Sunday, September 27
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Secret Atlanta
We’ve got huge news, Atlanta! Earlier today, September 27th, two giant pandas on loan from the Chinese government touched down in the ATL. Keep scrolling to learn about what we know so far about these gentle giants. The pandas have arrived… · at Secret Atlanta ↗
Susan Swavely
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Secret Atlanta
New research from car Insurance expert MoneySuperMarket analyzed three years of meteorological data across 138 global cities, finding that Atlanta is one of the most dangerous U.S. cities for drivers due to weather. By scoring cities based… · at Secret Atlanta ↗
Susan Swavely
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Atlanta Magazine
If last year’s event is any indication, the 2026 Atlanta Art Fair will be a weekend to remember. Held from October 1 to 4 at Pullman Yards in Kirkwood, the fair hosts contemporary art galleries from across metro Atlanta, the Southeast, and… · at Atlanta Magazine ↗
Rachel Garbus
Saturday, September 26
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Rough Draft Atlanta
Actor’s Express has announced a slate of plays and musicals for its 39th season, including a world premiere by an Atlanta playwright and a Pulitzer Prize winner. Season 39 will open in March 2027 with Tectonic Theatre Project’s multimedia… · at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗
Rough Draft Staff
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Secret Atlanta
This October, get ready to celebrate Hip-Hop, anime, and Black culture at Atlanta’s coolest anime convention: Atlanime Fest! Back for its second year, this year’s festival will be 4x bigger, expanding from their single-day event to a long… · at Secret Atlanta ↗
Susan Swavely
Friday, September 25
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Atlanta Magazine
Until the mid ’60s, before First Lady “Lady Bird” Johnson decided to beautify highways, the barns in my native Ohio were embellished with advertisements—itinerant painters roamed the countryside on behalf of companies like Mail Pouch… · at Atlanta Magazine ↗
Emma Hunt
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Secret Atlanta
If you’re looking to connect with the LGBTQ+ community in Atlanta, you’re in the right spot! OUT Local™ is a brand new discovery platform designed to make LGBTQ+ events, performers, venues, and community spaces easier to find in the city.… · at Secret Atlanta ↗
Susan Swavely
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Secret Atlanta
GDOT confirmed another weekend of the ongoing 285 Westside rebuild project, beginning tonight, Friday, 9/25/26, and ending early Monday morning before rush hour traffic. Keep scrolling to learn more. When is I-285 closing this weekend?… · at Secret Atlanta ↗
Susan Swavely
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Secret Atlanta
Calling all vegans, vegan-curious, and dessert lovers in the ATL! We’ve got a new spot for you to check out ASAP. With tons of mouthwatering vegan & vegetarian options, Atlanta is a true haven for delicious vegan food! And if you’re… · at Secret Atlanta ↗
Susan Swavely
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Rough Draft Atlanta
Director Rachel Waldrop aims to establish the Athenaeum as a cultural resource for Athens residents and students, showcasing the creative processes within UGA's art programs. · at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗
Ansley Kelly
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Rough Draft Atlanta
In the opening sequence of Josef Kubota Wladyka’s “Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!” Haru (Rinko Kikuchi) tells her husband and dance partner, Luis (Alejandro Edda), that he’s pigeon-toed. She’s watching a video of their dance routine before… · at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗
Sammie Purcell
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Atlanta Magazine
In the October print edition of Atlanta Magazine we asked readers to give us their best steak puns. Now, we give you the poll to cast your vote for the best one. · at Atlanta Magazine ↗
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Rough Draft Atlanta
The first time you see Chris Hansen in action in “Primetime,” he’s framed like God himself. We spend a little bit of time with Chris (Robert Pattinson) ahead of this moment, but this marks the first time we see Chris Hansen as we know him,… · at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗
Sammie Purcell
Thursday, September 24
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Secret Atlanta
The Battery Atlanta is bringing the fun this fall with a stellar list of fun happenings! Get ready for a stunning lineup of free, family-friendly movies under the stars and The Great Fall Festival, right here in the ATL. Keep scrolling to… · at Secret Atlanta ↗
Susan Swavely
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Rough Draft Atlanta
East Atlanta Strut returns Saturday, Sept. 26, with a twist on the usual community festival. The event runs from noon until 6 p.m. with the annual “Strut” parade with marching bands, floats, and more at noon. Activities will take place at… · at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗
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Atlanta Magazine
A fall getaway to the…coast? Yes, the Gulf Coast of Florida. Pensacola’s Foo Foo Festival returns October 29 for its 13th year, with 12 days of art, music, theater,… · at Atlanta Magazine ↗
Shelby Wisdom
