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Events Going on in Atlanta: November 2026
November is here, and Atlanta is getting ready for the holiday season! From fall festivals and local markets to holiday light displays and live performances, there are plenty of things happening around the city this month. Whether you're looking for a fun weekend activity or something to do with family and friends, her...
Movies and Shows You Didn't Know Were Filmed in Atlanta
Atlanta has been the backdrop for way more movies and TV shows than you might think! From Marvel movies to Netflix favorites, you've probably seen Atlanta on screen without even realizing it. Stranger Things The Walking Dead Baby Driver Black Panther Avengers: Infinity War Avengers: Endgame Captain America: Civil War S...
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The 10 Biggest Alternative Rock Collaborations
Alternative rock has never been afraid to cross genres. Over the years, rock bands have teamed up with rappers, pop stars and other artists to create songs that probably shouldn't work on paper... but somehow absolutely do. Here are 10 collaborations that helped prove it: 1. Linkin Park & Jay-Z - "Numb/Encore&...
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The Women Who Changed Rock & Roll
When people think about the history of rock music, they often picture men with guitars, but women have been shaping rock music from the beginning. Artists like Janis Joplin, Joan Jett, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks, Patti Smith and Debbie Harry didn't just participate in rock music. They helped change what a rock star cou...
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How Rock Bands Took Over the World
Rock music has never really stayed in one place. What started with a mix of blues, country, gospel, and rhythm and blues eventually became one of the biggest genres in the world, and bands have been at the center of that story from the beginning. Rock and roll took shape in the 1950s, with artists like Chuck Berry, Lit...
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Why Does Atlanta Have So Many Peachtree Streets?
If you've spent any time in Atlanta, you've probably noticed one thing: everything seems to be named Peachtree. Peachtree Street, Peachtree Road, Peachtree Battle Avenue, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard... the list goes on and on. So, why exactly is Atlanta so obsessed with Peachtree? The answer actually goes back long ...
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Why Atlanta Exists at All: The Railroad That Built a City
It's hard to imagine Atlanta as anything other than Georgia's biggest city, but believe it or not, Atlanta wasn't founded because of a river, a port, or even a gold rush. The city exists because of a railroad. Back in 1837, Georgia leaders wanted a better way to connect the state to the growing western frontier. They c...
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Why The Battery Atlanta Should Be Your Next Day (or Night) Out
When most people think of The Battery Atlanta, they immediately think of Braves baseball. And while catching a game at Truist Park is absolutely worth the experience, there's so much more to do here than just watch nine innings. Whether you're planning a date night, looking for a family-friendly outing, meeting up with...
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