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Georgia lawmakers wrap session with budget, major bills

Gov. Brian Kemp now has 40 days to act on dozens of end-of-session bills.

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Georgia lawmakers worked into Friday morning to pass a nearly $39 billion budget and a slate of bills before the legislative session ended.Why it matters: Sine die is lawmakers&#x27; final chance to pass priorities — and with 2026 elections looming, the pressure to deliver wins intensified.

Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell

Not sure what to do this weekend? Check out our list of events happening around Atlanta.

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There&#x27;s plenty to do in Atlanta this weekend, and we&#x27;ve pulled together some events to add to your itinerary. 🐦‍🔥 404 Day returns and celebrates Atlanta culture with a free event at Piedmont Park. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://404day.com/" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://404day.com/" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)<ul><li>Festivities kick off Saturday morning with the second annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="404 Day parade" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWmD42aEViw/?img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWmD42aEViw/?img_index=1" target="_blank">404 Day parade</a> at 10am. The route runs along Peachtree Street from Ralph McGill Boulevard to Underground Atlanta. </li><li>Other events <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="throughout the weekend" data-vars-click-url="https://404weekend.com/events/" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://404weekend.com/events/" target="_blank">throughout the weekend</a> include a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="scholarship gala" data-vars-click-url="https://events.eventnoire.com/e/3rd-annual-404-fund-scholarship-gala" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://events.eventnoire.com/e/3rd-annual-404-fund-scholarship-gala" target="_blank">scholarship gala</a>, an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Old Atlanta vs. New Atlanta hip-hop battle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404-day-old-atlanta-vs-new-atlanta-a-live-hip-hop-culture-experience-tickets-1980928804379?utm_source=404day.com&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=rsvp-button" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404-day-old-atlanta-vs-new-atlanta-a-live-hip-hop-culture-experience-tickets-1980928804379?utm_source=404day.com&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=rsvp-button" target="_blank">Old Atlanta vs. New Atlanta hip-hop battle</a> and a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taste the Block party" data-vars-click-url="https://partiful.com/e/Jj4p5lmx5cwSnkCzMWAK" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://partiful.com/e/Jj4p5lmx5cwSnkCzMWAK" target="_blank">Taste the Block party</a> featuring a live performance by Big Boi.</li></ul>🎉 State Rep. Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro) starts the 404 Day festivities early with a free Sine Die block party at Liberty Plaza. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thurs." data-vars-click-url="https://house-press.com/rep-eric-bell-to-host-second-annual-404-sine-die-block-party-event-at-liberty-plaza/" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://house-press.com/rep-eric-bell-to-host-second-annual-404-sine-die-block-party-event-at-liberty-plaza/" target="_blank">Thurs.</a>)🏐 Atlanta Vibe, the city&#x27;s pro volleyball team, play the Omaha Supernovas (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thurs." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/atlanta-vibe-vs-omaha-supernovas-atlanta-georgia-04-02-2026/event/0E0063710344B648" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/atlanta-vibe-vs-omaha-supernovas-atlanta-georgia-04-02-2026/event/0E0063710344B648" target="_blank">Thurs.</a>) and the Orlando Valkyries (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/atlanta-vibe-vs-orlando-valkyries-atlanta-georgia-04-04-2026/event/0E006371065BB823" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/atlanta-vibe-vs-orlando-valkyries-atlanta-georgia-04-04-2026/event/0E006371065BB823" target="_blank">Sat.</a>) at GSU&#x27;s Convocation Center.🎤 Rapper DaBaby performs at Buckhead Theater. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fri." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/dababy-be-more-grateful-tour-atlanta-georgia-04-03-2026/event/0E0064420956A93C?_gl=1*yvja9g*_ga*MTM0NDY5NTExOC4xNzc1MDY0OTg1*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzUwNjQ5ODYkajU4JGwwJGgw*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*czE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkajYwJGwwJGgw" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/dababy-be-more-grateful-tour-atlanta-georgia-04-03-2026/event/0E0064420956A93C?_gl=1*yvja9g*_ga*MTM0NDY5NTExOC4xNzc1MDY0OTg1*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzUwNjQ5ODYkajU4JGwwJGgw*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*czE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkajYwJGwwJGgw" target="_blank">Fri.</a>)🥟 Panda Fest brings the three-day popular Asian food festival and market to Atlantic Station. <ul><li>Get your tickets ASAP because this event will most likely sell out. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fri-Sun." data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panda-fest-atlanta-2026-tickets-1978898455551?aff=oddtdtcreator" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panda-fest-atlanta-2026-tickets-1978898455551?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">Fri-Sun.</a>)</li></ul>⚽ Atlanta United hosts the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E006372B3769D3E?brand=atlantaunited&amp;artistid=2213124&amp;wt.mc_id=MLS_TEAM_ATLU_SGT_PG_GM4&amp;utm_source=atlutd.com&amp;utm_medium=client&amp;utm_campaign=MLS_TEAM_ATLU&amp;utm_content=SGT_PG_GM4&amp;_gl=1*1jzwouv*_ga*MTAyNjIyNjc3LjE3NzUwNjc0MDM.*_ga_P4S0WHP5N5*czE3NzUwNjc0MDMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzUwNjc0MDkkajU0JGwwJGgw" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E006372B3769D3E?brand=atlantaunited&amp;artistid=2213124&amp;wt.mc_id=MLS_TEAM_ATLU_SGT_PG_GM4&amp;utm_source=atlutd.com&amp;utm_medium=client&amp;utm_campaign=MLS_TEAM_ATLU&amp;utm_content=SGT_PG_GM4&amp;_gl=1*1jzwouv*_ga*MTAyNjIyNjc3LjE3NzUwNjc0MDM.*_ga_P4S0WHP5N5*czE3NzUwNjc0MDMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzUwNjc0MDkkajU0JGwwJGgw" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)🏃 Log those miles at the 19th annual Run Like Hell 5K benefitting Oakland Cemeter.y (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://www.oaklandcemetery.com/events/run-like-hell-5k-2026" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.oaklandcemetery.com/events/run-like-hell-5k-2026" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)🪴 Atlanta Plant Fest features local vendors selling indoor houseplants and accessories, food and DJ-curated music. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://pinkpothosatl.com/pages/plant-fest" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pinkpothosatl.com/pages/plant-fest" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)🎨 Sandy Springs Artsapalooza showcases work from more than 100 artists and features live demonstrations, a children&#x27;s area and an Easter Egg Hunt featuring 10,000 eggs. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat.-Sun." data-vars-click-url="https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13505" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13505" target="_blank">Sat.-Sun.</a>)

