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CHICKAMAUGA -- A Christmas movie is filming in Walker County, and the film's producers are looking for local extras.

Casting Call: ‘The Farmer and the Belle’ is filming in north Georgia

by Thom ChandlerApril 25, 2019April 25, 2019

A new Amazon Prime series will give viewers a glimpse behind the scenes of Georgia's growing film industry. The series, Georgia Box Office, is available for free to Amazon Prime members and free with commercials for non-Amazon Prime members. The first two episodes have been released.

New Amazon Prime series tells the story of Georgia’s film industry

by Thom ChandlerApril 23, 2019September 24, 2023

Johnny’s Hideaway in Buckhead is celebrating its 40th anniversary on Thursday, April 25, and in honor of the big occasion, the iconic Atlanta nightclub is revealing the top 40 hits that have kept loyal patrons on the dance floor since 1979.

Buckhead staple Johnny’s Hideaway is turning 40

by Thom ChandlerMarch 26, 2019September 24, 2023

BET announced today that a new episode of its series "Finding Justice" will focus on what the network calls voter suppression in Atlanta. Immediately following the episode, the network will air a town hall about criminal justice reform.

BET takes on voter suppression in Atlanta in new episode of ‘Finding Justice’

by Thom ChandlerMarch 18, 2019September 24, 2023

If you live in Barrow County, you will soon see more hustle and bustle than usual on the front lawn of the county's historic courthouse.

HBO series ‘The Outsider’ to be filmed in Barrow County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2019March 5, 2019

You may have missed it, but Zoo Atlanta has a four-month-old two-toed sloth that needs a name. Following a popular trend, the zoo is asking you to vote on a name.

Zoo Atlanta is letting Georgians vote to name this baby sloth

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2019September 24, 2023

Six Flags Over Georgia, the Thrill Capital of the South, launches its 52nd and most electrifying season in park history starting March 9. With the return of guest favorite coasters like Goliath, Twisted Cyclone and Dare Devil Dive, the park is ready to roll out its adrenaline-pumping arsenal of thrills for all ages.

Six Flags ready to open for 52nd season with new ScreamPunk area

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2019March 15, 2019

Tickets are on sale now for GRAMMY Award-winning global superstar Kelly Clarkson’s highly anticipated Meaning Of Life Tour, coming to Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth, Ga., on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 7 p.m. She will be joined by GRAMMY-nominated Kelsea Ballerini and last season’s winner of NBC’s The Voice, Team Kelly’s Brynn Cartelli.

Kelly Clarkson is coming to the Infinite Energy Arena in March

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2019February 28, 2019

On Thursday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m., the Gwinnett County Police Department will be featured on an episode of The First 48 on A&E. This will be the first time the department has been featured on the show.

Norcross murder investigation to be featured on new episode of The First 48

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 26, 2019January 26, 2019

Pandora makes its first down of the year in Atlanta on Jan. 31 at the Bud Light Dive Bar at The Tabernacle with a free concert to kick off the weekend of The Big Game.

Entertainment, Super Bowl

Streaming giant Pandora will kick off the Super Bowl in Atlanta with Zac Brown and others

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 15, 2019March 17, 2019

Not everyone can afford to treat their friends or work colleagues to a suite at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the big game. For those looking to throw a party with a crowd of fellow football fans - or host a business gathering while in town for the festivities - Atlanta makes it easy to display a bit of that famed Southern hospitality without the hassle of lots of planning and coordinating. These restaurants offer an array of bold menu options and affordable packages to ensure that any team meeting, from a dozen guests to 100, ends in victory.

Entertainment, Super Bowl

Top places to host a Super Bowl party in metro Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 7, 2019April 9, 2020

The International Bluegrass Music Association's 5-Time Male Vocalist of the Year, Russell Moore, recently announced the addition of Dustin Pyrtle to his award-winning band, IIIrd Tyme Out. Pyrtle will hit the road in January with IIIrd Tyme Out as their newest bass player, bringing his renowned vocals to the group's popular trio and quartet arrangements.

Georgia singer Russell Moore taps Dustin Pyrtle as new band member

by Thom ChandlerDecember 28, 2018December 28, 2018

The fine folks at the "It's A Southern Thing" channel on YouTube have made a valiant effort at trying to pronounce several Georgia towns in the video above.

Entertainment, Evergreen

How Well Can You Pronounce These Georgia Towns?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 26, 2018October 10, 2023

The City of Sandy Springs, in partnership with the Sandy Springs Society and the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, is proud to present a recital by renowned artist Itzhak Perlman at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Sandy Springs to host Itzhak Perlman violin recital in February

by Thom ChandlerDecember 25, 2018September 24, 2023

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