Explore Gwinnett awards $100K to support public art projects Explore Gwinnett has awarded $100,000 in grants through the inaugural round of the Gwinnett Creativity Fund’s Placemaking Grant, supporting eight projects that enhance public spaces across the county. The grant program, administered by Explore Gwinnett and funded by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, focuses on […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Chamber renews lease, PeachFest returns, Dad’s Garage announces 30th season
Metro Chamber renewing lease at 191 Peachtree The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) is staying Downtown, renewing its lease at the 191 Peachtree Tower, where it has been since 2016. MAC moved to the 191 tower after it sold its headquarters building at Centennial Olympic Park, where it had been located since 1987. The building was […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: New leadership at Park Pride, Former Home Depot CEO speaks, Atlanta Opera tickets go on sale
Frank Blake, former CEO of Home Depot, shares nuggets of wisdom Kathy Waller knew the speaker she wanted to kick off her year as president of the Rotary Club of Atlanta, Frank Blake. Waller worked closely with Blake when she joined the board of Delta Air Lines in 2015, when she was CFO of the […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Billye Aaron honored, South Fulton invests in public safety, Kennesaw State students create stargazing video game
Billye Aaron and others to be honored at National Philanthropy Day Long-time civic leader Billye Aaron will be honored as the Philanthropist of the Year on Nov. 6 during the National Philanthropy Day’s “The Power of Community” luncheon at the Georgia Aquarium. Aaron has contributed to a host of civic organizations including the Morehouse School […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Pride grand marshals announced, Back-to-School Carnival in South Fulton, Georgia River Guide app updated
Atlanta Pride names 2025 grand marshals honoring ‘Rooted in Resistance’ theme Atlanta Pride, the nation’s largest free Pride festival, announced its 2025 Grand Marshals, a diverse group reflecting this year’s theme, “Rooted in Resistance.” The honorees represent activism, cultural preservation and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community in Atlanta and beyond. “Our Grand Marshals showcase the […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Dad’s Garage turns 30, Howard University Alumni Club honored, New leadership at local organizations announced
Dad’s Garage celebrates 30 years with special weekend events Dad’s Garage Theatre is marking its 30th anniversary with a series of events from July 24 to 26. The celebration starts with a free showcase featuring improv students and conservatory members. On Friday, the theatre will present a special edition of TheatreSports, a long-running improv competition […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: REEL REISTANCE event honors LGBTQ+ history; OYE Fest 2025 Lineup; Keynote, ‘Kidnote’ speakers for Decatur Book Festival
Atlanta Pride, Out On Film present “REEL RESISTANCE” event honoring southern LGBTQ+ history Atlanta Pride and Out On Film have partnered to present REEL RESISTANCE, a two-day event blending film, history and activism, taking place Aug. 1 and 2, 2025, at Agnes Scott College. The centerpiece is a restored screening of Andy Warhol’s Lonesome Cowboys, […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Pride announces theme, Town Center bikeshare program, Douglas County land donation
Atlanta Pride announces “Rooted in Resistance” as 2025 festival theme Atlanta Pride has announced “Rooted in Resistance” as the official theme for the 2025 Atlanta Pride Festival, set for Oct. 11 and 12. The event will mark the 55th anniversary of the organization. Organizers say the theme reflects the LGBTQ+ community’s history of activism and […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: CNPC launches largest project, AHC summer programs, ‘Made in Doraville’ sneak peak at Tara
CNPC Launches Island Ford Trail Project, largest in group’s history The Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy has launched the Island Ford Trail Project, the largest initiative in its history and the first phase in a multi-year effort to improve the 66-mile trail network at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The project is the first major implementation […]
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Fox Theatre looks to the future, MomoCon breaks attendance record, PeachFest, Summer Shade Festival return
Fox Theatre marks 50 years since ‘Save the Fox’ with new milestones and renewed community commitment Fifty years after Atlantans rallied to save the Fox Theatre from demolition, the city’s beloved venue continues to thrive as a national leader in live entertainment and preservation. June 2025 marks the anniversary of the grassroots “Save the Fox” […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Laughs in Spanish, Universal Parking expansions, Goodwill & Bank of America career fair, Fox Theatre Bourbon Bash, Coca-Cola film series
