Road trip guide to Northwest Arkansas
Travelers to the northwestern corner of Arkansas will encounter all the natural splendor—limestone cliffs, pristine lakes, deep forests—one would expect on a trip through the enchanting Ozarks.
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Last November, Robin Kemp’s scrappy Clayton County news outlet made worldwide headlines for its local coverage of the dramatic 2020 presidential election. But a year later, due to a lack of funding, the nonprofit is in danger of shutting down.
Veronica Beard opens first Atlanta store in Buckhead Village
The company’s second stand-alone boutique in the Southeast will sell the luxury line’s cult classics like dickey jackets and scuba pants as well as dresses, jeans, outerwear, shoes, swimwear, and more.
The Atlanta City Council runoff election—explained in 10 minutes
With no more than seven incumbents returning, the Atlanta City Council will look much different in 2022. The extent of that change is still to be determined, however, as two council members, with more than 30 years combined experience, face stiff challenges in the November 30 runoff. If they lose, Atlanta's legislative arm will feature more newcomers than returning members—a dramatic makeover for a city that has long favored staying the course. Here's a look at the races yet to be decided, as well as who won their elections outright earlier this month.
Sleep-care is the new self-care. Here’s how to get better rest.
“There’s a big misconception that sleep is wasted time. But it is so important for the rest of our lives,” says Dr. Anne D. Bartolucci, who practices at Atlanta Insomnia & Behavioral Health Services. “If you’re trying to lose weight and you are sleep deprived, your fullness hormones get thrown off. With exercise, you need sleep in order to build muscle. It’s impossible to live a truly healthy life if you’re not getting enough sleep.”
The intown hiker: Jonah McDonald on appreciating the beauty that is right in front of us
"I discovered that Atlanta had all of these hidden forests and pockets of nature—over 90 hidden forests that were all a short drive from my house. I started compiling them into a book, Hiking Atlanta’s Hidden Forests: Intown and Out."
Feast your eyes on 3 unique arts attractions around the Southeast
If you like IMAX, you’ll love Illuminarium, a new attraction on the city’s BeltLine. A 350-foot wraparound screen is enhanced by piped-in scents (like damp earth in the ongoing Wild: Safari Experience).
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Thanks to the Braves victory parade, Atlanta has a new bus meme
In 2017, we had the MARTA bus that blocked the Dome implosion. In 2021, we have the bus that floored it during the Atlanta Braves World Series victory parade.
10 Things You Shouldn’t Miss at Buc-ee’s
No matter if you drive north or south on I-75 from Atlanta, you'll run into Buc-ee's, a mammoth Texas-based gas station. Here are the snacks you need to pick up, the merch you should buy, and why its worth it to visit the restroom.
Atlanta’s Best New Restaurants 2021
The last time we published a best-restaurants issue was approximately three millennia ago, in June 2019. So we’re highlighting the best places that have opened recently, but we also wanted to spotlight some places that aren’t necessarily new but are worth honoring: places that take up a little room in our hearts, for some reason, for any reason at all.
11 Questions for Atlanta mayoral candidates Andre Dickens and Felicia Moore
In October, we asked the same 11 questions to Atlanta mayoral candidates Andre Dickens and Felicia Moore. Here's where they stand on crime, affordability, gentrification, transit, the pandemic, and more.
Mochibees opens in Duluth with a wide variety of mochi doughnuts
At Mochibees, a colorful shop with turquoise walls and bubblegum pink benches, you can expect to find mochi doughnuts in a variety of flavors, such as Biscoff, Fruity Pebbles, peanut butter and jelly, and matcha Oreo.
5 skiing destinations around the Southeast that offer peak fun
The peaks of western North Carolina are the highest in the Eastern United States, and the state’s largest ski resort combines a solid 5,300-foot elevation with a diverse range of runs.
It is really, really hard to buy your first house in Atlanta right now
In the current Atlanta real estate market, the idea of paying list price, taking two weeks for a due diligence period, or even having a night or two to sleep on one of the biggest financial decisions of your life now seems quaint. It's even harder for first-time buyers.