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Atlanta Film Festival Turns 50 This Week — And Killer Mike Is Starring in the Opening Night Film
Fifty years is a long time to show up for independent film. The Atlanta Film Festival has done exactly that — and this week, it marks the milestone with a 10-day run that reflects just how deeply Atlanta’s creative identity has shaped both regional and national cinema culture. The 50th Annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) opens Thursday, April 23, at the Plaza Theatre and Tara Theatre in Atlanta, running through Sunday, May 3. Virtual screenings of selected films will follow from May 4 through May 11. With 154 official selections across narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and episodic content, the 2026 edition is the fullest picture
Atlanta Film Festival Turns 50 This Week — And Killer Mike Is Starring in the Opening Night Film
Fifty years is a long time to show up for independent film. The Atlanta Film Festival has done exactly that — and this week, it marks the milestone with a 10-day run that reflects just how deeply Atlanta’s creative identity has shaped both regional and
DoorDash and Wing Launch Drone Delivery Service Across Metro Atlanta
DoorDash and Wing have activated drone delivery service in metro Atlanta, bringing aerial food delivery to suburban communities south of the city and positioning the region as the latest entry point in a national push toward autonomous last-mile logistics. The partnership went live on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with
Big Boi Shut Down Smorgasburg Atlanta for 404 Day and the Burgers Were Free
Atlanta’s 404 Day got a full cultural moment Saturday when OutKast legend Big Boi teamed with Impossible Foods to throw a free
Tech Square in Midtown Atlanta Grows as a Center for Artificial Intelligence
Midtown Atlanta is seeing a significant change in its technology industry. Tech Square is becoming a primary location for artificial intelligence companies.
Georgia Gas Prices Jump 44 Cents: Why Atlanta Drivers are Paying More
Rising crude oil prices, driven by significant disruptions in global shipping routes, have pushed gasoline costs in Georgia to an average of
Lee Najjar, the Man Atlanta Knew as “Big Poppa,” Has Died at 68
Lee Najjar — the Atlanta real estate investor who became one of the most talked-about off-camera figures in reality television history — passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at
Cardi B Closes the “Little Miss Drama Tour” at State Farm Arena — And Brings Missy Elliott, T.I., and Jeezy to the ATL
Atlanta got the ending it deserved. On Saturday, April 18, Cardi B brought the curtain down on her Little Miss Drama Tour at State Farm Arena — and the
City Joins Georgia Entertainment at 79th Cannes Film Festival
The City of Atlanta is expanding its international presence by joining Georgia Entertainment at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, scheduled for May 12–23, 2026. This collaboration involves several key
Find Your Georgia Getaway: Discover the Chattahoochee River
Atlanta residents have one of the more underrated natural assets of any major American city sitting practically at their doorstep — and most of them have barely scratched the
Georgia Senate Unanimously Passes “Bell-to-Bell” Cell Phone Ban for High Schoolers
House Bill 1009 now heads to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk — and if signed, Georgia
Georgia Launches $46M Overhaul of Its 1980s Unemployment System — and Reveals the Trust Fund Is $1.5B Short of Solvency
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes published a sweeping strategic plan this week, anchoring the
Georgia House Passes 60-Day Gas Tax Suspension Amid Rising Fuel Prices
Georgia drivers will soon see lower prices at the gas pump because the Georgia House
Piedmont Park Activities: Discover Atlanta’s Outdoor Oasis
Located in the heart of Atlanta, Piedmont Park is a green oasis that offers a
Where Atlantans Are Eating This Holiday Season Across the City
December in Atlanta hits different once the holiday lights come on and the weather finally
Atlanta Halal Fest at Atlantic Station: A Global Flavor Journey
Atlanta is stepping up its culinary game with a fresh and exciting addition to its
Exercise Your Brain: Science-Backed Benefits of Cardio for Mental Clarity
For a long time, most people thought of exercise, especially cardio, as something purely for
Metro Atlanta Celebrates Day of the Dead: Norcross, Woodstock & Plaza Las Américas Events
Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a deeply cherished cultural event
Lessons from Japanese Culture for a Better Life
Japanese culture offers a wealth of timeless wisdom that can be applied to enrich our