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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.
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Amy Sherald’s American Sublime comes home to Atlanta

A Midsummer Afternoon Dream paints a serene scene that stirs a longing for a bicycle ride through the country. It is part of Georgia native Amy Sherald’s exhibition American Sublime, which is running at the High Museum of Art. The exhibition features over 50 works, including her renowned official presidential portrait of former first lady Michelle Obama.
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At Vintage by Judith, a clothing aficionado lives on through her 200,000-piece collection

Downtown Austell is home to Vintage by Judith, a 200,000 piece collection of one woman, Judith Cucinelli Nudi. Though she died in 2024, her daughter Alisa Barrau is carrying on her legacy by operating the private appointment boutique.
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The verdict on 2 new Atlanta dining spots: Babygirl and Rumi’s Kitchen

Some restaurants fill a gap so obvious you wonder why it took so long for them to appear. Hudson Rouse created Babygirl, a sanctuary that ignores the industry’s midafternoon siesta, staying open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The sleek, light-wood interior catches rainbow-hued rays through vibrant window panels, and outdoor seating is plentiful.
a colorful illustration of soccer players and balls over a photograph of Atlanta's iconic skyline

Atlanta thought it knew how big hosting the World Cup would be. It was even bigger.

From the excitement of the eight matches it hosted—including both finalists playing in “Atlanta Stadium” during their runs to the title game—to its best-in-class attendance for the fan festivals (prompting city officials to add an extra day to the schedule), to the ease of public transportation, to the air conditioning (of all things), Atlanta again established itself as a city that knows how to host gigantic and important events.
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta

5 championship events keeping Atlanta in the sports spotlight after the World Cup

After the FIFA World Cup 2026™ excitement fades in Atlanta, a stellar slate of new sports events will come into focus. Here are some highlights.

A More Effortless Way to Live in Buckhead Atlanta

Elyse Buckhead offers a more effortless way to live in the neighborhood so many residents already know and cherish.

Lowcountry Love

For Leah Bailey, the beauty of Lowcountry style begins with architecture and building materials. “To me, a typical Lowcountry home has a big front porch, lanterns, is usually white,...

Six things you didn’t know about Arabia Mountain

Though Arabia Mountain is best known for its unmistakable, lunar-like terrain, the crater-speckled mountain has many more stories to tell. The 40,000-acre heritage area is home to a rare...
a colorful illustration of soccer players and balls over a photograph of Atlanta's iconic skyline

How Atlanta grew into a soccer city

Over the last several decades, Atlanta has built its reputation as the epicenter of soccer, hosting international matches and investing millions into the game’s growth. With FIFA World Cup 2026™ coming to town, Atlanta’s status as a soccer city is firmly solidified. Here, we break down the critical developments that fueled its rise.
Antique Factory in Chamblee

A love letter to Chamblee’s Antique Row

Chamblee’s Antique Row began in the 1970s when antique shops specializing in collectibles transformed downtown into a destination for bargain hunters. Although rising costs and changing generations led many longtime stores to close, several longtime businesses remain, preserving the district’s legacy as a hub for antique lovers.
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5 restaurants you can join Atlanta’s mahjong moment

Mahjong has gained mainstream popularity. The game creates an easy sense of togetherness that has moved restaurants across Atlanta to fold mahjong into the dining experience, where cocktails, shareable bites, and even full dinners now accompany the game.

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a person models blue jeans, a white button up, and a brown fringe suede jacket against a burnt orange backdrop

At Vintage by Judith, a clothing aficionado lives on through her 200,000-piece collection

Downtown Austell is home to Vintage by Judith, a 200,000 piece collection of one woman, Judith Cucinelli Nudi. Though she died in 2024, her daughter Alisa Barrau is carrying on her legacy by operating the private appointment boutique.

