These carrots have been buried underground for two weeks,” says chef Todd Richards, holding up a mason jar. Packed tight with hay, vanilla, salt and thyme, the carrots give off a sweet and earthy fragrance when Richards unscrews the lid.

Perhaps served with bone marrow butter, these fermented carrots are just one of the many items on the menu at Richards’ new monthly pop-up dinner series,...

Attorney General Jeff Sessions will be in town today, addressing the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives annual training conference downtown. Stand by to see if he doubles down on the tough-on-crime stance he’s been touting around the country, especially after President Trump recently said law enforcement shouldn’t be so “nice” to folks they arrest.

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Good luck, homie: The Senate has confirmed ATL-ien Christopher Wray as the new director of the FBI, with five Democrats voting against him. Previously, only once had a lawmaker ever voted against the FBI director nominee.

The long-awaited statue of Martin Luther King Jr. at the state Capitol finally has an unveiling date: The work will be revealed to the public Aug. 28.

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While our city touts its fair share of impressive rooftop and patio bars, we also know that, just like in high school, the real fun goes down in the basement. Moody lighting, comfy furniture and great music make you feel like you’re at home ... if your home had cooler d̩ecor and way more booze.

In no particular order, the bars on this list range from dingy to trendy. Some are great for...