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In 2018, accessAtlanta released 44 episodes that gave listeners a front-row look at the best things to do, see, eat and experience in the city. Our reporters chatted with Olympic athletes, world-famous entertainers and local entrepreneurs. Members of our team attended former president Jimmy Carter’s Sunday school class, Atlanta’s star-studded Black Panther premiere and live musical performances that don’t allow talking—or texting. Our team visited a chimp sanctuary, provide food and beer guides, and kept you updated on “Hollywood of the South.” We covered every corner of entertainment in Atlanta. In this episode, AJC senior editor, Nicole Smith takes a look back to discuss her favorite episodes of the last year—the first year of the accessAtlanta podcast— and what to expect in 2019. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Middleditch and Schwartz at the Tabernacle and Swan Lake at the Fox Theatre.

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Souper Jenny has become an Atlanta favorite since opening nearly 20 years ago, satisfying hungry locals with bowls of delicious goodness such as its beloved turkey chili and rotating seasonal offerings along with salads and sandwiches. The restaurant’s name is familiar to many, but owner Jenny Levison’s two-year-old The Zadie Project might be less familiar. Feeding the hungry is part of the project’s mission, but the nonprofit goes beyond providing those in need with homemade soup. It also works to educate people about urban farming, much of it done on the one-acre farm behind the cafe's Westside location, and healthy food preparations. AJC reporter Becca Godwin recently stopped by to find out more about The Zadie Project. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band at Infinite Energy Arena.

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There are just 53 days until Super Bowl 53 kicks off at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. And in just a few weeks, we'll learn which teams will take the field in the new stadium. AJC music reporter and avid football fan Melissa Ruggieri chats about concerts from artists such as Ludacris and Aerosmith, the food scene, and tips on getting around the city. Follow the AJC's Super Bowl coverage at ajc.com/53 for game-day mania. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Winter Wonderland at Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

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Atlanta poet Ryan Jones may have felt defeated coming off of the stage for night two of the 2018 National Poetry Slam in Chicago in August. His slam team Art Amok didn’t place as well as they’d hoped and Jones was on an emotional rollercoaster after learning a friend had just passed away. But as the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining, and Jones reasoned if the team did well, his friend’s belief in him as a poet became real. In the end, the four-member team won the group piece finals and brought a renewed admiration for Southern artists. Art Amok’s history goes back to the early 2000s when local poets Karen Garrabrant and Theresa Davis started carving out a space where women could take the lead in the poetry scene. Kimeko McCoy spoke with the poets about Atlanta’s 30-year slam poetry history and how it has changed with a new generation. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Strand Ole Opry’s Country Christmas at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre.

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The 50th Running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race takes over Atlanta on July 4. In this episode, longtime sportswriter Ken Sugiura shares some of the most interesting stories surrounding the event, including the runner who hasn’t missed a race since its founding. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta, including the AthFest music and arts festival and Rickie Lee Jones at City Winery.

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