Atlanta

blue

Axios Atlanta Partners

Axios Atlanta Thought Bubble

Thought Bubble

Atlanta Alerts

Alert

Get smarter, faster on what matters in Atlanta with Kristal Dixon and Thomas Wheatley.

Axios Atlanta

Standard

Atlanta Members

Membership

Georgia outdoor gear tax to fund $33 million for new parks, trails

The state's voter-approved outdoor gear tax will send $33 million to parks, trails and conservation projects.

News

That backpack you bought last year helped raise $33 million that will soon <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fund new parks, trails and conservation projects" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/03/21/georgia-outdoor-tax-funding-awards" data-vars-content-id="22b9ed7a-b56b-41fd-9c2c-33b8018d7e6d" data-vars-headline="Georgia outdoor gear tax to fund $33 million for new parks, trails" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/03/21/georgia-outdoor-tax-funding-awards" target="_self">fund new parks, trails and conservation projects</a> across Georgia — including a new Atlanta nature preserve.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program" data-vars-click-url="https://gadnr.org/gosp" data-vars-content-id="22b9ed7a-b56b-41fd-9c2c-33b8018d7e6d" data-vars-headline="Georgia outdoor gear tax to fund $33 million for new parks, trails" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gadnr.org/gosp" target="_blank">Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program</a>, which has raised more than $110 million since Georgia voters overwhelmingly approved the tax on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="outdoor recreation goods" data-vars-click-url="https://georgiaconservancy.org/gosa/#:~:text=The%20Georgia%20Outdoor%20Stewardship%20Act%20(GOSA)%20was,in%20acquiring%20and%20improving%20parks%20and%20trails**" data-vars-content-id="22b9ed7a-b56b-41fd-9c2c-33b8018d7e6d" data-vars-headline="Georgia outdoor gear tax to fund $33 million for new parks, trails" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://georgiaconservancy.org/gosa/#:~:text=The%20Georgia%20Outdoor%20Stewardship%20Act%20(GOSA)%20was,in%20acquiring%20and%20improving%20parks%20and%20trails**" target="_blank">outdoor recreation goods</a>, has become one of the state&#x27;s tools for expanding access to parks and protecting natural areas.

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.

Development

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 in Atlanta have bachelor's degrees, census data show

The share of metro Atlanta residents 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher rose from 39% to 42% between the 2015-2019 and 2020-2024 periods.

Education

The share of metro Atlanta residents 25 and older with a bachelor&#x27;s degree or higher rose from 39% to 42% between the 2015-2019 and 2020-2024 periods. How it works: That&#x27;s based on the Census Bureau&#x27;s latest five-year American Community Survey estimates.

The Golden Girls Kitchen pop-up exhibition opens in Atlanta

The experience will be at Pullman Yards through May 10.

Things to Do

Fans of the iconic sitcom &quot;The Golden Girls&quot; can now immerse themselves in the television show&#x27;s famous scenes at a new pop-up exhibition at Pullman Yards.Why it matters: The show, which aired from 1985 to 1992, has a loyal fanbase, ranging from those who remember when the show was on TV to people who discovered the show through reruns and streaming services.

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival screenings highlight courage, strength

The festival runs Feb. 18 through March 3, with screenings across metro Atlanta.

Culture

Stories that explore identity, family and resilience will be showcased at the 26th Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.Why it matters: The two-week festival &quot;reflects the global Jewish experience and its intersections with broader cultural, historical, and contemporary issues,&quot; according to AJFF&#x27;s press release.

Atlanta leaders honor Rev. Jesse Jackson as a "real freedom fighter"

Atlanta leaders including Mayor Andre Dickens and Ambassador Andrew Young honored Rev. Jesse Jackson with a moment of silence and reflections on his deep ties to the city and the civil rights movement.

Atlanta leaders paused Tuesday to remember the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights icon whose decades of activism left a lasting imprint on the city.The big picture: In a city that helped anchor the civil rights movement, Jackson&#x27;s death felt personal — and leaders here were quick to connect his national legacy to Atlanta&#x27;s own history of organizing and political power.

Atlanta's "Hype Me Up" dancer moves in total silence

You know Joseph Fogg is about to start dancing when you see his dirty Timberland boot enter the camera frame.

