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Koncept House reimagines a Southwest Atlanta landmark
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (275+ words) Koncept House is quietly transforming Southwest Atlanta, bringing new energy the area just off Metropolitan Parkway. The vision of owner and developer Anthony Gee, this project reimagines a 1920s Masonic temple in Capitol View as a modern hub for food, creativity,…...
Dishes we love: O-Ku's crispy rice
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (327+ words) At this packed hotspot, there's one dish guests want the most, and that's the crispy rice. The post Dishes we love: O-Ku's crispy rice appeared first on Atlanta Magazine. The kitchen at O-Ku's Howell Mill Road location is constantly busy....
Atlanta Checkmate Club turns chess into a social hangout
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (472+ words) Trading pawns over pints On a Wednesday night in July, chess boards and timers crowd tables at Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall. About 50 people play chess elbow to elbow, and conversation drowns the room. Chess is usually a silent affair played…...
Blackjack and Pink Lotus owners to debut Khao Thai Isan downtown
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (305+ words) Founders Niki and Tanya Pattharakositkul aim for bold, authentic flavors in tapas and cocktails Courtesy of Khao Thai Islan Everything will be made in house and can be adjusted to diners" preferences. "We won"t compromise flavor or authenticity, but…...
An Atlanta bike park like no other is about to break ground
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (707+ words) Breaking down a unique, 45-acre amenity bound for city's largest greenspace, Shirley Clarke Franklin Park In the summer of 2023, Atlanta Beltline Inc. designers made headlines by promising that a world-class bike park for all ages and skill levels was bound…...
The Life Events That Matter Most in Modern Wealth Planning
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (539+ words) Discover how United Community's personalized wealth management aligns your financial plan with your life, goals, and evolving priorities'because your wealth is never one-size-fits-all. At United Community, the most important investment we make is understanding you. Before discussing markets or strategies,…...
An obituary for the AJC's print edition, from its legendary obituary writer
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (381+ words) After 157 years in print, Atlanta's newspaper of record goes digital-only on January 1, 2026 Illustration by Joe Magee The Atlanta Journal-Constitution print edition, 157, dies on December 31, 2025, succumbing to burgeoning digital news coverage. No service is planned. The print paper's readers are of…...
Bella Issakova is releasing her first album after 30 years on stage
2+ week, 3+ day ago (422+ words) The Atlanta fiddler finds her moment "Subtly enchanting" is how Issakova describes the mostly instrumental album. "We play with energy and flow," she says. "Listeners may say, This is very simple, and yet I'm not bored. Its fascination is in…...
Finding a Christmas letter from âLittle Maryâ Phagan
2+ week, 6+ day ago (832+ words) Thanks to modern search technology, it's easier to uncover forgotten relics of the past. This year, I stumbled across a letter to Santa from Mary Phagan, written five years before she was murdered. Courtesy of CB Hackworth In the early…...
Inside the âHouse of Blossomâ in Marietta
2+ week, 6+ day ago (657+ words) When Esther Ellard, Athens-based interior designer and founder of Effortless Designs, received a referral from a trusted realtor colleague, she realized that she had her work cut out for her. The assignment: to design the interior of a new build…...