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See Where Oliver Hardy Grew Up in Georgia
Oliver Norvell Hardy was a successful American comedic actor and one half of the Academy Award-winning comic duo Laurel and Hardy, the act that began in the era of silent films and lasted from 1927 to 1951. In the 2018 film "Stan & Ollie," John C. Reilly and Steve Coogan portray the performers...
Guide to Dalton
Known as the Carpet Capital of the World, Dalton was founded in the 1800s in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Cherokee tribes set up their capital nearby but were removed on the tragic Trail of Tears. The area was also home to Civil War battles, and historic landmarks representing both of...
Wide Variety of Georgians Included in List of 2019 Grammy Nominations
The nominations for the 2019 Grammy Awards were announced Dec. 7, 2018, and lots of Georgians are among them. While that has become something of a normal occurrence, it’s still a source for pride. Stone Mountain native Childish Gambino (aka Donald Glover, whose acclaimed FX show "Atlanta" was named...
Peewee Longway Goes State of the Art with His New Album
Born Quincy Williams, the Atlanta rapper known as Peewee Longway is a tireless player in the city’s trap music realm. Perhaps that’s why the cover art for his new album, "State of the Art," depicts him creating a robotic version of himself. The proper follow-up to Peewee’s 2016 studio debut Mr. Blue...
Pylon Reenactment Society Releases Single of Original Songs
The Pylon Reenactment Society have evolved from simply recreating the songs of vocalist Vanessa Briscoe Hay’s former Athens band Pylon, and are now writing and recording original material. The first fruits of these labors are now available on a 7" vinyl single via Chunklet Industries. The A-side,...
New Book Tells the History of the Atlanta Rhythm Section
Out now from Schiffer Publishing, the 250-page book, " The Atlanta Rhythm Section: The Authorized History," chronicles the background, formation, rise, decline and enduring perseverance of the band behind familiar songs such as “So Into You,” “Imaginary Lover,” Champagne Jam,” “Doraville,” “Georgia...
21 Savage Releases Second Studio Album, I Am > I Was
"I Am > I Was" (pronounced “I am greater than I was”), the second studio album from Atlanta rapper 21 Savage, was released in late December. It went on to debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s first album chart of 2019, and remained at the top for a second week. "I Am > I Was" features guest vocals from...