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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - During a recent stay at a vacation rental booked through VRBO, I turned on the TV and discovered the last guest had never logged out on several streaming apps. It showed their Netflix history and recommendations. I had no idea how to log them o...
A Cobb County grand jury indicted four people accused of stealing more than $23,000 in merchandise from Ulta Beauty, TJ Maxx, Macy’s and JCPenney stores across north Georgia. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment on Thursday. The suspects have been identifi...
We’re less than a week away from the most delicious night of the year in Brookhaven!
GREENVILLE, S.C. ( InvestigateTV ) - A serious illness can turn any family into full-time caregivers overnight and the search for safe, affordable help can feel overwhelming. When Amy McConnell’s husband Tom was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at 55, she began sear...
South Arts awards $15,000 grants to 11 jazz artists for rural tours Unsplash. Atlanta-based South Arts has selected 11 jazz artists and ensembles for the inaugural Jazz Road Rural Tours pilot, awarding each up to $15,000 to develop tours serving rural communities across the count...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A bipartisan bill in Congress would direct federal literacy grants toward reading programs based on phonics. Rep. Erin Houchin (R-Ind.) is sponsoring the Science of Reading Act of 2026 . It prioritizes federal literacy grants for programs using the science-...
The family and attorney of Nolan Wells say they will keep fighting for justice after a grand jury decided not to pursue criminal charges in the teenager’s death. The family spoke earlier at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and said they have more questions than answers after r...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Decatur Book Festival returns to downtown Decatur on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026, offering two days of literary events, author panels, and community activities. Bailee Yarbrough , Executive Director of the Decatur Book Festival, ...
Taylor Swift will walk away with at least one MTV Video Music Award this weekend, putting her in the music history books. Read more trending news Swift will get the first-ever Artist Director Honors at the ceremony on Sept. 27, Paramount, the parent company of CBS and MTV, announ...
When he’s writing a movie, Gary Jaffe starts with his own life. Once he has the details down, though, he starts to go off book. That’s how the film “Before I Do,” which is the opening night pick for this year’s Out on Film festival, began. The film follows a bachelor party that t...
Redevelopment tax breaks Saturday, Sept. 19 – President Donald Trump said he was banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House over their coverage of him. The move echoes previous attempts to bar journalists from the AP and CNN. One press freedom advocate said, “Someone ...
It’s time to test your knowledge with this week’s Atlanta News Quiz! Click here to play , and please let us know how you do by sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @RoughDraftATL. This week’s quiz is sponsored by Druid Hills Civic Association . The Druid Hills neighborhood will h...
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) – A homeowners association in Ohio ordered a resident to remove a Little Free Library from her front yard by the end of September, saying the book exchange box violates bylaws against yard storage. Lana Carter and her husband installed th...
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
Out On Film returns Sept. 24 with 155 films and special events Atlanta’s Out On Film LGBTQ+ film festival will return Sept. 24-Oct. 4 for its 39th annual edition, featuring 155 narrative films, documentaries, shorts and special events. The 11-day festival will open with “Before I...
Britain’s royal family, in a rare comment, is disputing allegations made by the brother of Princess Diana in an upcoming book about his late sister. Read more trending news The allegation by Earl Spencer was revealed in an excerpt published by the Daily Mail on Tuesday, the BBC r...
Creative confluence Wednesday, Sept. 16 — Art is a study of relationships. Perspectives. The connection between a vision and execution. The tie between artist and subject. A piece and its audience. Rarely is it a truly solo undertaking. The two stories featured in this week’s Ske...
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis, but adult reading levels vary sharply depending on where you live. See how Georgia compares to the rest of the country, and where neighboring Southeastern states fall on the list....
The Concord Public Library had quite a surprise from a patron who discovered a long-overdue magazine. Read more trending news Typically, overdue books or magazines may be a few days or weeks late. Sometimes they are months or even years late. Rarely are they more than a century l...
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we’re breaking down what medical spas are and the essential steps older adults should know about before booking. Plus, we talk with a caregiver who turned her mother’s late-stage Alzheimer’s journey into an online community to ...
( Aging Untold ) — Med spas have expanded beyond Botox and facials, now offer IV hydration, vitamin shots, body sculpting and skin tightening — all marketed around energy, confidence and healthy aging. According to a 2024 report from the American Med Spa Association, women 55 and...
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we’re decoding what your blood pressure readings really mean for your health. Then, we share crucial financial steps to protect your future during a “gray divorce” — splitting up after age 50. Plus, we follow a Michigan family’s...
( Aging Untold ) — High blood pressure often has no warning signs, but, left unchecked, it can quietly damage more than your heart. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down what’s actually happening inside your blood vessels when your blood pressure runs high, why the bottom nu...
ASHEVILLE, N.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - As rabies remains a serious public health concern, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be spreading millions of rabies vaccine doses in bait across the Southeast. The annual program is aimed at stopping the spread of raccoon rabies...
It’s time to test your knowledge with this week’s Atlanta News Quiz! Click here to play , and please let us know how you do by sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @RoughDraftATL. This week’s quiz is sponsored by The High Museum . You’ve seen Amy Sherald’s iconic portrait of Mich...
West Midtown Restaurant Week debuts Sept. 20-26 Courtesy of West Midtown Restaurant Week. The first-ever West Midtown Restaurant Week will be held Sept. 20 to 26, showcasing the district’s wide range of dining options. Participating restaurants will offer special menus and other ...
TikTok influencers Squirmy and Grubs are going to be parents for the first time. The social media stars, whose real names are Shane and Hannah Burcaw, shared the news on their social media platforms, which include TikTok, Facebook and Instagram, “ Today ” reported. Read more tren...
