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October 31, 2024
On October 31st, hip-hop icon Nelly rang in his 50th birthday with an unforgettable HalloWestern-themed party, bringing together friends, family, and fellow artists for a night filled with music, nostalgia, and the promise of future endeavors.
In a night filled with inspiration and hope, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) celebrated its next generation of leaders by naming Nico F. the 2024-2025 National Youth of the Year.
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Looking for things to do in ATL this month? We have curated a list of the most happening events for the month of April!
On October 31st, hip-hop icon Nelly rang in his 50th birthday with an unforgettable HalloWestern-themed party, bringing together friends, family, and fellow artists for a night filled with music, nostalgia, and the promise of future endeavors.
Read MoreIn a night filled with inspiration and hope, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) celebrated its next generation of leaders by naming Nico F. the 2024-2025 National Youth of the Year.
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Looking for things to do in ATL this month? We have curated a list of the most happening events for the month of April!
Read MoreDiane Powell-Larché's influence extended far beyond the city of Atlanta.
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Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to Atlanta resonates as a clarion call to protect the bedrock of democracy—voting rights.
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As the NFL coaching carousel continues to turn, the Falcons' bold moves and strategic decisions are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
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The Atlanta Braves have secured their place as six-time National League East Champions, and Braves Fest is the ultimate tribute to their incredible success.
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In the end, the $1.2 million loan isn't just an investment in a restaurant—it's an investment in the heart and soul of a city.
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Nike's relentless pursuit of innovation and partnership has led to yet another groundbreaking collaboration, this time with the esteemed Morehouse College.
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Lil Baby, the celebrated rapper, marked another milestone in style with his annual birthday celebration at the iconic State Farm Arena on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
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The recent match between the Atlanta Falcons and their divisional rivals, Tampa Bay, was a close battle, ending with the Bucs securing a win by a slim margin.
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Spread some Christmas cheer by hosting your next movie night with some of our top holiday classics.
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Holiday travel guide to make your travel life easier!
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Turkey Day has come and gone. Now what to do with those left overs!
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Last minute Christmas shopping finds
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The Atlanta Falcons take on rival New Orleans Saints this Sunday!
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Atlanta, the bustling heart of the South, is set to resonate with a familiar and iconic voice as Ryan Cameron
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Rapper and entrepreneur T.I. builds affordable housing in metro Atlanta
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Get ready for a night of elegance, purpose, and incredible entertainment as the 40th Annual UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball, themed "Journey to 40,"
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T.I.'s unapologetic comedy Da Partments
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Took a trip to Lenox to visit the famous Toast on Lenox!
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The Ultimate Women's Expo in November 2022 was an absolute sensation, marking yet another milestone in its impressive history of over 30 years and 590 expos.
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A public dispute has erupted between the Atlanta founders of The Gathering Spot (TGS), a professional networking club, and Greenwood, the fintech company that acquired it last year
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ATL Plus Magazine's latest cover has arrived, and it's a celebration of power! The Power Edition showcases an extraordinary array of individuals who embody strength, determination, and the ability to make an impact.
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As a corporate expert and partner at Lewis Brisbois, Adi Allushi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
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In the vast realm of wellness and healthcare, Dr. Michael Pendergrass stands out as a chiropractor committed to guiding individuals towards their fullest potential.
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In the world of healthcare leadership, Colonel Nelson S. So stands out as a distinguished officer serving as the Deputy Commander for Administration at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, GA.
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Meet Robin Pingeton, a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with over 35 years of experience in healthcare.
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ATL Plus Magazine, in collaboration with Atlanta City Council, Power & Music Awards, and Xquisite Marketing, proudly announces the overwhelming success of the Power & Music Awards "Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop Atlanta", which took place on June 15, 2023, at 7 PM at Atlanta City Hall.
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The highly-anticipated Indie Night Film Festival, held in Atlanta on June 11 at the Plaza Atlanta Theatre
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In the dynamic world of entertainment, few names shine as brightly as The Green Company, founded by identical twins Rasheed and Saeed Green in 2006.
