On Second Thought

We kick off our celebration of comedians from Georgia with a hilarious native son. George Wallace has performed stand-up comedy for four decades and when it comes to audiences, he’s seen it all. We talk with him about dealing with hecklers, his friendship with Jerry Seinfeld and what Georgia means to him. Amber Nash provides the voice of Pam Poovey on the FX animated series “Archer,” but she’s also the star of her own Web series. She talks about writing and creating “Hart Of America” and how she

During World War I on Christmas Day, French, British and German soldiers laid down their arms, and climbed out of the trenches to exchange holiday greetings. It’s known as the Christmas Truce, and we learn more about it from Emory University professor Patrick Allitt. The story of the Christmas Truce is the inspiration for the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera “Silent Night.” This month, the production is on stage at the Atlanta Opera and audience members will be challenged to consider whether world

Indie musician Kishi Bashi boasts an impressive resume. He's performed violin on stage with Regina Spektor and Athens psychedelic group Of Montreal. His real name is Kaoru Ishibashi, but in 2011 he adopted the pseudonym 'Kishi Bashi' and launched his own solo career. His first two albums were largely violin centric. On his album "151a" (pronounced Ichi-Go-Ichi-Eh), violin looping and vocal effects dominate the tracks. His third album, "Sonderlust," dropped in September. Kishi Bashi has nearly

Students at Kennesaw State University are taking journalism to another level. A group of them recently reported on the incarceration of a teenager who was given a 40 year prison sentence for a non-lethal shooting. And they presented the story using virtual reality. In this installment of our “Lessons from Leftfield” series, we talk about uses of virtual reality in journalism with Leonard Witt, the executive director of the Center for Sustainable Journalism at Kennesaw State University. We also

Students at Kennesaw State University are taking journalism to another level. A group of them recently reported on the incarceration of a young man from Georgia named Christopher Thomas, who at the age of 15 was given a 40-year prison sentence for a non-lethal shooting. The reporters presented the story in a virtual world. In this installment of our “Lessons from Left Field” series, we talk about the project with Leonard Witt, the executive director of the Center for Sustainable Journalism at

It's a Halloween themed On Second Thought! We first pay homage to the Kroger supermarket on Ponce de Leon Avenue in Midtown Atlanta. It's about to face the wrecking ball. After 30 years, the grocery store -- which many call by the controversial nickname “Murder Kroger” -- will be torn down and replaced by a $190 million office tower, with a brand new Kroger on the ground floor. We look back at the store’s checkered past, which includes the killings of three people and the discovery of a dead

We add another episode to our “Break it Down” series, where we give proper explanations of commonly used phrases or terms. In this installment, we examine what “margin of error” means when it comes to polling with help from Pew Research Center senior research methodologist Andrew Mercer.

The Masquerade is moving soon. The beloved music venue is hailed as an Atlanta institution. Needless to say, many are sad to see "The Masq" go. We visit the Masquerade's longtime home on North Avenue to hear memories and somber feelings about its departure. If you've ever had a memorable experience at the Masquerade, we'd love to hear it. Give us a ring at 404-500-9457 or post your stories to our Facebook page.

Right now, Georgia is in the middle of a serious drought. Rising temperatures and lack of rainfall have affected a number of counties throughout the state. The National Drought Monitor Center has found that more than 50 counties in Georgia are in “extreme” drought. We speak with Jac Capp from the Environmental Protection Division and Weather Channel senior meteorologist Jonathan Erdman about a dry end to summer and water conservation in the Peach State.

Right now, Georgia is in the middle of a serious drought. Rising temperatures and lack of rainfall have affected a number of counties throughout the state. The National Drought Monitor Center has found that more than 50 counties in Georgia are in “extreme” drought. We speak with Jac Capp from the Environmental Protection Division and The Weather Channel senior meteorologist Jonathan Erdman about a dry end to summer and water conservation in the Peach State. Plus, Atlanta’s famed music venue, The