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rds. The magazine was founded in 1961 by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, but from its inception it was much more than a promotion piece for its namesake city. Founding editor Jim Townsend, described by Time as "the father of city magazines," set the standard from day one with cutting-edge design, powerful graphics, and investigative and creative articles by some of the emerging talents of the 1960s. The magazine's pages carried work by Anne Rivers Siddons, Bill Diehl, and others who would go on to be hugely successful novelists, under the art direction of Bob Daniels, who later left to serve as art director of Esquire. Over the decades, the legacy of excellence has continued, with noted magazine writers such as Tom Junod, Luke Dittrich, Justin Heckert, and Paige Williams on staff, and contributors ranging from novelists such as Pat Conroy and Terry Kay to noted nonfiction authors such as Melissa Fay Greene and Steve Oney. The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce sold the magazine in the 1970s. After a series of ownership changes during which the content and design continued to evolve, Emmis Publishing bought the magazine in 1993. Emmis also owns Texas Monthly, Indianapolis Monthly, Cincinnati magazine, Orange Coast, and Los Angeles magazine. Emmis Publishing is a division of Emmis Communications (NASDQ: EMMS), an Indianapolis-based diversified media firm.
Three more people have died this month while detained at the Fulton County Jail. A look at what's going at the Rice Street facility:
Lashawn Thompson was the seventh person to die in custody of Fulton County last year, but his was the death that finally caught the world’s attention. It took a scene so squalid that the deputy who discovered it fled to retch: Thompson was found in a filthy cell on the medical wing of the Rice Str...
Monday kicked off a wild week as former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in Fulton County on an alleged attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. Here is how Georgia's case is different from the other 3 Trump indictments, including that it would likely be televised:
Once again, Georgia is at the center of the biggest story in American politics, after former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in an alleged attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. This is the fourth indictment for Trump this year—here is what...
Atlanta painter William Downs worked closely with director Cory Finley to bring the unique look and feel of this Atlanta-filmed sci-fi movie, which opens in theaters today, to life:
Occasionally poignant and often delightfully goofy, the film features Asante Blackk as Adam Campbell, a sensitive introverted high school artist who documents the before and after alien times in melancholy paintings that hang on his family’s living room wall. Those paintings, and a big chunk of th...
Dunwoody is once again getting a food hall: The Hall at Ashford Lane suddenly closed in July after just over a month in business. Politan Row, owners of the Colony Square food hall, is moving in:
Slated to reopen in October as Politan Row, the Ashford Lane location will feature some of the same vendors as the Colony Square location, as well as some new options. There will also be a new location of the JoJo’s Beloved bar; the Dunwoody location will take JoJo’s ten years into the future, m...
"The most important thing we can do is help our listeners have a deeper understanding of the issues and the forces that are impacting how issues are being played out." Bill Nigut talks about joining The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the challenges of reporting on politics today:
Bill Nigut is the highly regarded former host of Georgia Public Broadcast (GPB) political talk show Political Rewind, and the new role comes at an interesting time. In June, GPB announced Political Rewind was set to sunset at the end of June, disappointing longtime listeners. This fall, he returns t...
Dining out has returned to prepandemic levels, but independent restaurants are still struggling. What’s it take to stay alive in such a challenging landscape?
A wave of closures at the height of the pandemic made sense. But as diners have returned in droves to sit-down restaurants—a 2022 survey suggests that more people are eating out now than before the pandemic—independent eateries have continued to struggle. What are restaurants up against these da...
Breaker Breaker is now open in Reynoldstown:
Grindhouse Killer Burgers owners Alex Brounstein and Johnny Farrow never set out to open a seafood-centric restaurant. When they were approached about developing a long and skinny parcel of land along the Eastside BeltLine Trail in Reynoldstown, they didn’t have a concept in mind. All they knew wa...
The Clayton County city is enjoying a downtown renaissance:
Jonesboro is enjoying a downtown renaissance, like many other small cities. New restaurants, residential projects, art venues and galleries, and even a water park are helping make the town into a destination. It also benefits from proximity to Clayton State University in nearby Morrow.
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Summer is in full swing! Time is of the essence when planning your warm weather activities and we’ve got you covered with events happening in Georgia all summer long. From relaxing getaways to lively concerts, our Summer Fun Guide has something for everyone. Let the summer fun begin!
