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As Outer Banks Enters Its Final Season, Actor Caroline Arapoglou Reflects on the Atlanta Life She’s Built

As ‘Outer Banks’ airs its fifth and final season, Atlanta’s Caroline Arapoglou reflects

Caroline Arapoglou, who plays Sarah's stepmother Rose Cameron on Netflix's "Outer Banks," reflects on her life in Atlanta, the city she says launched her career.
Bar-friendly grub interior of Bottle Rocket

The verdict on 2 new Atlanta restaurants: Bottle Rocket and Weepa Puerto Rico

Longtime Castleberry Hill tavern Bottle Rocket has moved to the historic Hotel Row in South Downtown. Plus: chef Emanuel Jiménez swept through downtown Hapeville like a Caribbean trade wind, opening Weepa Puerto Rico in the former Mami’s La Cubana space on Central Avenue.
Inside actor Josh Brolin’s former home now up for sale in Sandy Springs

Inside actor Josh Brolin’s former home now up for sale in Sandy Springs

Josh and Kathryn Brolin once envisioned this Sandy Springs property as their family’s forever home, designing it for multiple generations with two guest apartments, a hidden park, and Pierce & Ward interiors. Now its up for sale.
Club member Emily Wong’s collection of fine pens, tucked in a tan suede zipper case

Where Atlanta’s pen lovers find their point: The Southeast Pen Collectors’ Club

The Norcross-based Southeast Pen Collectors’ Club is nearing 30 years old. At its monthly gatherings, the collectors show off their stylos, share nib knowledge, and help each other fix irritable instruments. Sometimes they even take field trips.
Isaiah Stephens at Harvard’s summer debate program, wearing a red blazer and speaking into a mic

The debate program that’s sending underserved Atlanta students to Harvard

The Veritas Schools, an extracurricular academy in Dunwoody, gives students from underserved communities a classical education in the art of debate, rhetoric and philosophy. The program provides a full scholarship to either Harvard’s debate course or a study abroad program at Oxford.
Drew Van Leuvan

New La Grotta executive chef Drew Van Leuvan builds on the restaurant’s long-standing legacy

Nearly five decades in, La Grotta Ristorante Italiano remains one of Atlanta’s most enduring restaurants, serving Northern Italian staples from Buckhead. In January, chef Drew Van Leuvan stepped into the kitchen, taking up the task of sharpening the restaurant’s reputation without disrupting what’s made it last. 

Karin Slaughter chats about her newly released thriller ‘The Secrets We Hide’

In an interview with Atlanta Magazine, she shares the personal history that shaped her latest fictional victim in ‘The Secrets We Hide’

The front porch is Atlanta’s original social network

Porches serve as an entryway into Atlanta's culture and history. Aesthetically, front porches reflect Atlanta’s architectural eras. Socially, they are quiet participants in Atlanta’s most significant moments. Now, front porches have become more desirable for both old and new homes.
Criminal Records celebrates 35 years with a free block party

Criminal Records celebrates 35 years with 3-stage, free block party Saturday

Criminal Records is celebrating 35 years with a three-stage, free block party Saturday Aug. 15. Buddy Red and Puddles Pity Party are just two of the musical highlights. Find out the rest.

Hal’s “The Steakhouse” to open in historic former funeral home in Midtown

Hal's "The Steakhouse," a Buckhead institution, will add a new location in Spring Quarter inside the historic Patterson building, a former funeral home. The restaurant will have the same food and drinks, plus a European-inspired café and fine art gallery.

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The Cooper, Charleston’s only waterfront hotel, is a harborside haven

The luxury property is also home to a 7,000-square-foot spa, private infinity pool, and a stellar restaurant.