New Gordon Parks exhibit arrives in Atlanta

The exhibit includes photos from the 1956 Life magazine spread that followed the lives of the Thornton family in and around Mobile, Alabama.

Culture

A new exhibit on display in Atlanta is celebrating the 70th anniversary of Life magazine publishing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gordon Parks&#x27;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/gordon-parks/biography" data-vars-content-id="a03eed2d-6cd4-444a-aba2-4080b68a32da" data-vars-headline="New Gordon Parks exhibit arrives in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/gordon-parks/biography" target="_blank">Gordon Parks&#x27;</a> iconic photo essay of Black American life in the Jim Crow South. Why it matters: The photographs of Black families carrying out their day-to-day activities forced readers to confront the human reality of de jure segregation.

APD offers $15K reward for info in teen's fatal shooting at Piedmont Park

16-year-old Tianah Robinson was shot and killed Saturday night at the park.

Public Safety

The city of Atlanta is offering a $15,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the fatal shooting of a teenager Saturday night at Piedmont Park.The latest: Atlanta police are reviewing license plate readers, cameras and cellphone videos to identify suspects in the shooting that killed 16-year-old Tianah Robinson and injured 15-year-old Italia Wilson, said assistant chief Carven Tyus.

How to get the most out of spring in Atlanta

Outdoor projects are moving to the top of Atlanta's to-do lists — and Lowe's spring deals events help maximize the budget.

Partners

Spring arrived early in Atlanta, which means it&#x27;s prime time to get outside and start tackling landscaping projects.<ul><li>Homeowners are refreshing flower beds, topping off mulch and getting yards ready for long evenings outdoors.</li></ul>Why it&#x27;s important: Outdoor spaces can transform how you live and how you feel, from small refreshes to full backyard makeovers.

A more personal approach to banking is taking hold in Atlanta

Relationship-driven banking can offer more context — without sacrificing convenience.

More than half of Americans say they feel less connected to their bank than in years past, according to a 2025 The Harris Poll report.<ul><li>Plus, the survey found that online-only banking customers are more likely than customers of any other bank type to seek a better option.</li></ul>Why it&#x27;s important: Big financial decisions — like growing a business, buying property or planning for the future — require more than speed and convenience. They require context, guidance and an understanding of local markets.

Wayfair's second large format store opens in Atlanta

The store has 18 departments, and many items will be available to purchase on site.

Business

Wayfair&#x27;s second brick-and-mortar store is now open in Atlanta, bringing the mega-retailer&#x27;s online experience to in-store shoppers.Why it matters: The 150,000-square-foot store&#x27;s opening finally brings an anchor tenant back to The District at Howell Mill shopping center after Walmart closed in 2022.

New ad blitz shows how tariffs hurt small businesses

The campaign is targeting Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Nashville and Newark because they are located in states hit hardest by tariffs.

