The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is on April 22. In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Jewel Wicker shares a few recommendations for ways to commemorate the day while adhering to social distancing guidelines and shelter-in-place orders, online or in your local neighborhood.

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In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras shares how the Metro Atlanta restaurant industry has changed amid the coronavirus pandemic. Figueras also discusses how the AJC has changed its dining coverage, which includes a new column called Atlanta Orders In, which looks at the challenges faced by Atlanta restaurants and serves as a guide to ordering takeout.

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There are more than 700 murals in Metro Atlanta. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC writer Najja Parker shares the best street art in Metro Atlanta that can be viewed on a walk while adhering to social distancing guidance or even from a car.

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In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri and host Shane Harrison share classic albums to revisit while social distancing. So if you’re looking for some entertainment, Ruggieri and Harrison share music across genres to help pass the time.

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In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rodney Ho speaks to local chef and author Kevin Gillespie about his return to Top Chef All Stars, which airs on March 19. Plus, host Shane Harrison provides an update on things to do in and around Atlanta.

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In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC video producer Joseph Ferguson takes you inside a star-studded Call of Duty tournament at Gateway Center Arena and explores the landscape of eSports in Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Bloody Mary Fest and the Atlanta Fair.

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In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri previews the Allman Brothers Band’s 50th anniversary celebration and shares things you can do in Macon to create a full Southern rock tour. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me! at the Fox Theatre and the Atlanta Brunch Festival.

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In this episode of accessAtlanta, podcast producer Bria Felicien invites you into the world of independently published romance novels, written by, for and about black women. Felicien takes you to a book signing, where she interviews black romance writers and readers, and they share what they love most about the genre. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, INDECENT at Theatrical Outfit and Wire at Variety Playhouse.

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Stellaluna, based on the book by Janell Cannon, is showing now through March 8 at the Center for Puppetry Arts. In this episode of accessAtlanta, hear clips from the play and a conversation between AJC reporter Bo Emerson and Jon Ludwig, who adapted the play. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Miki Howard at City Winery.

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Virginia-Highland bills itself as the original work-live-play neighborhood, and this charming intown neighborhood may be right. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Mary Welch, who lived in the neighborhood for 40 years, shares things to do in the ViHi neighborhood. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Alvin Ailey's Black History Month performances.

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