The third annual European Film Festival of Atlanta (EFFA) is coming back May 8-11. Presented by the Alliance Française Atlanta and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta, the EEFA will take place at the Plaza and Tara Theatres. According to a press release, this year will include films from 14 countries: Belgium, the Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, […]
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🚲 17 miles of BeltLine
Drafty Thursday April 25 — The Atlanta Falcons pick eighth in tonight’s NFL Draft. Live coverage begins at 8 p.m. on ESPN. 🌞 Sunny with a high of 79° today. 🛣️ Access from North Druid Hills Road to Buford Highway and I-85 is taking a major turn this week as the Peachtree Creek bridge closes on Friday for an expected 90-day replacement. […]
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Glenridge Connector access from GA 400 south, I-285 west closing for five weeks
Motorists won’t be able to exit onto the Glenridge Connector from GA 400 southbound or the I-285 westbound ramp for an estimated five weeks starting Friday, April 26. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) said the closure is required so contractors can work on the bridge approach and pavement as part of the Transform 285/400 […]
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Kemp signs bills to combat human trafficking
Gov. Brian Kemp signed three bills Wednesday aimed at human trafficking in Georgia. “We are taking three important steps forward to make sure Georgia is a safe haven for survivors … turning Georgia into a national leader for victims’ rights and putting criminals behind bars,” Kemp said during a bill signing ceremony at the state […]
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Atlanta DJ Ree de la Vega opening music-driven restaurant Pisces in The Sound Table space this summer
Ree de la Vega has always loved music and the energy produced when people collectively move to rhythm and beats. She’s been a professional DJ for nearly 15 years and a fierce advocate for the city’s vibrant nightlife scene and the LGBTQ community. DJ gigs led to her becoming a party promoter, founding the weekly […]
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Atlanta Opera to perform ‘Another Sunrise’ at The Temple
The Atlanta Opera and The Temple present “Identity and Conflict,” a concert and panel discussion in honor of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, at 6:30 pm. on Wednesday, May 1. The evening features a performance of “Another Sunrise” for soprano and chamber ensemble by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer. Soloist Esther Tonea is […]
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Georgia governor signs school voucher bill to provide $6,500 toward private tuition
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a suite of education-related bills into law Tuesday, including a controversial measure that will allow parents of children in low-performing schools to claim $6,500 in state education funds to pull their children out of the public system and enroll them in private school or teach them at home. Supporters say expanding […]
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17.9 miles of BeltLine trail to be completed in time for 2026 World Cup
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.’s President & CEO Clyde Higgs announced today at a press conference that 17.9 miles of the 22-mile trail are expected to be complete for the 2026 World Cup matches. Dickens said construction will start earlier on two Southside Trail segments helping to move up the completion timeline. […]
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The High Museum of Art presents showcase of Dutch masterpieces
Dutch masterpieces from the 17th and 18th century are on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
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🥇 Welcoming an Olympic swimmer
Diving into Wednesday April 24 — Congratulations to the Atlanta-based School of Humans for their podcast “Unreformed: the Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children,” which won a Webby Award and received a Peabody nomination. Atlanta News First also earned a Peabody nom for “The Sixth,” a series highlighting defendants awaiting trial under prolonged detention. 🌤️ Mostly sunny and 75° today. 🩺 Piedmont […]