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LGBTQ Atlanta nightlife resurgence? Community steps up to expand options

LGBTQ Atlanta’s been on a rollercoaster the past few months.Cheshire Bridge landmark nightclub Jungle Atlanta closed last fall, followed by efforts to close nearby adult store Tokyo Valentino. Midtown resta...

Backstreet, Jungle disco ball donated to Atlanta History Center

From Backstreet to Jungle, the mirrored disco ball that's seen all over the last 40 years of LGBT Atlanta nightlife now has a new home. Atlanta History Center officials picked up the treasured item from Jungle ...

Last Dance: Jungle to close in November

A staple of gay Atlanta nightlife is soon to be no more. Jungle is closing its doors in November.The announcement was made Thursday by owner Richard Cherskov, who says new development is to blame.“I’ve ...

Dragnificent Queens: Dynisty St. James—Remember her name

“If you want fame—well fame costs. And right here is where you start paying in sweat.” If you quote that line to any performing artist, more often than not, they’ll be able to tell you the name of the ‘80s tele...

Dragnificent Queens: Evah Destruction has come to slay!

The last name is the first indicator that this queen is here to wreck shop. It’s been a little over five years since Alexander Surian birthed his drag persona Evah Destruction and she’s not looking back.A r...

Your guide to LGBT Atlanta’s fundraisers and tribute concerts for Orlando shooting victims

Atlanta's LGBT community continues to step up to help the victims of the shooting at Orlando LGBT nightclub Pulse. So many fundraisers and tributes have been created that it's hard to keep up, so here's a handy...

LGBT Atlanta gets holiday on at 2015 Toy Party [PHOTOS]

Atlanta's LGBT partygoers got decked out in their holiday finest and took over AmericasMart this weekend for the 13th Annual Toy Party & Silent Auction, presented as always by For The Kid In All Of Us (FTK)...

Ring in 2015! Check out these Atlanta LGBT NYE parties

Whether you party like a rock star or party with the paparazzi, gay Atlanta has something to offer on New Year’s Eve. All of Atlanta’s fave gay bars will be open and pouring to bring in 2015 and; t...

Ring in 2015 at these gay Atlanta hot spots

Your complete calendar for Atlanta Pride 2014

From parties in Piedmont Parks to parties in the bars to commitment ceremonies and live music and more, Atlanta Pride weekend is packed with activities. Check out this complete calendar for what's happening and...

Stars of the Century divas wowing audiences for 15 years

Niesha Dupree takes the stage and commands the audience to pay attention. And they do, with awe, respect and most definitely love.The founder of Stars of the Century is an Atlanta icon and her troupe one of...

A time of reckoning: Atlanta's LGBTQ community addresses racism problem

Health Dept. Proposes Removing Data Collection on LGBTQ Foster Kids

Trump’s Transgender Military Ban to Affect Naval Academy

Same-Sex Couples More Likely To Be Denied a Loan, Study Says

Is gay Atlanta rapper Anye Elite about to break out?

Nintendo Faces Backlash After Removing Trans Flag Level from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Converse Releases New Pride and Trans Pride Sneakers

Frank Ocean Reveals He’s Been in a Relationship for Three Years