Go Atlanta

By: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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  • Listen every Thursday as AJC Arts and Entertainment Editor Shane Harrison, along with Food, Dining, and Living Editor Ligaya Figueres, and Entertainment Reporter Rodney Ho introduce you to the most interesting people, places, and things to do in and around Atlanta. It's the podcast that helps you get ready for the weekend!
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  • Go Atlanta: Farewell episode

    Go Atlanta: Farewell episode
    Jul 20 2023
    In this final episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Go Atlanta podcast, AJC’s Bo Emerson catches up with riverkeeper Sally Bethea as she reflects on her 20 years of river conservation stories. You’ll also hear how new laws have put a damper on drag shows across the country and what drag performers in Atlanta are doing about it.   As expected in last week’s episode, SAG-AFTRA union members are walking the picket lines, largely shutting down film and TV production in the United States. Shane Harrison talks about the strike rally held by hundreds of Atlanta actors at a Forest Park union hall.   Ligaya Figueras talks about the Michelin rating system adding Atlanta to its coverage list and what it means for local restaurants and diners. Plus, hear about a butter breakthrough, as Ligaya tells you about a woman who preaches the gospel of butter and has invented the best-selling butter dish in the United States. She also shares all the latest restaurant openings and a look at what’s to come.   Thanks for joining us on Go Atlanta. It’s been a pleasure.     Links to today’s topics: Keeping the Chattahoochee: Reviving and Defending a Great Southern River Hundreds of Atlanta actors hold strike rally For good or bad, Atlanta is about to become a Michelin city America’s #1 selling butter dish Anti-drag backlash: ‘Things are going backwards’ Lil Baby opens seafood restaurant Higher Taste opens in Little Five Points Breaker Breaker opening on Eastside BeltLine Atlanta restaurant bog Atlanta Open Atlanta Ice Cream Festival Tomato Feast at La Tavola Great Tasting Westside Meet our pet of the week at Fulton County Animal Services     Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Go Atlanta: Tom Cruise at the movies, Michelin includes Atlanta, Leanne Morgan, and Lisa Ann Walter

    Go Atlanta: Tom Cruise at the movies, Michelin includes Atlanta, Leanne Morgan, and Lisa Ann Walter
    Jul 13 2023
    In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, The AJC’s Olivia Wakim talks about the audience’s reaction when Tom Cruise greeted the audience at Tuesday night’s “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” screening. Meanwhile, a possible historic double strike is looming. Hear how the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike could effectively shut down the U.S. television and film industries and what kind of impact this could have on Georgia’s movie and TV industry. Rodney Ho has news about a pillar of 99X who is back on the air, completing the radio station’s new lineup. And Rodney meets with two comedians, Leanne Morgan who was in town to film a movie with Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, and Lisa Ann Walter who stars in the ABC show “Abbott Elementary.” Ligaya Figueras talks about the prestigious restaurant rating system that will now include Atlanta. She also tells you about this week’s restaurant reviews, new openings, and recent closures. Links to today’s topics: Tom Cruise surprises Atlanta fans at ‘Mission: Impossible 7′ screening What to know about the looming SAG-AFTRA strike, its impact on Hollywood Steve Craig joins 99X after 15-year absence as mid-day host Lisa Ann Walter almost moved to Atlanta, then ‘Abbott Elementary’ happened Kim Zolciak, Kroy Biermann call off divorce proceedings Leanne Morgan on selling out the Fox, shooting her first movie in Atlanta Michelin guide restaurant rating system arrives in Atlanta Atlanta Restaurant Scene Tomato Feast at La Tavola Melissa Villasenor of SNL fame at City Winery Boy George & Culture Club - The Letting It Go Show Meet Luna, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Go Atlanta: Goodbye Officer Don, plant-based restaurant option, Formula One-themed bar

    Go Atlanta: Goodbye Officer Don, plant-based restaurant option, Formula One-themed bar
    Jul 6 2023
    If you grew up in Atlanta, you may remember the children’s TV show, “Officer Don and The Popeye Club”. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we remember the iconic host, Don Kennedy, who passed away at the age of 93.   Rodney Ho has the latest on the changes at Turner Classic Movies and the commitment Warner Bros. Discovery are making to the network. Plus, hear about the CNN show, "See It Loud: The History of Black Television" featuring AJC’s Ernie Suggs and Rodney Ho.   Ligaya Figueras has new restaurant openings, including the plant-based restaurant Planta, now open in Krog Street Market and the Formula One-themed Dryver Bar in Buckhead.  Ligaya will also introduce you to Aaron Harris, the owner of Molino Tortilleria which specializes in heirloom and organic corn products.     Links to today’s topics: Molino Tortilleria ‘Officer Don’ Kennedy, Atlanta children’s show host, dies at 93 TCM bosses promise commitment to the network after big cutbacks Plant-based restaurant Planta now open in Krog Street Market Formula One-themed Dryver Bar opens in Buckhead Mother-and-daughter Rita and Brittany Campos have opened The Dirty Tea See It Loud: The History of Black Television “Wicked” at the Fox Theatre Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Revs & Riff with Andy Grammer Jollof Festival AJC: July food and drink events Fulton County Animal Services Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price. Listen and follow the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins

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