AGP Executive Report

WNBA Finals: Atlanta Dream’s must-win Game 6 against Golden State tips at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at State Farm Arena, moved to make room for the Hawks. The midday start drew backlash from fans and the team, but the game sold out, and shops say Dream gear is flying off shelves. Onstage: Broadway hit “Buena Vista Social Club” makes its Atlanta premiere, while Savannah’s South Georgia State Fair opens Oct. 29 with rides, food and live attractions. Atlanta Arts: Shepard Fairey’s first solo show in the city brings a message of hope; a new exhibition also celebrates Georgia artist Beverly Buchanan. Music & Film: Outkast and UGA teamed up with Nike on fresh Bulldogs gear ahead of the Florida rivalry game. A “Stranger Things” alum and John Cena are also attached to a film shooting in Atlanta.

WNBA Finals: The Atlanta Dream host a must-win Game 6 against the Valkyries on Thursday, but the game’s weekday afternoon tipoff has sparked backlash. Dream owners say they raised scheduling concerns months ago and felt the league lacked urgency; Golden State leads the series 3-2. Atlanta Art: Shepard Fairey’s first solo show in the city brings 180 works to ABV Gallery. “New Day Rising” is on view through Jan. 3. Local Music: Atlanta band Penelope Road is riding the release of its Warner Records debut album, with a tour expected to include an Atlanta stop in December. Media Legacy: Atlanta is honoring WSB-TV anchor Jovita Moore on the fifth anniversary of her death, with a tribute mural displayed atop Georgia’s Own sign and scholarships supporting future broadcast journalists. Fashion: SCAD Fash plans an “Emily in Paris” costume retrospective.

WNBA Finals: The Atlanta Dream face elimination Thursday after falling 64-59 to the Golden State Valkyries in Game 5. Game 6 tips at State Farm Arena at 12:30 p.m., ahead of the Hawks’ evening game in the same venue. Live Music: Brakence will bring his North American tour to The Eastern on March 17. Georgia-Florida Weekend: Outkast, Nike and UGA have teamed up on special-edition apparel for the rivalry game in Atlanta, adding a hometown music touch to the big football weekend. Local Arts: Statesboro STEAM Academy launched its first girls flag football team this fall, creating a new opportunity for students and the community.

WNBA Finals: The Atlanta Dream face elimination after falling 64-55 to the Golden State Valkyries in Game 5, leaving Golden State one win from the title. Game 6 is set for Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at State Farm Arena after a scheduling conflict forced an afternoon start, drawing criticism from fans and analysts. Atlanta Arts: Author Natalie Baszile, whose novel “Queen Sugar” inspired the TV series, discusses her new book “Friends and Family” with Tayari Jones at Auburn Avenue Research Library today. Art & Community: Commerce’s Art-Tiques drew thousands downtown over the weekend, with steady crowds and visitors still browsing after Saturday’s scheduled close. Exhibitions: Artists Sam Taylor-Johnson and Michael Stipe have opened the photo exhibition “She Was I” in Atlanta.

Atlanta Spotlight: The WNBA Finals’ potential Game 6 will tip off at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at State Farm Arena, making Atlanta the stage for a possible title-clincher. The weekday matinee was set to accommodate the Hawks’ game that night. Visual Arts: Filmmaker and photographer Sam Taylor-Johnson opened her “She Was I” exhibition at Jackson Fine Art, with longtime friend Michael Stipe joining her in Atlanta. Books: Georgia Tech poet Victoria Chang is a National Book Award finalist for Tree of Knowledge. Film: SCAD Film Studios is expanding its backlot with new soundstages and more than 50 facades. Live Music: Organizers of a popular Atlanta music festival announced it will take 2027 off. Marching Bands: Statesboro High hosts its 49th annual East Georgia Marching Band Championships Saturday, with 13 bands scheduled to perform.

