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Atlanta’s Best New Restaurant Has A Love Story At Its Heart

Two weeks after the opening of So. Fox, the seasonally focused restaurant at the center of Atlanta’s Virginia-Highland neighborhood, I paid my first of four visits. And I took particular care to bring little to no expectations to the table. I wasn’t sure whether or not to believe the...

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Tyler Perry Buys Puerto Rico Mansion, Insists Georgia Stays Home Base

Tyler Perry says Georgia will remain his home base even as he plans to spend extended time in Puerto Rico, where he recently closed on a sprawling mansion. The filmmaker made the comments around the premiere of his new Netflix holiday film, The Gospel of Christmas, at Atlanta's Tabernacle on Monday night.

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Georgia Democrats make historic nomination for Speaker of the House

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s historic election season set the stage for another political first at the state Capitol on Thursday. The Georgia Democratic legislative caucus announced its nominations and selections for new leadership after last week’s midterms that saw Democrats return to a state House majority for the first time since 2004.

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Zoo Atlanta cancels holiday lantern festival

“Zoo Atlanta is disappointed to announce the cancelation of its 2026 lantern festival, IllumiNights presented by Georgia Power, due to challenges affecting the IllumiNights event partner, Hanart Culture,” the organization stated.

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These 8 Georgia Restaurants Earned Their Place Among The State’s Top Fried Chicken Spots

One family kitchen in Georgia serves about 100 tons of chicken breast a year. I had to read that number twice, and then I got very hungry. That figure says a lot about how seriously folks here treat a golden drumstick. Another spot on this list soaks its chicken for 12 hours before frying it in peanut oil.

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“Take Out Alberto Mendoza, He Won’t Stop Throwing Picks”: Fans Fed Up With Georgia Tech QB After Costly Error With Clemson

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza has come under criticism after throwing a costly interception against the Clemson Tigers. Clemson moved into field-goal range but failed to convert, and Georgia Tech regained possession without conceding any points. The Yellow Jackets entered the matchup looking to end a four-game losing streak. However,...

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How to watch the Missouri at Georgia football game: Kickoff time, TV channel

The Georgia Bulldogs will host the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, November 14 at Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. The top-ranked Bulldogs and 22nd-ranked Tigers will be featured on traditional television, with the contest aired nationally via ABC at 3:30pm ET. The game will also be available to stream.

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Atlanta airport departures halted indefinitely

An indefinite Federal Aviation Administration ground stop triggered by a communications issue has halted departures and created massive rebooking lines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, prompting Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum to deploy extra security patrols across the terminal.

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Remembering Atlanta News First photojournalist Geno Collins

Longtime photojournalist Geno Collins, who was with us here at the station for almost two decades, passed away this week.

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ESPN predicts winner of Georgia vs. Missouri football

The Georgia Bulldogs (8-1, 6-1 SEC) host the Missouri Tigers (6-2, 4-2 SEC) on Saturday, Nov. 14 in Georgia 's SEC home finale. The No. 1 Bulldogs seek to improve their College Football Playoff and SEC championship hopes, while No. 22 Missouri is trying to stay in the hunt for a playoff bid. "I think this is one of his better teams," Georgia coach Kirby Smart said about facing Missouri and coach Eli Drinkwitz. "He has got an elite quarterback, and he's got good talent surrounding him. He is playing in a tough, brutal league just like we all are, and he has been in some really tight ball games. He has had some close calls, and they've got a tremendous team. They're playing really well on defense and offense. It will be a great challenge for us." Georgia has controlled the series against Missouri since the Tigers joined the SEC. The Bulldogs and Tigers played annually from 2012-2023; Georgia won all but one of those games. Coach Smart is 8-0 in his career against Missouri while coach Drinkwitz is 0-4 against Georgia. However, Georgia has had some close calls with Missouri over the years, including in 2022 when the

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He Started With Just $1,860 and a Tiny Hot Dog Stand in 1928—What It Became Is Legendary

What began with six stools, 5-cent hot dogs and one man's big dream grew into one of America's most iconic restaurants. Here's the remarkable story.

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16 Atlanta restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving is almost here, and for those who prefer to dine out, these Atlanta restaurants are open on Thanksgiving with special menus and buffets.

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17 Cobb County players named to Atlanta Tipoff Club's boys watch list

Seventeen Cobb County players were selected for the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s all-metro preseason watch list. Wheeler, the defending Class AAAAAAA state champion, and McEachern, which made the state semifinals, led the way with four nominations each. Wheeler was led by senior point guard and Purdue signee Kevin Savage, junior shooting guard Shamar Madden, senior combo guard Tyce Curtis and junior point guard Shane Goines. Curtis and Goines joined the Wildcats from Campbell and Mount Paran Christian, respectively. McEachern’s nominees included senior combo guard Chase Lumpkin (Alabama), senior point guard Zach Graves, sophomore point guard Alvin Pettway and senior combo guard Zion Williams. Wheeler and McEachern, which met in last year’s state semifinals, will face off Nov. 21 at Holy Innocents’, marking the only matchup between the teams this season. Hillgrove had three players included on the list, including senior forward and Duke commit Asa Montgomery, senior shooting guard and University of Tampa commit Landon Grundy and junior combo guard Bryson Jatta. Longtime archrivals McEachern and Hillgrove will face off twice this season during Region 3AAAAAAA play — Jan. 15 at Hillgrove and Feb. 9 at McEachern. Six teams had one player selected. Pebblebrook senior forward Anthony Moon was among them,

Cobb County, GA · 2d

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The Sweet Potato Pie At This Georgia Barbecue Joint Is The Slice You Save Room For

A rib shack with live blues almost every night also sells sweet potato pie by the slice. On the menu, it simply reads “Slice Sweet Pot Pie,” like a quiet note left on the counter. That short label hides a big job. This pie has to follow ribs,...

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Emory-owned abandoned hospital used in ‘Stranger Things’ demolished

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Emory University-owned building used in the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things” has been demolished. Known nationwide as the Hawkins National Lab, the structure was actually called the Briarcliff Building. The building on Briarcliff Road was torn down as the university redevelops the area for a proposed senior living community.

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UGA football commit Marcellus Young Casario dies after medical emergency

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School confirmed Saturday that boarding student and University of Georgia football commit Marcellus Young Casario died Friday following a sudden medical emergency. Known affectionately as "Mar," the defensive lineman came to the northeast Georgia school from Halifax, Nova Scotia, as a junior and planned to graduate in December...

Atlanta, GA · 10h

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Step Into This Classic Georgia Diner And You’ll Feel Like It’s 1955 Again

Walking into Atlanta’s Majestic Diner is less like entering a restaurant and more like finding a portal that someone thoughtfully stocked with burgers and milkshakes. This Ponce de Leon Avenue institution has been serving Atlanta with the kind of quiet, confident consistency that most restaurants only dream about, and it shows in every single detail.

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Atlanta’s Best Pies for Thanksgiving 2026: Where to Order Holiday Desserts

Thanksgiving dinner has plenty of moving parts, and dessert doesn’t have to be one of them. Atlanta’s best bakeries and pie shops are already taking holiday orders, with flavors ranging from classic pecan and pumpkin to bourbon buttermilk and even vegan apple. Just place your order and pick it up before dinner—you’ll give thanks that […] The post Atlanta’s Best Pies for Thanksgiving 2026: Where to Order Holiday Desserts first appeared on DiningOut .

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