If you come across a guy wearing boots, a white tank top and sunglasses dancing without any music, you&#x27;re likely watching <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Joseph Fogg" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tiktok.com/@jfoggisback" data-vars-content-id="1284965d-6bf1-4a9b-90a8-619798002484" data-vars-headline="Atlanta&#x27;s &quot;Hype Me Up&quot; dancer moves in total silence" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jfoggisback" target="_blank">Joseph Fogg</a> film his popular &quot;Hype Me Up&quot; videos, which have gone viral over the last year.Why it matters: Fogg is among several eclectic personalities and content creators around Atlanta who use social media not just to promote themselves, but to shape how people experience — and enjoy — the city.

Screen Time: Greg Bluestein, AJC political reporter

Bluestein starts his day early with headlines in bed, stays up to speed via messages and unwinds with a long run.

Politics

Georgia politics never really sleeps — and neither does <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Greg Bluestein" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ajc.com/staff/greg-bluestein/" data-vars-content-id="414c7162-f4b2-4be0-9424-ee1ab3ffc7c1" data-vars-headline="Screen Time: Greg Bluestein, AJC political reporter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ajc.com/staff/greg-bluestein/" target="_blank">Greg Bluestein</a>, the AJC&#x27;s chief political reporter.<ul><li>Bluestein starts his day at 6am with headlines in bed, keeps tabs via messages and unwinds with, you guessed it, a long run.</li></ul>📲 First tap of the day: Bluestein scans the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Punchbowl News, Axios newsletters (of course) and the AJC (also of course).<ul><li>He turns to Haaretz when he wants Middle East news, which he follows more closely after Hamas&#x27; Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.</li></ul>💻 Throughout the day: Bluestein, who also co-hosts the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AJC&#x27;s Politically Georgia podcast" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ajc.com/politics/politically-georgia/" data-vars-content-id="414c7162-f4b2-4be0-9424-ee1ab3ffc7c1" data-vars-headline="Screen Time: Greg Bluestein, AJC political reporter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ajc.com/politics/politically-georgia/" target="_blank">AJC&#x27;s Politically Georgia podcast</a> and is an NBC and MSNOW analyst, doesn&#x27;t get to check many headlines or scan X (formerly Twitter) until he sits down for lunch.<ul><li>During the day he mainly leans on sources to help keep tabs on what&#x27;s breaking or bubbling up.</li></ul>📺 Currently streaming: &quot;I&#x27;m streaming &#x27;Fallout&#x27; right now,&quot; Bluestein, the author of &quot;Flipped,&quot; a 2022 book about Georgia&#x27;s changing political landscape, says.<ul><li>&quot;They turned a video game I&#x27;ve never played into a series. It&#x27;s really good. It&#x27;s so weird.&quot;</li></ul>He&#x27;s also deep into deep shows, like Apple TV&#x27;s &quot;Pluribus&quot; and, while working out, less heady content like &quot;Landman.&quot;<ul><li>&quot;I can zone out easily,&quot; he says. &quot;I don&#x27;t feel like I&#x27;m missing some crazy plot point.&quot;</li></ul>💬 Messaging service: Bluestein keeps in contact with sources using Signal on both his phone and laptop, plus WhatsApp and good old-fashioned text messaging and group chats.<ul><li>&quot;Certain high-profile lawmakers are obsessed with Signal,&quot; he says. &quot;They will not do anything else.&quot;</li></ul>🎵 Playlist: His workout mix is heavy on the &#x27;80s and The Boss is the soundtrack of his life. &quot;Bruce is my outlet,&quot; Bluestein says. &quot;I&#x27;ll listen to his channel on SiriusXM all the time.&quot;<ul><li>&quot;I&#x27;ll listen to Wrecking Ball or something like that,&quot; he says. &quot;I&#x27;m like, &#x27;Oh man, this guy gets me.