14 pop-up chefs to take part in Gather’round Soul of the South event

Brookhaven Reporter 9/26 6:58A Sam Flemming | Punk Foodie

Korean Corn Cheese Milk Bread Bun with Crispy Prosciutto from Leftie Lee’s is one of 14 dishes on Soul of the South’s Pop-Up Dining Experience this Thursday   . On Thursday evening, Sept. 29, Southern...

With major events coming to the city, Atlanta police eyes German-style crowd control

Brookhaven Reporter 9/26 6:46A Katja Ridderbusch | For the Atla

Atlanta PD s Senzer and Major Fred Watson exchange ideas about policing practices and police leadership in Germany. (Courtesy of Katja Ridderbusch) Atlanta Deputy Police Chief Andrew Senzer stood on...

Gov. Kemp activates state operations center ahead of potential hurricane impact

Brookhaven Reporter 9/25 1:41P Collin Kelley

Tropical Storm Ian s path as of Sunday, Sept. 25, at 5 p.m. (Courtesy The Weather Channel) Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp has ordered the activation of the State Operations Center on Monday, Sept, 26, to prepare for any potential impact from Tropical...

Kenny Rogers estate auctioning valuables from Atlanta home Oct. 21-23

Brookhaven Reporter 9/24 6:15A Rodney Ho | The Atlanta Journal-

The estate for late country legend and longtime Atlanta resident Kenny Rogers is placing some of his memorabilia and personal effects up for auction next month. The three-day auction will be held in...

Unemployment rates on the rise across Georgia

Brookhaven Reporter 9/24 2:20A Rough Draft

Unemployment rates rose in every region in Georgia last month, but still remain above 2021 levels, according to Georgia s Labor Commissioner Mark Butler “As we look toward the fall, we are committed...

Help Solidarity Sandy Springs win $2,500

Sandy Springs Reporter 9/24 2:00A Bob Pepalis

By voting for Jennifer Barnes in the Good Neighbor Awards, Solidarity Sandy Springs could win $2,500. Local residents can help Solidarity Sandy Springs win a $2,500 award by voting for Jennifer Barnes...

In conversation with Douglas Tirola, director of ‘Bernstein’s Wall’

Brookhaven Reporter 9/23 6:48A Sammie Purcell

Douglas Tirola, director of Bernstein s Wall. Bernstein s Wall, a documentary about the life of the famous American conductor, had its Atlanta premiere through the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Sept....

Big festival weekend ahead in Atlanta

Brookhaven Reporter 9/23 3:00A Collin Kelley

Sunday in the Park/Tunes from the Tombs at Oakland Cemetery. (Courtesy Oakland Cemetery) The weather looks perfect for the slew of festivals happening this weekend – Sept. 23-25 – including art, film,...

Punk Foodie’s underground dining guide for Sept. 23 – 25

Brookhaven Reporter 9/23 12:00A Sam Flemming | Punk Foodie

On Sunday, enjoy these chili lime cricket tacos and other futuristic foods as well as a virtual reality tour of Big Door Vineyards at VinoTeca in Inman Park . On the Punk Foodie Underground Dining...

The party gap with women candidates is closing nationally — but not in Georgia statewide races

Brookhaven Reporter 9/22 6:03P Riley Bunch | GPB

This year’s midterm election has a sharpened focus on Georgia women — who make up more than half of the state’s electorate — as issues like abortion rights fuel efforts to mobilize voters across the...

Brookhaven to take new approach to park maintenance as improvements move along

Brookhaven Reporter 9/22 9:40A Sammie Purcell

Brookhaven is tackling invasive plant removal with a new partnership, according to a press release. The city has entered a partnership with the nonprofit EcoAddendum, or Eco-A, and ReForest ATL to...

Where to Oktoberfest this fall

Brookhaven Reporter 9/22 9:00A Sammie Purcell

Prost! Oktoberfest season is upon us, and local beer joints are celebrating. Grab your lederhosen and your stein and check out these upcoming events. Best End Brewing Company This West End brewery is...

Tio Lucho’s Causa Limeña & Shrimp Salad recipe

Brookhaven Reporter 9/22 9:00A Sammie Purcell

This story first appeared in Side Dish, a weekly newsletter. Subscribe at sidedishatlanta.com . Authentic Peruvian cuisine is here in Atlanta – and you can make it at home. Tio Lucho’s opened earlier...

Behind the Food: Illegal Food’s Vietnamese Grilled Eggplant (Cà Tím Nu?ng)

Brookhaven Reporter 9/22 9:00A Sam Flemming | Punk Foodie

Chef Steven Lingenfeltermay started Illegal Food in 2013 as one of the first pop-ups in Atlanta. The pop-up eventually turned into a brick-and-mortar and garnered praise from all sorts of local and...

Kemp awards additional $30 million to address housing insecurity

Brookhaven Reporter 9/22 12:30A Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday the award of $30 million in COVID relief funds to organizations working to address housing insecurity in Georgia. The funds will be distributed among eight...