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Family, friends, colleagues, and business partners gathered to honor and celebrate Dr. Damon Kimes on the launch of his newest business venture, The Roswell Pain and Personal Injury Practice in Roswell, Georgia.
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ATL Plus Magazine is thrilled to announce its completion of media coverage for the highly-anticipated annual gala event, The Ryan Cameron Foundation Father Daughter Sneaker Ball.
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Chateau Elan hosted a Mexican-inspired culinary extravaganza, showcasing the talents of Chef Justin Kurtz and Winemaker Simone Bergese.
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The Alpha Derby Weekend showcased the perfect Atlanta alternative to enjoy the Kentucky Derby, all while supporting local non-profit education foundations.
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Meet Rashan Ali, a captivating and multi-talented media personality hailing from Decatur, GA, who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry.
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As an award-winning entrepreneur, Dr. Ni’Cola Mitchell, the Jamaican born Executive Producer for Lifetime Movie Network, is an accomplished publisher, writer, youth leader and motivational speaker.
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Meet Shakila Henderson-Baker, a dedicated advocate for education and community service who has made a significant impact in Newton County.
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2023 Black Media Honors™️-studded lineup of honorees and a commitment to celebrating excellence, the 2023 Black Media Honors™️ was such a memorable event.
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On April 6, 2023, the Atlanta premiere of Giving Hope: The Ni'Cola Mitchell Story was hosted by the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation
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ATL Plus Magazine had the exclusive opportunity to complete media coverage at the highly anticipated launch event of All The Legends Agency, hosted by entertainment tycoon Chadd Black.
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ATL Plus Magazine had the exclusive opportunity to complete media coverage at the live taping of CheMinistry, a thought-provoking show that sparks meaningful conversations about relationships.
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ATL Plus Magazine had the incredible opportunity to complete media coverage at the star-studded celebration of basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal's 51st birthday. Held at Atlanta's newest upscale venue, The Bank, the event was hosted by renowned business executive, restaurateur, and builder, William Platt.
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ATL Plus Magazine had the incredible opportunity to provide media coverage for the Total Freedom Challenge In-Person Event hosted by Dr. Heavenly Kimes, a globally renowned dentist, Bravo TV Icon, and founder of Dr. Heavenly University.
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ATL Plus Magazine had the extraordinary opportunity to provide media coverage at The Pink Awards, an iconic event that merges breast cancer awareness with black excellence
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Atlanta, GA - (March 1, 2023) - Help for Healthcare Professionals (HHCP) proudly announces the 2023 "Night of Glam and Gratitude" Charity Awards Gala presented in partnership with ATL Plus Magazine
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Gregory B. Levett Jr was sworn in as the 17th president of the 100 Black Men of Dekalb County, Inc. on January 22, 2023, at the Mercedes Benz of Buckhead showroom.
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On February 16, 2023, The highly anticipated event, STEMulate Your Mind! Hosted by Temple Lester and powered by Microsoft was absolutely amazing,
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The Inaugural Fulton County Day was an absolute hit.
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“STRANGE LOVE” red carpet movie premiere was held in Atlanta, Ga., on Monday, February 13. Not only was the red carpet rolled out, but the laughs as well.
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VIRAL The Short Film… "A Magnum Med Jawn" written, produced, and directed by Ahmed 'Magnum' Lindsay is one of today's most "Real Viral" short films today.
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Bad Girl Virtuous Woman Red Carpet Premiere
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Austin Rogers, fashion icon, influencer, model, brand ambassador, and artist, celebrated his birthday here in Atlanta, Ga, this past Saturday, January 21st.
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John Legend, will perform this year at the 2023 Beloved Benefit Concert. This widely anticipated event will be held on August 24, 2023, at the Georgia World Congress Center.
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(Dec. 17, 2022) was night to remember. The event raised upwards of 2.1 million in donation for TheUNCF’s 39th annual Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball.
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will host the annual fundraiser to support HBCU's on Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.
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On Friday, October 21, 2022, the National Urban League President, and CEO Marc H. Morial and Urban League of Greater Atlanta President and CEO Nancy Flake Johnson, along with other civil rights leaders, advocates and activists rallied across Atlanta.
