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First Slice 4/29/12: We can debate Falcons stadium funding... if we have a time machine

1. Yep, it's true: The public debate over whether public cash should fund a new Atlanta Falcons stadium happened nearly two years ago.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] »

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5 things today: Beach Boys, Inman Park Fest

1. The Beach Boys play Chastain Park2.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] »

Hudsons' 'Ratchet Girls Anthem' drags up age-old debate over black men in dresses

Talk about a self-made phenomenon. Atlanta comedy duo/brothers Emmanuel and Phillip Hudson have taken their hilarious, homemade "musical comedy" videos from the bedroom web cam to the club with the new and improved release of "Ratchet Girls Anthem."… [... »

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Sarah Emerson unearths troubling territory in Underland

Local painter loses her innocence in a dark, abstract solo show by Felicia Feaster Cuteness may be wearing on Sarah Emerson's nerves. The Atlanta artist is known for her toxic Disney paintings in a macaroon color palette of raspberry, orange blossom, a... »

Why we're sticking with Occupy Atlanta

Yesterday CL published a column by metro Atlanta journalist and researcher George Chidi about why he's leaving the Occupy Atlanta movement. We're happy to give members of the group a chance to respond. Many of us in Occupy Atlanta were deeply saddened ... »

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Atlanta police name new LGBT liaison to replace Pat Powell

When she became the Atlanta Police Department's LGBT liaison in May 2010 — charged with "improving communications and relationships" between the APD and the gay community — she had her work cut out for her. The damage the department did when it imprope... »

Gravy Train: A Jamaican lounge coming to downtown, cupcakes on the go

Studio No. 7 is getting ready to open on Marietta Street near the Luckie-Marietta district. It will be a Jamaican restaurant, but the owner is looking to show a more refined side of Jamaican culture.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this s... »

Hooked on Miss D's pralines

Are you looking for an addiction? I've got just the thing for you. Go to the Sweet Auburn Curb Market, walk through the front door and look to your immediate right.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] »

Art News and Notes: Leap Year grants, 48HFP, 2012 NEA awards

Applications are open for Leap Year 2.0, Mint Gallery's year long mentorship program for emerging ATL artists. Artists Chelsea Raflo, Jane Garver and John Paul Floyd were the recipients of the inaugural award, which was feted with a fun dinner party at... »

Grant Central: Trout without brats

Thursday evening, Grant Central Pizza offered this savory, inexpensive special of Georgia trout sauteed in butter, lemon and capers, served over linguine, along with asparagus wrapped in crispy prosciutto. All for $9.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the ... »

Mudfish’s top 6 silky smooth singers who pale in comparison to Ben Hameen

Last week, W.I.C. released it's first post-album track of the year, called "Follow Me." Now they're back with yet another new song, called “We The Kings,” and this one features the golden voice of Atlanta rapper Ben Hameen (Collective Efforts, LOA). Th... »

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Decatur mayor: Tea partiers, South DeKalb won't cheer if transportation tax fails... Charlotte and Dallas will

Supporters of the regional transportation tax that voters will decide on July 31 touched on the usual points at last night's panel discussion about the road and transit funding measure at Emory University. In short: we're wasting our lives away sitting... »

Time and Place: UFC violence and intimacy

This week's Time and Place photo was shot at 11:33 p.m., April 21, 2012, during the Ultimate Fighting Championship fights at Philips Arena. I was allowed to photograph from the closest possible proximity to the matches.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to th... »

May Day means free food in Coan Park

What are you doing for May Day? I haven't received any reports of special meals in observation of the pagan holiday. But there's hope for those who celebrate May Day's more modern identification as a worldwide day of demonstrations and protests by the ... »

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Acting Deputy Director Ife Williams leaving Fulton County Arts & Culture

The musical chairs continue in the Atlanta art community. Acting Deputy Director Ife Williams will be leaving Fulton County Arts & Culture effective May 22.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] »

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