Tag: Atlanta

Through tours and educational programs, Marty Smith and his team ensure that Dr. King’s story is told not only as that of a historic civil rights icon but also as a child shaped by family, faith, and community.

Now I visit Atlanta about three times a year because my partner, my brother, and a lot of my friends live there. I love the drag scene! It’s growing so much. I think that’s because the film industry is booming in Atlanta, so there are a lot of transplants from Los Angeles and New York City. But this is not Southern pageant drag: These drag queens are doing live music and stand-up comedy.

If you think bourbon is best served in a glass, think again: Celebrity Chef Edward Lee will soon tour the South to showcase how to cook with Kentucky’s brown water.

Nicknamed the “Human Highlight Film,” Dominique Wilkins is one of the top dunkers in NBA history. He spent the majority of his basketball career with the Atlanta Hawks, where he remains the franchise’s all-time leader in scores and steals. He’s now the team’s vice president of basketball and special advisor to the CEO. Here, he shares his perfect day in and around Atlanta.

The actor, director, and author shares his favorite spots around the city, from Midtown to Virginia-Highland.

No-frills institutions that set the bar high for cheap beer and good times

Where to celebrate the first anniversary of the federal holiday