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The Atlanta News Quiz for May 23
23+ hour, 52+ min ago (100+ words) It's time to test your knowledge with this week's'Atlanta News Quiz! This week's quiz is sponsored by'SCAD. " Step into SCADstory, a one-of-a-kind 4 D adventure that takes you through the university's rich history of creativity, innovation, and design. Journey across four…...
" Remembering Collin Maher
21+ hour, 3+ min ago (850+ words) Friday, May 22" Even though many people think of Memorial Day as the kickoff to summer and cookouts, let's also take some time to honor and remember the brave men and women who lost their lives fighting for our country and…...
One man's opinion: I will miss the mouth of the South
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (774+ words) When I first met Ted Turner, he was already a larger than life figure, and a rascal around Atlanta, but he was only then introducing himself on the national stage. CNN was barely a toddler, and the Braves were in…...
Former CNN Center opens as The CTR, with Atlanta's newest food hall
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (314+ words) At the literal push of a button on May 20, the revamped atrium at the former CNN Center in downtown Atlanta opened as The CTR. A public grand opening will take place in June, ahead of the World Cup in Atlanta....
Georgia indie filmmakers prevail at the Atlanta Film Festival
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (581+ words) Despite a significant downturn in big-budget productions over the past few years, Georgia's independent filmmakers showed up at this year's Atlanta Film Festival." Jon Kieran, the programming director for the Atlanta Film Festival, described this year's selections as a restaurant…...
Heavy rain causes flash floods in Atlanta, heroic rescue caught on camera
2+ day, 32+ min ago (231+ words) Heavy rain fell during the evening rush on Wednesday night, causing flash floods across parts of downtown and midtown Atlanta. Rescue after rescue was caught on camera as drivers floated in floodwaters on interstates and side streets. At one point,…...
May 21 Quick Bites: South Downtown doughnuts, Buckhead restaurant book club, Harajuku-style crepes at a food hall
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (449+ words) In this week's Quick Bites, get the scoop on a doughnut shop coming to South Downtown, the newest restaurant stall serving crepes at Chattahoochee Food Works, and a rush hour-inspired happy hour in Dunwoody. Look for details on Georgia Tech's…...
City of Atlanta climbs to 18th nationally in 2026 Park Score Index
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (167+ words) The City of Atlanta has improved its national Park Score ranking from 21st to 18th among the 100 most populous U. S. cities, according to The Trust for Public Land's (TPL) 2026 Park Score Index. According to a press release, the three-spot rise reflects the city's…...
Atlanta Mayor Dickens scales back housing initiative
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (1276+ words) Wednesday, May 20 "Many of yesterday's primary elections are headed to runoffs on June 16, but the stunner of the night was former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms defeating six other candidates to win the Democratic nomination for governor outright. More primary…...
Georgia sets early voting record with 1 M ballots
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (1169+ words) Monday, May 18 "Ahead of tomorrow's primary election, one million Georgia voters cast early ballots, setting a new record for early voting in the state. The previous record was 857, 000 in 2022. " Sunny and 89" today. " Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed $300 million in new spending,…...