Student filmmakers bring short films to Backlight Student Film Festival

MARTA launches new Breeze fare payment system on March 28

MARTA transitions to its new Breeze payment system starting March 28. Riders can use new tap-to-pay options or upgraded cards during the five-week transition period ending May 2.

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Mental Health Awareness  May 8 (10 Iyar 5785) — 🫶🏼 May is Mental Health Awareness month. As the Blue Dove Foundation says on its website, the Jewish and interfaith communities are not immune to struggles with mental health and substance abuse. Resources in Atlanta range from narcan training and workshops for teens, in-person meetings and virtual workshops, serious […]

Bill Chen short film 'Chicken' covers difficult topic with sensitivity

Filmmaker Bill Chen explores childhood trauma and societal structures in his powerful, semi-autobiographical short film 'Chicken,' a poignant narrative nominated for Best International Film at the BronzeLens Film Festival.

Local actress Akira Jackson on the existential horror of 'It Ends'

Actor Akira Jackson discusses her journey from a teenager to a young adult while filming the existential indie road-trip drama It Ends, highlighting deep cast chemistry and improvisation.

Casper Kelly dives into the darkness of kids' television with 'Buddy'

Director Casper Kelly discusses his new horror film 'Buddy,' which explores the dark, violent side of a 90s-era mascot show inspired by the collective hatred of Barney.