A new month-long ad campaign is hitting Atlanta and other cities Monday to try to bring attention to small businesses who have been affected by tariffs.Why it matters: According to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="surveys by the Council on Foreign Relations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cfr.org/articles/what-americans-really-think-about-trade-and-tariffs" data-vars-content-id="2813c8e9-99ea-480c-89b8-db8300a649a1" data-vars-headline="New ad blitz shows how tariffs hurt small businesses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cfr.org/articles/what-americans-really-think-about-trade-and-tariffs" target="_blank">surveys by the Council on Foreign Relations</a>, two-in-five Americans mistakenly believe a tariff is paid by a foreign country. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Research from the New York Fed " data-vars-click-url="https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2026/02/who-is-paying-for-the-2025-u-s-tariffs/" data-vars-content-id="2813c8e9-99ea-480c-89b8-db8300a649a1" data-vars-headline="New ad blitz shows how tariffs hurt small businesses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2026/02/who-is-paying-for-the-2025-u-s-tariffs/" target="_blank">Research from the New York Fed </a>and Columbia University shows nearly 90% of the tariffs President Trump enacted in 2025 were paid by U.S. firms and consumers.

Gwinnett County lands UCB deal to anchor Rowen mini-city project

UCB plans a major research hub near Dacula, marking a milestone for the 2,000-acre project.

Development

A proposed mini-city taking shape in Gwinnett County took a major step toward becoming reality after successfully wooing a global <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="biopharmaceutical" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/12/biotech-dealmaking-boom" data-vars-content-id="bc70fb43-cbd8-4054-aa2b-25b961903ca6" data-vars-headline="Gwinnett County lands UCB deal to anchor Rowen mini-city project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/12/biotech-dealmaking-boom" target="_self">biopharmaceutical</a> giant.Why it matters: UCB&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="investment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ucb.com/about-ucb/magazine/detail/article/growing-our-us-roots-with-a-new-facility-in-georgia" data-vars-content-id="bc70fb43-cbd8-4054-aa2b-25b961903ca6" data-vars-headline="Gwinnett County lands UCB deal to anchor Rowen mini-city project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ucb.com/about-ucb/magazine/detail/article/growing-our-us-roots-with-a-new-facility-in-georgia" target="_blank">investment</a> is the largest in county history and accelerates plans for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rowen" data-vars-click-url="https://rowenlife.com/" data-vars-content-id="bc70fb43-cbd8-4054-aa2b-25b961903ca6" data-vars-headline="Gwinnett County lands UCB deal to anchor Rowen mini-city project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rowenlife.com/" target="_blank">Rowen</a>, a 2,000-acre research-focused &quot;knowledge community&quot; halfway between Atlanta and Athens.

Wayfair to open new Atlanta store on March 31

The store replaces the former Walmart on Howell Mill Road.

Wayfair will open its highly anticipated Atlanta storefront later this month.Why it matters: The location, which will be the company&#x27;s second brick-and-mortar store, fills a major hole at The District at Howell Mill shopping center that&#x27;s been vacant since late 2022 when Walmart closed.

Food hall to open in former CNN Center in Downtown

CP Group's makeover of the 1.2 million square-foot complex dubbed The Center will open a month before the World Cup begins in Atlanta.

The project that will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="transform the space" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/08/01/cnn-former-headquarters-atlanta-the-center-world-cup-mixed-use" data-vars-content-id="14b6b2a2-96b9-4c48-8aa2-079f6708e81b" data-vars-headline="Food hall to open in former CNN Center in Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/08/01/cnn-former-headquarters-atlanta-the-center-world-cup-mixed-use" target="_self">transform the space</a> formerly known as the CNN Center will open in May.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="CP Group" data-vars-click-url="https://cpgcre.com/" data-vars-content-id="14b6b2a2-96b9-4c48-8aa2-079f6708e81b" data-vars-headline="Food hall to open in former CNN Center in Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cpgcre.com/" target="_blank">CP Group</a>&#x27;s makeover of the 1.2-million-square-foot complex dubbed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thecenteratlanta.com/" data-vars-content-id="14b6b2a2-96b9-4c48-8aa2-079f6708e81b" data-vars-headline="Food hall to open in former CNN Center in Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thecenteratlanta.com/" target="_blank">The Center</a> will open a month before the World Cup kicks off in Atlanta, and it could be a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="major activity hub" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2024/03/25/centennial-yards-downtown-entertainment-district" data-vars-content-id="14b6b2a2-96b9-4c48-8aa2-079f6708e81b" data-vars-headline="Food hall to open in former CNN Center in Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2024/03/25/centennial-yards-downtown-entertainment-district" target="_self">major activity hub</a> during the city&#x27;s eight matches.

More people are teleworking full time in metro Atlanta

20% of people who responded to the Atlanta Regional Commission's survey say they telework full time, compared to 6% in 2019.

