1+ year, 1+ day ago   (978+ words) Atlanta has long had its share of Persian restaurants, beloved for their rice dishes, flatbreads, platters of herbs and cheese, kebabs and roasted meats. Stephen Kaplan remembers growing up in Sandy Springs going to Persian restaurants with his family. “I…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (765+ words) Sure, driving through your neighborhood to view your neighbors’ Christmas light displays can be fun. But for a truly awe-inspiring experience with enough lights to make Clark Griswold jealous, head out to one of the Atlanta area’s drive-through holiday light…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (700+ words) Easter weekend is upon us and there are plenty of egg hunts, special holiday brunches, and fun events to take part in this year. Check out this roundup of Easter happenings around Atlanta. High Street Hops101 High St., April 4, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Easter…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (553+ words) April 2 (15 Nisan 5786) 2️⃣ Happy second night of Passover! I’ve been reading about incorporating new symbols into the seder. This one about adding a Lego in honor of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, MI, really struck me. 🍎 Speaking of Passover, a woman…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (257+ words) Thousands visited the Alpha Loop in Alpharetta for a weekend Lights on the Loop festival Dec. 12 and 13. All three events took place over three weekends on Alpharetta’s new – still in progress – Alpha Loop, which will ultimately be an 11-mile, 12-foot-wide…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (269+ words) Key Points:• The City of Sandy Springs held a Menorah lighting to show solidarity with victims and families of recent antisemitic attacks.• City council members and state legislators joined in the ceremony held outside Sandy Springs City Hall. Sandy Springs…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (427+ words) A family walks over a lighted bridge during Alpharetta’s Lights on the Loop Dec. 12. Thousands visited the Alpha Loop in Alpharetta for a weekend Lights on the Loop festival Dec. 12 and 13. Musicians play Christmas songs on the Alpha Loop Dec....

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (225+ words) If you get a chance to go down south this holiday season, it's worth the visit. Earlier this month, Southern Living published an article about Jekyll Island titled "this Georgia island turns into a Christmas wonderland with 2 million lights and…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (94+ words) TODAY AT 5 p.m. “Every child deserves a Merry Christmas—no matter what circumstances their family is facing,” said Arrington. “When a parent is incarcerated, the holidays can be especially hard, and this giveaway is one way we can remind these children…...

9+ mon, 1+ hour ago   (126+ words) Residents of Dahlonega, Georgia, gathered in celebration on Saturday as horses, dogs, and floats paraded through the town as part of the annual Christmas parade. Known for its dedication to the holiday season, the small mountain town saw 400 people take…...