The Sunday Paper examines Atlanta’s House and Senate races, explains three proposed Constitutional amendments, and looks at how Georgia may vote in the presidential contest

A spirited stroll through the Roswell night

‘High School Musical 3’ isn’t quite the head of the class

A showy bellini bar and restaurant is all about the girl, but boys are welcome, too

September's results for Adam Murphy's Restaurant Report Card

Muay Thai takes American boxing to another level—one with kicks and really difficult sit-ups

What not to do

Steven Kowalczuk, trendsetting mixologist at Room at Twelve, experiments with interesting ingredients for cocktails

Make prosciutto-wrapped grilled shrimp

‘Rachel Getting Married’ unties the knotty bonds of family

“SUNSHINE LIES”
(SHOUT!FACTORY)

“TIME THE CONQUEROR”
(INSIDE RECORDINGS)

Everyone hates big business, right?

Hunt Archbold on politics, Halloween, and Gators in jean shorts

Atlanta's arts and entertainment events for this week

This week's live music in Atlanta

A Quick Q&A

Aging drama undermined by same old clichés

Ludacris sounds off on his movie career, his new album and surviving the economy

A decadent carrot cake recipe

Steamhouse Lounge re-opens in Midtown with an updated menu

With or without ghosts, the Dauphine Orleans Hotel is worth a visit

Get your scare on at these popular Atlanta haunts

From fancy to fantastic, Halloween costumes are better than ever this year

My girlfriend’s a former stripper and escort, and my husband might be having gay sex on the side

Scaring up good drinks and eats this Halloween

“The Secret Life of Bees” is not one of the best

Chris Smith takes his camera in a delightfully subtle new direction

“DEAR SCIENCE”
(DGC/INTERSCOPE)

“THE ’59 SOUND”
(SIDE ONE DUMMY)

Pop in these recent DVDs for some cinematic chills

SP chats with Mike Orcutt, owner of Cowabunga Inc., a Domino’s Pizza franchise

“There probably are fewer racists in society today.”—UGA political scientist Charles Bullock

Forget CNN, the Washington Post, MSNBC, CBS, the New Yorker, Time, Newsweek, the New York Times...

This week's live music schedule for Atlanta

What if someone sued President Bush for the economic crisis, the war in Iraq, or the failures after Hurricane Katrina?

Remembering John Mark Stallings

The financial crisis

The week in arts and entertainment

Classic tale gets invigorating musical makeover

“We focus on education, not on what’s legal or illegal and what a student can and cannot do.”—Carolyn Livingston, Emory University

Capturing Osama just before the election has been an October GOP dream

Live music around Atlanta this week

How much influence does popular culture have over politics? 

The Christ Kingdom Party wants a seat under Ga.’s Gold Dome

He was centered where McCain was scattered. Forceful where McCain was forced. Presidential where McCain was petulant.

Jèrôme Legendre on France, Atlanta and bubble gum cocktails

Public houses bring casual pub environment to Atlanta

Five places we’d love to see open in Atlanta

Seared diver scallops with brown butter and arugula

The debut episode of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” taught me some things about the city I call home

We find ourselves saying our goodbyes to the salad-dressing guy and the dude who ran through airports...

‘Body of Lies’ goes for cheap thrills

Campaign contributions talked louder than his conscience

“WRECKING BALL”
(RAZOR & TIE)

“GOSSIP IN THE GRAIN”
(RCA)

White House butler isn’t well-served

Wouldn’t the man of your dreams at least give you his digits? 

A new personal training team in Atlanta is ready to help you look your best

Three luxurious hotels worth a visit

SP's weekly Arts & Entertainment Events Calendar

A letter from SP's publisher