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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.

 
  • Did you see a strange looking blimp flying over Atlanta this week?
  • If it looked like this, you saw the Despicablimp.
  • Universal Studios’ Despicablimp soared more than 1,000 feet over many of Atlanta’s major landmarks, including Piedmont Park, Turner Field and Stone Mountain.
  • Fan-favorite minions Tim and Stuart flew into Atlanta to celebrate the occasion.
  • the brightly colored airship is touring the US in celebration of “Despicable Me 2”- opening in theatres nationwide on July 3.
  • Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the mile-high minion can track the Despicablimp’s course by visiting the “Despicablimp Command Center” at http://www.despicablimp.com.
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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.