“Nothing takes the place of a police officer being there or coming soon.”—Dwanda Farmer, Mechanicsville resident

The Buzz: What's moving and shaking in the world of sports

We don’t need another zone. We need more cops.

SP chats with Harald Wüsthof about one of the world’s leading knife brands

Savida Sangria makes a splash

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“THE VILLAINS”
 (DCM)

New visitation restrictions create problems after string of non-execution deaths

Mel Gibson on his return to acting and learning from life’s challenges

Bocado provides more than a mouthful of contemporary American cuisine

“2”
 (SUB POP)

It really can solve so many problems

Mother and daughter team up for “Perfect” title

This week in live music

Neighborhoods like Mechanicsville can’t afford a private security patrol. So what happens to them?

Georgia brewers ride locals-only trend to sales growth

And Atlanta looks to land the 2018 World Cup

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‘Brief Interviews’ isn’t brief enough

 Spots to kick it for happy hour

Newly minted Miller Union proves sustainable and local are palate-pleasing terms

The delightful Dutch/French duality of a Caribbean gem

“IN THE VALLEY OF SICKNESS”
 (FAT POSSUM)

“DEATH ACOUSTIC”
 (IMPEDANCE)

 Hal Holbrook shines bright in ‘Evening’

 ‘Men of Mah Jongg’ loaded with baggage 

Does Georgia’s gang law really help fight gang crime?

Local real estate forecast highlights need for more investment

I got thrown out. Were you invited?

 Take a peek inside these holes in the wall

No, you really don’t have to look like a bag lady to save your body temperature

“IGNORE THE IGNORANT”
 (WARNER BROS.)

“MEMOIRS OF AN IMPERFECT ANGEL”
(ISLAND DEF JAM)

The Buzz: What's moving and shaking in the world of sports

The scoop on clementines from Spain

Busy career is no sacrifice for Park Krausen

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Live music in and around Atlanta this week

 Peter Jackson on adapting ‘The Lovely Bones’ and life after death

ASYLUM STREET SPANKERS
“GOD’S FAVORITE BAND”
 (YELLOW DOG)

 The Ettes
“Do You Want Power”
 (Take Root)

Despite broad public support for Sunday alcohol sales, Georgia legislature probably won’t address issue this year

 Transcending racism

The Buzz: What's moving and shaking in the world of sports

SP reviews an assortment of entries at the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

Having a beloved major remain at her post is a very basic step toward realizing the mayor’s dream of Atlanta being the shining city on a hill.

Office romances can sour your chance of success, and when not to tell a girl she’s the victim of a cheater

Busy career is no sacrifice for Park Krausen

Novel dining experiences

Lupe Taqueria serves authenticity with its Mexican fare

Starting the New Year off reflectively with meditation

This week's live music in Atlanta

Don’t be surprised if, in the coming year, with Pennington gone and the new mayor aiming to keep more cops on the force, crime goes up—on paper.

The top 10 films of a record-breaking year at the box office

Smart choices for the New Year

SP heads to Tybee Island for winter dining by the sea

 Make Lenny Robinson's lamb burger

Hank Clark wins Restaurateur of the Year Award

Lisa Price is living proof that a dream and hard work can really pay off

Honoring the worst, the best—and the rest

“DIRTY AMMO”
 (INDEPENDENT)

“THE FILTHY SOUTH SESSIONS”
 (INDEPENDENT)

Gov. Perdue lauds revenue, but a rural sheriff says the poor will suffer

But at least it won’t get worse

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