Lowcountry Love

For Leah Bailey, the beauty of Lowcountry style begins with architecture and building materials. “To me, a typical Lowcountry home has a big front...
three women sit at a table playing Mahjong while enjoying food and drinks

5 restaurants you can join Atlanta’s mahjong moment

Mahjong has gained mainstream popularity. The game creates an easy sense of togetherness that has moved restaurants across Atlanta to fold mahjong into the dining experience, where cocktails, shareable bites, and even full dinners now accompany the game.
a colorful illustration of soccer players and balls over a photograph of Atlanta's iconic skyline

How Atlanta grew into a soccer city

Over the last several decades, Atlanta has built its reputation as the epicenter of soccer, hosting international matches and investing millions into the game’s growth. With FIFA World Cup 2026™ coming to town, Atlanta’s status as a soccer city is firmly solidified. Here, we break down the critical developments that fueled its rise.
Sonny Perdue

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.
Antique Factory in Chamblee

A love letter to Chamblee’s Antique Row

Chamblee’s Antique Row began in the 1970s when antique shops specializing in collectibles transformed downtown into a destination for bargain hunters. Although rising costs and changing generations led many longtime stores to close, several longtime businesses remain, preserving the district’s legacy as a hub for antique lovers.
Girl Bar collaborator Anastasia Cooper pours mezcal sippers at Banshee

Atlanta’s pop-up bars offer a glimpse into the city’s drinking future

Atlanta’s pop-up bar scene adds a creative spark that stokes the city’s drinking culture. The operators of these short-term concepts take over existing food and drink spaces for the night—or several nights—with their own cocktail menus and aesthetics, building devoted followings, often without any intention of permanence.

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How Atlanta grew into a soccer city

Over the last several decades, Atlanta has built its reputation as the epicenter of soccer, hosting international matches and investing millions into the game’s growth. With FIFA World Cup 2026™ coming to town, Atlanta’s status as a soccer city is firmly solidified. Here, we break down the critical developments that fueled its rise.

A love letter to Chamblee’s Antique Row

Chamblee’s Antique Row began in the 1970s when antique shops specializing in collectibles transformed downtown into a destination for bargain hunters. Although rising costs and changing generations led many longtime stores to close, several longtime businesses remain, preserving the district’s legacy as a hub for antique lovers.

Food & Drink

Atlanta’s pop-up bars offer a glimpse into the city’s drinking future

Atlanta’s pop-up bar scene adds a creative spark that stokes the city’s drinking culture. The operators of these short-term concepts take over existing food and drink spaces for the night—or several nights—with their own cocktail menus and aesthetics, building devoted followings, often without any intention of permanence.

Botánico is back—this time in Midtown

Shortly after shuttering Palo Santo in West Midtown due to failed lease negotiations, brothers Felipe Rivera and Eduardo Rivera are opening a new high-energy...

GEORGIA DESIGN

Jenna Gross of Colordrunk Designs talks decorating with big, bold color

Jenna Gross is the founder and principal designer at Colordrunk Designs, an Atlanta-based interior design firm known for creating vibrant, bespoke spaces. While a career in design came naturally to the Columbus, Georgia, native, who grew up around her family’s antiques and upholstery shops, she actually got her start in the fashion industry.

A 1930’s primary bath receives a much-needed makeover

A friend sought the advice of interior designer Gabriela Eisenhart because she thought her shower was rotting. “Sure enough, I told her she was about to fall through the floor,” says Gabriela, founder of Silo Studio Design, who was hired on the spot to revamp the dated 150-square-foot primary bath in Atlanta’s Lenox Park neighborhood.

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Up, Up, and Away

From a two-car garage in Peachtree City to a global aviation enterprise, Zaheer Faruqi built Aventure Aviation into an international leader in aircraft parts and aviation services. With support from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the company expanded across six countries and became one of Georgia's most successful exporters.

Fired Up

After transforming the grilling industry with Kamado Joe, entrepreneur Bobby Brennan is back with Emberhaus, a premium live-fire oven built in Athens, Georgia. Combining precision engineering, handcrafted construction, and a passion for cooking with fire, the luxury outdoor appliance is attracting homeowners, designers, and dealers seeking a new standard in outdoor living.

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