What's Good, Atlanta?

David and Mark give a full rundown of 404 Day Weekend and hit a Top 5 that features under-the-radar elements of Atlanta that we should all celebrate. They also discuss the record-breaking pollen count numbers, a new Magic City documentary, and Rick Ross' expansion into dentistry. David also dives into "It's Sports!" to make sense of the start of the Braves' season, the Atlanta Drive's TGL Champion...

Mark and David break down a recent poll that had the audacity to list Atlanta as te 5th Best State Capital in the Country. C'mon, y'all. They also cover a local high school senior who was accepted into literally every college in the country and received more than a million dollars in scholarships. David gives us a much needed "It's Sports!" update for Braves Season Opening Day. The next What's Goo...

David and Mark are joined by actor, affirmation distributor, and all around awesome person Andrea Laing to talk about the impact of the World Cup's arrival in 2026 (including Dallas Austin's take on the World Cup Sonic ID). The three also cover Emerald City Bagels' new automat, the goat of the Sandy Springs police force, and Curtis joins to weigh in on the latest traffic stories. The next What's G...

Mark and David - joined by special guest Amber Nash ! - dive into the recent surge in scam "smishing" texts claiming to the be the Peach Pass. They also bring in Professional Cat Psychic, Jenith, to locate the whereabouts of Ryn, a grey tabby lost at Hartsfield-Jackson for more than a week now. Other stories include Union City's Chef Jay on a baking competition show and Shake Shack on more Delta f...

David, Mark, and friend of all things good, Mandal, celebrate Delta's 100th Anniversary (and our 50th episode!). The trio also explores new wayfinding signage in downtown, Georgia residents on American Idol, and the theft of a solid gold toilet that Trinidad James would be proud of. UNC stops by to talk about an Augusta man's odds on the new show  Extracted , and Curtis calls in to break down...

Mark and David channel their investigative journalist and explore why vultures have taken over a neighborhood in Lithonia. They also give analysis on a recent Delta flight with a hazy cabin, a new baby meerkat expected at Zoo Atlanta, and the premiere of "Beyond the Gates." Curtis drops by to talk about the traffic implications of the Jackson Street Bridge renovation and David talks good Atlanta s...

David and Mark jump on an imaginary MARTA train from the future, based on the first look at the MARTA trains from the future. They also discuss why OutKast are first ballot Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famers, the upsides of Ludacris' new education initiative, a local pastor's boycott going national, Monday Night Brewing defending its namesake, and the best Braves giveaways and premiums in "It's Sports!"...

Mark and David and a room full of friends run through this week's top news stories together: the new Shirley Clarke Franklin Boulevard and Park, the return of the Valentine's Mural in Little Five Points, Girl Scout Cookie Season, Atlanta's #1 ranking as a city for Black-owned businesses, and Red, White, and Blueland. David gives a Hawks, Unrivaled, All-Star Trae, and Superbowl update in It's Sport...

David and Mark break down the Georgia state legislature's priority of making cornbread the official state bread. They also speak on the recent Waffle House surcharge on eggs and Atlanta showing up at the GRAMMYs. David speaks on the arrival of Brittney Griner to the Dream in It's Sports, and Special Correspondent Bill Worley chats with people in Piedmont Park about feelin' good. What's Good, Atlan...

Season Premiere! Mark and David kick off things off with a live show at the Alliance Theatre, inspired by the forthcoming production of " Bust ," opening on February 13. They speak with the creative team behind the play, including writer Zora Howard, director Lileana Blain-Cruz, and actor Cecil Blutcher. They also of course run down the latest uplifting news, including MARTA cars in the Atlantic,...

David and Mark welcome you in to 2025 with an announcement and invite to not one, but TWO upcoming live shows in Atlanta (one for each Chainz): Behind the Play: BUST at the Alliance Theatre on Tuesday, 1/28 What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage on Tuesday, 2/11 Both will feature a live podcast recording along with comedy, poetry, and other performances. Hit the links above, or find the latest...

Mark and David close out 2024 by sharing some New Year's Resolutions for Atlanta. We'd also like to send a big WHAT'S GOOD to everyone who joined us for a live show, listened or shared an episode, or just found a bright spot in an unexpected moment sitting in traffic on the Connector. To support  What's Good, Atlanta? and other public media programing amplifying Atlanta this Giving Season, vi...

