Based on the book of the same name, Boy Erased tells the true story of the son of a Baptist pastor who is sent to a gay conversion program. Lucas Hedges stars alongside Nicole Kidman, Joel Edgerton, and Russell Crowe. Filming took place throughout Atlanta, including in Decatur. Filmed In: Atlanta, Georgia If You Like: The Miseducation of Cameron Post … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Boy Erased
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Southern Stays: Hotel Clermont
For many years, Atlanta, Georgia didn't have boutique hotels, just large chain hotels near downtown. But Hotel Clermont changed all of that, transforming a formerly abandoned building into a stylish hotel. The building itself, originally the Clermont Motor Hotel, was built in 1924 but closed completely in 2009 after many years of disrepair. It was purchased in 2010 and … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Hotel Clermont
Film Friday: The Hate U Give
Based on the bestselling young adult novel, The Hate U Give tells of a young black girl who witnesses the shooting death of her friend by a police officer and the consequences that come from it. She becomes torn between her community and her privileged, mostly white private school. Amandla Stenberg stars alongside K.J. Apa, Anthony Mackie, Regina Hall, Common, and Issa Rae. … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Hate U Give
Film Friday: Love, Simon
Based on the young adult novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, Love, Simon tells the coming of age story of a closeted gay teen who develops a pen pal relationship with a fellow closeted gay boy. It has a lineup of both veteran and fresh-faced actors, including Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel, Nick Robinson, and Katherine Langford. Filming took place throughout Atlanta, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Love, Simon
A Football Fan’s Guide to Atlanta, Georgia
Whether you're attending a national championship game, the Peach Bowl, or just a regular-season Atlanta Falcons game, there's no shortage of football-related events in the city throughout the year. And that doesn't include the "other football," being played for the 2026 FIFA World Cup! All events take place at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium, so this guide will be … [Read more...] about A Football Fan’s Guide to Atlanta, Georgia
