A conversation with Stacey Abrams on voter suppression, “electability,” and those VP rumors
Most politicians, after losing a monumental election, see their personal brand fade into obscurity. Not Stacey Abrams.
Survey: Atlanta ranks No. 8 for good-looking people
In a recent reader survey by Travel + Leisure ranking America’s Most and Least Attractive People, our fairer than fair metro came in at No. 8.
Coming Up: Perry Preview
For the sake of silence, the air conditioner has been snapped off at the Gwinnett Medical Center’s Glancy Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, the mid-June set of Tyler Perry’s latest film, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf. Whoopi Goldberg uses a Chinese fan to cool off while Janet Jackson steels herself for the scene. Phylicia Rashad, Kimberly Elise, Loretta Devine, and Thandie Newton walk over last-minute marks. Perry shouts “Action!
Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Thursday, June 4
On Wednesday, Fulton County commissioners rejected a plan that would to build new isolation units for inmates who test positive for COVID-19. Here’s your Thursday morning update.
The Walking Dead Awards: Rick’s recruitment pitch
The gang finally reunites to convince the Hilltop and the Kingdom to join the fight against the Saviors.
Zooey Deschanel reflects on She & Him’s impromptu pool party at Atlanta Botanical Garden
It was without a doubt one of the more bizarre incidents to ever occur during a Concerts in the Garden performance at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. And no, we're not referring to the time British songstress Joan Armatrading attempted to silence the chorus of bullfrogs annoying her in the Midtown tourist attraction's reflecting pool. But the small body of water running in front of the Great Lawn did play a role in the venue's now-infamous altercation in the summer of 2010 during a sold-out show with acoustic duo She & Him. The act consists of folk performer M. Ward and indie actress Zooey Deschanel, the star of this season's breakout Fox hit sitcom,"New Girl." In addition to gracing this week's cover of TV Guide, Deschanel went on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" Friday night to promote the show and to discuss the duo's brand-new holiday album, "A Very She & Him Christmas" due in stores Oct. 24.
A documentary explores the black pioneers of Atlanta’s broadcast past
On a summer morning in 1967, Lorenzo “Lo” Jelks walked into the WSB-TV studios for his first day of work. That wouldn’t have been noteworthy, except that Jelks, an American descendant of enslaved Africans, would be the first black on-air reporter at what was then (and now) one of the largest television stations in the Southeast.
Scenes from Shaky Knees music festival 2022
After a two-year pandemic delay, Shaky Knees music festival finally returned to Atlanta's Central Park on April 29 through May 1. Relive the festival with this photo gallery featuring musical acts from all three days.
Infographic of the Day: Guess how hot Atlanta will get by 2100?
It’s a hot one today–with a smog alert, to boot. Especially after a few unseasonably (and gloriously) cool days, maybe now is the time to stay inside and check out this “1001 Blistering Future...
Exclusive! Five more retailers announced for Buckhead Atlanta
The list of retailers continues to grow at the ritzy Buckhead Atlanta development, and we’ve got the scoop.
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