Atlanta was recently named the #4 Most Fun City in the US, and David and Mark discuss why, sharing some of their favorite examples of the "Fun-oh-Four." They also cover recent news on Michelle Obama's new show, The Later Daters , a Georgia State Trooper delivering a baby on I-85, and Ryan Cameron as the new voice of the ATL Plane Train.  To support  What's Good, Atlanta? and other public...

Wow! The readers of Atlanta Magazine voted us " Best Local Podcast " for 2024! Thank you times four hundred and four. Mark and David take a look at other winners and hit on other top headlines: Usher's new content studio for a local Boys & Girls Club, the recent derailed MARTA train, the Cologned Caper, and Chick-Fil-A being named the #1 fast food date spot. David also covers the Falcons, Hawk...

As the year begins to wrap up, David and Mark run down the things on their 2024 to-do list. Traffic with Curtis gives an update on how to navigate the busy roads of the holidays. To support  What's Good, Atlanta? and other public media programing amplifying Atlanta this Giving Tuesday, visit wabe.org/give Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at  podc...

Mark and David give gratitudes and examine how to make Black Friday a little better by making it a little more Atlanta. Our first episode with a look at Sports, Traffic, Weather, AND Food! To support  What's Good, Atlanta? and other public media programing amplifying Atlanta this Giving Tuesday, visit wabe.org/give Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta t...

David and Mark dive into the news of Atlanta being named the second best city in the country to celebrate Thanksgiving. They also break down other headlines, including WABE's own Lois Reitzes celebrating 45 years on air, the reopening of Bankhead Seafood by T.I. and Killer Mike, an insurance claim gone wrong by way of a bear costume, and the new baby sloth at Zoo Atlanta. David also gives love to...

Mark and David talk about Atlanta's placement at #2 on the "Most Livable Cities" List and talk about what we can do to get to that top spot next year. Then, Curtis drops in for an update on traffic from a reimagined 285. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at  podcasts@wabe.org . Find David at @ dueordie Find Mark at @ markkendallcomedy Find Ma...

David and Mark bring some uplifting news across the city, including "Tanksgiving," a fleet of new firetrucks coming to Atlanta, the World Record Postcard Collector, and the new 2AM electric scooter curfew. David gives an Atlanta United and Falcons (and Falcons x OutKast!) update in "It's Sports!" before the guys deep dive on this week's top story: Georgia named as a top state to survive and alien...

Friend of the show (and all Atlantans), Mandal , joins Mark and David to hit on the end of Daylight Savings Time and a run of huge food news. They also take a look at Rudy Giuliani's property taking that JFK > ATL one way, the Stranger Things house on Airbnb, and the news of a Rico Wade monument in East Point. Brand new contributor Unc drops some knowledge on the team before Curtis calls in to...

David and Mark are live from the Midtown Art Walk to run through the best news of the week: Early Voting turnout numbers and the respective presidential campaigns' best efforts to reach Georgians; Chick-Fil-A streaming content; and Atlanta goats wandering the streets. Comic Ian Aber joins Top 5 to explore why ATL goes so hard for Halloween; poet Ashlee Haze shares her thoughts on the intersection...

Special Guest Laurel Bristow (host of Health Wanted ) joins Mark and David to break down the news of the debut Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race. They also take a look at Krabby Patties showing up at restaurants across Atlanta, the Super Bowl LXII confirmation, Seacrest Studios at the new Arthur M. Blank Children's Hospital, and the start of Early Voting. And: we've got a live show on October 22n...

Atlanta was declared the Most Educated City, and David and Mark love it. The duo also touch on the closing of the Atlanta School of Massage, self-driving Ubers, Forbes' Richest People list, and the last week in the life of an Atlanta sports fan, in "It's Sports!" And: we've got a live recording coming up on October 22nd, in partnership with the Midtown Alliance, at the Midtown Art Walk. Joining Ma...

First: we've got a live recording coming up on October 22nd, in partnership with the Midtown Alliance, at the Midtown Art Walk. Joining Mark and David will be a roster of artists and performers, all celebrating art and good news in Atlanta. RSVP here ! Mark and David break down the news of "Who TF Did I Marry" getting picked up for television adaptation by Natasha Rothwell.. AND speak to a very sp...

On the heels of Yelp claiming it's found the Best Sandwich in Georgia, David and Mark get on a roll with their favorite things between sliced bread. The team also talks through this week's top news stories, including Food and Wine naming Bomb Biscuit's Erika Council "Best New Chef," the Atlanta Opera's new performing arts center, Tupperware filing for bankruptcy, Spelman College being named the #1...