The radio station Ludacris helped build
Hot 97.5—now called Hot 107.9—celebrated its legendary First Birthday Bash 30 years ago, with The Notorious B.I.G. and Outkast in attendance. It changed the music scene in Atlanta and helped put the city on the map as a hip-hop proving ground—and in its early days, it was powered largely by young people.
Kevin Blair is Banking on Continued Success
Synovus CEO Kevin Blair shares how the regional bank is driving business growth across Georgia through relationship banking, technology, and a people-first approach to customer service.
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 Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic kicks off Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Four metro Atlanta high school football teams gear up for a national spotlight this prep season
We survived Thrillz, Doraville’s new indoor adventure amusement park
The day before school started, my husband, 7-year-old daughter, 10-year-old son, and I checked out Thrillz, the new indoor amusement park in Doraville, for one last summer hurrah. Was...
A love letter to Manuel’s Tavern
Manuel's Tavern is a political watering hole, attracting politicians such as Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. During big political events, Manuel’s is one of the hottest spots in town. Customers fill tables inside and out to wait for election results and cheer or jeer at debates. There’s no music playing, ever—just a couple of muted TVs.
Disconnect from the world and reconnect with your better half at Little Palm Island
A trip to Little Palm Island feels like a step toward intimacy—the very opposite of isolation. It’s a place to look the person we love in the eyes, talk to each other, and give each other the best gift any of us has: time. As we live our lives in this hectic world, going somewhere remote as a couple isn’t a mere luxury; it’s a way to protect what binds us.
Duke’s Mayonnaise has been a Southern pantry staple for more than a century
White bread and juicy summer tomatoes never had a better friend than this condiment, crafted in 1917 by Eugenia Duke.
Inside the Four Seasons Resort that disappears into Costa Rica’s wild beauty
The Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica, was designed to complement its wild surroundings. Costa Rican architect Ronald Zürcher Gurdián opted for a nature-hued design that blends in with its surroundings to the point of being invisible: From afar, the entire resort seems to disappear into the peninsula’s thick greenery.
Seafood-focused Siren soon to lure diners to Brookhaven
In late August Brookhaven will welcome Siren, a seafood restaurant on Apple Valley Road from the restauranteurs behind Haven, Valenza, Vero, and Arnette’s Chop Shop.
By the numbers: quirky facts from colleges around Georgia
This month, nearly 300,000 college students will file back into classrooms across Atlanta. The metro area is home to more than 70 colleges and universities. Here are a few fun facts about Atlanta’s collegiate life.
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Famous soup dumpling restaurant opens location in Buford’s Mall of Georgia
The famous soup dumpling restaurant Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao has opened a new location in Buford’s Mall of Georgia. Launched in Queens, the restaurant remained on the Michelin-recommended list for nine years and opened a dozen locations. Georgia’s is lucky number 13.
By the numbers: quirky facts from colleges around Georgia
This month, nearly 300,000 college students will file back into classrooms across Atlanta. The metro area is home to more than 70 colleges and universities. Here are a few fun facts about Atlanta’s collegiate life.
Duke’s Mayonnaise has been a Southern pantry staple for more than a century
White bread and juicy summer tomatoes never had a better friend than this condiment, crafted in 1917 by Eugenia Duke.
New grilled cheese shop brings gooey sandwiches to Atlanta’s Pittsburgh Yards
Amid the shipping containers at Pittsburgh Yards is Adam J’s Grilled Cheese. Even in the summer heat, you’re likely to see lunch goers lined up, drawn in by the promise of buttery, gooey sandwiches. Beyond the classic, Adam offers sandwiches including chicken parmesan with house-made tomato sauce and a jerk chicken grilled cheese that levels up the spice and quickly sells out. The truffle mushroom grilled cheese is his mother's favorite.
Inside the Four Seasons Resort that disappears into Costa Rica’s wild beauty
The Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica, was designed to complement its wild surroundings. Costa Rican architect Ronald Zürcher Gurdián opted for a nature-hued design that blends in with its surroundings to the point of being invisible: From afar, the entire resort seems to disappear into the peninsula’s thick greenery.
Disconnect from the world and reconnect with your better half at Little Palm Island
A trip to Little Palm Island feels like a step toward intimacy—the very opposite of isolation. It’s a place to look the person we love in the eyes, talk to each other, and give each other the best gift any of us has: time. As we live our lives in this hectic world, going somewhere remote as a couple isn’t a mere luxury; it’s a way to protect what binds us.
The radio station Ludacris helped build
Hot 97.5—now called Hot 107.9—celebrated its legendary First Birthday Bash 30 years ago, with The Notorious B.I.G. and Outkast in attendance. It changed the music scene in Atlanta and helped put the city on the map as a hip-hop proving ground—and in its early days, it was powered largely by young people.
