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You can create a true farm-to-table experience for yourself, and freelance writer Mary Welch shares how. In this episode of accessAtlanta, shares several local farms that invite you to pick berries, peaches and more available at local farms.

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Hollywood blockbusters have been put on hold, but thanks to streaming services, you can host your own movie night. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Suzanne Van Atten shares five blockbusters and cult classics you can watch to create your own movie festival at home.

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You can make your balcony, patio, porch or backyard a safe haven this summer. In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Carolyn Desalu shares how to create a stylish, functional outdoor space – with insight from Will DuBose Design.

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June 1 marked the start of the 41st annual commemoration of Black Music Month, which coincides with both the coronavirus pandemic and the unrest after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Breonna Taylor in Louisville and Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Melissa Ruggieri shares how to honor Black Music Month while balancing intensity with comfort.

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In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Bo Emerson speaks with Adam Betuel, Atlanta Audubon's Director of Conservation, about birdwatching, or birding, and shares how anybody can participate locally.

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In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC video producer Joseph Ferguson talks with Jessica Merriman and Chris Stuckey from MomoCon, a convention that highlights animation, gaming, comics and costuming and has become an Atlanta staple. Ferguson talks with the two about the history of the event and they share what to expect from the upcoming all-virtual edition, MomoConline.

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In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri and TV and radio reporter Rodney Ho discuss lesser known hits of the ‘80s, which include nuggets from Duran Duran, Bananarama, Cyndi Lauper and many more.

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In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras provides an update on the Atlanta restaurant scene following Gov. Brian Kemp’s April order, which allowed restaurants to reopen for dine-in service, lifting prior restrictions. Figueras walks us through how local institutions are conducting business, a quick look at the guidelines, and more. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares his picks of things to do and an update on concert and event cancellations.

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In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rosalind Bentley discusses the surge of interest in gardening amid the pandemic. Bentley discussed how plant companies and nurseries have responded to the new public demand. Plus, whether you’re worried about the food supply chain or need a hobby to destress, there are ways to garden whether or not you are surrounded by green space.

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With live music and concert reviews on hold due to COVID-19, the AJC's Melissa Ruggieri has created a new series, Mic Check, which focuses on how Georgia musicians are currently spending their time. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Ruggieri shares more about the series, including updates from local artists like T.I., Big Boi, Brandon Bush, and Butch Walker.

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