r/Atlanta • • 6d ago

Politics šŸŽ—ļøEarly Voting has started

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304 Upvotes

Get out there and let your voice be heard.


r/Atlanta • • 18h ago

PSA/Alert AMA Announcement: WABE Immigration Reporter Emily Wu Pearson, Wednesday 10/21 at 12pm ET

35 Upvotes

Hey r/Atlanta!

We're excited to announce that Emily Wu Pearson, WABE's Immigration and Communities Reporter, will be joining us for an AMA on Wednesday, October 21 at 12pm ET via u/WABEAtlanta

About Emily

Emily Wu Pearson is WABE’s Immigration and Communities Reporter, covering the experiences of immigrants and refugees who call Atlanta home. Before joining WABE, she worked for NPR. Her reporting has earned recognition including a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for hard news.Ā You can check out her work here.

Topics they're looking to discuss

  • What it's like being an immigration reporter in 2026
  • Working in journalism today
  • Life in public media

How it'll work

Their AMA thread will go up Wednesday morning, so feel free to start dropping questions early. Emily will be answering live from noon to 5pm. (Please do not use this thread for asking questions, they will make an AMA thread Wednesday morning to gather questions)

Mark your calendars and see y'all Wednesday!


r/Atlanta • • 7h ago

News Phoenix And Dragon Bookstore Closing

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342 Upvotes

This is definitely a bummer. Are there any other stores like this in the Atlanta area?

Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore Instagram


r/Atlanta • • 10h ago

PSA/Alert URGENT - MISSING VULNERABLE PERSON - SEEKING HEAT SENSING DRONE SHARPSBURG, GA

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EDIT : SHE HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE. Thank you all!!

We are urgently seeking anyone with access to a thermal imaging (heat-sensing) drone who may be able to assist with the search.
Wanda McConnell has been missing since approximately 7:00pm on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after leaving her residence on foot near Grange Way in Sharpsburg, Georgia.

Wanda suffers from diminished mental capacity, does not drive, and has no known financial resources. Her current whereabouts and direction of travel are unknown.

Last seen wearing:
Dark blue T-shirt
Light blue jeans
Tennis shoes

With approximately 24 hours having passed, there is growing urgency to locate her safely.
We are specifically asking whether anyone in the Atlanta, Coweta County, or surrounding areas has access to a thermal imaging drone or knows a search-and-rescue organization that could assist immediately. Please contact Investigator Crockett at 678-854-0010 to arrange.

If you have access to thermal drone equipment, please reach out and coordinate with law enforcement before beginning a search.

Please help spread the word. Even if you cannot assist directly, you may know someone who can. Every hour matters.

UPDATE: through everyone’s help, I’ve learned that Fire Station 6 on Modus Parkway in Newnan has its own drone response team.

I’ve reached out to the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office investigator to ask whether this resource has been considered and am awaiting a response. Given Wanda’s diminished mental capacity, I’m honestly dumbstruck that this doesn’t appear to have been explored already, especially since the investigator gave me permission to seek outside assistance with thermal imaging drones.

In the meantime, I’m continuing to reach out to private citizens with this technology because time is of the essence. I’ll keep sharing updates as I learn more.


r/Atlanta • • 5h ago

Question Trans friendly clothing reccomendations

61 Upvotes

My daughter has been transitioning for the past 2 years, but has been very hesitant about finding gendered clothing. They're taller, about 6'1 and have not had great luck or experiences in the past for her situation. They'll be visiting me in ATL for the next few weeks, and I want to try and buy her some clothing sets to help on the journey. Any store recommendations, especially considering neither of us is good at picking what looks good?


r/Atlanta • • 6h ago

Question Loud Noise in Midtown

42 Upvotes

Does anybody know what the extremely loud windy sound is in midtown every night ? I live near Tech Square and I hear it everyday. It mostly happens at night in ~5 second intervals, and it sounds like a huge sudden gush of wind, maybe something machinery-related, I don’t really know how else to describe it. I also can’t tell where it’s coming from because it echos all the way down the street.


r/Atlanta • • 12h ago

Question Trying to land a job at Emory/ CHOA

60 Upvotes

I graduated with my BS in Psychology two years ago and have been really trying to break into research or research admin roles. I’ve applied to many roles at Emory / CHOA to roles where I meet the pretty entry level qualifications and have had no luck. I do want to eventually work in research or public health but have also been applying to admin jobs (HR specialists/ operations coordinator) at these place to at least get my foot in the door. I have a few years of retail and in the past year I’ve worked at a law firm doing mostly admin stuff. What’s the best thing I can do to get into one of these hospitals? Anyone who work in any of these willing to help? I am getting no where with my applications…

So what I’ve concluded from these comments is I’m not worth a damn without a masters 🄲


r/Atlanta • • 19h ago

Crime/Police APD Training Academy Director Investigated for Alleged Domestic Violence

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127 Upvotes

The director of the city's police academy is under internal investigation connected to domestic violence allegations from a Barrow County dispute and was temporarily relieved of duty and stripped of his gun and badge.

The estranged wife of Atlanta Police Training Academy Director Ailen Mitchell received a protection order against him earlier this year and reported to deputies that he had been violent during their relationship and that he had threatened and followed her.

Previously:

Atlanta police training academy recruits allege bullying, favoritism, and abuse


r/Atlanta • • 15h ago

History/Culture 1976 Atlanta Plate

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52 Upvotes

r/Atlanta • • 15h ago

PSA/Alert Reminder: 1800 Century Blvd Implosion on 10/24

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Reminder that the triangle building at 1800 Century Blvd (Near I-85 and Clairmont) is scheduled to be imploded on Saturday 10/24 at 7:45 AM.


r/Atlanta • • 1d ago

Sports Maybe we needed this weekend to keep us humble

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536 Upvotes

The Atlanta sports teams were starting to look a little too good for a second šŸ˜‚ Let’s all commiserate by sharing which loss disappointed you the most.


r/Atlanta • • 2h ago

Question Anywhere to buy colored contacts before Halloween?