Dishes at the newly opened Verdure Kitchen & Cocktails will reflect a taste of Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Senegal:
The team hired chef Jean-Louis Sangare, formerly of Le Bilboquet, who brings historic knowledge from his Ivory Coast heritage to the restaurant. From grilled meats to vegetables, menu items will reflect a taste of Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Senegal.
Former President Donald Trump and 18 others have been indicted in Fulton County on RICO charges. Here's what RICO is and how Georgia's version of the law works:
What do Atlanta Public Schools teachers, “Cop City” forest defenders, the rappers Young Thug and Gunna, and former president Donald Trump have in common? All have been—or may be—prosecuted under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, aka RICO.
The owner of Belli Pizzeria at Colony Square opened Cafe Belli in Hapeville in March, offering coffee and pastries. Now, it has an evening cocktail program, too:
Mario Ali, owner of Belli Pizzeria in Colony Square’s Politan Row, opened Cafe Belli in Hapeville in March. There, he’s been serving Ferrero Rocher and lavender matcha lattes, along with espresso, cappuccino, and cold brew made with Italian coffee beans. Last weekend, he expanded the cafe offeri...
Hip-hop has endured and evolved for 50 years. Where does the genre go next? Three Atlanta experts shared their views for our 60th anniversary issue:
Researcher, author, and professor Dr. Regina N. Bradley, music journalist Christina Lee, and Hot 107.9 on-air personality and professor Brian ‘B High’ Hightower discuss hip-hop's evolution in Atlanta.
The Atlanta Falcons preseason kicks off tonight and, well, the past few seasons have been pretty meh. But players say things feel different this year, and there's reasons to be hopeful. A look from the offense and the defense:
Not that we’re keeping tabs, but it’s been more than 2,035 days since the Atlanta Falcons last appeared in a playoff game. Even for a franchise that’s mastered the art of meh, that’s a long time. But when you look around the team’s Flowery Branch training facilities these days, you sense c...
50th anniversary of hip-hop: Women are changing the face of hip-hop—and Atlanta is ground zero:
Meet the women who are making Atlanta the epicenter of hip-hop—including Yung Baby Tate, Rubi Rose, Kodie Shane, and so many more.
"It’s impossible to imagine how Atlanta rap—and, therefore, hip-hop at large—would sound without Bankhead as a lyrical and stylistic inspiration."
Today marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Among Atlanta's immense contributions to the genre, here's a look at Bankhead's hip-hop history:
Before Vincent “Pudgy” Richardson and brothers Kevin and Travis Denson helped turn Bankhead into a hip-hop landmark, they sold CDs and white tees out of a bread truck outfitted with 15-inch rims. How they got the bread truck, or why they chose that specific mode of transportation, only Kevin kno...
A Conversation with Besty Riley, Editor-in-Chief Atlanta Magazine’s HOME and Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller, the principals of Carrier and Company and authors of Interiors Defining Chic: Carrier and Company Interiors
Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller, the principals of Carrier and Company Interiors, are a New York-based husband-and-wife interior design team who create rooms that offer a confident mix of timeless and contemporary design. Their projects have ranged from family lake houses to the primary residence of Anna Wintour, Editor-in Chief of Vogue, and the studio of fashion designer Jason Wu. At Discover ADAC, they join Betsy Riley, Editor-in-Chief of Atlanta magazine and Atlanta Magazine’s HOME to talk about projects featured in their latest book, Defining Chic, and their collaborations with Century Furniture. Learn how this duo imbues spaces with the personality and style of their owners, while showcasing their core dedication to decor that feels effortless, essential, and light of spirit. They’ll also share what they’ve learned about product design through collaborations with Century and other luxury brands.
Learn more at https://adacatlanta.com/discover-adac/
Indigo suffruticosa is being revived by artisans and farmers, from Athens to Ossabaw and Sapelo islands, to the suburbs of Atlanta:
Indigo—that iconic hue that is synonymous with denim everywhere—was the most valued natural dye of the ancient world, and also made the fortunes of many plantation owners in the Lowcountry in the 1700s. Now, the variety once grown in the South, Indigo suffruticosa, is being revived by artisans a...
Atlanta Magazine and Atlanta Magazine’s HOME in partnership with Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio are pleased to introduce ‘Kitchens for a Cause,’ a curated tour of seven spectacular kitchens that will benefit Meals on Wheels Atlanta. With the purchase of a ticket, these kitchens will be open for viewing on Saturday, September 30. The kitchens on tour this year feature stunning design. Attendees will see innovative styling, storage, multi-functional work surfaces, and appliances.