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"What's Cooking," hosted by the talented and charismatic duo Pretty Vee and Willie Moore Jr., made its highly anticipated debut on October 19, 2022, on CLEO TV.
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As we reflect on the exciting events and remarkable talents that have shaped the entertainment industry this past year, one name stands out for his unique comedic style and dedication to representing Caribbean descendants in mainstream culture.
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The 5th Annual Atlanta Fashion and Polo Classic took place on Sunday, October 5th, 2022, at Horse Mansion located at Bouckaert Farm 10045 Cedar Grove Rd., Fairburn, GA 30215.
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One MusicFest will host its 3rd Annual Musicfest Festival on October 8th and 9th at Central Park, located at 395 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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One MusicFest will host its 3rd Annual Musicfest Festival on October 8 th and 9 th at Central Park.
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The 2022 NBMBAA Conference included more than 250 Fortune 1000 companies. Attendees were granted the opportunity to meet, and network, with influential leaders shaping the business industry.
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On September 24, 2022, over 4000 foodies, fashionistas and cultural enthusiasts gathered at Pemberton Place in Atlanta, Georgia for the 8th edition of Le Diner en Blanc.
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The 12th Annual RICE Awards took place on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Atlanta’s City Hall. The RICE (The Rising in Community Excellence Awards) honors those who have who relentlessly endeavored to improve lives throughout greater Atlanta.
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The Women's League of the Atlanta Black Chambers presented cocktails on the golf course Saturday, September 29, 2022, at Eagles Landing Country Club.
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On Sunday, August 21st, the Big3 basketball league took over State Farm Arena in Atlanta for the Big3 Championship game between Trilogy and Power.
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Quavo, Terrence J, and Desi Banks made live appearances, while DJ Khaled, Monica, D.C. Young Flyy & the Cast of Wild N' Out, and Selena Gomez made virtual appearances to promote civic involvement, education, and democracy
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Comedian Braelyn Simone, B. Simone, the Wild N' Out breakout star, has landed her first starring role in a new half-hour comedy series, "Finding Happy." She has gone from IG TV star to Bounce TV.
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Atlanta’s second annual Black Pride Reception was another success in prep for Atlanta Black Pride Weekend.
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We attended The Shop & Browse Anne Fontaine Pre-Fall 2022 Collection, a celebration of the season of romance and transformation was held on 9/17/22
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Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck partnered with Hot 107.9 and Majic 107.5/97.5 to award a total of $30,000 to the top three winners of the 2nd annual Great Atlanta Band Challenge.
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The Big Show Down Its that time again for sports fans, Sunday Night Football has officially made its return This week footballs fans will get to see one of the biggest show downs in NFL history—The Atlanta Falcons vs the New Orleans Saints! The Atlanta Falcons currently hold a 53-52 advantage over the New Orleans Saints, but that isn’t stopping the Saints from heating things up. The Saints recently announced renovations to the Superdome in New Orleans, and in their announcement took a quick jab at the Falcons.
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Season 2 Episode 4: Pay the Toll Just when we thought we had seen and heard it all, last weeks’ episode proved to bring even more twists and turns than a maze. The shocking reveal made last season that Detective Howard was Kanans’ biological father has made headways into season 2 as the focal point of interest. I personally thought that Howard was going to let sleeping dogs lay, but apparently his trip to the hospital gave him new life and vengeance. We see Howard finally make the big reveal to Kanan, but it seems that the reaction that he w
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It's hard to believe that it's been two years already since Atlanta-based friends Barney Lee Berry Jr and Dr. Rashad Sanford opened Breakfast at Barney's.
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Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium kicked off their “Joy Is Our Journey” Black Girls Dream Tour in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, August 20, 2022.
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Hosted by McDowell’s Branding Group, social media personality and actress, Tabitha Brown was the keynote speaker on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency, for the inaugural Black Girl Social Club’s “Unity Conference.
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Well, its officially closing time at the Pynk, and for all you P Valley Stans and Stanettes, it’s a very sad day. Unless you have been under a rock or on Mars, every Sunday night has been devoted to catching a new whirl wind of events from all mighty P Valley series.
