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January 2009

Start your engines …

The coolest new cars for 2009

By Taylor Dahl

It’s that time of the year again: Car manufacturers are rolling out 2009 models and making deals you can’t resist. What’s your pleasure? Want something environmentally friendly, luxurious, or affordable and compact? They’re all here.

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Where to ring in the New Year

December 17, 2008

By Brooke Phillips
Whether you love it or dread it, once a year you can’t avoid it: New Year’s Eve! New Year’s 2008 in Atlanta will once again have something for everyone, from restaurant dinners, hotels deals, hot dance parties and of course, The Peach Drop.
The Fabulous Fox Theatre presents Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi’s “South [...]

Feeling presidential?

November 15, 2008

Had Napoleon decided not to sell his American holdings, Little Rock would have been known to successive generations as La Petit Roche, a more romantic and evocative term for the view Arkansas River travelers have of the town. Best known as President William “Bill” Clinton’s hometown, it is a great destination for families, history buffs and nature lovers.

It’s Childhood Obesity Month

November 1, 2008

According to the Center for Disease Control, 36 percent of adolescents aged 6 to 19 are overweight; 16.3 percent of children aged 2 to 19 are obese. That means half of our nation’s youth are either obese or overweight.

Brunswick & the Golden Isles

October 9, 2008

By Kristi Casey Sanders

If you’re looking for a convenient yet dramatically different destination to spend a long weekend in, check out Brunswick and its Golden Isles — St. Simons, Sea Island, Little St. Simons and Jekyll. These coastal resorts have attracted millionaires, presidents and kings, but vacationers on a budget will find a wide range of accommodations. Golfers take note: More than 200 courses are here, and the area is part of the Coastal Georgia Golf Trail. Each area has its own attractions, activities and flair. Here’s a quick look at what each location has to offer…

Fox Dining Guide

October 4, 2008

By Taylor Dahl

Atlantans love to eat. And shop. And see shows at The Fox Theatre. Here’s a handy dining guide you can keep with you for reference when the mood strikes to indulge those passions…

Where to spend those Hotlanta nights

October 1, 2008

By Taylor Dahl

Forbes recently ranked Atlanta its Best City for Singles, based on its “coolness, cost of living alone, culture, job growth, online dating, nightlife and number of singles.” If you’re on the prowl, or just looking for something different to do at night, check out these exciting options for nightcrawlers of every stripe…

Shape Up

September 25, 2008

By Katie Main

Who said working out had to be boring? Several studios in Atlanta offer a way to exercise your creativity as well as your body…

Fun fall festivals

September 4, 2008

By Taylor Dahl

Once the blazing summer heat dissipates, Atlantans want to get out. Here are some fantastic fall festivals we think you’ll enjoy…

The National Black Arts Festival

June 29, 2008

For 20 years, Atlanta has been the home of the National Black Arts Festival (NBAF), a year-round celebration of the art and culture of African descendants in America. This month, the NBAF is presenting a wide variety of unique exhibits, concerts and lectures to entertain and educate festival goers.