Coverage of culture in Atlanta focuses on community identity, heritage celebrations, social forces and shifts in local trends. It captures the events and milestones that define the collective perspective of the city.
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena executive was honored at the third annual Oak View Group Arena Alliance Awards, while colleague Trey Feazell was recognized in Billboard's 2026 Touring Power Players list.
Civil rights lawyer Gerald Griggs was recently sworn in to practice before the nation's highest court.
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Should local governments fund grants for independent artists in your community?
Ten Southern LGBTQ+ performing artists will each receive $500 in microgrants from the Atlanta-based nonprofit.
Marist School presented the St. Peter Chanel Award, its highest honor, to Bill and Susan Roche during its 125th year.
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Do you feel represented by the way your local sports team engages with the community?
The latest scarf in the Somos Atlanta collection celebrates Puerto Rican heritage through iconic cultural imagery.
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Do you believe local youth mentorship programs are effective at preparing teenagers for professional success?
The Noble Truth Project pairs Atlanta teens with business mentors and job training at a local shop.
Regular subjects here include regional festivals, changing demographics, the rise of new community traditions and the evolution of social norms. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, highlighting the forces that connect the population. Unique to this city is the way heritage is actively integrated into the design and programming of public spaces. Demographic changes and the arrival of new industries are the primary factors currently shaping the way these traditions evolve.