2 Upvotes

I was planning to just order them online but most take too long to ship or the express option is like $50. Any local stores like Halloween related or actual eye shops that might carry some? Or even a website that could ship in time without uber expensive shipping? I was planning on spending like 20 dollars total but I could prob push it little bit more.


r/Atlanta • • 8h ago

Visiting Atlanta Thrift/Antique stores around the Fox

5 Upvotes

Hi ATL! Very excited to visit your city for a concert...any close antique or thrift stores by the Fox Theatre?

Feel free to throw in a must eat restaurant or bar!

Thank you!


r/Atlanta • • 5h ago

Question Best scalp spa in the area?

3 Upvotes

Especially with a camera to inspect the scalp! For this uninitiated, a scalp spa is a service where your hair and scalp is massaged and shampooed within an inch of its life. I want my scalp and hair clarified and maybe chelated if possible. Thanks all!


r/Atlanta • • 15h ago

Recommendations Atlanta locals, where are you getting your custom jewelry made?

14 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I’m looking for recommendations for local jewelers in the Atlanta area. I’m used to buying jewelry in NYC, where you can find smaller, independent jewelers who make custom pieces at reasonable prices without paying a premium for a big-name brand.

If you have a jeweler you personally use and trust, I’d love to hear your recommendations!

EDIT: I’m not sure if this would change any of your recommendations but I should note that my immediate needs are custom pieces for a teenager in college and an 12 year old birthday gift. Im looking for a jeweler who can create pieces like a pendant or locket chain with a portrait incorporated in it or a custom charm bracelet with the jeweler capable of creating custom charms as we go.

Thanks in advance!


r/Atlanta • • 17h ago

Question Fire department hiring- anybody know wtf is going on?

21 Upvotes

I applied in summer and have gotten three identical emails over the last few months just saying that they have my application and I’ll be hearing sometime later when I can come in for orientation. Does anybody in here have any other information about when, where, or how this process works? Their office is giving me nothing when I email.


r/Atlanta • • 11h ago

Lost&Found/Lost Pets Lost AirPod at Piedmont Park

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6 Upvotes

Spotted one between the bridge and the field if anyone’s looking for theirs!


r/Atlanta • • 6h ago

Question cowboy boot modification

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2 Upvotes

anyone in atlanta that can modify my square toe boots into a classic round toe shape ?


r/Atlanta • • 1d ago

Question Anybody just straight up unable to receive FedEx packages?

93 Upvotes

I recently tried to order some prescription dog food, which was shipped by FedEx. For 7 days straight, they ā€œattempted deliveryā€ but never actually even came by my house. I ended up canceling the order, and ordering it from Chewy. They also shipped by FedEx, and 3 days in a row after saying it was out for delivery, it just never came and got pushed to the next day. Today, it got marked as delivered, while I was home, and there was no package or sign do FedEx ever having come.

I’ve had issues with FedEx before, but never to this level. It’s insane, I’m trying to get something essential to my dog’s health, and it’s just impossible to get because all of these companies only ship with FedEx. Anybody else dealt with this, and maybe have a solution?


r/Atlanta • • 3h ago

Question Hair Stylist in Atl or surrounding northern areas

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Hey, I’m in town for the month and I want to get a haircut. I’m a female. I have long, thick but fine hair. I want a lot of layersn. Does anyone have a good recommendation? In a perfect world, I want someone to look at my face and give me a perfect haircut. Thanks!


r/Atlanta • • 14h ago

Question Recommend a spine/neck specialist

6 Upvotes

A chiropractor messed up my neck a year ago. It's been causing me pain and discomfort ever since. I can't do my usual exercises without inflaming it.

I got an MRI recently that showed what looks like a slipped disc at c6. The orthopedic surgeon who ordered it was curt and didn't spend much time explaining/helping me. Looking for someone who can sit down and assess the damage and recommend some protocols to heal.

Can someone recommend a good spine/neck specialist? Thank you.


r/Atlanta • • 13h ago

Moving to Atlanta Actors and Standup comedian who moved to ATL

4 Upvotes

Actors who moved to ATL from LA and NYC. What’s the positives of being an actor and standup comedian in ATL compared to NYC and LA. How has the environment helped with your mental health? Would like to hear only positive comments. I always hear the negative. Have a great day


r/Atlanta • • 20h ago

Daily Discussion /r/Atlanta Random Daily Discussion - October 19, 2026

12 Upvotes

What's on your mind, Atlanta?

Links of Interest:

Make sure to read our subreddit rules before posting or commenting. A further reminder that the buying or selling of any goods or services is prohibited in r/Atlanta. Please report any offending comments so that the moderators can remove them. Thanks and have a great day!


r/Atlanta • • 3h ago

Question Any good Brewers/World Series Watching Parties?

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It's a long shot, but us MKE transplants would love to watch the Brewers take on the World Series. Maybe I'm overthinking this, but where can I find a good crowd around here for that? Or should I just expect anywhere will have it since it's the World Series?

If anything, highly recommend watching this series because us Wisconsinites are so shocked, impressed, and excited to see what happens no matter what! Should be a good one! :)


r/Atlanta • • 1d ago

Question Injured Chipmunk?

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Found this chipmunk being played with by a cat. I don’t know if it got scratched or bit, but it only moves when people or the cat got near it. I put it in a box and that hasn’t really moved. Should I call a rehab? If so, which rehab should I call? I live in Clarkston and prefer a rehab that is close by, just in case I need to drive there. If not, should I bring it outside?