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Ghosts of Christmas Past: What’s ahead for Greenbriar and other Atlanta malls?
Without its largest tenants, Greenbriar now feels like a ghost of Christmas past—reflecting a nationwide trend. Some 40 percent of U.S. department stores have shuttered since 2016, according to Green Street Advisors, which also predicts about half of the remaining mall locations will close in the next few years.
OutKast, Missy Elliott, James Brown among the inaugural inductees into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame
A June 17 ceremony in Atlanta honored the inaugural inductees into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame, including OutKast, Missy Elliott, James Brown, Otis Redding, Kirk Franklin, and more.
Backstreet: An oral history of Atlanta’s most fabled 24-hour nightclub
Backstreet’s infamous 10,000-plus nights of dancing, drag, drugs, and debauchery, spanning the years from 1975 to 2004—recounted by the people who owned the club, worked there, documented its life span, and, of course, partied inside the legendary Atlanta nightspot.
Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Saturday, April 11
On Friday, the governor pleaded with Georgians to not attend in-person Easter services. Here’s your Saturday morning update.
For Atlanta’s hip-hop and R&B artists, Instagram Live has become an unexpected source of community
With touring and recording largely halted due to the coronavirus outbreak, some of the city's most famous talents are connecting with fans through live battles, performances, and karaoke sessions.
Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Thursday, April 2
On Wednesday, the governor finally gave the long-awaited call to issue a shelter in place order for the entire state. Here’s your Thursday morning update:
The CDC says to wash your hands for 20 seconds. 9 Atlanta songs to help you keep time.
If you can sing the chorus of "Ms. Jackson," you're washing your hands for 20 seconds, the amount of time the CDC recommends to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and other illnesses.
Photos: The opening of Tyler Perry Studios was beyond star-studded
Tyler Perry marked the opening of his new, 330-acre Tyler Perry Studios at Fort McPherson with a gala that brought a monumental number of stars, including everyone from Oprah to Hank Aaron to Beyoncé to Andrew Young.
Migos, 21 Savage, Ludacris pay homage to Atlanta in Super Bowl weekend kickoff concert
Around 1 a.m. on Thursday night, Ludacris announced that he was “just getting started” with his EA Sports Bowl set inside State Farm Arena.
The 5 can’t-miss Super Bowl shows for Atlanta music fans
You probably won't be able to see Big Boi and Gladys Knight perform during the Super Bowl game itself. But if you're looking for other ways to see Atlanta's wealth of musical talent during Super Bowl week, here are our five concert picks.