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Good Day Atlanta viewer information: Jan. 26, 2024

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January 26, 2024

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Good Day Atlanta viewer information: Jan. 26, 2024

ATLANTA – Here are the guests and segments featured on Good Day:

Broadway’s ‘Comet’ rocks Horizon Theatre

Based on a short segment of the classic novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, ”Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” transforms the intimate Horizon space into an even more intimate supper club, with multiple levels of seating and an onstage bar.

“Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”:

Some comets only blaze across the sky once in a lifetime. Others burn so brightly, they demand to be seen again much sooner.

Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” was such a hit at Atlanta’s Horizon Theatre last year that the company is re-mounting the production for a second run, opening tonight and running through Feb. 18.

Based on a short segment of the classic novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” transforms the intimate Horizon space into an even more intimate supper club, with multiple levels of seating and an onstage bar. Director Heidi McKerley says this isn’t a case of an audience sitting and watching performers on a stage; this show puts the cast members right next to the audience on all those levels of seating, creating an immersive experience for theatergoers.

“Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” opened on Broadway in 2016, becoming one of the most acclaimed new productions of the season; it went on to earn a dozen Tony Award nominations, winning two. The show’s book, music, and lyrics were written by Dave Malloy, and its original Broadway cast included singer Josh Groban. Here in Atlanta, the cast includes Alexandria Joy and Daniel Burns in the title roles, alongside local favorites including Terry Burrell, Anna Dvorak, and Terrence J. Smith.

Show times for “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” are 8 p.m. on Wednesdays through Fridays, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 5 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets start at $50 for Wednesday and Thursday shows and $55 for Friday nights, Saturday nights, and weekend matinées. Horizon Theatre Company is located at 1083 Austin Avenue in Little Five Points — click here for more information.

Podcast explores Atlanta Super Bowl murders

Atlanta’s 2000 Super Bowl is connected to one of the most infamous crimes in sports history that left two men dead and star linebacker Ray Lewis facing serious charges. A new podcast titled ”The Raven” explores the murders, and host Tim Livingston joined Brooke Zauner to talk about the show.

“The Raven”: On Jan. 31, 2000, just hours after Super Bowl XXXIV, Baltimore Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis and a group of friends got into an altercation outside a club in Atlanta’s affluent Buckhead neighborhood. Within seconds, two men – Richard Lollar and Jacinth Baker – were dead in the street. Lewis and two friends, Joseph Sweeting and Reginald Oakley, were charged with murder. A media frenzy ensued, but in the end, all three defendants walked free. Less than a year after the killings, Lewis became a Super Bowl champion. He ended his Hall of Fame career with another title in 2013, and is widely regarded as the greatest middle linebacker in NFL history. He has made millions on and off the field since 2000 and always professed his innocence, but the victim’s families still believe there’s more to the story. Host Tim Livingston (‘Whistleblower’) investigates the double homicide, one of the most infamous crimes in sports history, and unveils new evidence that paints a vivid picture of what happened that tragic night in Atlanta. Football, murder, and the man in the middle … this is ‘The Raven’.

Talking stains with ‘The Laundry Guy’

If you’re looking to give your home a deep clean, ‘The Laundry Guy’ Patric Richardson has some viral hacks that will help you clean smarter, not harder. Richardson chats with Brooke Zauner about how to beat the toughest stains, the North Atlanta Home Show, and more.

Patric “The Laundry Guy” Richardson gives tips on how to remove stains: ‘The Laundry Guy’ Patric Richardson will be at the North Atlanta Home Show 2024 sharing some viral hacks that will help you clean smarter, not harder. Show hours are on Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Advance $7 tickets are available online.

Prime on Peachtree opens in Midtown

Prime on Peachtree recently joined the Atlanta dining scene with its mix of passion, sophistication, and, of course, great food. Owner Javarius Gay and executive chef Colin Kruzic stopped by the Good Day kitchen to give Sharon Lawson a taste of the finer things of life.

Morehouse College graduates open Prime on Peachtree: Prime on Peachtree is not just a restaurant. It’s an experience curated with passion and sophistication. Situated proudly across from the Federal Reserve and nestled in the vibrant heart of Midtown, Prime on Peachtree redefines fine dining in Atlanta with its upscale steak and seafood offerings. This esteemed establishment is synonymous with the pinnacle of sophisticated gastronomy, where every dish is a testament to culinary excellence. For more information click here.

Colorful plants to beat the winter blues

Just because it’s gray and dreary outside, doesn’t mean your yard can’t be vibrant and colorful. The experts at Pike Nurseries show flowers and plants that will add a splash of color to your winter.

Pike Nurseries’ colorful landscape to avoid the winter blues: To find a Pike Nurseries location nearest you click here.

Willie Moore Jr.’s Valentine’s Day don’ts

Radio personality Willie Moore Jr. shares his three things you definitely should not do to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Willie Moore Jr. gives tips for Valentine’s Day: Keep up with Willie weekdays from 3 p.m. til 7 p.m. on Praise 102.5.

