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Atlanta’s vibrant scene isn’t just about music festivals and Southern cuisine—it’s also home to some fantastic spots where you can channel your inner bowler, grab a drink, and make memories with friends or family.

Here Are Atlanta’s Top Bowling Alleys

Whether you’re a strike-chasing pro or just looking for a fun night out, our city has a lane (or 20) for you.

We’ve rounded up the top five bowling alleys based on local favorites, reviews, and that unmistakable ATL charm. Grab your shoes—these spots are ready for your roll.

1. The Painted Pin

737 Miami Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 | 404-814-8736

Tucked in the heart of Buckhead’s Miami Circle, The Painted Pin is the upscale sibling you never knew you needed in your bowling lineup.

This boutique venue boasts 20 full-service lanes in an industrial warehouse setting, complete with bocce courts, a speakeasy-style bar, and craft cocktails that pair perfectly with your game

It’s ideal for date nights in Atlanta or corporate happy hours, with a menu featuring gourmet bites like truffle fries and pisco sours. Pro tip: Book ahead on weekends—it’s a hot ticket.

2. The Painted Duck

976 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 | 404-352-0048

For a twist on traditional ten-pin, head to The Painted Duck in West Midtown’s Stockyards district. 4 This gaming parlor specializes in duckpin bowling (smaller balls, shorter pins—think precision over power), alongside Belgian feather bowling, cornhole, and a killer cocktail list. The vibe is dark, trendy, and speakeasy-esque, with eye-catching murals and shareable plates like duck fat fries. It’s adults-only after 8 p.m., making it prime for a stylish girls’ night or guys’ getaway.

3. Midtown Bowl

1936 Piedmont Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 | 470-291-5585

If retro vibes and no-frills fun are your jam, Midtown Bowl is Atlanta’s classic gem. 8 With 32 lanes, a dive-bar energy, and a pro shop for gear upgrades, this family-run spot has been striking out crowds since the ’60s.

Expect affordable pricing, a solid bar menu (hello, cheap beers and nachos), and an unpretentious crowd. It’s perfect for league nights or casual family outings—skill level optional, good times guaranteed.

4. Lucky Strike Atlantic Station

261 19th St NW Suite 1150, Atlanta, GA 30363 | 470-520-7550

Midtown’s Atlantic Station is buzzing, and Lucky Strike is at the center of the action. 1 Recently rebranded from Bowlero, this multi-level entertainment hub offers cosmic bowling under blacklights, an expansive arcade, billiards, and a sports bar with skyline views. Family-friendly by day and lively by night, it’s got everything from kids’ parties to late-night leagues. Don’t miss the gourmet pizzas and craft brews while you’re at it.

5. Main Event Atlanta

3101 Cobb Pkwy SE Suite 104, Atlanta, GA 30339 | 770-955-0717

Out in Cumberland, Main Event is the all-in-one entertainment powerhouse for groups of any size. 26 Featuring 24 state-of-the-art lanes, gravity ropes, laser tag, and over 100 arcade games, it’s more than just bowling—it’s a full-blown adventure.
Great for birthdays or team-building, with unlimited play passes and a menu loaded with burgers, wings, and desserts. Arrive early for peak hours; the energy here is contagious.

Dust off those shoes and hit the lanes—your next high score awaits. Got a favorite we missed? Drop it in the comments below!

Final Word

Whether you’re gutter-balling with buddies or aiming for that perfect 300, Atlanta’s bowling alleys deliver strikes on fun, flavor, and atmosphere.

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Chick-fil-A, the Atlanta-born fast-food giant synonymous with chicken nuggets and polite service, is branching out from its fried favorites into the bustling world of quick-serve coffee shops.

The chain’s latest venture, a cozy concept called Daybright, quietly opened its doors this week at 4326 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway in suburban Hiram, outside Atlanta.

Chick-fil-A Debuts Daybright Coffee Shop

Tucked into a strip mall off the busy highway, the 1,200-square-foot spot marks Chick-fil-A’s first foray into the caffeinated side of quick bites.

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Patrons arriving for the soft launch on Wednesday were greeted with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and warm donuts, a far cry from the sizzling waffle fries of the parent brand.

