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Lovett’s Slater Nalley (left) has made it to Hollywood Week on “American Idol.” (Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless)

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Atlanta high school student finds his confidence on ‘American Idol’

Slater Nalley first caught American Idol fans’ attention when he auditioned with a song he wrote about his teacher’s late son. Now, he’s hoping to let America get to know him a little bit better.

April 01, 2025
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The "Made in Georgia" panel at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City (Photo by Sammie Purcell). The “Made in Georgia” panel at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City. (Photo by Sammie Purcell)

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‘Made in Georgia’ panel talks cultivating state talent at Sundance

Georgia film industry professionals gathered in Park City, Utah, over the weekend to discuss the state’s film future at the Sundance film festival.

January 29, 2025
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Tyler Perry Studios president dies in plane crash

According to multiple news reports, Mensch was flying a single-seater plane when it crashed on a road in Homosassa, Florida.

December 07, 2024
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Mohamed Massaquoi speaking to a crowd at an event in Brookhaven on Sept. 11 (Photo courtesy of WITH Agency). Mohamed Massaquoi speaking to a crowd at an event in Brookhaven on Sept. 11 (Photo courtesy of WITH Agency).

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Former football player Mohamed Massaquoi on recovery and motivation

Mohamed Massaquoi speaks at a lot of events. But, despite how long he’s been doing it, he didn’t really become comfortable with the idea of public speaking until recently. 

September 25, 2024
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Cosplayers at Dragon Con 2018 (Photo provided by Eric Lange).

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Dragon Con returns this weekend with celebrity guests, panels and more

Dragon Con, Atlanta’s massive pop culture convention, returns this Labor Day weekend with autograph signings, gaming events, shows and more. Numerous celebrity guests will be in attendance at the 2024 event, which runs from Aug. 29 to Sept. 2.

August 28, 2024
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