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Good Day Atlanta viewer information: July 25, 2024

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July 25, 2024

Sheryl Lee Ralph is ‘fabulous’ in new film

Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph stars alongside fellow entertainment legends Susan Sarandon and Megan Mullally as longtime friends traveling to Key West for the wedding of another good pal, played by Bette Midler, in ”The Fabulous Four.”

ATLANTA – Fabulous Four Movie Junket:

Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph is having the time of her life in the new comedy “The Fabulous Four.”

Ralph stars alongside fellow entertainment legends Susan Sarandon and Megan Mullally as longtime friends traveling to Key West for the wedding of another good pal, played by Bette Midler. And while the Florida setting may look convincing on-screen, the four stars actually filmed the movie here in Georgia.

“We were shooting in beautiful downtown Savannah,” says Ralph. “We were in a very difficult time because we were shooting during the strike. You know, we were one of the few films that got the union ‘OK’ to shoot, because we were so far into the work of the film. And, you know, we had all these little hiccups and things, but when I saw the movie, I said, ‘Wow, sometimes the most stressful things just turn out to be the best things,’ because the movie was so good.”

Ralph, of course, soared to fame and scored a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the Broadway classic “Dreamgirls.” And since her three co-stars also have extensive musical experience, we had to ask about the possibility of a “The Fabulous Four” stage musical adaptation.

“Well, look at it this way, I am doing a wonderful TV series called ‘Abbott Elementary’ that takes up most of my time,” says the star. “So, we probably have to wait five or six years for that to happen!”

“The Fabulous Four” opens in theaters this Friday, July 26 from Bleecker Street — click here for more information on the film.

Entertainment update with Dish Nation’s Tanner Thomason

Singer Chris Brown has been hit with another lawsuit for a concert brawl, and Tyler Perry has strong words for critics who claim all his movies are the same. Dish Nation’s Tanner Thomason sits down with Alyse Eady to break down the latest entertainment headlines.

Dish Nation Tanner Thomason gives the latest in entertainment news: There’s a ton happening on the entertainment front. Tyler Perry responds to critics, Janet Jackson reminisces on performing with her brother Michael, and there’s new details surface on Chris Brown and Yella Beezy’s lawsuit.

Tasting The Alden’s zucchini noodles

The Alden in Chamblee is doing a lot of things right, including their signature fresh zucchini noodles. Owner and chef Jared Hucks stopped by the Good Day kitchen to whip up a meal with Alyse Eady and talk about his upcoming cooking class.

The Alden’s Chef Jared Hucks: Chef Jared Hucks is doing a cooking class on Tuesday, July 30 demonstrating how to use produce from the farmer’s market to make fantastic dishes.

‘Spongebob’ celebrates 25th anniversary

Everyone’s favorite sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea is celebrating a huge milestone. This month marks 25 years of ”Spongebob Squarepants”’ nautical nonsense, and Rodger Bumpass, the voice of Squidward, and Carolyn Lawrence, the voice of Sandy Cheeks, talked with Joanne Feldman about the landmark anniversary.

“Spongebob” 25th anniversary with Rodger Bumpass (Squidward) and Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy Cheeks): This year marks the landmark 25th anniversary of Nickelodeon’s hit animated series, “SpongeBob SquarePants.” Reigning as the most-watched animated series for 22 consecutive years, the series first premiered on July 17, 1999, and has since generated a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases, memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, and a Tony award-winning Broadway musical.

Chadwick Boyd’s summer biscuit trifles

Nothing’s better in the summer than some fresh strawberries, and food and lifestyle expert Chadwick Boyd has a classic dessert with a Southern twist that’ll make your season delicious.

Chadwick Boyd shows us a fun and sweet summer treat: Summer fruit can make the most simple and delicious summer desserts. Keep up with Chadwich on social media @ChadwickBoyd

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Serious crashes block Atlanta’s Downtown Connector, Lawrenceville Highway early Friday

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January 9, 2026

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Serious crashes block Atlanta’s Downtown Connector, Lawrenceville Highway early Friday

ATLANTA – A major crash involving eight vehicles shut down all southbound lanes of the Downtown Connector early Friday morning, causing significant traffic delays near University Avenue.

What we know:

The crash was reported on Interstate 75/Interstate 85 just before University Avenue, with injuries confirmed at the scene. Traffic was being diverted off the connector at Interstate 20, Exit 247, while the entrance ramp from I-20 to the connector southbound was also closed. Drivers were advised to use Exit 56A to McDaniel Street or alternate routes including Metropolitan Parkway or Interstate 285. The scene was cleared and lanes began reopening around 6:30 a.m. FOX 5 Atlanta is waiting for a final report on what happened.

A separate serious injury crash was also reported in DeKalb County on Lawrenceville Highway westbound between Montreal Road and Interstate 285. All lanes were blocked, and authorities said the incident involved a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Both investigations were ongoing. The scene was cleared and lanes reopened around 6:45 a.m., according to Georgia Department of Transportation.

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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

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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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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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