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Slamdance brings its ‘On the Road’ program to Atlanta
Audiences get the chance to see independent titles.
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Atlanta TV stations could see changes under new FCC rule
An FCC change marks the first time the rule for local TV stations has been modified in more than two decades.
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12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week
Our Atlanta arts events to plan for this week include an Atlanta Shakespeare Company Threepeat of the Bard’s comedies and puppetry performances of “Tesla vs. Edison.”
Georgia Entertainment Scene
Meet the man who helped bring the elegant Cuban dance casino to Atlanta
Meet Julian Mejia, who introduced Atlanta to the Cuban dance style casino in 1999. His SALSAtlanta organization has been teaching it ever since at sites across metro Atlanta.
BOOKSHELF
Father’s dementia prompts bestselling author’s healing journey
Matthew Quick, the author of "Silver Linings Playbook," explores his complicated relationship in his new book, "Dad, Love, Me."
2 beluga whales settling in at Georgia Aquarium after trip from Canada
The Georgia Aquarium was part of a massive effort to relocate 30 beluga whales at a shuttered aquatic park near Niagara Falls, bringing two of them to Atlanta.
Food & Dining
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RECIPE
How to make homemade coconut shrimp without deep frying
Thai sweet chili sauce is the secret to cutting the time and mess usually involved with coconut shrimp
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An all-day adventure in North Atlanta with coffee, crafts and gaming
The Real Food Stalker has a guide for a North Atlanta, all-day adventure that's fun for the whole family.
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Sargent, Siren both open soon, and more from the Atlanta restaurant scene
Sargent and Siren will open the same day, Chick-fil-A introduces new sandwiches and the Reynoldstown Farmers Market announces a move.
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From raves to drag, classic bingo is finding a new audience in Georgia
Bingo in Georgia has expanded beyond VFW halls with events like Bingo Loco and drag bingo.
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Paramount agrees to pause merger with CNN parent Warner Bros. for months
If approved, the merger would be the largest in Hollywood history.
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Tyler Perry Studios adds virtual production-enabled soundstage
The announcement signals Tyler Perry is pushing to incorporate more emerging technologies into his namesake campus.
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10 weekend adventures in metro Atlanta you don’t want to miss
From ice cream to locomotives, there is plenty to explore this weekend.
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The Weather Channel app leans into ’80s aesthetics for its latest feature
The Weather Channel has integrated a retro feature into its app that presents real-time data in aesthetics that nod to the brand’s broadcast graphics from the 1980s.
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Judge halts Paramount’s merger with CNN parent company Warner Bros.
The decision comes one week after a state coalition filed a lawsuit challenging the mega-merger.
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PHOTOS: Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform in Atlanta
The singer-songwriter paired with fellow R&B/pop legends during the "Sing A Song All Night Long" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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2 of Georgia’s oldest newspapers acquired, will increase local coverage
The nonprofit buying The Macon Telegraph and the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer will invest in expanding local coverage in the publications.
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Here’s how hotels, short-term rentals in Atlanta fared during the World Cup
Thousands of visitors, both international and from around the country, descended upon Atlanta for in-person matches and watch parties. Not all of them booked places to stay.
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States file lawsuit to block Paramount’s acquisition of Turner parent company
Georgia is not involved in the lawsuit, but California, Arizona, Colorado, New Jersey and New York are among the 12 states that are.