Arvin Temkar

1 week ago | macon.com | Arvin Temkar

In 2021, after hosting a Juneteenth dinner celebrating Atlanta's Black leaders and tastemakers, Janell Stephens got inspired to accomplish one goal: bring the energy of Essence Festival to Atlanta. Stephens, the owner of Georgia-based hair care brand Camille Rose, wanted to create an event that amplified "Black excellence" - similar to Essence magazine's annual festival for music and culture that's held in New Orleans. "Since Atlanta is home of music, it has so much culture here," Stephens said.

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Arvin Temkar

WASHINGTON - As President Donald Trump considers whether to use America's military might to help Israel destroy nuclear facilities in Iran, he is facing sharp criticism from some of his closest and highest-profile allies. Georgia U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has joined other notable MAGA figures, such as former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, conservative commentator Tucker Carlson and former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, in saying that the U.S. should not get involved in Iran.

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Arvin Temkar

ATLANTA - The U.S. Supreme Court ruling that will allow Tennessee to continue to ban gender-affirming care to minors will likely affect a challenge to Georgia's law, advocates said. In a 6-3 decision issued Wednesday, the Supreme Court said banning minors from receiving certain treatments for gender dysphoria, the diagnosis given to most transgender people, is not discriminatory.

1 week ago | macon.com | Arvin Temkar

Midtown Atlanta offers a diverse selection of restaurants from Ponce de Leon Avenue to Piedmont Park. Here are some dining spots worth checking out. 26 Thai Kitchen & BarNiki Pattharakositkul's Midtown location of her Thai restaurant offers such dishes as pad thai, massaman curry and chicken satay, as well as cocktails, beer and wine. The two-story building has ample seating, plus an outdoor patio and deck. 824 Juniper St. NE, Atlanta.

1 week ago | macon.com | Arvin Temkar

Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat has escalated his battle with county leaders over how his office spends money, warning in a new lawsuit he can't get critical resources because of unnecessary bureaucracy. The sheriff filed a lawsuit against the county Tuesday, accusing its board of commissioners of thwarting his efforts to buy essential items including Narcan, the medication used to reverse an opioid overdose.