Atlanta Magazine

Coming off a heartbreaking early playoff exit, the Atlanta Dream is trying to rebound by acquiring the best rebounder in the game. Less than 24 hours into the WNBA free agency period, the Dream struck a deal with the Chicago Sky that essentially sends Atlanta’s first-round draft picks in both 2027 and 2028 to Chi-town in exchange for two-time league All-Star forward Angel Reese.

In a city where Indian restaurants have long focused on a la carte dining, a fine dining spot called Ikara is setting itself apart with a nine-course tasting menu. Only the second Indian restaurant in Atlanta to offer a chef’s menu (after Ghee, which launched on the Westside in October), Ikara will focus on regional cuisines within India, rather than Americanized favorites.

The thrill of the treasure hunt is part of what draws people to Birds Georgia, which has 2,500 members and turns 100 years old this spring. Since its founding as the Atlanta Bird Club in 1926, its members have not only honed field skills and added new species to their life lists, but they’ve also advocated on behalf of bird conservation and educated the public about why birds matter.

Concealed in a suburban shopping center, Honey Birds Bakery surprises with a beautifully designed dining room—crystal chandeliers hang above olive-green banquettes—but it’s the pastries in the case that truly delight. Owned by friends Natalia Hairetis and Valeriya Zalland, Honey Birds opened nearly a year ago, bringing Russian-inspired desserts and savory delights to Alpharetta.

Swedish pop star Zara Larsson brought her Midnight Sun tour to a sold-out Tabernacle crowd on Sunday evening. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.

Forget long flights and security lines. If you’re itching to get away from it all—a different culture, dramatic landscapes, charming architecture—you needn’t travel as far as you may think. We’ve found six destinations here in the South that evoke the vibes of popular travel locales hundreds or thousands of miles away.

Atlanta native Jalyn Hall talks about his role on The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, what he learned from working with Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe, splitting his time between Atlanta and Los Angeles, and his dream superhero role. 

The Afterglow Tour brought together Oxis, Cannons, and Bob Moses—three acts that each represent a different corner of the electronic music world—to a packed Coca-Cola Roxy Monday night. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.

If you’ve ever wanted to be an astronaut or simply been curious about what it’s like inside the International Space Station, Space Explorers: The Infinite is for you. Located at Pullman Yards, it’s a virtual reality headset-based experience that transports visitors nearly 250 miles above earth to learn about astronauts’ experiments, exercise routines, and everyday life. Here's what to know before you go.