Juneteenth celebrations in metro Atlanta | 2023

Juneteenth is a national U.S. holiday commemorating June 19, 1865. On this day, the last American slaves were free. The following is a list of events planned in the metro-Atlanta area to celebrate the occasion.

Jamaican Dance Theater Company coming to Atlanta

The Jamaica National Dance Theater Company is taking its 60th-anniversary tour to the Atlanta Symphony Hall.

Bavarian castle open for exploration in Helen, Georgia

Helen, a Bavarian village less than 2 hours from Atlanta, now boasts a Renaissance-style castle that allows visitors to fulfill their castle exploration dreams without having to travel to Europe.

Glenda Jackson, Oscar-winning British performer and politician, dies

Glenda Jackson won two Academy Awards and had a second career in politics as a British lawmaker before returning to the stage and screen.

Walt Disney's 'Storybook Mansion' is available for rent; here's how much it'll cost

Walt Disney lived in this beautiful home from 1932 to 1950 and it was in this home where he drew inspiration for the movie “Snow White" and classic characters such as Mary Poppins and Winnie the Pooh.

Congratulations pour in for Tyler Perry over 'historic' BET, VH1 purchase; But did it actually happen?

Congratulations are pouring in for Tyler Perry after news reports that the media mogul successfully acquired BET and VH1, making him the first African American to own two major television networks … except, no one knows if it actually happened.

Anita Baker removes Babyface from tour following Twitter feud

Babyface fans complained on social media after the legendary songwriter didn't perform at Anita Baker's concert in May.

Kim Zolciak allegedly hit Kroy Biermann day before he filed for divorce, report says

A police report filed the day before Kroy Biermann filed for divorce from Kim Zolciack is revealing troubling allegations about the couple's last days together.

Powder Springs hosting 4th of July festivities

The City of Powder Springs is hosting a free, family-friendly event to celebrate the 4th of July.

The ‘Voices of Donny Hathaway’ musical returning to Atlanta

The Donny Hathaway Legacy Project and Robert King Jr. are partnering to return the “Voices of Donny Hathaway" musical to Atlanta.

DeKalb County hosting family-friendly movie series

DeKalb Country Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department will host a “Movies in the Park" series.

Sir Paul McCartney says artificial intelligence used to create 'last' Beatles song

In a new interview, McCartney called artificial intelligence "kind of scary, but exciting, because it’s the future." The new song is set for release later this year.