Flexible work hours and working outside the office are the new normal in the metro area, according to a new survey conducted by the Atlanta Regional Commission.Why it matters: The pandemic has permanently changed the working and commuting patterns of Americans.

Comedy club to open at Ponce City Market

Longtime stand-up comedian Marshall Chiles plans to open Whiplash Comedy in summer 2026.

A longtime stand-up comedian will open a place where fellow comedy veterans and newcomers can test their jokes on audiences.The latest: Marshall Chiles plans to open <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Whiplash Comedy" data-vars-click-url="https://whiplashcomedy.com/" data-vars-content-id="444ff2fc-977b-4379-9550-e6c06bb60c73" data-vars-headline="Comedy club to open at Ponce City Market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://whiplashcomedy.com/" target="_blank">Whiplash Comedy</a> at Ponce City Market this summer. The club will have entrances adjacent to Dancing Goats and City Winery, the development said in a news release.<ul><li>Chiles owned and operated the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Laughing Skull Lounge" data-vars-click-url="https://laughingskulllounge.com/" data-vars-content-id="444ff2fc-977b-4379-9550-e6c06bb60c73" data-vars-headline="Comedy club to open at Ponce City Market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://laughingskulllounge.com/" target="_blank">Laughing Skull Lounge</a> in Atlanta for 16 years and helped open Funny Farm Comedy Club in Roswell.</li></ul>Zoom in: Whiplash will have two showrooms: the Main Squeeze, which will accommodate 130 people, and (of course) Side Piece, a smaller room that can hold about 44 people for more intimate performances such as karaoke.<ul><li>It will have a patio with a bar and seating. </li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: Chiles told Axios he doesn&#x27;t &quot;think there&#x27;s a better location for a comedy club than Ponce City Market.&quot; <ul><li>&quot;I always look for excuses to go to Ponce City Market because I love the energy and community,&quot; he said. </li><li>He envisions the club as a community hub where people can attend main shows, smaller social gatherings and meet-ups. </li><li>Chiles also said he&#x27;d like the club to host stand-up comedy and acting classes and, for example, classes on needlepoint and macrame.</li></ul>State of play: Whiplash&#x27;s announcement comes after at least <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="four eateries recently closed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/01/06/4-food-stalls-close-ponce-city-market/" data-vars-content-id="444ff2fc-977b-4379-9550-e6c06bb60c73" data-vars-headline="Comedy club to open at Ponce City Market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/01/06/4-food-stalls-close-ponce-city-market/" target="_blank">four eateries recently closed</a> at Ponce City Market: Ton Ton Ramen, Sugar Shane&#x27;s, Le Metro and Miso Ko.Yes, but: Ponce City Market said additional food options are coming to the property this year, including <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="La Cueva" data-vars-click-url="https://lacuevaatl.com/" data-vars-content-id="444ff2fc-977b-4379-9550-e6c06bb60c73" data-vars-headline="Comedy club to open at Ponce City Market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://lacuevaatl.com/" target="_blank">La Cueva</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Three Taverns Brew Terminal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.threetavernsbrewery.com/welcome/" data-vars-content-id="444ff2fc-977b-4379-9550-e6c06bb60c73" data-vars-headline="Comedy club to open at Ponce City Market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.threetavernsbrewery.com/welcome/" target="_blank">Three Taverns Brew Terminal</a> (which will serve food from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="DAS BBQ" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dasbbq.com/" data-vars-content-id="444ff2fc-977b-4379-9550-e6c06bb60c73" data-vars-headline="Comedy club to open at Ponce City Market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dasbbq.com/" target="_blank">DAS BBQ</a>), <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NoriFish" data-vars-click-url="https://norifishsushi.com/" data-vars-content-id="444ff2fc-977b-4379-9550-e6c06bb60c73" data-vars-headline="Comedy club to open at Ponce City Market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://norifishsushi.com/" target="_blank">NoriFish</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Okiboru" data-vars-click-url="https://okiboru.com/" data-vars-content-id="444ff2fc-977b-4379-9550-e6c06bb60c73" data-vars-headline="Comedy club to open at Ponce City Market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://okiboru.com/" target="_blank">Okiboru</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Terminal 26" data-vars-click-url="https://www.terminal26.com/" data-vars-content-id="444ff2fc-977b-4379-9550-e6c06bb60c73" data-vars-headline="Comedy club to open at Ponce City Market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.terminal26.com/" target="_blank">Terminal 26</a>, a Thai eatery inspired by the country&#x27;s famous floating markets.The bottom line: Chiles said Whiplash Comedy will bring a much-needed entertainment venue to Ponce, which he said is already popular because people can dine, shop and attend shows without moving their vehicles. <ul><li>&quot;That&#x27;s very unique for the city of Atlanta,&quot; he told Axios.</li></ul>

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