlanta Opera’s new home

On Monday, the Atlanta Opera pitched a big red-and-blue circus tent on the lawn of its new home at the historic Bobby Jones Golf Course Clubhouse. It was the same tent the opera set up in the middle of an Oglethorpe University baseball field during the pandemic in 2020, when it was one of the only active art organizations performing in the country. Executive and artistic director Tomer Zvulun dusted the tent off and out of storage for Monday’s occasion to break ground on a new $72 million campus. A $25 million gift from Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation propelled the project, and the facility will be named after Arthur’s late mother as the Molly Blank Center for Opera and the Arts.
Vintage Barbies priced for purchase

Your guide to shopping Atlanta estate sales

For savvy shoppers, estate sales are a bargain and an adventure all at once. You’ll find home decor, appliances, clothing, and everything in between well below the original ticket price. They usually take place in the home itself, so you can make your way through rooms full of interesting goods, priced and ready for browsing—all while taking a peep inside midcentury ranches, Victorian manses, and Craftsman cottages across the city. Here are our tips to make your experience even better.
Jobina Fortson-Evans in CBS Atlanta’s new virtual-reality studio

CBS journalist Jobina Fortson-Evans is continuing her Atlanta legacy

For Jobina Fortson-Evans, joining CBS Atlanta’s newsroom felt less like a career move and more like a homecoming to the city that first ignited her passion for storytelling. As a child, Fortson-Evans loved interviewing people with her camcorder. Years later, she joined the Tucker High School newspaper, which sparked her interest in a journalism career. Now she's joining CBS Atlanta’s new team.
Inside Coffe Thearpy's eclectic decor

Coffee Therapy brings connection and a celebration of African culture to Druid Hills

The opening of Coffee Therapy is a caffeine- and community-driven boost for owners Tamar Telahun and her brother, Simon Gebru. They are best known for Feedel Bistro, an Eritrean and Ethiopian restaurant, which closed in 2023. At that time, Telahun promised a comeback, and in October 2025, they opened their new cafe, which she says is an extension of Feedel.
Meet 3 of the local authors at this year's Love Y’All romance book festival

Meet 3 of the local authors at this year’s Love Y’All romance book festival

A few decades ago, romance novels were stereotyped as bodice rippers with hand-painted covers relegated to a corner of the bookstore. Now multiple romance bookstores have opened across metro Atlanta and fill their shelves for every reader—from sports romance superfans to romantasy (aka romantic fantasy) devotees. Readers of all persuasions will gather in Decatur for the third year of Atlanta’s Love Y’All Romance Book Fest from February 13-15.
4 things to know before visiting Serial Killer: The Exhibition at Pullman Yards

4 things to know before visiting Serial Killer: The Exhibition at Pullman Yards

Serial Killer: The Exhibition, now on display at Pullman Yards, is not intended to be scary or macabre. It’s the result of more than 10 years of research and the collaboration of 60 international collectors, historians, criminologists and forensic specialists and is designed to be factual, rather than speculative. Here's what to know before you go.

Riding Amtrak’s relaunched Mardi Gras Service line from Mobile to New Orleans

My husband and I were bound for New Orleans, the train’s fifth and final stop. Amtrak only resumed the Gulf Coast route in August, some 20 years after Hurricane Katrina laid waste to wide swaths of the track. On I-10, the drive between the two cities would have taken us two hours. Instead, we’d opted for a four-hour train journey with four Mississippi stops along the way. Our decision was born of curiosity, mostly. As lifelong residents of the southeastern United States, where cars are plentiful but train travel is a novelty, taking an Amtrak trip sounded like a check-the-box experience in itself.

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Inside Coffe Thearpy's eclectic decor

Coffee Therapy brings connection and a celebration of African culture to Druid Hills

The opening of Coffee Therapy is a caffeine- and community-driven boost for owners Tamar Telahun and her brother, Simon Gebru. They are best known for Feedel Bistro, an Eritrean and Ethiopian restaurant, which closed in 2023. At that time, Telahun promised a comeback, and in October 2025, they opened their new cafe, which she says is an extension of Feedel.

Breaking ground on the Atlanta Opera’s new home

On Monday, the Atlanta Opera pitched a big red-and-blue circus tent on the lawn of its new home at the historic Bobby Jones Golf Course Clubhouse. It was the same tent the opera set up in the middle of an Oglethorpe University baseball field during the pandemic in 2020, when it was one of the only active art organizations performing in the country. Executive and artistic director Tomer Zvulun dusted the tent off and out of storage for Monday’s occasion to break ground on a new $72 million campus. A $25 million gift from Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation propelled the project, and the facility will be named after Arthur’s late mother as the Molly Blank Center for Opera and the Arts.

Gathered for a Black History Month event, Andrew Young and others reflect on the death of Jesse Jackson

Many of those gathered at The Gathering Spot on Tuesday for the Black History Month program "When HIStory Was Watching: A Fireside Chat with Ambassador Andrew Young and Torchbearers of the Civil Rights Legacy," mere hours after news of Rev. Jesse Jackson's death broke, either knew him well or were inspired by him. Andrew Young fondly recalled first meeting Jackson, who was then just a year out of college, in 1965.
4 things to know before visiting Serial Killer: The Exhibition at Pullman Yards

4 things to know before visiting Serial Killer: The Exhibition at Pullman Yards

Serial Killer: The Exhibition, now on display at Pullman Yards, is not intended to be scary or macabre. It’s the result of more than 10 years of research and the collaboration of 60 international collectors, historians, criminologists and forensic specialists and is designed to be factual, rather than speculative. Here's what to know before you go.

