Artist of the Year: HENSE
Alex Brewer, the artist better known by his tag HENSE, had a breakout year. But he’s certainly no breakout artist, having long straddled the worlds of illicit street graffiti and commissioned public art.
Musician of the Year: Janelle Monáe
Winning song of the year. Earning a Video Music Award for best art direction. Collaborating with Prince. It has been quite a year for Janelle Monáe.
Atlantan of the Year: Antoinette Tuff
Thanks to Antoinette Tuff’s presence of mind when confronted with terror, the incident at Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy is known for what did not happen—a school shooting.
Curtain Call of the Year: Chris Kayser
Chris Kayser reflects on what his years playing Scrooge taught him and offers advice to those who will take on the role next.
Ten best books of 2013
Featuring the works of John Lewis, Joshilyn Jackson, Charles McNair, Susan Rebecca White, and others.
2013: Worst sports year in Georgia history?
2013 saw a century and a half of mediocrity compressed into seven days that will live in infamy as the Worst Week in Georgia Sports History.
Hashtag of the Year: Atlanta History Center’s #wouldagrammed
Why lefties should follow Erick Erickson's tweets, why conservatives should listen to James E. Carter IV, and three reasons to pony up for the AJC's paywall. Also, the year's best Instagram hashtag is historic.
Guest Star of the Year: Conan at the Tabernacle
In April, a giant Final Four basketball adorned with an orange pompadour was inflated in Centennial Olympic Park—the first indication that TBS late-night host Conan O’Brien had taken up residence at the nearby Tabernacle.
Radio Personality of the Year: Ryan Cameron
Ryan Cameron returned to the early shift in January, bringing the mix of humor, community service, and music fanaticism that made him a radio favorite in the early 2000s.
Counting down our top 13 posts of 2013
In addition to zombies, subjects popular with Daily Agenda readers included the Braves' relocation to Cobb County, DragonCon cofounder Ed Kramer's legal drama, and the sudden and strange departure of a local TV news anchor. Also, Bat Dad and a Mumford & Sons comeuppance.
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