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Stache Dash 5k Atlanta

Stache Dash 5k Atlanta

Hundreds of runners, many in somewhat strange costumes and plenty wearing mustaches, braved the rain and participated in the Stache Dash 5k through the streets of Buckhead.

Styx, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon rock Alpharetta

Styx, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon rock Alpharetta

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater was packed with fans wanting to hear Ted Nugent, Styx and REO Speedwagon. Check out the photos from the show.

What a weekend! Cinco de Mayo, Bark in the Park, Shaky Knees Festival

What a weekend! Cinco de Mayo, Bark in the Park, Shaky Knees Festival

Even the rain couldn't stop the fun this weekend as Atlanta played host to a number of Cinco de Mayo events, dogs headed to Turner Field for Bark in the Park and shaky knees were dancing in the mud.

 
  • It's that time of the year again.
  • It's time for Braves baseball.
  • Grab the family...
  • and some peanuts, too.
  • Toss in a burger...
  • and maybe a cold brew, too...
  • and head on down to Turner Field.
  • The Atlanta Braves hosted the Kansas City Royals for a day game on Wednesday.
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  • Former baseball and football superstar Bo Jackson threw out the first pitch.
  • Jackson was at the stadium to promote Bo Bikes Bama, his charity bike ride, which raises money for tornado recovery in Alabama. The ride is April 27.
  • Check out http://www.bobikesbama.com/ to learn more.
  • Braves starter Mike Minor prepares to deliver a pitch against Kansas City Royals leadoff hitter Alex Gordon as Atlanta closes out a two-game series against the American League team Wednesday afternoon at Turner Field.
  • Braves outfielder Jason Heyward (left) and first baseman Freddie Freeman talk in the dugout during the first inning. Freeman is on the disabled list.
  • Royals starting pitcher Wade Davis looks back to first base in the first inning to hold back a runner.
  • Braves outfielder B.J. Upton slides back to first ahead of a pickoff play.
  • Braves starting pitcher Mike Minor began the game with a 0.69 ERA.
  • Royals second baseman Chris Getz throws to first base as Braves third baseman Juan Francisco (25) unsuccessfully tries to break up the double play in the second inning.
  • Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was in attendance for the rare midweek afternoon game.
  • Braves first baseman Chris Johnson almost gets the pick off attempt of Kansas City Royals Alcides Escobar in the fourth inning.
  • Braves starter Mike Minor talks strategy with catcher Evan Gattis in the fourth inning.
  • Braves second baseman Dan Uggla argues a call with homeplate umpire Doug Eddings (left) after Uggla is struck out in the seventh inning.
  • With Kansas City Royals starter Wade Davis (top) backing up home, Royals catcher Salvador Perez tags out Braves third baseman Juan Francisco to end the scoring threat in the 7th inning.
  • Braves outfielder Justin Upton throws his bat in frustration after striking out in the 6th inning.
  • Former Brave and Kansas City outfielder Jeff Francoeur (foreground) celebrates the Royals' 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves with fellow outfielders Alex Gordon (left) and Lorenzo Cain.
  • Braves outfielder B.J. Upton sits on the bench for a moment after the Braves 1-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals at Turner Field Wednesday. The loss snapped the Braves' 10-game win streak in the first 13 games of the season.
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Dining Guide

AJC Spring Dining Guide 2013

It's here! Check out the 50 restaurants that made the list, and let us know what you think on Twitter with #ajcwheretoeat.

Atlanta weighs in on what should make the AJC Spring Dining Guide 2013

Photos: Atlanta weighs in on #ajcwheretoeat

Instagram and Twitter users sent us photos of their favorite restaurants and dishes in Atlanta. Take a look.

Spring dining guide: The Atlanta 50

Photos: What made the Atlanta 50?

We have mouthwatering photos from each of the 50 spots that were picked for the Spring Dining Guide.

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