Miami-based, Michelin-starred restaurant team to open contemporary Italian spot on the Westside

Michelin darling Grassfed Culture Hospitality—the group behind One Starred and Green Starred Los Félix and Green Starred and Bib Gourmand-awarded Krüs Kitchen in Miami—is bringing its seasonal touch to Atlanta with the launch of Füm. A contemporary Italian restaurant focused on transparency, locality, and natural wines, Füm will open in Stella at Star Metals on the Westside February 14.

Riding Amtrak’s relaunched Mardi Gras Service line from Mobile to New Orleans

My husband and I were bound for New Orleans, the train’s fifth and final stop. Amtrak only resumed the Gulf Coast route in August, some 20 years after Hurricane Katrina laid waste to wide swaths of the track. On I-10, the drive between the two cities would have taken us two hours. Instead, we’d opted for a four-hour train journey with four Mississippi stops along the way. Our decision was born of curiosity, mostly. As lifelong residents of the southeastern United States, where cars are plentiful but train travel is a novelty, taking an Amtrak trip sounded like a check-the-box experience in itself.

Never forget the places you love with these 12 bespoke keepsakes

A far cry from your garden-variety gift-shop keychains and mugs, these souvenirs are made by hand and epitomize the culture and history of the places they were created. Some represent crafts that have been passed down for generations, like the sweetgrass baskets of South Carolina’s Lowcountry or moonshine from the hills of Kentucky, while others capture a region’s natural bounty, like shell art from Sanibel Island, Florida, and sumptuous peach cakes made with central Georgia’s most famous crop.

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Atlanta’s driverless future is already here—and some riders prefer it

Atlanta is among the first cities in the country to offer Waymo. Though the software company has its own app, it’s been using Uber as a platform to introduce Atlantans to Waymo; an option in the app’s settings allows users to opt for the autonomous ride. Waymo’s Atlanta fleet consists of about 100 vehicles, and the company plans to add more over the next few years.

Breaking ground on the Atlanta Opera’s new home

On Monday, the Atlanta Opera pitched a big red-and-blue circus tent on the lawn of its new home at the historic Bobby Jones Golf Course Clubhouse. It was the same tent the opera set up in the middle of an Oglethorpe University baseball field during the pandemic in 2020, when it was one of the only active art organizations performing in the country. Executive and artistic director Tomer Zvulun dusted the tent off and out of storage for Monday’s occasion to break ground on a new $72 million campus. A $25 million gift from Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation propelled the project, and the facility will be named after Arthur’s late mother as the Molly Blank Center for Opera and the Arts.

Your guide to shopping Atlanta estate sales

For savvy shoppers, estate sales are a bargain and an adventure all at once. You’ll find home decor, appliances, clothing, and everything in between well below the original ticket price. They usually take place in the home itself, so you can make your way through rooms full of interesting goods, priced and ready for browsing—all while taking a peep inside midcentury ranches, Victorian manses, and Craftsman cottages across the city. Here are our tips to make your experience even better.

Food & Drink

Chops Lobster Bar is opening a location Downtown

Buckhead Life Restaurant Group has shaped Atlanta’s dining identity for decades. When founder I. Pano Karatassos launched the company in 1979, he set a new standard for hospitality in the city. But despite its enduring influence in Atlanta, the city hasn’t seen a Buckhead Life opening in years. That changes with Chops Lobster Bar’s upcoming debut at Centennial Yards Downtown. Slated to open in spring 2027, the 13,0000-square-foot restaurant will feel similar to the Buckhead location with some new menu items.

All-day cafe Salted Melon opens its first Georgia location in Buckhead

Salted Melon founder Thomas Coker is preparing to bring his casual, health-forward eatery from Charlotte, North Carolina to Buckhead. The counter-service restaurant will open on February 11 in the space formerly occupied by Australian-inspired cafe Isle & Co. and before that, grain bowl spot Sama, in Andrews Square.

Review: Auburn Angel brings worldly flavors to Soul Food Row

Auburn Angel is located where the Auburn Avenue Rib Shack used to be. I was curious what changes were made to the community staple that fed churches, businesses, and civil rights organizations for 30 years. Restaurateur Asa Fain bought the space in 2019 after the Rib Shack closed in 2014. The space was expanded and includes a covered patio where you enter the restaurant through a wrought iron gate.

GEORGIA DESIGN

Dixon Rye relocates to Buckhead

Dixon Rye, a popular Atlanta retail store offering a curated selection of furnishings, lighting, textiles, and more, has relocated from the city’s Westside design district to a new Buckhead location at 2300 Peachtree Road. At the same time, Bradley Odom Interiors moved to the new location and has been rebranded as Studio Dixon Rye.

Inside the “House of Blossom” in Marietta

When Esther Ellard, Athens-based interior designer and founder of Effortless Designs, received a referral from a trusted realtor colleague, she realized that she had her work cut out for her. The assignment: to design the interior of a new build in Marietta that would house three generations of one family.

Lesley Myrick’s “Lakeside Renewal” on Lake Sinclair

With a distinctive A-frame silhouette and sweeping water views, this Lake Sinclair vacation house has always had much to offer. “It has incredible architecture,...

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