Kaitlyn Lewis
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2018 General Election Guide: Registration, Early Voting And More
In November, Georgians will vote on many statewide and federal offices, including governor, secretary of state, attorney general and more. The candidates who won May's primary elections will face each other in the general election. Other candidates who were not on the primary ballots are also racing against the → Read More
Jawas, Black Panther And More: A Roundup Of Dragon Con 2018
If you've been spending time in downtown Atlanta this weekend, you might have seen a Jedi riding a Bird scooter or Black Panther crossing the street. That's because Dragon Con -- an annual multi-genre cosplay convention -- took place over Labor Day weekend. An estimated 80,000 people descended upon Atlanta for the → Read More
PHOTOS: Dragon Con Parade Brings Cosplay To Downtown Atlanta
Crowds gathered in downtown Atlanta for the annual Dragon Con Parade Saturday morning. Spectators came early and lined the streets to watch storm troopers, superheroes and other cosplayers. A handful of notable guests made appearances in the parade including Caroll Spinney, the puppeteer behind Big Bird and Oscar the → Read More
PHOTOS: Peek Inside New 'Dark Crystal' Exhibit At Center For Puppetry Arts
The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta is opening a new exhibit honoring Jim Henson's "The Dark Crystal" this week. The exhibit displays more than 50 items including sketches, comic books, prototypes and some of the puppets used in the film. "The Dark Crystal" came out in 1982 and takes place on a planet ruled by → Read More
City Announces $2M Park Renovations Ahead Of Super Bowl
New equipment and renovations are coming to a park in Atlanta's historic Westside community. The city broke ground Wednesday on the $2 million renovation project for John F. Kennedy Park. The project is part of the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee's Legacy 53 initiative and is made possible through contributions → Read More
MAP: Guide To Dragon Con's 2018 Parade
This Labor Day weekend, spectators will gather in downtown Atlanta for the annual Dragon Con Parade. The free event is a highlight of the weekend's multi-genre convention held in downtown Atlanta every year. Dragon Con takes place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 and a record attendance of 85,000 people is expected as fans → Read More
Your Guide To Events At Dragon Con 2018
Pop culture fans and sci-fi enthusiasts are revving up for Dragon Con -- the annual multi-genre convention held in downtown Atlanta on Labor Day weekend. Every year, the event attracts thousands of fans and fills Atlanta's streets with cosplayers portraying characters from video games, movies and TV shows. The → Read More
LIST: Ga. Cities, Counties To Decide On 'Brunch Bill' In November
In November, some Georgia municipalities will decide if restaurants can serve alcohol starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday. In May, Gov. Nathan Deal signed SB 17, which allows local governments to put the referendum on their ballots. Currently, restaurants in Georgia cannot serve alcohol before 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. The → Read More
Georgia's Top Consumer Complaints In 2017 And How To Avoid Common Scams
In 2017, Georgians filed consumer complaints about a number of issues. The top category was used car sales. In a press release, state Attorney General Chris Carr announced the top complaints that were reported to his Consumer Protection Unit in 2017. That list includes: Used car sales Debt issues Automotive repairs → Read More
A Deep Dive Into Atlanta's Cosplay Culture
When Keith Kelley attended Anime Weekend Atlanta for the first time, he felt left out. It seemed like he was the only one there who wasn't dressed up! So he began planning for next year. At Dragon Con 2014, he and his brother arrived as Tom and Jerry. "It was a great experience," Kelley said, "and that was the start → Read More
How To Get Tickets To See 'Infinity Mirrors' At The High Museum
The High Museum of Art announced earlier this week details on how to get tickets for a new exibit, "Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors." The exhibit, which has → Read More
Trump's List Of Potential Supreme Court Nominees Includes 2 Ga. Judges
Two Georgians have made President Donald Trump's list of 25 potential nominees to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday. Britt Grant and Keith Blackwell both serve as justices on the Supreme Court of Georgia. Grant was appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal in → Read More
Georgia's 'Coyote Challenge' Draws Criticism
On Tuesday, a coalition of scientists and more than 25 wildlife protection organizations sent letters urging Gov. Nathan Deal, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Wildlife Resources Division to cancel the "Georgia Coyote Challenge." The challenge, which was launched in 2017 by the Georgia DNR, → Read More
Who's On The Ballot In Georgia’s 2018 Primary Election Runoff?
After Georgia's May 22 primary, several races ended in a runoff, including the race for the GOP nomination for governor. → Read More
PHOTOS: Zoo Atlanta Welcomes Springtime Babies
Spring has been an eventful season for Zoo Atlanta. The zoo has welcomed more than a dozen baby animals to its habitats over the past three months. → Read More
John Lewis, Atlantans React To ABC's Canceling Of 'Roseanne'
Georgia's Rep. John Lewis praised ABC on Twitter Tuesday for canceling "Roseanne" after the show's star and co-creator, Roseanne Barr, tweeted a comment calling a former adviser to President Barack Obama the offspring of an ape. → Read More
Delta Introduces New Uniforms Designed By Zac Posen
Thousands of Delta Air Lines employees are showing off a new look designed by Zac Posen, an acclaimed fashion designer and "Project Runway" judge. Their uniforms were produced by Land's End. Employees strutted down a Delta-branded runway in Atlanta on Tuesday → Read More
GOP Candidate For Ga. Governor Announces 'Deportation Bus Tour' In New Ad
Michael Williams, a Republican state senator who is running for Georgia governor, announced his "Deportation Bus Tour" in a new campaign ad Tuesday. The tour begins Wednesday, the candidate announced on his Facebook page. The bus will travel through some of Georgia's "sanctuary cities," including Clarkston, Decatur → Read More
Marietta Student's Art Could Be Featured As Google Doodle
Helena Soriano, a freshman at Pope High School in Marietta, is among 53 students in the nation whose artwork is in the running to be featured on Google in the annual "Doodle 4 Google" contest. The national winner will receive a $30,000 scholarship and $50,000 grant for the winner's school. Soriano, whose favorite → Read More
Want To See 'Hamilton' In Atlanta? Enter The Ticket Lottery
It's "Hamilton" time. The show will run from May 22 to June 10 at the Fox Theatre. Seats are filling up fast. According to Atlanta Magazine, a lottery will release 40 orchestra-level tickets for each of the 24 showtimes. The tickets are $10. How The Lottery Works The lottery opens at 11 a.m. two days before the → Read More