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Ted Turner, CNN Founder and Atlanta Media Mogul, Dies at 87
Ted Turner, the brash, visionary entrepreneur who built a global media empire from a single Atlanta UHF station and changed the way the world consumes news, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, surrounded by his family. He was 87. The announcement came in a release from Turner Enterprises, his private holding company. His death closes a chapter not just for cable television but for Atlanta itself, where Turner anchored a generation of business, sports, and cultural ambition. The city that hosted the launch of CNN, the rise of TBS, and the marketing of the Atlanta Braves as “America’s Team” was, in many ways, built in
Ted Turner, CNN Founder and Atlanta Media Mogul, Dies at 87
Ted Turner, the brash, visionary entrepreneur who built a global media empire from a single Atlanta UHF station and changed the way the world consumes news, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, surrounded by his family. He was 87. The announcement came in a release
Georgia Gas Prices Climb Past $4.30 — Atlanta Drivers Feel the Iran War at the Pump
The price surge that started at the Strait of Hormuz has reached every gas station in Georgia — and there is no clear end in sight. Every time an Atlanta commuter pulls into a gas station on Thursday, they are paying for a war being fought thousands of miles
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
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.
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 EPD Declares Level 1 Drought Response Statewide as Dry Conditions Persist
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has declared a Level 1 drought response across the state,
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
Atlanta’s $200 Million Sidewalk Investment Targets Safety, Access, and Walkability
The “Moving Atlanta Forward” initiative is addressing decades of deferred infrastructure work through a multi-year
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