13+ hour, 3+ min ago   (946+ words) Georgia Ensemble Theatre, one of Atlanta's longest-running suburban troupes closed in April, with no fanfare. Here's how the company rose and fell and what will be lost....

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (887+ words) I’ve always tried to squeeze in two getaways each summer. This year, I didn’t make it past Fayetteville. Like millions of Americans, limited time and rising costs turned what I hoped would be a summer of travel into a summer…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (721+ words) AJC.com July is National Ice Cream Month. What a great opportunity to take a moment to cool down with a scoop — or swirl — from one of Atlanta’s locally owned ice cream shops. Whether you like classic flavors, soft serve,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (240+ words) This week in Atlanta, head to Piedmont Park for an ice cream and wellness festival, get tickets to a summer picnic pop-up from Smoking Tiger Club and listen to live jazz music at Little Tart After Dark. At this festival,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (165+ words) A new novel by Ann Patchett is always cause for celebration. The Nashville author and bookstore owner is unparalleled in her gift for identifying a nuanced aspect of human nature and holding it up to the light to examine it…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (218+ words) As Atlanta faces another stretch of dangerously high temperatures, parents are being reminded that children are at a greater risk for heat-related illnesses than adults. Because children’s bodies heat up faster and cool down more slowly than adults’, even an…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1186+ words) A sweltering, humid Georgia summer is on the horizon, so it’s time to start making an ice-cold bucket list of all the frozen sweet treats to taste when it gets too hot to do anything else. Metro Atlanta has more…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (570+ words) The summer heat can be relentless in Georgia, but with the right preparation and plant selection, gardens can still thrive. From backyard vegetable gardens to colorful patio accents and landscapes, local gardeners are finding creative ways to keep greenery flourishing…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (677+ words) As temperatures rise and sleeves get shorter, many people are looking for simple, affordable ways to feel stronger, leaner and more confident. While fad diets and weight-loss programs promise fast results, the payoff is often short lived. If you’re looking…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (704+ words) As families gear up for summer break filled with pool days and beach vacations, many parents are opting for bright neon swimsuits in hopes that the bold colors will make their children easier to spot in the water. While some…...