Horizon Theatre Company Presents Atlanta Premiere of Laughs in Spanish, May 23 -June 22 Part telenovela, part whodunnit, ‘Laughs in Spanish‘ comes to Horizon Theatre May 23 – June 22. High stakes Art Basel is about to begin in Miami, and the art has vanished from Mariana’s trendy modern art gallery! Chaos erupts—and so does laughter— in this fast-paced […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Centennial Yards new Downtown ATL entertainment venue, AgLanta Grown, AWARE Wildlife Night Owl 5K, Petals and Poses yoga experience
Centennial Yards Selects Live Nation to Operate Downtown Atlanta’s Newest Iconic Entertainment Venue Photo renderings courtesy of Centennial Yards Company. Centennial Yards Company announced that it has executed a long-term lease with Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company, to bring a new live music and entertainment venue to the heart of Downtown Atlanta. […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Decatur World Cup WatchFest, saying goodby to Baloo the bear, Carter Center launches mental health awareness campaign
Decatur launches WatchFest ’26 to celebrate FIFA World Cup The City of Decatur has announced Decatur WatchFest ‘26, a 34-day soccer and music festival celebrating FIFA World Cup 26 from June 11 to July 19, 2026. As eight matches will be held at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Decatur aims to connect fans through live match viewings, […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Bathtub racing video game, Open Hand earns national accreditation, Georgia Rivers adventure scholarships
KSU students revive beloved ‘bathtub races’ as video game A quirky campus tradition is returning to Kennesaw State University — this time in digital form. Nearly 30 years after the last bathtub race at the former Southern Technical Institute, students in the College of Computing and Software Engineering are reviving the event as a fast-paced […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: New Building at Spelman, Georgia Tech honors former president Carter, Decatur breaks ground on historic square transformation
Spelman College opens Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation & the Arts Spelman College recently announced the opening of the Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation & the Arts. The new building designed by Studio Gang, the international architecture and urban design firm led by Jeanne Gang, will provide students at the historically Black college […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: State of Atlanta Housing meeting, Carole King Musical in Sandy Springs, Cabbagetown Cupcake Death Match
Inaugural State of Atlanta Housing meeting provides updates Terri Lee, president and CEO of Atlanta Housing, provided a detailed update about the state of Atlanta’s housing authority April 15 at the Gathering Spot. “I’m ecstatic about this morning,” Lee said about the event that featured an “open house” that symbolized the role the authority is […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Heroes, Saints & Legends Award, Lois Reitzes to retire, South Fultion Women in Business Mixer
Wesley Woods and the Heroes, Saints & Legends Awards Three distinguished Atlantans will be honored at the 36th annual Heroes, Saints & Legends Awards dinner at Flourish on Sept. 18. The gala is the largest fundraiser for The Foundation of Wesley Woods. The honorees are: Doug Hooker, the retired executive director of the Atlanta Regional […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Nominations open for Pride grand marshals, Night of Ideas hosted at Goat Farm, Chattahoochee river cleanup efforts successful
Nominations open for Atlanta Pride grand marshals Atlanta Pride recently announced that nominations for the 2025 Atlanta Pride Grand Marshals are officially open. Each year, the Grand Marshals lead the Atlanta Pride Parade and serve as a symbol that recognizes individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to the LGBTQ+ community in Georgia. Nominations […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: New shows, events, open house; Students honored, leadership changes; New housing at KSU
Out of Hand Theater Announces New Shows in Homes Season Out of Hand Theater recently announced the opening weekend of How to Make a Home, a compelling one-act play showing March 7 to May 18, 2025. Presented in partnership with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Partners for HOME, this groundbreaking production explores the realities of […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: ‘Puppy Prov’ at Dad’s Garage, Olympic race-relations documentary to premiere, City announces overdue traffic citation amnesty period
‘Puppy Prov’ coming to Dad’s Garage Puppy Prov brings together puppies and people for a hilarious — and not to mention adorable — comedy show at Dad’s Garage. Each night, local rescues, pup parents, and other animal-forward organizations — like past participant Puppy Songs — tell heartwarming stories about their four-legged friends while improvisers create […]