Go to https://www.atlantamagazine.com/kitchens-for-a-cause/ to learn more and buy tickets!
Atlanta Magazine and Atlanta Magazine’s HOME in partnership with Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio are pleased to introduce ‘Kitchens for a Cause,’ a curated tour of seven spectacular kitchens that will benefit Meals on Wheels Atlanta.
Three local companies, from national brands to a start-up, are revolutionizing the daily ritual of shaving for both men and women:
Three local companies, from national brands to a start-up, are revolutionizing the daily ritual of shaving for both men and women.
Beyoncé's Renaissance tour finally comes to Atlanta, plus a reggae festival in Piedmont Park, a chalk festival in Duluth, and more things to do:
Dance with Beyoncé at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, celebrate reggae music in Piedmont Park, and see impressive chalk art in Duluth.
In her classes, Brittany Thompson leads clients through booty-bouncing hip-hop dance routines on mini-trampolines—and it's so much fun:
These days the mini-trampoline (also known as a rebounder) is making a comeback, and it’s not just for the legwarmers-and-sweatbands set. With many experts now citing resurfaced NASA research from 1980, which claimed that “the magnitude of the biochemical stimuli is greater with jumping on a tra...
Phoenix Roasters, which provides coffee to restaurants around the metro, is opening its own coffee shop with a double drive-thru and a mission to do good:
Phoenix Roasters, the coffee company known for its direct-from-the-farm beans, has long been providing caffeine to shops around metro Atlanta. On August 14, it will open its own shop, specializing in “roasting the best coffee in the world that’s doing the best for the best coffee communities aro...
This story from our June 2022 issue about an Afghan refugee family's journey to a new life in Stone Mountain won the The Atlanta Press Club Award of Excellence for Narrative Nonfiction last night! Congrats to writer Sophia Qureshi for her excellent reporting:
The roughly 1,500 Afghans who’ve arrived in Atlanta since last fall mark a substantial increase in the metro’s small Afghan population. Familiar comforts are sparse: The only Afghan grocery in the area is Kabul Market off Lawrenceville Highway, known for its freshly baked Afghan bread. Since the...
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Last week, the Fulton County Commission reached a $4 million settlement with the family of Lashawn Thompson, who was found dead in a filthy cell at the Fulton County Jail in September. The shock and horror of Thompson’s death only scratches the surface of the jail’s problems:
Lashawn Thompson was the seventh person to die in custody of Fulton County last year, but his was the death that finally caught the world’s attention. It took a scene so squalid that the deputy who discovered it fled to retch: Thompson was found in a filthy cell on the medical wing of the Rice Str...
The Johns Creek scone shop-turned-cafe recently took over the space next door to welcome more diners for breakfast and lunch:
Formerly Seven Sisters Scones, Seven Sisters Kitchen recently expanded its Johns Creek space (6955 McGinnis Ferry Road) to welcome additional diners for breakfast and lunch. Originally opened as a scone shop, Seven Sisters tweaked the concept a few years ago, creating a welcoming cafe where full mea...
Edgewood favorite El Tesoro has opened a second outpost inside Wild Heaven's West End brewery:
Edgewood staple El Tesoro opens its second location today—this one inside Wild Heaven's brewery in West End. Located just off the BeltLine, Wild Heaven previously served its own menu of standard bar fare—wings, burgers, and tacos—but “it wasn’t the destination that El Tesoro is,” Wild He...
At Oaxaca, Chef Gabriel Salinas pays tribute to the city in soulful, vegetable-forward dishes like squash blossom quesadillas, mushroom tamales, and tlayudas:
Two new Mexican spots in Chamblee and Bolton, a soul food restaurant and a sleek Thai spot downtown, and coastal cuisine in Buckhead.
So many cool new cocktail spots have sprung up all over Atlanta, from the groovy Waiting Room above Bon Ton to the reservation-only “speakeasy” at the Forum Cocktail Co:
The 1970s are back, and not just the rampant inflation. (Hey-o!) Also, crucially: the vibes. And the booze. In 2021, Colony Square welcomed the groovy disco-era cocktail lounge JoJo’s Beloved, and this year it’s joined in Midtown by the Waiting Room. The latter is from the folks behind the resta...
