Events (Blog)

Dragon Con returns

Now in its 32nd year, the internationally known pop culture convention known as Dragon Con returns to Atlanta Labor Day weekend. This year, the event welcomes some 85,000 fans of science fiction, fantasy and gaming during its run from Thursday,…

Young riders compete this week

The Augusta-based National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA), the world’s largest barrel racing organization, is holding its 2019 Youth World Championships at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry through July 27. Hundreds of riders under age 18 from all over the…

Making music in Savannah

The Savannah Music Festival celebrates its 30th season with an impressive lineup of more than 80 concerts, recitals, dance parties, events and family friendly performances now through April 13. Jazz on the river. Photo by Frank Stewart. In nine venues…

Black History Month in Augusta

Augusta is Georgia’s second oldest city – founded in 1735, two years after Savannah – and its rich past is filled with African-American trailblazers who contributed to its Southern soul, including the Godfather of Soul, an international opera star and…

Football Frenzy

In case you’ve been living under a rock, Super Bowl LIII is coming to Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium this Sunday, Feb. 3. A million people are expected to descend on the city for the game and surrounding events, which are being…

Celebrating influential Georgians

This week, Georgia Trend celebrated the 2019 Georgian of the Year and Most Influential Georgians at its annual awards luncheon, held in the Oceans Ballroom of the Georgia Aquarium. Sponsored by the Georgia Chamber and Fidelity Bank, the event was…

Honoring MLK

Across Georgia, activities are planned today to honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact on civil rights – in the U.S. and around the world. If you’re in Atlanta, Dr. King’s birthplace, there are a number…