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Will Smith Issues an ApologyIn a video released to YouTube on Friday, actor Will Smith expressed regret for punching host Chris Rock on the live TV broadcast of the year's Academy Awards. Global audiences witnessed Smith enter the stage when Rock cracked a joke about his wife's short hair.
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Being among the top five picks of the MLB Draft is a matter of prestige for any athlete. Freshly signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the fourth overall pick of the 2022 MLB Draft is none other than Termarr Johnson.
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Atlanta is a significant city with a vibrant nightlife. There are many bars, clubs, and restaurants to choose from, so there is something for everyone
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Established over 140 years ago by former slaves and the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Morris Brown has regained full accreditation.
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Andre Dickens First Hundred DaysAndre Dickens was sworn in as Mayor in January 2022. He continues to pursue the promises he made as a candidate. Dickens seems to convey calmness and humility amid the hype in the news media.
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An executive order is now in effect after Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms reinstated the mask mandate announced by her office on Tuesday. The mandate, which went into effect December 21, is in response to the increase in Covid -19 cases, and after Mayor-elect Andre Dickens tested positive for the new Omicron variant.
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Meet Andre Dickens, Atlanta’s newest Mayor Andre Dickens, age 48, is the 61st mayor of Atlanta. In 2021, Dickens entered the race for Atlanta Mayor and won a runoff election on Nov. 30, 2021, receiving 64% of the vote over City Council President Felicia Moore's 36%. While mayoral elections are nonpartisan, Dickens identifies himself as a Democrat. He was elected and took office in January 2022.
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Trap Music Museum To Showcase Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace Exhibit The Trap Music Museum of Atlanta, Ga., has announced it will feature the Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace exhibit beginning October 11. This date holds a special place in the heart of all who love hip-hop music because it is deemed Christopher Wallace Day. The Notorious B.I.G. will be honored by the museum that day with the opening of an invitation-only event.
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Georgia continues to remain instrumental in the nation’s swinging political spectrum. Recently, Jon Ossof and Rev. Raphael Warnock were elected to the United States Senate. This news has swung the majority of the Senate to the Democrats.
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Atlanta is making another professional statement in the nation as the Atlanta Falcons are now the only team in the NFL who have vaccinated all of their players.
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The Atlanta Food and Wine Festival returned to its in-person festivities after transitioning last year’s event virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All the events will follow guidelines to curb the spread of the pandemic by only allowing a certain number of individuals.
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Georgia’s new Senators, Sen. Ossoff and Sen. Warnock are trying to pass legislation.
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The Atlanta showdown continues to narrow down to the wire as two mayoral candidates are pulling away from the others. The two leading candidates include Felicia Moore and former Mayor Kasim Reed. With less than two months before official voting is underway, Moore is starting to show promise as the head runner in this election.
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Morehouse College and Spelmen College just received news that Mastercard is going to donate $5 million for the Center of Black Entrepreneurship.
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The unexpected nature of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased crime right in Atlanta’s Lenox Square mall. Violent crimes committed by minors have been on the rise during the past two years which have led to a number of instances that have injured community members and security guards. In June of this year, two 15-year-old kids shot a security officer before fleeing the premises.
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The almost 74,000 fans in attendance at the Bank of America Stadium were in for a surprise when fifth ranked Georgia bulldozed their way over third ranked Clemson in what turned out to be the lowest scoring points in a top-five matchup in at least fifty years.
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The 2021 Music Midtown Festival had an unexpected turn of events but was a huge hit following cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year. .
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VMA: Fashion and Style "Skin was Definitely In"
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They may not be Grady Babies, but the definitely have an influenced on Atlanta Culture. And the Met GALA got a taste of these sweet Georgia Peaches. We also included some fan favorites frome the 2021 Met Gala
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The salon is known for its upscale and luxury vibe in the heart of Atlanta and will boast two new locations in Marietta and Sandy Springs. Encore Suites Salon specializes in hair, nail, spa, and other beauty products.
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Atlanta’s WNBA team – the Atlanta Dream – is establishing itself as more than just a professional basketball team.
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The University of Georgia is experiencing record COVID cases as school came back into session earlier in August.
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