Hampton
Hampton, GA · Arts & Culture
The Morning Hustle
Clark Atlanta University Homecoming 2026: Yung Miami, G Herbo, YFN Lucci & More
Clark Atlanta University students and alumni were treated to a homecoming concert for the books. Yung Miami hit the stage following a scorching-hot summer, with two records making noise, “Tea Time” and “Spend Dat.” Alongside Caresha, a stacked lineup of artists did their big one at CAU’s homecoming, including G Herbo, who ran through some […]
The Citizens
The Sketching Pad leaving its mark on Conyers-Rockdale
CONYERS — Look around Conyers and there is a good chance a piece of The Sketching Pad’s artwork is hiding in plain sight. It might be the wisteria stretching across a wall on Railroad Street, the colorful backdrop beneath the umbrellas on Commercial Street or a mural behind the Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts. The local artists’ canvases have also included storefront windows, fire hydrants and electrical boxes. For Jennifer Baker, who owns The Sketching Pad with her husband, Andrew, each is an opportunity to take an ordinary piece of the community and make it a little more colorful. The studio has been painting seasonal designs on storefront windows for more than 30 years. Murals, Baker said, became a natural extension of that work. “Our favorite thing about mural painting is getting to take a bland, boring wall and turn it into a vibrant, large-scale piece of art that the public interacts with on a daily basis,” Baker said. Whether the client is a government agency, small business or homeowner, Baker said the process starts with an idea that the artists then translate into something tangible. “Getting to take our clients’ abstract ideas and turn them into something beautiful
northatlantastar.com
GOLF.com
She didn't grow up with golf. But now the game is her future
The USGA's Pathways Launch internship program is designed to widen the pipeline of golf's next-generation workforce - and it's working. The post She didn’t grow up with golf. But now the game is her future appeared first on Golf .
northatlantastar.com
A Taste of Chamblee Returns Saturday With 100-Plus Vendors
More than 100 food, craft and community vendors are expected in downtown Chamblee on Saturday, Oct. 17, for the 17th annual A Taste of Chamblee. The festival runs from 3 to 8 p.m., with live music, a youth cooking competition and activities for children. For visitors planning to drive, street...
appenmedia.com
b985.com
Despite gas tax suspension, some Georgia gas station prices remain high
ATLANTA — Despite the suspension of Georgia’s gas tax, some stations around metro Atlanta are still charging more than $4 per gallon. If you suspect price gouging, Shawn Conroy in the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division says you can report it. Conroy says to gather as much...
countryinsider.com
Atlanta Publicist Mark Pucci, Former Capricorn Records VP, Dies.
Mark Pucci, who founded Atlanta-based Mark Pucci Media and worked in music publicity for more than 50 years, has died at 79, according to a release. The release cites a brief illness and complications from a stroke. Pucci had two separate tenures at Capricorn Records, where he served as Publicity...
macaronikid.com
appenmedia.com
Teddy Roosevelt reenactor brings history lesson to Roswell
ROSWELL, Ga. — “Teddy Roosevelt and the American Experience” comes to the Roswell Cultural Arts Center Oct. 16, offering students, educators and families a live history lesson. The program features two performances between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at roswellcac.showare.com. Theodore...
fox5atlanta.com
chambleeblueandgold.com
“I Want to be in the Room Where it Happens”: Hamilton Comes to Atlanta at the FOX Theatre
Hamilton is a musical that combines American history with music into a stage show that is known for its catchy music and intentionally diverse cast. The story follows Alexander Hamilton’s life from his early years in the Caribbean all the way to his life-ending duel with Aaron Burr. It includes detailed music that describes his political career, personal life, and rivalries. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the writer of the musical, blended rap, hip-hop, jazz, and traditional Broadway music to create a show that has grossed $1 billion globally, according to Wikipedia. Hamilton was shown from September 2-20, 2026 at the FOX Theater in Atlanta, Georgia. Chamblee High School students and staff shared their experiences when attending Hamilton.
ramblinwreck.com
Jackets Set to Host 20th Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate
Alpharetta, Ga. – Georgia Tech golf returns to action with its annual home tournament, the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate Invitational, Oct. 16-18. The elite tournament will be contested Friday through Sunday at the Golf Club of Georgia’s Lakeside Course. Tech enters the tournament ranked No. 9 in...
blackpast.org
Evelyn Jones Frazier (1912-2007)
Photo courtesy of the archives held at the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American History and Culture, Atlanta, GA. Evelyn Jones Frazier was born on March 21, 1912, in Raleigh, North Carolina. She attended the Berry O’Kelly Training School in Method, North Carolina, for all her early education, graduating in May 1932. After high school, she moved to Atlanta, Georgia, in search of greater opportunities. Following brief work as a nanny and domestic worker, she entered the restaurant business in 1935 as a partner of her landlady, Mary Ola Martin, who owned the Chicamauga Cafeteria. The next year, Frazier and her sister, Prentice, opened the Evelyn Jones Cafe.
fox13news.com
Former Atlanta resident Soulja Boy hints at 2028 run for president
ATLANTA - Rapper Soulja Boy is hinting at a possible 2028 presidential run. The artist, whose legal name is DeAndre Cortez Way, posted "SOULJA BOY 2028" on Instagram on Oct. 10 and said he was considering bringing his experience in music, business and technology to public service. He has not...
readysetgwinnett.com
Sugar Rush Arts Festival in Downtown Sugar Hill
“The biggest weekend of the year in Downtown Sugar Hill is back! The Sugar Rush Arts Festival returns October 17–18, bringing art, entertainment and family fun to the heart of our community. The fun starts on Friday, October 16, with a free concert at The Bowl. Guardians of the...