What’s On the Menu at Daybright?

The menu leans heavily into breakfast and beverage territory: a lineup of iced and hot coffee drinks, seven varieties of house-made donuts, breakfast sandwiches, pressed juices, and smoothies designed for on-the-go sips.

The concept comes from Red Wagon Ventures, a subsidiary of Chick-fil-A.

True to its roots, Daybright diverges from the chicken-centric empire in one key way: poultry takes a backseat.

The only nod to the flagship’s star ingredient is a single English muffin sandwich stuffed with creamy chicken salad. Otherwise, it’s all about the coffee, smoothies and baked goods, with an emphasis on quality sourcing.

According to the Daybright website, the shop partners with Thrive Farmers, a nonprofit that connects directly with coffee-farming families.

The beans are then roasted fresh by a local Atlanta-area roaster, ensuring a farm-to-cup journey that’s as ethically grounded as it is flavorful.

Donut enthusiasts will find plenty to celebrate. The seven options include classics with a twist: chocolate-glazed, blueberry-filled, banana nut, lemon poppyseed, vanilla cream, honey almond, and white raspberry.

Priced from $2.50 to $3.50 each, they’re baked daily and meant to pair perfectly with a latte or cold brew.

Of course, no Chick-fil-A offshoot would be complete without that signature touch: Daybright will close every Sunday, honoring the company’s long-standing tradition of rest and family time. Hours for the Hiram location run 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

The launch comes amid a national surge in hybrid coffee-quick-service spots, with chains like Starbucks experimenting with drive-thrus and local roasters adding grab-and-go meals.

For Chick-fil-A, which operates more than 2,800 locations worldwide (including over 200 in Georgia alone), Daybright represents a low-stakes test in a market where Atlanta’s coffee scene is as vibrant as its traffic.

This isn’t the only innovation from the Peachtree City headquarters this week.

In a separate push toward convenience, Chick-fil-A unveiled its first automated vending machine in Augusta, Ga., at the Augusta Mall. The 24/7 unit — closed Sundays, naturally — dispenses grab-and-go staples like chicken wraps, fruit cups, and waffle potato chips for those late-night cravings or early-morning rushes.

It’s a small-scale experiment, but one that hints at the chain’s appetite for tech-driven accessibility.

As Daybright brews up buzz in Hiram, locals are already lining up. “I came for the coffee, but those donuts? Game-changer,” said Hiram resident Maria Gonzalez, 34, nursing a vanilla cream pastry and iced latte on opening day.

Whether this spells the start of a full-blown Daybright chain remains to be seen, but for now, it’s a fresh perk for Paulding County’s caffeine crowd.

For more on Daybright’s menu and locations, visit daybright.com.

Final Word

Chick-fil-A continues to expand its footprint in metro Atlanta, with ongoing construction on new outlets in Cobb and Gwinnett counties.

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As the leaves turn crimson and the air grows crisp, horror fans across the South are buzzing about the latest stab at terror: the first trailer for Scream 7. Dropped Oct. 30, by Paramount Pictures, the pulse-pounding preview marks a homecoming of sorts for the iconic slasher franchise, which wrapped principal photography right here in metro Atlanta just months ago.

Scream 7 Trailer Released

Watch the trailer here:

With Ghostface’s mask once again haunting familiar Georgia backdrops, the film cements the city’s status as a go-to hub for major Hollywood productions.

The trailer, unveiled on the eve of Halloween, clocks in at just over two minutes but packs enough meta twists and knife-edge suspense to have locals and cinephiles alike double-checking their locks.

Directed by franchise co-creator Kevin Williamson—stepping behind the camera for the first time in the series—it promises a return to the roots of Scream‘s clever horror while spotlighting legacy star Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott in a deeply personal showdown.

A Plot That Cuts Close to Home: Family Under Siege

At its core, Scream 7 flips the script on Sidney’s hard-won peace. After surviving six films’ worth of masked mayhem, the final girl has retreated to the quiet town of Pine Grove, building a life with her husband (played by Community‘s Joel McHale) and their two children.

