Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 6-8, 2026
From live music and theater to family-friendly festivals and immersive exhibitions, metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with ways to get out and explore this weekend.
From live music and theater to family-friendly festivals and immersive exhibitions, metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with ways to get out and explore this weekend.
Health care exec Rick Jackson enters Georgia governor race
Rick Jackson is leveraging a $50 million self-funded campaign to challenge established GOP leaders for the open governor’s seat.
Rick Jackson is leveraging a $50 million self-funded campaign to challenge established GOP leaders for the open governor’s seat.
Troup County double shooting motivated by previous fight, police say
One man is dead, another is hospitalized, and a third is in custody following a Wednesday evening shooting at a rural Troup County home on Big Springs Mountville Road.
One man is dead, another is hospitalized, and a third is in custody following a Wednesday evening shooting at a rural Troup County home on Big Springs Mountville Road.
School safety bills in Georgia Legislature
School safety is top of mind at the Georgia Legislature this season.
School safety is top of mind at the Georgia Legislature this season.
4 family members killed in SE Atlanta house fire
Four family members are dead after an overnight house fire on Winthrop Drive in DeKalb County. This is breaking news. Marc Teichner reporting from the scene.
Four family members are dead after an overnight house fire on Winthrop Drive in DeKalb County. This is breaking news. Marc Teichner reporting from the scene.
Students injured at Heards Ferry Elementary after playground attack
Authorities are investigating an assault at Heards Ferry Elementary School on Powers Ferry Road in Sandy Springs after a former student entered the campus playground Wednesday morning and attacked several students and a staff member.
Authorities are investigating an assault at Heards Ferry Elementary School on Powers Ferry Road in Sandy Springs after a former student entered the campus playground Wednesday morning and attacked several students and a staff member.
Light snowfall, flurries surprises many in North Georgia Thursday morning
Light snowfall was reported in Cleveland and Gainesville early Thursday morning, with minor accumulation on trees and grass.
Light snowfall was reported in Cleveland and Gainesville early Thursday morning, with minor accumulation on trees and grass.
Unexpected snow on Thursday morning
FOX 5 Atlanta is receiving multiple reports, along with photos and video, from viewers throughout North Georgia.
FOX 5 Atlanta is receiving multiple reports, along with photos and video, from viewers throughout North Georgia.
8AM Top Stories for Feb. 5, 2026
Top stories for Thursday morning include deadly house fire, possible drinking water contamination, missing local rapper, 5-year-old dead from abuse, weather and traffic.
Top stories for Thursday morning include deadly house fire, possible drinking water contamination, missing local rapper, 5-year-old dead from abuse, weather and traffic.
GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk to retire from Congress after a decade
Four of Georgia’s nine Republican-held House seats will change hands this year due to retirements or Senate runs.
Four of Georgia’s nine Republican-held House seats will change hands this year due to retirements or Senate runs.
Cascade elementary crowned Georgia state math champions
Students answered 7,773 math questions correctly in December to secure the state title.
Students answered 7,773 math questions correctly in December to secure the state title.
Students injured at Heards Ferry Elementary after playground attack
A former student reportedly returned to the Heards Ferry campus and attacked students and a staff member on the playground.
A former student reportedly returned to the Heards Ferry campus and attacked students and a staff member on the playground.
UGA defensive lineman London Seymour arrested for property damage
Seymour was released on bond following his arrest; authorities have not yet released a detailed incident report.
Seymour was released on bond following his arrest; authorities have not yet released a detailed incident report.
Mayor Dickens issues orders to advance neighborhood reinvestment
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative seeks to bridge gaps in resources to create more interconnected local districts.
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative seeks to bridge gaps in resources to create more interconnected local districts.
10,000 gallons of jet fuel spills from Hartsfield-Jackson into Flint River
EPA officials say about 10,000 gallons of Jet-A fuel spilled from a faulty fuel pit hydrant Friday.
EPA officials say about 10,000 gallons of Jet-A fuel spilled from a faulty fuel pit hydrant Friday.
EPA recovers 80% of jet fuel after airport pipeline leak
A massive cleanup is underway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after approximately 10,000 gallons of Jet A fuel spilled into the Flint River. The environmental crisis was triggered by a faulty fuel valve north of Terminal T on a Friday. While the EPA has successfully removed roughly 80% of the spilled fuel, local residents in Griffin reported a lingering odor in their drinking water despite official reports that the water tested safe
A massive cleanup is underway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after approximately 10,000 gallons of Jet A fuel spilled into the Flint River. The environmental crisis was triggered by a faulty fuel valve north of Terminal T on a Friday. While the EPA has successfully removed roughly 80% of the spilled fuel, local residents in Griffin reported a lingering odor in their drinking water despite official reports that the water tested safe
Gwinnett community honors fallen Officer Pradeep Tamang
A community is in mourning as the Gwinnett County Police Department honors Senior Officer Pradeep Tamang, 25, who was fatally shot while responding to a fraud call at a Stone Mountain-area hotel on Sunday morning. His partner, 46-year-old MPO David Reid, successfully underwent surgery Tuesday night to remove a bullet from his face and is currently recovering.
A community is in mourning as the Gwinnett County Police Department honors Senior Officer Pradeep Tamang, 25, who was fatally shot while responding to a fraud call at a Stone Mountain-area hotel on Sunday morning. His partner, 46-year-old MPO David Reid, successfully underwent surgery Tuesday night to remove a bullet from his face and is currently recovering.
Marietta 5-year-old dies after months of torture: Police
Following months of alleged torture and systematic beatings, a 5-year-old Marietta boy died on Wednesday morning after being removed from life support. First responders discovered the child unresponsive in a home on Ramona Street on Sunday evening, noting immediate "visible signs of foul play".
Following months of alleged torture and systematic beatings, a 5-year-old Marietta boy died on Wednesday morning after being removed from life support. First responders discovered the child unresponsive in a home on Ramona Street on Sunday evening, noting immediate "visible signs of foul play".
Alleged robber accused of targeting Brookhaven taxicab drivers
Investigators have arrested a 29-year-old Brookhaven man they say is responsible for a series of armed robberies targeting taxicabs in the city.
Investigators have arrested a 29-year-old Brookhaven man they say is responsible for a series of armed robberies targeting taxicabs in the city.
Nancy Guthrie: Trump directs federal law enforcement to assist in Pima County search
President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 4 that he's directing "all federal law enforcement" to assist in the search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, who was reported missing from her Catalina Foothills home on Jan. 31.
President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 4 that he's directing "all federal law enforcement" to assist in the search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, who was reported missing from her Catalina Foothills home on Jan. 31.