Karin Slaughter chats about her newly released thriller ‘The Secrets We Hide’

In an interview with Atlanta Magazine, she shares the personal history that shaped her latest fictional victim in ‘The Secrets We Hide’
Bar-friendly grub interior of Bottle Rocket

The verdict on 2 new Atlanta restaurants: Bottle Rocket and Weepa Puerto Rico

Longtime Castleberry Hill tavern Bottle Rocket has moved to the historic Hotel Row in South Downtown. Plus: chef Emanuel Jiménez swept through downtown Hapeville like a Caribbean trade wind, opening Weepa Puerto Rico in the former Mami’s La Cubana space on Central Avenue.

Sargent, a new brasserie on the Beltine by the team behind Lucian, is now open

Sargent, a new restaurant along the BeltLine opening August 18, brings together American brasserie fare, a streamlined wine list, and classic cocktails
Drew Van Leuvan

New La Grotta executive chef Drew Van Leuvan builds on the restaurant’s long-standing legacy

Nearly five decades in, La Grotta Ristorante Italiano remains one of Atlanta’s most enduring restaurants, serving Northern Italian staples from Buckhead. In January, chef Drew Van Leuvan stepped into the kitchen, taking up the task of sharpening the restaurant’s reputation without disrupting what’s made it last. 
Inside actor Josh Brolin’s former home now up for sale in Sandy Springs

Inside actor Josh Brolin’s former home now up for sale in Sandy Springs

Josh and Kathryn Brolin once envisioned this Sandy Springs property as their family’s forever home, designing it for multiple generations with two guest apartments, a hidden park, and Pierce & Ward interiors. Now its up for sale.

Hal’s “The Steakhouse” to open in historic former funeral home in Midtown

Hal's "The Steakhouse," a Buckhead institution, will add a new location in Spring Quarter inside the historic Patterson building, a former funeral home. The restaurant will have the same food and drinks, plus a European-inspired café and fine art gallery.

Inside actor Josh Brolin’s former home now up for sale in Sandy Springs

Josh and Kathryn Brolin once envisioned this Sandy Springs property as their family’s forever home, designing it for multiple generations with two guest apartments, a hidden park, and Pierce & Ward interiors. Now its up for sale.

Where Atlanta’s pen lovers find their point: The Southeast Pen Collectors’ Club

The Norcross-based Southeast Pen Collectors’ Club is nearing 30 years old. At its monthly gatherings, the collectors show off their stylos, share nib knowledge, and help each other fix irritable instruments. Sometimes they even take field trips.

The verdict on 2 new Atlanta restaurants: Bottle Rocket and Weepa Puerto Rico

Longtime Castleberry Hill tavern Bottle Rocket has moved to the historic Hotel Row in South Downtown. Plus: chef Emanuel Jiménez swept through downtown Hapeville like a Caribbean trade wind, opening Weepa Puerto Rico in the former Mami’s La Cubana space on Central Avenue.

New La Grotta executive chef Drew Van Leuvan builds on the restaurant’s long-standing legacy

Nearly five decades in, La Grotta Ristorante Italiano remains one of Atlanta’s most enduring restaurants, serving Northern Italian staples from Buckhead. In January, chef Drew Van Leuvan stepped into the kitchen, taking up the task of sharpening the restaurant’s reputation without disrupting what’s made it last. 

Hal’s “The Steakhouse” to open in historic former funeral home in Midtown

Hal's "The Steakhouse," a Buckhead institution, will add a new location in Spring Quarter inside the historic Patterson building, a former funeral home. The restaurant will have the same food and drinks, plus a European-inspired café and fine art gallery.

Changing the Game

Atlanta has become one of America's leading esports destinations. From DreamHack and ESL Challenger tournaments to Georgia State University's nationally ranked varsity program, Georgia is building a thriving esports ecosystem that is creating jobs, driving economic growth, and preparing students for careers in gaming, technology, and digital entertainment.

The State of Higher Education with Sonny Perdue

Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue discusses his role as chancellor of the University System of Georgia, explaining how public universities are preparing students through workforce development, AI education, online learning, and affordable higher education.