Casting Call Oct. 22: Auditions, talent and background work

Looking to get on stage or on set this fall? This week’s roundup features youth ballet auditions at The Fox Theatre, a paid YouTube series casting big personalities, and background roles in All the Sinners Bleed—plus a full-time HR opening and a pro audition workshop.

Portia: Tiny Home Living

Portia sits down with three people who chose to trade in their large square footage home for tiny homes that are only a few hundred square feet. Later, a developer joins the conversation to give insight on the key differences between living in a tiny home and living in a micro home.

Portia: More Than Our Scars: Breast Cancer Awareness

Four breast cancer survivors open up about the toll their diagnosis had on their mental health, relationships, and faith. They also share why they became advocates for regular health screenings and early detection.

Wine, food and more at Chateau Elan’s Vineyard Fest

The 27th annual Vineyard Fest is happening Saturday, November 1st and Sunday, November 2nd at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton. The popular event is a celebration of the grape harvest season here in North Georgia, and features food, live music, workshops, and wine. This year’s event has been stretched into two days, with Saturday dedicated to "à la carte bookable experiences," and Sunday featuring the signature all‑inclusive festival.

Victorian funeral exhibit in Marietta

The William Root House in Marietta has decorated its rooms for a Victorian-era funeral for the Halloween season. Paul Milliken got the tour on Monday morning.

Marietta honored as Team of Week after epic comebacks

Marietta is riding serious momentum after two dramatic wins — a double-overtime thriller over Walton and an 18-point fourth-quarter comeback against North Cobb. They appeared live on Good Day Atlanta Thursday as the Marietta Sports Medicine team presented them the High Five Sports Team of the Week trophy. Now, the Blue Devils are off this week, eyeing their first region title since 2005.

Game of the Week: Whitefield, Landmark clash with playoff stakes high

Our High 5 Sports Game of the Week heads to Mableton, where Whitefield Academy and Landmark Christian renew a rivalry that’s flipped over time. Landmark owned the early 2000s, winning nine of the first ten matchups — but Whitefield has taken the last three. With region standings and playoff seeding on the line, Kelly Price and Super Blaine Kummet are on the scene for a high-stakes showdown.

Call of the Week: Peachtree Ridge, Brookwood fight for playoff position

A pivotal Region 7 showdown in Gwinnett County as 5–2 Peachtree Ridge and 5–2 Brookwood battle for playoff hosting position. With only three regular-season games left, tonight’s winner stays in the driver’s seat for home-field advantage. 680 The Fan’s Karl Werl and Brandon Joseph are on the call, with Eli Jordan capturing the action for our Call of the Week.

Portia: Pressed for Profits

Shiona Curry’s childhood passion for healthy cooking led to the accidental launch of a booming lemonade business. The 21-year-old entrepreneur whips up a vegan Caribbean–Asian fusion dish and shares how her products became a viral sensation, enjoyed by celebrities like Tabitha Brown, Meagan Good, and President Obama.