&#x27;&quot;</li></ul>🎙️ Podcasts: &quot;I&#x27;m a crazy history buff,&quot; he says. Bluestein loves <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dan Carlin&#x27;s Hardcore History" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/" data-vars-content-id="414c7162-f4b2-4be0-9424-ee1ab3ffc7c1" data-vars-headline="Screen Time: Greg Bluestein, AJC political reporter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/" target="_blank">Dan Carlin&#x27;s Hardcore History</a> epics and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Rest Is History" data-vars-click-url="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-rest-is-history/id1537788786" data-vars-content-id="414c7162-f4b2-4be0-9424-ee1ab3ffc7c1" data-vars-headline="Screen Time: Greg Bluestein, AJC political reporter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-rest-is-history/id1537788786" target="_blank">The Rest Is History</a>. He also listens to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Daily," data-vars-click-url="https://open.spotify.com/show/3IM0lmZxpFAY7CwMuv9H4g" data-vars-content-id="414c7162-f4b2-4be0-9424-ee1ab3ffc7c1" data-vars-headline="Screen Time: Greg Bluestein, AJC political reporter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3IM0lmZxpFAY7CwMuv9H4g" target="_blank">The Daily,</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="99% Invisible" data-vars-click-url="https://99percentinvisible.org/" data-vars-content-id="414c7162-f4b2-4be0-9424-ee1ab3ffc7c1" data-vars-headline="Screen Time: Greg Bluestein, AJC political reporter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://99percentinvisible.org/" target="_blank">99% Invisible</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="BBC Documentaries" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bbc.com/video/docs?at_audience_id=CjwKCAiA64LLBhBhEiwA-Pxgu45j_lk3uUYdiqbwxPXSVJ1EfCwh4ZouX2zHlpojbSg5MiPBCGq24RoCpb8QAvD_BwE&amp;at_campaign=BBC_Sub_DBS_GS_US_CPC_BBC_Keywords&amp;at_sl_term=bbc%20documentaries&amp;at_matchtype=e&amp;at_adset_id=188108268135&amp;at_creative_id=781473625408&amp;at_medium=search&amp;at_objective=acq&amp;at_ptr_name=google&amp;at_marketing_tactic=Sub&amp;at_campaign_type=paid&amp;at_bbc_team=dbs&amp;at_campaign_id=23203275785&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23203275785&amp;gbraid=0AAAAABjcUP8lV1SN9rTD9L2fi27CFK8Rr&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA64LLBhBhEiwA-Pxgu45j_lk3uUYdiqbwxPXSVJ1EfCwh4ZouX2zHlpojbSg5MiPBCGq24RoCpb8QAvD_BwE" data-vars-content-id="414c7162-f4b2-4be0-9424-ee1ab3ffc7c1" data-vars-headline="Screen Time: Greg Bluestein, AJC political reporter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bbc.com/video/docs?at_audience_id=CjwKCAiA64LLBhBhEiwA-Pxgu45j_lk3uUYdiqbwxPXSVJ1EfCwh4ZouX2zHlpojbSg5MiPBCGq24RoCpb8QAvD_BwE&amp;at_campaign=BBC_Sub_DBS_GS_US_CPC_BBC_Keywords&amp;at_sl_term=bbc%20documentaries&amp;at_matchtype=e&amp;at_adset_id=188108268135&amp;at_creative_id=781473625408&amp;at_medium=search&amp;at_objective=acq&amp;at_ptr_name=google&amp;at_marketing_tactic=Sub&amp;at_campaign_type=paid&amp;at_bbc_team=dbs&amp;at_campaign_id=23203275785&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23203275785&amp;gbraid=0AAAAABjcUP8lV1SN9rTD9L2fi27CFK8Rr&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA64LLBhBhEiwA-Pxgu45j_lk3uUYdiqbwxPXSVJ1EfCwh4ZouX2zHlpojbSg5MiPBCGq24RoCpb8QAvD_BwE" target="_blank">BBC Documentaries</a>.<ul><li>&quot;I just want to hear all about Thomas Aquinas or whatever,&quot; he says.</li></ul>📱 Most used app: Bluestein has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="jumped into the wild world" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tiktok.com/@itsyourboyblue" data-vars-content-id="414c7162-f4b2-4be0-9424-ee1ab3ffc7c1" data-vars-headline="Screen Time: Greg Bluestein, AJC political reporter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@itsyourboyblue" target="_blank">jumped into the wild world</a> of TikTok, much to the embarrassment of his kids.<ul><li>&quot;It&#x27;s the lamest account,&quot; he says. &quot;It&#x27;s me yelling &#x27;It&#x27;s your boy blue&#x27; [in public]... and they&#x27;re like, rolling their eyes at me.&quot;</li></ul>📚 Bedside table: &quot;I&#x27;m reading &#x27;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sapiens" data-vars-click-url="https://www.amazon.com/Sapiens-Humankind-Yuval-Noah-Harari/dp/0062316095" data-vars-content-id="414c7162-f4b2-4be0-9424-ee1ab3ffc7c1" data-vars-headline="Screen Time: Greg Bluestein, AJC political reporter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.amazon.com/Sapiens-Humankind-Yuval-Noah-Harari/dp/0062316095" target="_blank">Sapiens</a>&#x27; again,&quot; he says of Yuval Noah Harari&#x27;s bestseller. &quot;It teaches a different way to look at life and humanity and evolution.&quot;🏃 Unplug: Bluestein hits the treadmill or the pavement (his social media chronicles his readiness to run a 5K). <ul><li>He and his teenage daughter like to hit the gym together before he drops her off at school.</li></ul>

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>

Here's how many out-of-staters are moving to Atlanta

Atlanta ranks 10th among large metropolitan areas that attracted the most people from other states.

