An interview by Summer Stanley. At the respective ages of 15, not too long ago for high school graduates Darius Persons and Victor Stephens, the two teenagers who had bonded over a respect for one another’s style and drive, joined forces in an effort to “go get dough.” Bread Cheese and Doe, the brainchild of that effort, is now a start-up clothing company with wares displayed on the racks of such popular Atlanta boutiques as Vinnie’s in Little Five Points.

By Josh Fritz. Wednesday, June 23^rd at the Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia was a haven for humorcore enthusiasts. There were three bands scheduled to play and they all came through in the end. Some better then others, but everybody was doing what they loved. What started out as a hot and sunny day turned into something out of a weather horror story. While the sun was shining bright, a torrential downpour came through, soaking everybody to the bone. Nobody could get inside quick enough.

An interview by Summer Stanley. TheRealAtlanta.com: So, I want to start by thanking you for agreeing to share your story with us – I look forward to hearing you expound on what your struggles have resulted in – your own jewelry line, community activism, and tireless advocacy of the homeless. It’s so brave of you and I think it’s a gift for people to be able to hear about your journey. We have a lot to talk about, but to begin, on a more personal level, because you have experienced homelessness, I wanted to know your opinion on how it is a stigmatized condition and how you combat that.

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By Summer Stanley. As per usual, Luckie Food Lounge is in full swing with a full crowd on Wednesday night. DJ Infamous and co. man the turntables as the star studded, dudded-up crowd bump n’ grind to Nicki Minaj, Lil’ Wayne, and of course, the man of the hour, birthday boy Gorilla Zoe.

By Josh Fritz. It was a cold Saturday night in Atlanta on the 12th of December, but don’t tell that to anybody who was downstairs in the Masquerade that night. A hardcore punk show was getting started and the audience was ready to burn some of the energy that they had burning inside of them. The Street Dogs were headlining the show, with the billed guests listed as Radio Nowhere, Stigma and Roger Miret & The Disasters. There were also

By Audra Biddle. I have been lucky enough to know the members of Groove Stain for quite some time now, and therefore rarely miss a show. Atlanta’s own 5-piece rock/reggae ensemble consistently brings a lively, engaging vibe to whichever venue they play, and their upcoming performance, this Thursday, December, 17^th, at The Masquerade is sure to be no exception.

Open Mic Night at Mellow Mushroom Downtown Atlanta, Jim White, Otis Gibbs, and Caroline Herring at Eddie’s Attic, Atlanta Ballet with The Nutcracker at Fox Theatre. DJ Mario Ochoa at Opera, Home for the Holidays at The Anderson Theatre, Norma Jean playing at Masquerade, Red Grant at Uptown Comedy Corner, Spoken Word Open Mic at Apache Café.

By Isha Edwards. Going beyond their individual roles and celebrity status, Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges, Corey “CoCo Brother” Condrey,” Canton Jones, and Lil iROCC Williams are among entertainment industry men committed to social change in their communities, nationally, and abroad. While their age and experiences vary, each is using his time, talent, and resources to make a defining difference.

ajc.com – News – Atlanta Metro and Georgia Social media helps cops charge 3 suspects, clear 27 burglaries Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 1:21 amSocial media helped Douglas County authorities clear the books of 27 break-ins and charge three men with burglary and racketeering, Channel 2 Action News reported. Handel resigns from Komen; cites ‘vicious attack’ [...]