Daydream’s ice cream sandwiches come in more than 10 varieties, including cookies and cream, coffee, chocolate mousse, and cinnamon churro—a special flavor designed in collaboration with Poco Loco:
A mother of six and a grandmother, Kathy Carpenter spends a lot of her time in the kitchen, cooking and baking. About seven years ago, she started working at Casseroles, a shop selling take-and-bake meals in Morningside. She’d often make sweet treats for the shop, and when the pandemic hit in 2020...
Support independent filmmakers at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival, kick back at the Sunset Jazz Festival, and sip brews at Monday Night Brewing's 12 Anniversary Party:
Support independent filmmakers at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival, kick back at the Sunset Jazz Festival, and sip brews at Monday Night Brewing's 12 Anniversary Party.
Dan Suiter has a superpower: He can walk into a restaurant and tell if it has rats or roaches, just by the smell.
Dan Suiter has a superpower: He can walk into a restaurant and tell if it has rats or roaches, just by the smell. “Rat urine is kind of pungent,” he says. “Roaches are more musty.”
The restaurateur behind Antico Posta opens a new Italian restaurant and espresso bar on Friday:
When Portofino closed last year, it took with it 22 years of fine dining history. Marco Betti, owner of Antica Posta and Sauce Buckhead pizza bar, hopes to create his own memories with the introduction of Bar Ti Amo in the space.
Yesterday, former president Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges of attempting to overturn the 2020 election. Georgia is featured heavily in the indictment, and here in Atlanta, observers are awaiting Fulton DA Fani Willis's charging decisions in her investigation of election interference.
Here, a story we published in 2021 with WABE's Johnny Kauffman, who spent four months embedded in the Fulton County elections department as its staff fought to protect democracy and their own lives:
Reporter Johnny Kauffman spent four months embedded in the Fulton County elections department as its staff fought to protect democracy and their own lives—all while the eyes of the world were on Georgia.
The winner of this week's giveaway will receive 4 tickets to each of the five movies in the 2023 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival at the Fox Theatre. As in previous years, the Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival will showcase films on its impressive 26-by-56-foot screen. Patrons will enjoy movies under the Fox Theatre’s distinctive blue sky with twinkling stars and fluffy clouds. All guests will have the opportunity to attend a magical pre-show experience, which will include a sing-along with a vintage cartoon and performances on the world-renowned “Mighty Mo” organ. Head to https://www.atlantamagazine.com/summer-fun-guide-2023/ to enter!
“They cry on the first day,” Coach Marci says, “and then they cry on the last day because they don’t want to leave. Happens every single week.”
“I’m not typically a kid person,” says Coach Marci. “I don’t have any children of my own, so I’m not super emotional about children. I think that gives me an advantage.” The advantage: teaching kids to swim, which Marci does in weeklong clinics from spring to fall. She isn’t exactly ...
Reba Don’t Eat That, the One-Eyed Show Cat, was among the kitties competing at the Loving Cats Worldwide show in Duluth:
Excitement filled the air of Duluth’s Gas South Convention Center one sunny Sunday morning this spring—as did the plaintive mewling of a Bengal cat named Wigglebutt Wanna Build a Snowman, as did a series of facts delivered by Steven Meserve, who has long blond hair and lives in a pink mansion in...
The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, referred to as ADAC, is a pillar of design in Atlanta, the Southeast, and beyond. In the last 60 years, it has grown into a community focused, nationally recognized leader in the world of interior design and home fashion.
The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, referred to as ADAC, is a pillar of design in Atlanta, the Southeast, and beyond. It was built in Buckhead over 60 years ago by John Portman, the renowned architect and developer, and has since grown into a community focused, nationally recognized leader in the wo...
