Jerry’s Habima Theatre at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will stage a special production of “Mary Poppins JR.” in March. The professionally run theater company for actors with disabilities will collaborate with the community center’s drama program, featuring neurotypical children portraying the Banks children alongside Habima actors. “Mary Poppins JR.” follows the journey […]
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‘This Is Not a Test’ gives less than the bare minimum
The beginning of Adam MacDonald’s “This Is Not a Test” is disorienting – and not in the way you expect a zombie apocalypse movie to be. We meet our protagonist, Sloane (Olivia Holt). She’s sitting in the bathtub and reading a suicide note, and it’s pretty cut and dry where this scene is headed. She’s […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Oysterfest is back, Kathy Colbenson honored, HBCU Game Jam at Spelman
Steamhouse Lounge to host 38th annual Oysterfest in Midtown Atlanta Steamhouse Lounge’s 38th annual Oysterfest will return to Midtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22, 2026, offering two days of seafood, live music, and fundraising for local organizations. The street festival, produced by Rival Entertainment and promoted as “Atlanta’s Original Oysterfest,” will […]
Posted inCommon Chords
Truth, tension, and the trouble with heroes: Bob Dylan burns the rulebook on Highway 61 Revisited
By the summer of 1965, Bob Dylan wasn’t just restless; he was actively shedding skin. Fame had arrived early and loudly, and he seemed determined to antagonize it before it could settle in. Bringing It All Back Home had already kicked a hole through the folk barricade, half electric, half daring anyone to accuse him […]
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South Metro weighs opportunity and impact as data centers drive growth
With Atlanta ranked as the nation’s No. 2 market for data center development, the South Metro region is at the center of both opportunity and a growing dilemma over balance. Many of the approximately 50 proposed data center projects across the metro Atlanta region would be located in South Fulton — an area where “the […]
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The Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Use Management Plan is back… and worse than ever
The National Park Service has proposed a Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Use Management Plan (VUMP) — again. The plan would introduce sweeping changes to the uniquely wild landscapes of Georgia’s southernmost barrier island and fundamentally alter the visitor experience. Among other recommendations, the proposal would more than double visitor capacity from 300 to 700 […]
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Park Pride announces $3.5 million in funds to park projects
On Feb. 18, Atlanta nonprofit Park Pride announced its 2026 grant recipients with 19 capital projects across the city and DeKalb County, ranging from benches and entrances to playgrounds and “gathering spaces.” Over 60 percent of this year’s funds, or about $2.5 million, are being invested in historically disinvested communities. Just a few years ago, […]
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ATL Global Innovation Weekend: South Downtown’s World Cup ‘Civic Accelerator’
There’s no city like Atlanta. Since the 1996 Olympics, we have grown into a global powerhouse at the intersection of culture, commerce and campuses. Our influence is undeniable, from the music that helps shape the world’s sound to the civic movements that shape the national conversation. But as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, we […]
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A hunt for the past
Get ready, Atlanta history buffs, Christmas is right around the corner. I am, of course, referring to the most exciting time of the year for those who want to learn about all things Atlanta: Phoenix Flies. During the month of March, the Atlanta Preservation Center hands out the best present any Atlantan could ask for […]
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Iconic ‘Yellow Store’ rehab and restoration is underway
A $4.1 million project to turn English Avenue’s iconic and fraught “Yellow Store” into a “community hub” is under construction, as the Westside Future Fund leads the revitalization of the depopulated and disinvested English Avenue neighborhood. It is a major project on a key property in the Westside Land Use Framework Plan, the fund’s guiding […]
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When a mental health crisis becomes a crime
I am a kindergarten teacher, a school founder and a parent, and I have spent my life working alongside children and families at their most vulnerable, witnessing both the extraordinary resilience people carry and the devastating consequences when systems fail them. In 2018, my friend experienced a severe mental health crisis, resulting in a fatal […]
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From Civil Rights to Corporate Boardrooms: The Business of Legacy
Black History Month has long served as a time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and leadership that shaped our nation. In Georgia, that history is inseparable from economic progress. While marches and legislation reshaped the social and political landscape, another transformation was unfolding quietly but powerfully: Black entrepreneurs were building institutions, creating jobs, and […]
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An 88-year-old record of what we think comes to an end
Last week marked the end of an 88-year-old record, as the Gallup Organization announced it will no longer publish favorability ratings of public figures, including the president.
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The strength of an inclusive workplace: Supporting Muslim colleagues during Ramadan is good for everyone
Ramadan begins when the next new moon is seen, expected on February 18th this year, 11 days earlier than last year. Muslims in Georgia and around the world are preparing for a month defined by fasting, community, spiritual reflection and service. For billions of people, the month is joyful and deeply grounding — yet it […]
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An aging population, fewer babies and empty classrooms
While the DeKalb County School District was releasing a report detailing declining enrollment and the likelihood of future school closures, Atlanta Regional Commission Executive Director & CEO Anna Roach was separately outlining the major population shifts reshaping metro Atlanta. Roach was a speaker at the South Metro Development Outlook Conference on Feb. 11 and discussed […]
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Atlanta Opera: Melding history with future; art with nature
The Atlanta Opera broke ground Monday afternoon on the Molly Blank Center for Opera and the Arts at the historic Bobby Jones Golf Course Clubhouse along Woodward Way in Buckhead. The project celebrates Atlanta’s history with the renovation of the Bobby Jones Clubhouse, designed in a neoclassical style, which opened in 1941. On the back […]
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Present Tense – Past Story
Atlanta is a city that rebuilds, repurposes, and replaces. But look closely and you’ll discover that its past is still there, hiding in plain sight. In this episode of Stories of Atlanta, we explore the orphaned signs, ghost signs, and architectural remnants that have outlived the buildings they once served. From South Downtown’s Hotel Row […]
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Honoring The Legacy of Health Hero Dr. Bill Foege, Who Championed Health for All
The world lost a visionary champion of health with the passing of William (Bill) Foege, MD, MPH, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health pioneer whose groundbreaking work was instrumental in eradicating smallpox. Over a career of more than 60 years, Dr. Foege dedicated himself to public health, […]
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Georgia State University insights could shape next generation of GLP-1 treatments
Soaring in popularity, GLP-1 medications — from weekly injections to newly available pills — are rapidly reshaping how Americans think about weight loss. In fact, a recent poll finds 1 in 8 adults are now taking medications like Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss or chronic conditions, and use is expected to keep rising. As researchers continue to […]
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Beltline rail movement makes it to MARTA board meeting
MARTA’s monthly board of directors meeting was commandeered by Eastside Beltline rail advocates on Feb. 12 after a recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution revelation that agency leaders quietly stopped work on the project last year. In March 2025, Mayor Andre Dickens pulled support for the long-standing Eastside trail rail project and changed the location to the Southside […]
