Atlanta Magazine

After five years at Tiny Lou’s, executive pastry chef Charmain Ware-Jason has departed the French brasserie and taken over the dessert program at Murphy’s, one of Atlanta’s most enduring neighborhood restaurants. Rather than reinvent...

Until recently, it wasn’t prudent to paddle a part of the Chattahoochee River south of Atlanta. The river was septic from sewage and sludge in the late 1960s. In 1994, a new nonprofit Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (founded by my mom) started to clean things up, sue polluters, and monitor the waterway’s condition. Gradually, the river began to reawaken.

Do you need a brush up on the FIFA World Cup™? You’re in luck: We’ve created a primer for you. Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s most-watched sporting event.

Atlanta is undergoing a full-scale transformation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: rebranding Mercedes-Benz Stadium, installing specially engineered grass, and overhauling transit operations. This guide breaks down what you need to know about tickets, transportation, parking, and more.

As Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, it has a new leader at the helm. Dr. Matt Hanley took over as president and CEO in 2025, replacing retiring CEO...

Centennial Olympic Park kicked off its inaugural Fan Fest on June 11, complete with oversized soccer balls, special guest speakers, and a sea of green-clad Mexico fans. The transformed park can feel overwhelming upon entry, with festival activities in every direction. This guide details the five major things to keep in mind as you navigate this unique Atlanta experience.

Long before it housed CNN’s global newsroom, the downtown complex now known as the CTR was home to a short-lived indoor amusement park—the World of Sid and Marty Krofft. Next year, the space overlooking Centennial Olympic Park will once again return to its entertainment roots. This time, it will become the Looking Glass—a social playground from the team behind Your 3rd Spot, built around curiosity, connection, and the thrill of discovery.

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.

Situated inside Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter, the Carousel Bar has lured thirsty passersby to its 25-seat rotating bar since 1929. Marvin Allen joined the party in 2002, quickly learning how to hop over the bar top to start his evening shift (there’s no door or entryway) while patrons clapped and cheered.

Trilith Guesthouse has tapped Jay Swift as executive chef, bringing a marquee culinary name to the 193-room boutique hotel at the Town at Trilith. Since opening in January 2024 near Trilith Studios, the property...