Since 1961, Atlanta Magazine has chronicled the people, culture, businesses, and bold ideas that shaped the city of Atlanta. In May 2026, the publication proudly marks its 65th anniversary with a commemorative issue that reflects on the city’s evolution while looking ahead to its future. At the center of our commemorative 65th Anniversary May issue is an expanded cover feature package exploring the forces, decisions, and bold personalities that shaped the city we know today. The feature includes ten in-depth essays examining the sectors that fueled Atlanta’s growth, paired with conversations featuring influential voices such as Spanx founder Sara Blakely, civil Rights hero Andrew Young, Hall of Famer John Smoltz, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, former Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin, and Kenny Leon of True Colors Theatre Company. We also revisit our own history with a special archival section highlighting iconic covers from each decade, reflecting the full breadth of Atlanta’s civic, cultural, and business evolution. Read the 65th issue here >> https://lnkd.in/erP7ghcF
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Atlanta Magazine is the city's premier general interest publication, reaching an audience of more than 70,000 paid recipients. Since 1961, Atlanta magazine has served as the authority on Atlanta, providing its monthly readers with a mix of long-form nonfiction, lively lifestyle coverage, in-depth service journalism, and literary essays, columns, and profiles. The city's only general-interest magazine, Atlanta is recognized regionally and nationally for journalism and design excellence, with more than 300 regional and national awards. The magazine was founded in 1961 by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, but from its inception it was much more than a promotion piece for its namesake city. Founding editor Jim Townsend, described by Time as "the father of city magazines," set the standard from day one with cutting-edge design, powerful graphics, and investigative and creative articles by some of the emerging talents of the 1960s. The magazine's pages carried work by Anne Rivers Siddons, Bill Diehl, and others who would go on to be hugely successful novelists, under the art direction of Bob Daniels, who later left to serve as art director of Esquire. Over the decades, the legacy of excellence has continued, with noted magazine writers such as Tom Junod, Luke Dittrich, Justin Heckert, and Paige Williams on staff, and contributors ranging from novelists such as Pat Conroy and Terry Kay to noted nonfiction authors such as Melissa Fay Greene and Steve Oney. The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce sold the magazine in the 1970s. After a series of ownership changes during which the content and design continued to evolve, Emmis Publishing bought the magazine in 1993. Emmis also owned Texas Monthly, Indianapolis Monthly, Cincinnati Magazine, Orange Coast, and Los Angeles Magazine. In 2017, Emmis sold Atlanta Magazine and its sister publications in Cincinnati, Orange Coast, and Los Angeles to Hour Media, whose publishing portfolio includes Hour Detroit, Sacramento Magazine, Palm Beach Illustrated, and Naples Illustrated.
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Atlanta magazine is excited to announce an upcoming title: The Atlanta Power 100. A reimagining of Atlanta 500, the magazine features a highly curated, ultra-exclusive list of the city’s top 100 players across a range of industries. This refined new title cuts through the noise to identify exactly who is most influential in Atlanta now. Have someone you’d like to nominate? Please fill out the below. Deadline for nominations is May 29. https://lnkd.in/eEQ-pa3b
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Honored to be at Atlanta City Hall today for the official Atlanta Magazine Day proclamation as we celebrate 65 years of telling Atlanta’s story.
It is my honor to recognize and celebrate Atlanta Magazine’s 65th Anniversary, a publication that has played an important role in telling the story of our city, highlighting the people, culture, and progress that make Atlanta extraordinary. Atlanta Magazine has spent decades capturing the spirit of our community—sharing the voices, achievements, and milestones that shape Atlanta’s identity. Their work continues to inform, inspire, and connect residents across our great city. I am proud to host this Proclamation and Reception at Atlanta City Council as we honor this legacy and recognize the publication’s lasting impact on Atlanta. Please join us as we celebrate 65 years of Atlanta Magazine and the continued storytelling that reflects the heart of our city.
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Thank you so much Atlanta City Council for naming today Atlanta Magazine Day and recognizing our 65th anniversary! Be sure to check out our May issue, which commemorates the anniversary, on newsstands soon!
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In Buckhead, meaningful change in the residential market tends to happen quietly—until it doesn’t. This spring, Kolter Urban is making a definitive impact with the start of construction on its third residential tower in Buckhead. Elyse Buckhead, a new 20-story residential condominium tower along West Paces Ferry Road, has officially broken ground, marking a significant step forward not only for the project itself but for the broader Buckhead residential market. The milestone follows more than $60 million in early contracts, underscoring a level of demand that has been building quietly—and decisively—over the past several months. For more information on Elyse Buckhead, check out the artice below! https://lnkd.in/gp7-98mr #Sponsored
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We're proud to announce that our November feature on the LaVista Walk apartment complex fire has been nominated for The Atlanta Press Club Award of Excellence for Investigative Reporting. Congratulations to our managing editor, Xavier Stevens! Read his powerful reporting here: https://lnkd.in/e_rX5nq6
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Since launching, Flexcar has seen strong adoption in Atlanta, with members collectively driving more than 160 million miles, an indicator of a broader shift in how people think about having a car. For Atlanta drivers balancing busy schedules and evolving needs, that flexibility offers a simpler, more practical alternative to traditional car ownership. https://lnkd.in/gHbv5fcm #Sponsored
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Great energy, great people, and a great night. Thank you to everyone who came out to our Atlanta Magazine Media Happy Hour and joined us in welcoming Allison Entrekin as our new Editor-in-Chief at the Kimpton Sylvan hotel in Buckhead. It was so nice to see both familiar faces and new ones. https://lnkd.in/ezksxPtb
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These are Atlanta's 500 most powerful leaders. We spent months consulting experts and sorting through nominations to get a list of the city's most influential people - from artists to chefs to philanthropists to sports coaches and corporate CEOs. Browse the 2026 Atlanta 500 list now and read about the powerful leaders shaping our city and community. Read here >> https://lnkd.in/eUVS5ah2
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Atlanta Magazine’s Whiskey Festival Expands to Pullman Yards with More Spirits, More Food, and More Experiences Than Ever Before Atlanta, GA — February 24, 2026 — Atlanta Magazine’s Whiskey Festival is raising the bar. Now in its 11th year, the city’s premier whiskey tasting event returns Saturday, October 17, from 6:00–10:00 PM, unveiling its largest and most ambitious edition yet at a new, expanded venue: Pullman Yards. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNGWyftS
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