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City Springs Theatre Company, Atlanta’s home for musical, presents Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning musical, IN THE HEIGHTS, beginning October 21st at the Byers Theatre! #CSTITH #InTheHeights #sponsored Season sponsor: PNC Bank Buy Tickets: CitySpringsTheatre.com/tickets
Your Evening of Music Awaits! The Schwartz Center 20th anniversary season features the best of classical, jazz, and world music. Tickets on sale at schwartz.emory.edu. #SchwartzCenter #20thanniversary #sponsored Music: “I Suppose” by Chad Lawson Trio @chadlawsonpiano https://www.facebook.com/chadlawsonpiano
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One of our favorite summer getaways is just 3 hours from Atlanta...Bryson City, NC! This mountain escape has it all, from outdoor adventure to a relaxing small town atmosphere! #sponsorsed Learn more: https://bit.ly/ExploreBrysonCity Visit: https://www.facebook.com/BrysonCityNorthCarolina/
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50+ Films. 18 Countries. 12 Days of World-Class Cinema. Tickets: February 9 at noon. #AJFF #cinephile #sponsored http://ajff.org/
50+ Films. 18 Countries. 12 Days of World-Class Cinema. Tickets: February 9 at noon. #AJFF #cinephile #sponsored http://ajff.org/
50+ Films. 18 Countries. 12 Days of World-Class Cinema. Tickets: February 9 at noon. #AJFF #cinephile #sponsored http://ajff.org/
50+ Films. 18 Countries. 12 Days of World-Class Cinema. Tickets: February 9 at noon. #AJFF #cinephile #sponsored http://ajff.org/
Inspired by the famous novella, "A Christmas Carol," the Amelia Island Dickens on Centre festival offers holiday merriment for all, December 9-12. Victorian-themed festivities await --> www.AmeliaIsland.com/Holiday #sponsored #AmeliaIsland #DickensOnCentre
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BTS ✨ For our March issue, we asked three breakthrough Atlanta musicians—Yung Baby Tate, Mattiel, and Faye Webster—to be the stars of our spring fashion feature. See the looks and learn more about these talented artists in the issue, on newsstands now.
Hot pot is undoubtedly delicious, but most newcomers don't know how to properly order or cook its meats, vegetables, and noodles 🍲 Here, we break it all down at Good Harvest on Buford Highway!
Take a global tour of the munchies from beef-flavored seaweed crackers to milk-chocolate mushroom caps. We tried more than a dozen from as far as the Philippines to as close as Mexico with @8ARM's Maricela Vega.
Soup dumplings are delicious—if you eat them the right way. Unless you know the proper technique, you probably haven't enjoyed these Chinese treats to the fullest. John Song shows you how to savor every ounce of its flavor.
16 of Atlanta's best barbecue joints battled it out bracket-style to determine who serves up the best brisket, butt, and burnt ends. After four rounds, our readers have spoken and selected one ultimate winner for Atlanta magazine's 2019 BBQ Bracket, presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka. Congratulations to Anna's BBQ! #sponsored
👋 from the Dragon Con Parade!
👋 from Dragon Con Parade 2019
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Meet Devin Lanning—aka Delvis—an accomplished young Atlanta singing-performing talent! See Delvis and other Atlanta talents from ages 6-21 perform at the 5th Annual Tower of Talent Presented by Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta on October 20! #sponsored Purchase tickets here: http://choa.org/toweroftalent
We're teaming up with Savannah Food & Wine Festival to give one lucky winner the foodie festival experience of a lifetime!! Now through Friday, 10/19, comment below and tag who you would bring with you on this amazing trip. ONE commenter will be randomly selected next Friday at 12pm to win the following: **3-Night Stay at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa (11/8—11/11) **Two tickets to the Thursday night Grand Reserve Tasting **Two tickets to the Friday night River Street Stroll **Two VIP tickets to the Saturday Taste of Savannah **Two tickets to the Sunday Jazz & Bubbles Brunch This Savannah Food & Wine Festival experience package is valued at $1700—and can be yours for free! We can't wait to see you at the Savannah Food & Wine Fest, 11/8-11!
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Our Barbecue Bracket came down to Fox Bros Bar-B-Q and DAS BBQ. Find out who won in our September issue!
Looking to escape the summer heat? Our editor in chief, Betsy Riley, visits three unique bars around the city that are sure to be the perfect oases. Brought to you by AmericasMart Atlanta.
SCAD FASH is honored to feature the designs of legendary fashion futurist Pierre Cardin. This exhibition presents iconic looks for women and men from the 1950s to present, borrowed mainly from the Pierre Cardin Museum in Paris, and includes several dresses from the SCAD Permanent Collection. Learn more: http://www.scadfash.org/exhibitions/pierre-cardin-pursuit-future-exhibition
Let's talk about race. 👵🏾👦🏻👦🏾👧🏻 Our April issue—about how far we've come and how far we have to go—on newsstands now.
A few cardboard boxes, a synthesizer, and 48 hours. That's all it took to make this innovative instrument: http://www.atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-articles/guthman-competition-innovative-instruments-just-might-predict-future-music/
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