Atlanta Bites: Where and what to eat this month | August 2024

Discover the best of Atlanta's culinary scene this August with a variety of exciting events, special deals, new menu items, and restaurant openings.

Aurora Theatre launches 29th season with 'The Color Purple'

Aurora Theatre’s season-opening production of “The Color Purple" runs through Sept. 15 at the Lawrenceville Arts Center.

US fertility rate dipped to record low in 2023, CDC data finds

A recent CDC report finds that the number of births and general fertility rates declined significantly last year.

Chick-fil-A announces new president, new COO

Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A has announced the appointment of Susannah Frost as its new president, marking the sixth leadership change since the company was founded.

Jonnetta Patton 'ushers' in new BBQ business

Talent manager, producer, and entrepreneur Jonnetta Patton is heating up Atlanta’s food scene with her latest venture, a mobile food trailer called J’s Smokehouse.

What are Sneex shoes? Spanx founder Sarah Blakley's new product

Sarah Blakley, the inventor of Spanx, has another product to unveil to the fashion world - a hybrid sneaker stiletto.

Work-related stress may cause irregular heartbeat, study finds

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, can lead to stroke, heart failure or other cardiovascular complications.

Atlanta Braves hosting annual Alumni Weekend this weekend

The Atlanta Braves are set to host their annual Alumni Weekend, presented by Your Local Ford Dealer, from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25 at Truist Park.

ABC Sandwich at Doraville coffee shop named best in state by Yelp

A local Doraville coffee shop, Java Saga, has earned the spotlight as the home of Georgia's favorite sandwich, according to customer reviews.

BronzeLens Festival promoting Black voices in filmmaking returns this week

The BronzeLens Film Festival kicks off Wednesday in Atlanta, marking its 15th year of celebrating diverse voices in filmmaking. The festival will feature screenings, workshops, panels, and more.

Atlanta celebrates 'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist' with murals, local deals

Atlanta is set to experience a week of excitement as Peacock rolls out a series of immersive events to promote its highly anticipated limited series, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.

Circus Vazquez celebrates 55 years of high-flying entertainment

The family-owned Circus Vazquez is back at Atlanta’s Plaza Fiesta Mall and performing daily shows through Sept. 1.

McDonald's 'Collector's Meal' cups fetching high prices on resale market

Those looking to snag all six cups in the McDonald's "Collector's Meals" that were released Tuesday can already find them popping up on online resale websites.