But as the official synopsis teases, “a new Ghostface killer emerges,” shattering that fragile normalcy when Sidney’s teenage daughter, Tatum (Isabel May of 1883), becomes the killer’s prime target. 15 18

The footage hints at high-stakes family drama amid the bloodshed: Sidney’s “darkest fears are realized” as she races to protect her loved ones, teaming up with the ever-tenacious Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) for a no-holds-barred hunt. “Let’s unmask this fucker,” Gale quips in one trailer highlight, echoing the franchise’s signature blend of wit and gore.

Subtle nods abound, including voice cameos from seemingly deceased favorites like David Arquette’s Dewey Riley, sparking fan theories about resurrections or red herrings—classic Scream misdirection.

Newcomers like Michelle Randolph meet grisly ends (or do they?), while returning survivors such as Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding as the Meeks-Martin twins add layers to the whodunit. Casting surprises include Matthew Lillard (Stu Macher) and Scott Foley (Roman Bridger), whose “dead” characters fuel speculation about time-bending twists or dream sequences.

And with a high school production of a fairy-tale play in the mix, expect plenty of self-referential jabs at horror tropes.

Williamson has teased toning down the gore from recent entries, honoring Campbell’s desire for Sidney to finally get her “happy ending”—or at least a fighting chance at one. 11 “Sidney has been through so much torment,” he shared in a recent interview. “To give her anything less is sacrilegious.”

Atlanta’s Star Turn: From Soundstages to Suburban Nightmares

What makes this Scream extra special for us Atlantans? The film was shot almost entirely in our backyard, transforming quiet neighborhoods into slasher central.

Principal photography kicked off January 7, 2025, under the working title Scar Tissue, and wrapped March 12 at Lionsgate Sound Stages in College Park, Great Point Studios in Douglasville, and on-location spots in Marietta. 30 31 32 33 34

Fans spotted crew setups in Marietta’s leafy suburbs—doubling as Pine Grove—and Douglasville’s studios hosted interior kills, including a balcony plunge at Stu Macher’s infamous house. It’s not Williamson’s first Georgia rodeo; he filmed Scream 2‘s Windsor College exteriors here back in the ’90s.

The shoot injected millions into the local economy, employing hundreds from Georgia’s booming film workforce and spotlighting the state’s tax incentives that keep blockbusters rolling in.

This isn’t just any production—it’s a milestone for Atlanta, which has hosted everything from Marvel epics to zombie apocalypses.

As Scream 7 joins the ranks of films like The Walking Dead and Black Panther, it reminds us why the Peach State is Hollywood’s worst-kept secret.

Theatrical Slashes and Streaming Stabs: When to Watch

Mark your calendars, scream queens and kings: Scream 7 slices into theaters nationwide on February 27, 2026.

Tickets go on sale closer to the date, but early buzz suggests premium screenings with Ghostface giveaways.

For streaming, Paramount+ will likely host the film post-theatrical run, following the pattern of previous entries (all six prior Scream films are currently available there for marathon prep). 2

No exact VOD or streaming debut has been announced yet, but based on Scream VI‘s timeline, expect it on Paramount+ around late summer 2026—perfect for a second-spooky-season scare.

Fan Frenzy and Franchise Fallout

The trailer’s timing couldn’t be spookier, arriving amid renewed chatter about the series’ rocky road.

Departures of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega in 2023—tied to creative shifts and controversy—left fans divided, with some calling for boycotts over the handling of Barrera’s firing.
Yet Campbell’s triumphant return, coupled with Cox’s gale-force presence, has reignited excitement. “It’s Sidney’s story again,” one Atlanta fan posted on social media. “About damn time.”

As Williamson honors the late Wes Craven’s vision, Scream 7 feels like a love letter to survivors—on screen and off.

Whether you’re a Woodsboro veteran or a first-time victim, this one’s poised to carve a bloody mark on 2026.

Stay tuned to Atlanta Film Beat for more on local shoots, red-carpet sightings, and the next big thing terrorizing (or thrilling) our screens. What’s your favorite Scream kill? Sound off in the comments—and remember: Don’t answer that phone.

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