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During the holidays, it is hard to turn on a radio station or watch a Christmas-themed program on television without hearing the familiar synthesized sounds of Mannheim Steamroller. The story of the groundbreaking band is one of success that grew out of rejection from the music industry as a whole. Here are five things you may not know about the group that we only tend to think about once a year.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Manheim Steamroller

by Thom ChandlerDecember 24, 2018March 17, 2019

It’s the year of the woman and Medieval Times Atlanta is joining in on the celebration, introducing its first-ever female-led show Nov. 9. The live dining and entertainment show, which brings the medieval era to the 21st century, today announced the impending arrival of a Queen in Atlanta, who will serve as the sole ruler of the land with the passing of her father, the previous king. This is the fourth show to debut at the Atlanta Castle, since its gates opened in 2006 and the first with a female lead.

Long Live The Queen: Medieval Times Atlanta debuts first-ever female-led show

by Thom ChandlerNovember 5, 2018September 24, 2023

When it comes to Halloween candy, opinions are sharply divided on which candy is the best. While the best candy is constantly up for debate, CandyStore.com has analyzed purchasing habits over the past 11 years to determine the most popular candy that households are doling out in Georgia -- and the winner will probably surprise you.

The most popular Halloween candy in Georgia isn’t what you think

by Thom ChandlerOctober 31, 2018March 18, 2019

Grammy Award-Winning Platinum Recording Artist Tamela Mann and NAACP Image® Award-Winning Comedian David Mann are bringing their Us Against the World Mann Family Tour to the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta on October 26.

David and Tamela Mann bring Us Against The World tour to Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2018December 14, 2018

A video of Weather Channel reporter Mike Seidel struggling to keep his footing while covering Hurricane Florence as two people walked behind him effortlessly went viral yesterday.

Was a Weather Channel reporter acting, or is there more to the story?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2018September 24, 2023

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the beloved classic Little Women, the Parents Television Council’s “4 Every Girl Campaign” will be hosting a Red-Carpet event and pre-release screening of a new film, Little Women, in Atlanta, Ga., on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

Pre-release screening of ‘Little Women’ to be held in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2018September 24, 2023

CJ 4DPLEX and Regal opened the first ScreenX location in Atlanta Thursday. The marks the first theatre in the city to feature ScreenX, the premium, panoramic, 270-degree cinema environment that projects films on three walls of the auditorium. With this opening, ScreenX is to expand its domestic presence to eight locations.

Atlanta just got its first 270-degree panoramic cinema

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2018September 24, 2023

Burt Reynolds' death at age 82 Thursday hit many Georgians close to home. For years, Reynolds claimed the state as his own, and said he was born in Waycross, Georgia. He wasn't, but that didn't matter to most of us in the Peach State.

Georgians remember Burt Reynolds

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 7, 2018March 18, 2019

Grammy-award winning singer, songwriter and Georgia native Ray Stevens has yet another honor to add to his list of achievements after earning a coveted spot on the Walk of Fame in Nashville's Music City.

Georgia native Ray Stevens gets star on Music City Walk of Fame

by Thom ChandlerAugust 22, 2018December 14, 2018

If you don't spend a lot of time on social media -- or if you just don't watch videos online -- you may not be aware that police departments around the country have been participating in an unofficial lip sync challenge.

Georgia Police show off their entertainment skills with lip sync challenge

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2018December 14, 2018

Southerners are known throughout the world for their colloquialisms, which can be difficult for people who are just starting to learn English when they visit the South. But what about people from Britain, who also speak English, albeit a different variant than what one might hear in Georgia?

Entertainment, Evergreen

Video: Watch these Brits try to guess Southern Slang

by Thom ChandlerJuly 29, 2018December 14, 2018

So, you know you want to do something involving fireworks or maybe a parade for July 4, but you aren't sure where to go. No problem. Below is a sampling of some of the Independence Day festivities throughout the state. All of the events on this list take place on the 4th.

Family-friendly Fourth of July events around Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJune 30, 2018December 14, 2018

The world awoke Friday morning to the shocking news of the death of legendary chef Anthony Bourdain's death.

Georgians remember Anthony Bourdain

by Thom ChandlerJune 8, 2018March 20, 2019

(StatePoint) Hosting friends and family for backyard barbecues, picnics and garden parties during summer carries its own challenges. Here are a few tips guaranteed to keep your guests cool, comfortable and happy when you entertain.

How to have an outdoor party without roasting your guests

by StatePointMay 27, 2018August 12, 2020

All eyes around the world were on the royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Saturday, and Georgia was no different. While Georgians were intrigued by the prospect of an American princess and by all of the pomp of a royal wedding, two aspects of the wedding earned the most comment from Georgia residents on social media.

Georgians react to the Royal Wedding

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2018December 14, 2018

Margot Kidder, who is most famous for playing Lois Lane in the 1970s and 80s "Superman" movies died Sunday at 69 years of age.

Georgians remember Superman’s Margot Kidder

by Thom ChandlerMay 14, 2018March 20, 2019

As the weather is warming up, Georgian's are starting to come out of hibernation and many of us are looking for fun things to do with our families, particularly on the weekend days. Here are some of the more intriguing and unique events throughout the state that are worth a weekend or day trip. Only high pollen and rain could spoil the fun at these events.

15 Family-friendly Georgia events in April

by Thom ChandlerApril 4, 2018September 24, 2023

The Southeastern Cowboy Gathering serves up authentic chuck wagon cuisine

by Thom ChandlerMarch 10, 2018December 14, 2018

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