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Secret Atlanta
USA Today just released their list of the ’10 Best’ gluten free bakeries in the country, and one of them is an ATL favorite! Keep scrolling to learn all about Atlanta’s own Hell Yeah! Gluten Free. Hell Yeah! Gluten Free Hell Yeah! Gluten… · at Secret Atlanta ↗
Susan Swavely
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Rough Draft Atlanta
Delores Burgess, the owner of Brio Theater, is scheduled to present her one-woman show, ``Fighting for the Title,'' beginning September 25 to share her experiences as a three-time breast cancer survivor. · at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗
Katie Burkholder
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Secret Atlanta
U.S. News just released their 2027 ranking for the best colleges in the country, and tons of Georgia schools are on the list! One particularly phenomenal ranking for ATL comes in the HBCU category, with Spelman College ranking #1! Keep… · at Secret Atlanta ↗
Susan Swavely
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Rough Draft Atlanta
In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on openings in Avondale Estates and Lawrenceville and a food stall closure at Westside Market. We’ve also rounded up several food and dining events, including the Atlanta Greek Festival and Halloween… · at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗
Sarra Sedghi
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Atlanta Magazine
As a mother of two and one of the first Black female correspondents on NBC's weekly true-crime newsmagazine Dateline, Blayne Alexander's life in Atlanta is a balancing act. · at Atlanta Magazine ↗
Ronda Racha Penrice
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Rough Draft Atlanta
Chops Lobster Bar coming to ATL suburbs Thursday, Sept. 24 — Hello, internet friends. 🍂 This isn’t exactly breaking news, but I can’t help but marvel at the fact that it doesn’t feel like the devil’s armpit outside. We’re approaching one… · at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗
Beth McKibben
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Atlanta Magazine
At Lumier's in Peachtree Corners, chimney cakes stretch 12 to 15 inches. Known in Hungarian as kürtőskalács, chimney cakes are traditionally made of sweet, yeasted dough, wrapped around a spit, rolled in sugar and baked. · at Atlanta Magazine ↗
Carly Cooper
Wednesday, September 23
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Secret Atlanta
Calling all Atlanta mushroom enthusiasts! Whether you love the mushroom aesthetic or you’re super into cooking with these delicious fungi, OR you’re just looking for a fun community festival to check out in the A, the Atlanta Mushroom… · at Secret Atlanta ↗
Susan Swavely
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Secret Atlanta
Public transit has always been the core of the plan for the Atlanta Beltline. And now, the Beltline is taking more steps forward to bring safe, useful transit to the city’s iconic 22-mile walking trail. Keep scrolling to learn more about… · at Secret Atlanta ↗
Susan Swavely
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Rough Draft Atlanta
Luis Javier Quintana was arrested on September 22 in connection with an alleged arson and second-degree burglary at the Sonic on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. · at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗
Hayden Sumlin
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Rough Draft Atlanta
Chops Lobster Bar will open at a hotel planned for the Medley development in Johns Creek. It marks the first suburban location for the iconic Atlanta steakhouse. Another location opens next year in downtown Atlanta. · at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗
Beth McKibben
Tuesday, September 22
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Rough Draft Atlanta
This week, we're sharing a recipe for the chicken Milanese from the Ponce City Market restaurant Atrium. The chicken comes served with romesco sauce and a petite greens salad. · at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗
Sarra Sedghi
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Atlanta Magazine
Community can be hard to find in a city as large and segmented as Atlanta. But Atlanta Magazine editor in chief Allison Entrekin found hers through her daughter's school. She learned that community is about people not place. · at Atlanta Magazine ↗
Allison Entrekin
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Atlanta Magazine
Briefly evacuated on Saturday night due to severe thunder and lightning, the 13th annual Shaky Knees festival—this year in Piedmont Park—nevertheless pulled off three days of glorious live music, showcasing an eclectic variety including… · at Atlanta Magazine ↗
Xavier Stevens
Monday, September 21
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Atlanta Magazine
The Atlanta Braves are the oldest continuously playing team in American sports and have called Atlanta home since 1966. The team has marked the 2020s with four division titles and a World Series win in 2021. As the end of the regular… · at Atlanta Magazine ↗
Joe Reisigl
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Atlanta Magazine
Of the 100 or so Yemeni coffeehouses across the country, Atlanta has six, all of which have opened in the last five years. Whaat's driving this trend? And what makes Yemeni coffee special? Plus, find out where you can try it in Atlanta. · at Atlanta Magazine ↗
Joe Reisigl
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