1+ hour, 38+ min ago   (582+ words) This story first appeared in the Jan. 13, 2026 edition of our "Family Meal" dining newsletter, published every Tuesday at 5 p.m. There's been a lot of chatter online and in the news about the recent spate of restaurant closures in Atlanta and what…...

3+ hour, 12+ min ago   (322+ words) Key Points" A crowded field of 21 candidates " 17 Republicans, three Democrats and one Independent " has qualified to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia's 14th Congressional District." With such a large field, no candidate is expected to win a majority, making…...

5+ hour, 25+ min ago   (330+ words) Police Chief Brandon Gurley told the Brookhaven City Council at its Jan. 13 meeting that crime in the city is down significantly in every major category. "The takeaway is the crime is down in all categories about 30 percent," Gurley said. Year-over-year…...

6+ hour, 24+ min ago   (491+ words) Jan. 14This week's Sketchbook pieces trace what happens when attention is sustained. In Sandy Springs, artist and instructor John Horne begins a new round of figure and portrait drawing classes, asking students of all levels to commit to fundamentals, learn through…...

10+ hour, 41+ min ago   (409+ words) Key points:" Gov. Kemp's 2026 priorities include billions in new infrastructure investments, highlighted by $1.8 billion to expand I-75 express lanes in Henry County." Kemp emphasized affordability through past tax cuts and rebates totaling $9.7 billion, " He also announced a one-time $50 million Homelessness Response…...

12+ hour, 24+ min ago   (405+ words) When artist John Horne talks about teaching drawing, he rarely starts with technique. He starts with people. That approach anchors Horne's two new offerings at the Sandy Springs Abernathy Arts Center " Figure Drawing: All Levels and Portrait Drawing: All Levels....

12+ hour, 24+ min ago   (268+ words) For the Dorseys, collecting is as much about offering access and exposure as it is about enjoying the works themselves. The decision to share their personal collection publicly reflects a belief that visibility is often the first step toward understanding....

16+ hour, 24+ min ago   (449+ words) Jan. 19 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the annual observance of the life and legacy of the civil rights icon best known for his commitment to non-violent action. As the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement and home to Dr....

18+ hour, 39+ min ago   (965+ words) Georgia Senate Democrats unveiled a raft of proposed bills Tuesday that they say will protect Georgians from what they characterized as a rogue federal government using immigration enforcement to terrorize citizens. "As this regime has sought to build a wall…...

19+ hour, 43+ min ago   (821+ words) There's been a lot of chatter about the recent spate of restaurant closures in Atlanta and what these closures mean for our food scene. But what you might not realize is that December and January tend to be high closure…...