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Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo returns to Atlanta area Aug. 1-2
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The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is coming back to the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia, on Aug. 1 and 2, bringing Black cowboy competition, live music, youth programming and a back-to-school supply drive.
Georgia producer Gary R. Farmer named 2026 ISSA Awards finalist
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Independent country music producer Gary R. Farmer has been named a triple-finalist for the 2026 International Singer-Songwriters Association Awards, with the ceremony set for Atlanta, Georgia.
Les Brown launches Hungry for Greatness summit and Atlanta live event
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Les Brown and The First Family of Motivation are unveiling a virtual summit on Aug. 9, 2026, followed by a live Atlanta event on Oct. 10-11, 2026, aimed at helping speakers, entrepreneurs and leaders sharpen their voice in an AI-driven world.
Thrive Media Group wins North Georgia SEO and web design award for 2026
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Thrive Media Group has been named Best SEO & Web Design Agency in North Georgia for 2026 by BusinessMeritBoard.com™, marking its second straight year at the top. The Calhoun, Georgia agency is also rolling out a new WooCommerce plugin suite aimed…
Movie tickets average $16.30 nationwide, but prices vary sharply by state
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A new CableTV.com study finds movie tickets now average $16.30 across the U.S., with New York at $25.24 and Arizona at $12.73. The gap is big enough that a single ticket in the priciest market costs about as much as two in the cheapest,…
HE COOKS expands beyond restaurants with media, travel and pop-up dining
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Atlanta-based HE COOKS is widening its chef-led business model with digital publishing, travel storytelling and live dining experiences instead of a single brick-and-mortar restaurant.
Hughes Media adds AI search visibility to every SEO client engagement
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Hughes Media Digital Agency says AI search visibility, schema optimization and ChatGPT monitoring are now part of every SEO engagement.
Confetti Jar launches one-stop birthday booking marketplace for Atlanta parents
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Confetti Jar has launched version 2.0, a direct-booking marketplace that lets Atlanta parents plan and pay for kids’ birthday parties in one checkout.
Temet Nosce Productions pitches a new music era centered on consciousness
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Independent project Temet Nosce Productions says it is using sound, philosophy and spirituality to push listeners toward self-discovery and higher awareness.
Collectible Grading Authority launches Media Grading Authority for collectible media
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Collectible Grading Authority has launched Media Grading Authority, a new division for authenticating, grading and preserving collectible media including VHS tapes, vinyl records, CDs and Blu-rays.
Earth Angel Worldwide expands music and education mission across major U.S. cities
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Atlanta nonprofit Earth Angel Worldwide says it is growing programs that blend music, education, mentorship and environmental stewardship across Metro Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, New York and Los Angeles.
Atlanta indie film Full-Figured Flings lands on major streaming platforms
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The Atlanta-produced independent film Full-Figured Flings is now streaming on Prime Video, Tubi, YouTube, Apple TV and Google Play. The release puts Black plus-size women at the center of a story about friendship, colorism and self-love as…
The Patch Boys of Canton & Rome expands drywall repair services in Georgia
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The Patch Boys of Canton & Rome, GA has launched professional drywall repair and ceiling restoration services for homeowners across Woodstock and nearby communities.
Adega Gaucha plans first Georgia restaurant in Dunwoody
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Adega Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse will open its first Georgia location in December 2026 at Twelve24 in Dunwoody, expanding beyond Florida for the first time.
US United launches Summer of Unity with sports seats program
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US United is rolling out its Summer of Unity initiative from June through September 2026, using reserved seats at pro sports games in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Minneapolis to bring together strangers from different backgrounds.
Technotainment buys Brendan O’Connell’s Taylor Swift painting to launch new art entertainment strand
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Technotainment Streaming Media Inc. has acquired Brendan O’Connell’s Taylor Swift painting, a pop-art work previously featured in Cosmopolitan, and plans to use it as a launch piece for Galleration on STRMIT.tv. The move ties together fine art,…
Atlanta Ballet posts record attendance, fundraising and promotions
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Atlanta Ballet said its 2025-26 season delivered record attendance growth, a pair of fundraising milestones and promotions from its training pipeline into the main company.
Music Brings Life expands with festival win, HBCU tour and 5 million-view milestone
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Music Brings Life is building on a best director win for its film Students Are Heroes and a soundtrack that has topped 5 million YouTube views.
Park Ave Cosmetic Center tests AI episodic storytelling for marketing
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Park Ave Cosmetic Center in Roswell and Duluth is using AI-assisted vertical video series to test whether entertainment-first storytelling can strengthen customer engagement and brand loyalty.
Bryce The Bakuh readies debut music after football injury and yearlong artist development
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Greater Atlanta artist Bryce The Bakuh is preparing to release his first music after more than a year of training at StoneWood Studios following a senior-year football injury ended his athletic path.
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