To your health Wednesday, Sept. 9 — Welcome back! I hope you had a nice long weekend. It’s officially Princess Diana weather , and I couldn’t be happier. Here are some transitional pieces from local makers I’m eyeing this season: this Long Story Books cropped sweatshirt , these A...
Atlanta photographer Constance Thalken sat down with High Museum of Art curator Gregory Harris at Whitespace Gallery in late August to discuss her debut photo book, “Heart of a Bird,” and the exhibition of the same name that pairs with it. The Saturday afternoon talk drew a crowd...
Out Front Theatre Company , Georgia’s only LGBTQ+ theatre company, has announced two new plays as part of its 2026 Spectrum Spotlight Series. The Spectrum Spotlight Series is a play incubation process that serves as an opportunity to present brand new, full-length works focused o...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Dragon Con officially ended Monday evening in downtown Atlanta, concluding nearly five days of panels, cosplay, and games. In some respects, it was a record-setting year, but not in the way some people might have expected. “We actually put the ...
It’s Labor Day Weekend, which means one of Atlanta’s biggest events is taking over the downtown area. Thousands of super hero, comic book and pop culture fans are here, whether they live local or came from across the country, all for Dragon Con. For 24 years now, Dragon Con has p...
Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations....
It’s time to test your knowledge with this week’s Atlanta News Quiz! Click here to play , and please let us know how you do by sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @RoughDraftATL. This week’s quiz is sponsored by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra . Superstar violinist Joshua Bell joins ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Dragon Con was almost a bust for a group of fans who booked their hotel nearly a year in advance, only to discover it had been sold and closed for renovations, with no warning. Lots of angry Dragon Con fans posted online about lost bookings at ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Reading is a building block for everything our kids need to succeed, but for so many kids in Atlanta, that foundation is shaky. That’s why Lit City is bringing people together for Lit Fest on September 5 - a free community celebration of literacy, comple...
Cabbagetown’s Forward Warrior mural project returns Sept. 18-20 Photo by Xander Betts. Atlanta’s Cabbagetown neighborhood will welcome 80 new murals during the 12th annual Forward Warrior mural project Sept. 18-20, expanding the annual event to include new Friday programming. The...
Southwest is finally taking a page out of the playbook of major airlines and will be cutting the ribbon on airport lounges. Read more trending news The Wall Street Journal said the airline is “late to the lounge game” as the model did not “fit with the airline’s egalitarian ethos...
A U.S. Postal Service employee in Nebraska is accused of stealing a package that contained six high-priced football and basketball cards worth nearly $46,000, authorities said. Read more trending news One of the cards was later found posted for sale on Facebook Marketplace, KOLN ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The 40th annual Dragon Con officially begins Thursday in downtown Atlanta and runs through next Monday, but the festivities unofficially kick off Wednesday night. At its unofficial midnight start, organizers intend to honor Dolly Parton’s contr...
In progress Wednesday, Sept. 2 — The first of this week’s Sketchbook stories uncovers a past that turns out to be surprisingly contemporary. The other looks at how a new Atlanta arts leader is building a future based on respecting what came before. At the Georgia Museum of Art th...
Norcross Branch Manager Joshua Beasley, leading one of 15 Gwinnett County Public Library locations, shared updates on the city’s centrally located media center at an Aug. 26 PDC community forum. Beasley said the Norcross Branch will celebrate its fifth anniversary in late October...
The SAP is back Friday, Aug. 28 — It’s been a heavy week. With Dolly Parton and Tim Curry passing away back-to-back, many people (myself included) are feeling the loss of two inimitable icons. Both were charming, talented, funny, and dedicated to spreading joy, and their legacies...
It’s time to test your knowledge with this week’s Atlanta News Quiz! Click here to play , and please let us know how you do by sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @RoughDraftATL. This week’s quiz is sponsored by Ahlers & Ogletree . Ahlers & Ogletree presents its Modern & Contemp...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Montell and Kristin Jordan are channeling pain and allowing it to fuel their purpose. From overcoming prostate cancer to being a caregiver - the Jordans know about overcoming fear with faith and they are sharing their knowledge with their new children’s ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Who says you have to be young to chase a big dream? Brenda Thurmond is proving that sometimes your best chapters come later in life! She went back to college at 50, earned her bachelor’s degree, and now, at 82, she’s become a published children’s book au...
Days after the death of entertainment icon Dolly Parton, her sister Stella posted a tribute to her famous sibling. Read more trending news The younger Parton wrote on Facebook , “My sister was one of the most generous, thoughtful and kind people I’ve ever known. “What the world s...
Atlanta Ballet opens 2026-27 season with three works exploring love, celebration and American spirit Atlanta Ballet will open its 2026-27 season with “Passion & Pride,” a three-work program featuring a returning piece, a world premiere and a classic ballet celebrating the nation’...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A suspect in a shooting at the Decatur Library in February was granted immunity from prosecution earlier this month and his case has been dismissed, according to documents. Documents filed Aug. 6 show Medicus Brown was granted immunity. Brown h...
An agreement to resolve a federal lawsuit brought by Georgia and other states and U.S. jurisdictions would require Meta to impose new limits on teen accounts on its social media platforms while also giving parents the option for more control. The operator of Facebook and Instagra...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Meta plans to roll out stronger protections for teens on Facebook and Instagram under an agreement with 48 state attorneys general. Proposed changes include: 2-hour daily limit for teens, which only a parent can override. Night mode: apps block...
