Buzz Around 'Atlanta,' Raise for Georgia Law Enforcement, Lady Chablis Dies: News Nearby

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Lady Chablis Dies: Star of 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,' Georgia Drag Icon

Lady Chablis, the saucy drag performer who skyrocketed to fame with her appearances in the book and movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," has died. Club One, the Savannah nightclub where Chablis performed for well over two decades, announced the news on its website Thursday.

"Just as 'The Book' shined the spotlight on Savannah, so too did Chablis shine the spotlight on the gay scene, and especially on Club One," the post read. >>> Read more.

3 Georgia Pizzerias Among Nation's Best

Pizza is one of the most popular dishes on the American landscape, and if you live in Georgia, you already know the state boasts several excellent pizzerias.

But it never hurts to have that distinction recognized nationally, and the fine dining website The Daily Meal recently ranked the 101 Best Pizzas in America for 2016. Three Georgia pizzerias made the list — one in Buckhead, another in Midtown and a third in Duluth. >>> Read more.

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