Atlanta Dream: With the WNBA Finals tied 2-2, Game 5 is set for Monday in San Francisco, while Atlanta’s potential Game 6 remains clouded by an arena conflict. The game may land in a 3,500-seat venue, drawing criticism from fans and media. Falcons: Atlanta upset previously unbeaten San Francisco 29-20, forcing four turnovers to end the 49ers’ perfect start. Georgia Music: Country star Luke Bryan’s son, Bo, committed to play quarterback at UGA, calling the offer a dream come true. Atlanta Entertainment: Rapper Ken Carson is bringing a Halloween concert and game activations to Roblox, while Tenderfoot TV has adapted a popular “Radio Rental” podcast story into a stop-motion horror short. Arts & Culture: Buena Vista Social Club heads to Midtown Atlanta this week, and Effingham County’s Rebel Regiment won the South Georgia Marching Band Championships for a second straight year.

Falcons: Atlanta snapped its losing streak with a 29-20 upset of previously unbeaten San Francisco. Rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels, back a week after being stretchered off, sealed the win with a late interception. Dream Finals: Golden State tied the series 2-2 with a Game 4 win. Game 5 is Monday, while the date and venue for Atlanta’s Game 6 remain uncertain amid an arena scheduling clash. Georgia Football: The Bulldogs moved up to No. 3 in the AP poll and open as 10.5-point favorites over Florida. Atlanta Stage: “Buena Vista Social Club” comes to Midtown this week. Georgia Film & TV: Tyler Perry’s “Beauty in Black” has started production on its fourth season in Atlanta.

WNBA Finals: The Atlanta Dream’s title hopes remain alive, but Golden State tied the series 2-2 with a 67-62 Game 4 win. Angel Reese was held to eight points; the teams head to Game 5 on Monday. Atlanta TV: Bravo ordered Next Gen Atlanta while renewing several reality series, bringing a new installment of its “Next Gen” franchise to the city. Georgia Film: Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black has started production on its fourth season in Atlanta, while a Halloween guide highlights horror films and shows shot in Georgia. Live Music: Organizers of a popular Atlanta music festival announced it will take a hiatus in 2027. Savannah Arts & Culture: Thousands gathered at Forsyth Park for the 27th Savannah Pride Festival, featuring live performances, vendors and community resources.

WNBA Finals: Golden State tied the series 2-2 with a 67-62 win over the Atlanta Dream, holding Angel Reese to eight points. Game 6 is guaranteed in Atlanta, but a clash with the Hawks’ schedule leaves the venue uncertain. Atlanta on TV: Bravo ordered Next Gen Atlanta, bringing its reality-TV franchise to the city. Georgia on Screen: A new Halloween guide spotlights horror films and shows filmed in Georgia. Georgia Music: Blackberry Smoke guitarist Charlie Starr shared the craft behind overdubbing guitars. College Sports: Boston College ran for 399 yards to beat Georgia Tech 49-27 in Atlanta.

WNBA Finals: Angel Reese has Atlanta two wins from its first championship after a 97-71 Game 3 rout of Golden State. Game 4 is today at 1 p.m. on NBC, with the Dream leading 2-1; Game 3 drew a record 1.71 million viewers for a Finals Game 3 on cable. Atlanta Music: Organizers of a popular local music festival say it will take a break in 2027, putting a pause on a city event as Atlanta’s arts calendar looks ahead. TV: Bravo is expanding its “Next Gen” reality franchise to Atlanta with “Next Gen ATL.” Macon native and “Elsbeth” star Carrie Preston also shared advice for Georgia actors. Arts: Construction has begun on a new downtown home for the Albany Museum of Art.

Atlanta Dream: Angel Reese has powered Atlanta to a 2-1 lead over Golden State in the WNBA Finals, putting the team two wins from its first championship ahead of Saturday’s Game 4. Georgia Entertainment: Bravo ordered Next Gen Atlanta, a new reality series following rising personalities in a city shaped by hip-hop, sports and entertainment. Macon native Carrie Preston, star and producer of Elsbeth, also shared advice for aspiring Georgia actors. Music & Culture: Atlanta rapper Ken Carson is bringing Halloween concerts and game tie-ins to Roblox on Oct. 30-31. Cardi B’s Grow-Good haircare brand is also making its retail debut at Atlanta beauty shops, alongside stores in three other cities. Around Athens: This weekend’s arts calendar includes the DanceATHENS festival, with performers from across the Southeast taking the stage at the Morton Theatre.