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Falcons deny Cowboys’ request to interview DC Jeff Ulbrich, per report

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January 8, 2026

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Falcons deny Cowboys’ request to interview DC Jeff Ulbrich, per report

The Atlanta Falcons are in the process of hiring a new head coach and general manager, but that doesn’t mean the team is completely cleaning house. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has done an incredible job with the Falcons defense since replacing Jimmy Lake in the offseason.

The Falcons would prefer to keep Ulbrich, as team owner Arthur Blank stated, but the new head coach will have the final say. According to a report from ESPN’s Todd Archer, Atlanta blocked the Dallas Cowboys’ request to interview Ulbrich on Thursday.

“The Cowboys were denied by Atlanta to talk with Jeff Ulbrich for DC job, according to sources,” wrote Archer. “He remains under contract [with] the Falcons despite their search for a head coach. A potential interview can be revisited later if they hire a [head coach], who has a different coordinator in mind.”

Blank discussed Ulbrich’s impact during his Thursday press conference and said he was impressed with the work he did with the team’s rookie draft class. James Pearce Jr. led all rookies in sacks with 10.5 this season, while third-round pick Xavier Watts racked up a rookie-high five interceptions as the team’s starting safety.

“You can’t dictate to the new head coach who their coordinators would be, but I’d certainly recommend to the new head coach to consider Ulbrich,” Blank said of the Falcons’ current defensive coordinator.

It sounds like the Falcons aren’t going to let Ulbrich out of their sights, and it’s hard to blame them. The Falcons defensive coordinator helped the team record a franchise-record 57 sacks this season, just one year after finishing 31st in the NFL with just 31 sacks.

Follow along with each request and interview with our Falcons head coach tracker.

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What the $245M refinance of a Midtown office tower signals for Atlanta

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January 8, 2026

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What the 5M refinance of a Midtown office tower signals for Atlanta

Business

The tower at 1105 W. Peachtree St., which bears Google’s logo, recently secured a new loan at a time many landlords are struggling to do so.

1105 West Peachtree (Google Tower in Midtown) is shown Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Atlanta. The Google Tower is one of the developments done by Selig Enterprises. (Jason Getz/AJC)

It hasn’t been easy the past few years to be an office landlord.

Many tenants shrunk their workspaces coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning buildings that lost rental revenue also lost value. Interest rates surged. Many banks got gun shy over having too much money lent to office tower owners, and a whole lot of loans have been coming due.

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The tower at 1105 W Peachtree St. in Midtown Atlanta is one of the city’s newest office buildings.

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Zachary Hansen, a Georgia native, covers economic development and commercial real estate for the AJC. He’s been with the newspaper since 2018 and enjoys diving into complex stories that affect people’s lives.

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Atlanta meth lab kingpin sentenced to 30 years after massive seizure

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January 7, 2026

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Atlanta meth lab kingpin sentenced to 30 years after massive seizure

ATLANTA – A Mexican national will spend the next 30 years in federal prison for operating clandestine methamphetamine laboratories across the Atlanta area, federal officials announced Wednesday.

What we know:

Ramiro Contreras-Sandoval, 41, of Michoacán, Mexico, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Eleanor L. Ross following his conviction for running conversion labs that housed more than 135 kilograms of liquid methamphetamine hidden in paint buckets. Contreras-Sandoval, who also went by several aliases including Manuel Santiago Vazquez and “Mirin,” was also convicted of possessing firearms as an illegal alien to protect his drug trafficking operation.

The investigation began in April 2019, when law enforcement seized the methamphetamine mixture from a conversion lab in Morrow, Georgia. Contreras-Sandoval and his co-defendant, Genaro Davalos-Pulido, fled the area after a vehicle they were using to transport the drugs was stopped by police.

The pair remained at large until the fall of 2021, when agents tracked them to a neighborhood in Norcross, Georgia. During a search of a Norcross residence, agents discovered a full-scale liquid meth operation, a loaded Beretta handgun, $84,000 in cash, and a .50-caliber rifle that appeared ready for shipment to Mexico. Contreras-Sandoval was arrested nearby with approximately $12,000 in his vehicle and pockets.

What they’re saying:

“This case should send a clear message to anyone thinking about running drugs or using deadly weapons to protect their operation: the federal government will relentlessly seek justice and protect the community from drug traffickers,” said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg.

“Operating methamphetamine labs is a reckless and dangerous crime,” said Jae W. Chung, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Division. “This conviction underscores that DEA will aggressively pursue anyone who engages in drug trafficking activities that put lives at risk.”

What’s next:

Contreras-Sandoval’s 30-year sentence will be followed by five years of supervised release. His co-defendant, Davalos-Pulido, previously pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison in October 2024.

The Source: The U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office provided the details for this article.

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