Becca J. G. Godwin
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta, GA, United States
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75 years later, spirit of CARE Packages also soothes those in U.S.
On a recent episode of the popular cooking show “Top Chef,” the contestants were surprised with a challenge to make dishes using ingredients from care packages sent by their families. The chefs, homesick and tired, were so touched by the packages that it brought many of them to tears. → Read More
Decades-spanning friendship shaped by social turmoil
Readers familiar with Susan Rebecca White’s previous three novels have come to expect from her... → Read More
2019 AJC Peachtree Road Race: How to get there on MARTA
MARTA will provide extra trains, shuttle buses and staff on July 4. If you’re taking the train, the gold line is the best way to reach the race start waves near Lenox Station. → Read More
Mall hours for last-minute Christmas shopping in Fulton County
Christmas Eve shopping hours for Avalon, Lenox Square, North Point Mall, Phipps Plaza, Greenbriar Mall and the Mall West End. → Read More
TOP LOCAL STORY: No earthquake damage in Metro Atlanta, people online have jokes
There are plenty of fancy alarm clocks out there, but some Metro Atlantans this morning woke up to the ripples of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake. Officials with Cobb, DeKalb and Gwinnett counties said there was no damage reported. Atlanta police said they have no calls for property damage. → Read More
Children’s Museum of Atlanta to offer Family Free Days in 2019
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has announced the date of its first Family Free Day in 2019. → Read More
See designs for 15 murals going up in Atlanta before the Super Bowl
Fifteen designs have been released for “Off the Wall,” an initiative wherein nine artists will create up to 30 public murals related to civil rights and social justice movements. → Read More
The 7 hottest destinations in Atlanta in 2018, according to Lyft
The fourth iteration of the annual Lyftie Awards, a program that recognizes the most popular destinations in cities across the country, were announced this week for 45 markets, Atlanta included. → Read More
Election date set to fill Ivory Lee Young’s Atlanta council seat
The Atlanta City Council has set a date for a special election needed to fill the seat left by the death of Councilman Ivory lee Young Jr. → Read More
A list of weird write-ins Fulton voters preferred over Kemp or Abrams
Hundreds of voters in Fulton decided to express their ideals another way entirely, by casting an ineligible ballot for someone else — fictional characters, athletes, long dead public figures — instead of choosing one of the humans candidates offered. → Read More
Mercedes-Benz Stadium tailgating guide for the SEC Championship Game
After decades of serving a loyal tailgating fan base, the Georgia Dome has passed the baton to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. → Read More
SEC Championship Game: What you can bring into Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Here’s what security will allow and will not allow into the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United games in 2018. → Read More
How to get to SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on MARTA
If you’re heading to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, it might not be a bad idea to take MARTA. Here are some tips for using the public transportation system. → Read More
Atlanta photography nonprofit gets nice boost with a $40,000 grant
An Atlanta photography nonprofit is sitting a little prettier after receiving a $40,000 grant. Atlanta Celebrates Photography, which turns 20 this year, was awarded the grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta. → Read More
Here’s when you can get an early Sunday drink in metro Atlanta
Now that the "Brunch Bill" has passed, here's when you'll be able to get that early Sunday drink at restaurants in metro Atlanta. → Read More
This event is your chance to have the Fulton District Attorney’s ear
If you’ve ever wanted to have the Fulton County district attorney’s ear, Saturday is your chance. → Read More
Atlanta 1 of 9 U.S. cities to pilot Uber rewards program for customers
Next time you call an Uber or order Uber Eats in Atlanta, you could be working toward benefits such as flexible cancellations and free food delivery. → Read More
Spelman president urges students to confirm their votes are counted
The president of Spelman College is urging everyone to confirm their vote has been counted after many students encountered problems on Election Day. → Read More
175-room hotel going up across the street from Georgia Aquarium
Construction is underway on a 175-room hotel across the street from the Georgia Aquarium and near other downtown Atlanta attractions. → Read More
PGA Tour Championship donates largest amount in tournament history
Proceeds from the tournament primarily benefit the East Lake Foundation and other local nonprofits, such as the Grove Park Foundation, Purpose Built Schools Atlanta and The First Tee of Atlanta, an international youth golf development organization. → Read More