Dominique Thorne talks stepping into a leading role with ‘Ironheart’

Buckhead Reporter 6/20 2:00A Sammie Purcell

Dominique Thorne in Ironheart on Disney+ (Photo courtesy of Marvel). The world first met MIT student Riri Williams in 2022’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Now, Riri has her own Marvel television...

Dunwoody native talks working on new Pixar movie ‘Elio’

Buckhead Reporter 6/20 1:30A Sammie Purcell

A still from the new Pixar movie Elio. (Photo courtesy of Pixar). Stephen Wong has been a part of the Pixar team since the days of “Ratatouille.” Now, the Dunwoody native s animation work can be seen...

‘Mr. Blake at Your Service!’ is silly, and that’s it

Buckhead Reporter 6/20 12:00A Sammie Purcell

John Malkovich in Mr. Blake at Your Service! (Photo courtesy of Vertigo Releasing) There’s a particular type of movie I’ve always had a soft spot for. I like to call them my elderly British comfort...

5 things to know before entering the ATLANTAVERSE

Buckhead Reporter 6/19 2:00A Sherri Daye Scott

Guests connect over conversation during Atlanta Contemporary’s 2024 Art Party. (Photo by Amanda Summerlin ) On Saturday, June 21, Atlanta Contemporary, one of the southeast’s leading contemporary art...

SCAD Atlanta 2025 valedictorian shares inspiring journey

Buckhead Reporter 6/19 2:00A Sherri Daye Scott

SCAD Atlanta – Spring 2025 – Commencement – General Event Coverage – Gateway Center Arena/ Courtesy of SCAD Credit: SCAD Fallon Perlino didn’t set out to be a content creator. She thought she was...

Quick Bites for June 19: Decatur restaurant closure, Dunwoody restaurant opening, Guy Fieri...

Buckhead Reporter 6/19 12:30A Beth McKibben

Via Little Bear/Facebook. Restaurant Closure s The Decatur Mellow Mushroom is no more – at least for now. The current owner of this franchised location announced on Instagram earlier this week that he...

The celebratory food traditions of Juneteenth

Buckhead Reporter 6/18 5:30A Sarra Sedghi

Provided by Marcus Bar & Grille. Every year, June 19, known as Juneteenth or Freedom Day, commemorates the day in 1865 when 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston, TX, and announced that more than...

Decatur Book Festival announces keynote speakers for 20th anniversary event

Buckhead Reporter 6/18 5:09A Rough Draft

Saeed Jones and Angie Thomas (Courtesy DBF) The  Decatur Book Festival (DBF)  will celebrate its 20th anniversary Oct. 3-4 with keynote speaker Saeed Jones and kidnote speaker Angie Thomas. Angie...

Recipe: Wylie & Rum’s mojo chicken skewers with tropical pico de gallo

Buckhead Reporter 6/18 5:00A Sarra Sedghi

Provided by Wylie & Rum. This week, we’re sharing Wylie & Rum ’s recipe for mojo chicken skewers with a tropical pico de gallo. The dish is inspired by Caribbean flavors and ingredients, with strong...

Oakland Cemetery’s summer programming offers something for everyone

Buckhead Reporter 6/18 2:00A Hannah Much

Oakland Cemetery has a plethora of summer camps and year-round programming for kids and adults alike (Photo courtesy Oakland Cemetery). With its plethora of summer programming for kids and adults...

Snackboxe Bistro owners to meld Lao, Thai, and Cambodian dishes at new Chamblee restaurant

Buckhead Reporter 6/18 12:30A Beth McKibben

The owners of Lao restaurant Snackboxe Bistro in Duluth will open Naga Bistro this fall in Chamblee. Taking over the Wild Ginger Thai Cuisine space on Savoy Drive, Naga Bistro will include a full bar...

Atlanta City Council moves The Stitch plan forward amid federal funding threat

Buckhead Reporter 6/17 4:21A Katie Burkholder

The Atlanta City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to adopt The Stitch Master Plan at its meeting on June 16. The project will create approximately 17 acres of new community park space atop a ¾-mile platform spanning the Downtown...

191 Peachtree Tower to get $4.5 million makeover

Buckhead Reporter 6/17 3:57A Rough Draft

191 Peachtree Tower (Courtesy Banyan) Banyan Street Capital announced it will kick off a $4.5 million capital improvement plan for  191 Peachtree Tower , the 50-floor, twin-crown office building in...

Atlanta City Council approves Capitol ‘skybridge’ despite objections

Buckhead Reporter 6/17 3:41A Collin Kelley

A rendering of the skybridge connecting the State Capitol to a new legislative office building. (Courtesy Georgia Building Authority) The controversial skybridge connecting the State Capitol with a...

MARTA Dining Guide: Buckhead and Lenox stations

Buckhead- Reporter Newspapers 6/16 5:40A Sarra Sedghi and Beth McKibben

This  Rough Draft dining series  will continue throughout 2025, highlighting restaurants in cities and neighborhoods within easy walking distance or a short bus ride from MARTA rail stations. Check...