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City leaders say a month-long WatchFest in Decatur could draw thousands of visitors daily, generating jobs, tourism spending, and a major boost for local businesses during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
If you've seen the bright lights of some of Atlanta's most iconic neon signs, there's a good chance the folks behind The Neon Company off DeKalb Avenue created it.
After hitting a peak of $4.4 billion in 2022, spending on film and TV production in Georgia has tumbled as total productions dropped from 412 in 2022 to 245 last year.
Authorities say a Florida woman has been charged with attempted murder and other felonies over gunshots fired at Rihanna's Los Angeles home last weekend.
Keiko Guest says she never let a late start at her life's passion for ballet knock her off her feet.
Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation just donated $100,000 to COR, an Atlanta non-profit empowering youth at Carver High with mental health support, free groceries, career skills, and education.
Cascade Skating Rink is tightening its rules for teens, requiring minors to be accompanied by an adult on weekends following a series of large youth gatherings that have raised safety concerns across the Atlanta metro area.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner has ruled that Nathan Smith, the son of Grammy-winning artist Lil Jon, died from drowning in the setting of psilocybin use.
The music inside Sisters Chapel at Spelman College is bold. Confident. Alive. But for the man leading it, the journey didn't start in a chapel or on a college campus.
Standing courtside at State Farm Arena Thursday night, Grammy-winning rapper and longtime Atlanta advocate Killer Mike beamed as he prepared to emcee a celebration of the city's hip-hop legacy during the Atlanta Hawks game against the Washington Wizards.
The Atlanta Hawks are turning a home game into a tribute to Magic City, the city's famous adult entertainment club.
The 2026 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) is entering its final week, and this year, organizers say it's about more than just movies.
Lance and April Ledbetter are husband and wife and the team behind the 'Dust-to-Digital' record label.
Bravo announced this week that "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" will return for Season 17 on Sunday, April 5 at 8 p.m., bringing a mix of fan favorites and renowned newcomers to one of the network's most talked-about franchises.
The Shaky Knees Music Festival is set to return Sept. 18-16, 2026, bringing thousands of rock fans back to Atlanta for another year of live music, food and festival energy.
President Donald Trump has settled a lawsuit with singer Isaac Hayes Jr.'s estate over the campaign's use of the song "Hold On, I'm Coming" without permission.
After months of planning and revitalization, the iconic community space will unveil expanded programming and a renewed mission to bring Atlantans together for arts, culture, and connection.
The sudden death of a 25-year-old Jacksonville rapper known as Lil Poppa is now under investigation in metro Atlanta.
The Atlanta Jazz Festival is returning to Piedmont Park for Memorial Day weekend, and the free event is bringing some big names.
Iconic choreographer Alvin Ailey's signature work will be one of the pieces performed during the modern dance company's time at Atlanta's famed Fox Theatre.
Just about 20 miles away from downtown Atlanta is a world-class roller coaster that thrill seekers travel across the country to ride.
If you don't know who Estella Kahiha is, it's only a matter of time until you do. The rising star is up for her first NAACP Image Award.
T.I. has spent decades commanding stages as a chart-topping rapper, but these days, the Atlanta icon is chasing laughs instead of platinum plaques and finding healing along the way.
When someone walks inside Jan Smith's Atlanta-based studio, they are immediately met by her Wall of Fame in the lobby. The walls are covered with photos of music royalty like Ray Charles, Usher, and TLC posing with Smith. The sight is impressive to say the least.
Residents in the small Georgia city of Social Circle say that the fight against a planned ICE detention center has unified the community.
A trip to the urgent care clinic led Heather Tucker to learn she had cancer in her breasts, bones, liver, and ovaries.
Nearly 40 years ago, a series of violent rapes shocked Gwinnett County. Now thanks to DNA evidence, authorities say they've made an arrest in the case.
An attempt to stop a vehicle in Bartow County ended with deputies shooting and killing the driver and arresting his passenger, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says.
The Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an amendment to House Bill 1199 that would suspend the state's motor fuel tax for 60 days. The measure now heads back to the Georgia State Senate for further consideration before it can reach Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.