WNBA Finals: Atlanta Dream seized a 2-1 series lead over Golden State with a 97-71 Game 3 blowout at a sold-out State Farm Arena, powered by Angel Reese’s 21 points. Country Music: John Anderson’s death at 71 drew heartfelt tributes from stars including Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean and Blake Shelton. Atlanta on Screen: Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black has begun production on its fourth season in Atlanta, adding to the state’s busy film and TV slate. Arts & Culture: The High Museum is celebrating a century in Atlanta, while Rome’s International Film Festival spotlights independent cinema and Southern storytelling. Falcons Backlash: Atlanta’s retro logo sparked viral comparisons to Nazi imagery, prompting a storm of jokes and criticism online.

WNBA Finals: Atlanta Dream surged to a 2-1 series lead over Golden State with a 97-71 Game 3 win at a sold-out State Farm Arena. Angel Reese led the way with 21 points and 12 rebounds as fans turned the game into a citywide celebration. Falcons Buzz: Atlanta’s retro social-media profile image drew sharp online comparisons to Nazi-era imagery; the team said it was not a new logo and offered no further comment. Atlanta Screen Scene: Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black has started production on its fourth season in Atlanta. Arts & Dining: The High Museum is marking its 100th anniversary, while So. Fox in Atlanta and Uberto in Gay have earned new Michelin stars.

WNBA Finals: Angel Reese posted 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream routed Golden State 97-71, taking a 2-1 series lead. Game 3 turned State Farm Arena into a citywide celebration, with Quavo and T.I. performing at halftime. Atlanta Entertainment: Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black has started production in Atlanta, while the Falcons and OutKast unveiled a collection marking the album ATLiens’ 30th anniversary. Hawks: Atlanta opened its NBA season with a 132-125 win over Orlando, led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 31 points. Georgia Arts: The High Museum is celebrating its centennial, and the Rome International Film Festival is bringing independent cinema and Southern storytelling downtown.

Arts & Legacy: Atlanta’s Southwest Arts Center is hosting “Discovering Jessye Norman: Voice. Style. Legacy,” an exhibition of fashion, photographs, artifacts and multimedia celebrating the Georgia-born soprano. Georgia Landmark: Pasaquan, the vivid visionary art site near Buena Vista, has a festival planned for Oct. 24 as its preservation community grows. Atlanta Sports: The Dream sold out State Farm Arena for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, their first home Finals game since 2013; the series was tied 1-1 after Angel Reese’s 30-point, 16-rebound Game 2. Museum Milestone: The High Museum is celebrating 100 years in Atlanta. Independent Film: Rome’s International Film Festival brought independent cinema and Southern storytelling downtown.

WNBA Finals: The Atlanta Dream bring the series level at 1-1 into tonight’s Game 3 against the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena. Angel Reese’s 30-point, 16-rebound performance powered Monday’s win; more than 40,000 fans queued for tickets, and the arena will host Games 3 and 4 before switching to Hawks basketball and concerts. Young Artists: UGA art students have turned Winder Public Library’s children’s department into a storybook forest, with a woodland mural created through the Color the World Bright initiative. Atlanta Arts: The High Museum is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century as a major part of the city’s cultural life. Macon Music: Blind guitarist, producer and disability advocate Joey Stuckey has died at 53 after a heart attack while on tour. He had recently celebrated 30 years of his Shadow Sound Studio in Macon. Music Education: Grammy-winning singer Tyla’s new scholarship will award $5,000 to aspiring women studying music or the arts; Atlanta is among the eligible U.S. markets.