Business

America saw fewer <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="moves" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/03/american-dream-job-market-housing-price-marriage" data-vars-content-id="e447df72-e9a5-49f2-8207-4f306b06d985" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s how many out-of-staters are moving to Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/03/american-dream-job-market-housing-price-marriage" target="_self">moves</a> than ever in 2024, according to an analysis of census data published this fall.Driving the news: Roughly 1 in 9 people (11%) changed residences last year — a record low in data going back to 1948.

Most Atlanta residents are satisfied with the city, survey finds

70% of Atlanta residents say they are "satisfied" or "very satisfied," according to a Gensler survey.

Despite what <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="some young adults" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/11/19/young-people-in-atlanta-thinking-about-leaving" data-vars-content-id="1e5323d9-070d-4032-9623-bdf5a4ff1a3e" data-vars-headline="Most Atlanta residents are satisfied with the city, survey finds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/11/19/young-people-in-atlanta-thinking-about-leaving" target="_self">some young adults</a> say, more than two-thirds of Atlanta residents are feeling satisfied about where they live, a new survey finds.Why it matters: &quot;Satisfaction&quot; is broad, but works as a general vibe check on how people are feeling about job opportunities, housing costs, safety and other issues that affect their cities.

"The Walking Dead" props and costumes up for auction

More than 1,000 items from the AMC series — including Negan's bat — are up for auction through Nov. 1.

Fans of the show that gave us Rick, Darryl, Carol and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="CARRRRRL" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECknGSTJZr8" data-vars-content-id="3b7c9e9f-9aff-43ad-ae0a-57711d72789d" data-vars-headline="&quot;The Walking Dead&quot; props and costumes up for auction" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECknGSTJZr8" target="_blank">CARRRRRL</a> have an opportunity to bid on 1,000 props, costumes and other &quot;The Walking Dead&quot; esoterica.Why it matters: The AMC Networks adaptation of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Robert Kirkman" data-vars-click-url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Kirkman" data-vars-content-id="3b7c9e9f-9aff-43ad-ae0a-57711d72789d" data-vars-headline="&quot;The Walking Dead&quot; props and costumes up for auction" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Kirkman" target="_blank">Robert Kirkman</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tony Moore" data-vars-click-url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Moore_(artist)" data-vars-content-id="3b7c9e9f-9aff-43ad-ae0a-57711d72789d" data-vars-headline="&quot;The Walking Dead&quot; props and costumes up for auction" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Moore_(artist)" target="_blank">Tony Moore</a>&#x27;s graphic novel spawned a universe of content and helped establish Georgia as a place where Hollywood could plant roots and shoot a TV series.

Coffee raves are growing in popularity in Atlanta

Coffee clubbing events in Atlanta are up 300% compared to last year, according to Eventbrite.

The traditional way of clubbing — where you dance like no one&#x27;s watching with a beer or cocktail in hand — is out, and a new scene is emerging for people who&#x27;d rather have the word &quot;espresso&quot; in front of &quot;shot&quot;: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="coffee raves" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/09/12/coffee-raves-dj-daybreaker-dc" data-vars-content-id="46118ed7-e51e-44e1-a496-fb8d14b39e5d" data-vars-headline="Coffee raves are growing in popularity in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/09/12/coffee-raves-dj-daybreaker-dc" target="_self">coffee raves</a>.Why it matters: Daytime dance parties are redefining nightlife for the sober-curious crowd, offering high-energy parties <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="without the hangover" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/17/drinking-alcohol-unhealthy-gen-z-millennials-poll" data-vars-content-id="46118ed7-e51e-44e1-a496-fb8d14b39e5d" data-vars-headline="Coffee raves are growing in popularity in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/17/drinking-alcohol-unhealthy-gen-z-millennials-poll" target="_self">without the hangover</a>.

Artist's map celebrates Southern barbecue history and culture

The American Barbecue Map features nearly 200 restaurants, 22 types of sauces, 20 regional styles of barbecue and popular sides and desserts.

Food and Drink

An Atlanta-based artist has taken his first-hand experience eating at barbecue joints across the country and created a work of art that pays homage to the complex history of this sacred style of cooking.Why it matters: Each state has its own spin on barbecue, and while we can spend hours debating which is superior, we can&#x27;t deny how satisfying it is to sink our teeth into a plate of perfectly cooked ribs or brisket.