Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025
From Halloween parties and Día de los Muertos celebrations to live music, festivals, theater, gaming and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Woman hit in face by duck on SeaWorld Orlando coaster, lawsuit says
An Orange County woman is suing SeaWorld after she was allegedly hit in the face by a duck while riding one of the park’s roller coasters earlier this year.
Hurricane Melissa one of strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record: See list
Hurricane Melissa has become one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic.
Motorcyclist who allegedly shot deputy crashes into car during San Bernardino County police chase
The deputy shot to death has been identified as Andrew Nuñez.
Dodgers outlast Jays in 18 innings in Game 3; Longest World Series game since 2018
Freddie Freeman's walkoff home run in the 18th inning sent tired Los Angeles Dodgers fans home happy in Game 3 of the World Series.
June Lockhart: Legendary actress known for 'Lassie' and 'Lost in Space' dies at 100
June Lockhart, known for her roles in "Lassie" and "Lost in Space," passed away at her Santa Monica home with her daughter and granddaughter by her side.
Smyrna Police say U-Haul driver died from self-inflicted wounds during traffic stop
Medical examiner confirms Rooks died by a self-inflicted gunshot, not police gunfire.
Heat’s Terry Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Chauncey Billups among dozens arrested in gambling probe linked to Mafia
Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were among over 30 people arrested in an illegal sports gambling operation.
Man with gun arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport after making threats
Billy Joe Cagle was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after police said he threatened to “shoot up" the terminal.
Amazon Web Services says issue that caused outage 'mitigated'
A major Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage early Monday disrupted major platforms including Snapchat, Roblox, Robinhood, and Coinbase.
Former NFL star Doug Martin dies while in California police custody
Former NFL star running back Doug Martin has died. He was 36.
Suspected pipe bomb on I-75 in Cobb County was empty, police say
All lanes of Interstate 75 near Terrell Mill Road were reopened shortly before 6 p.m. after being closed for nearly three hours.
2025 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
Here are some of the companies that have announced layoffs so far this year.
Legendary R&B icon D’Angelo dies at 51
R&B legend D’Angelo, born Michael D’Angelo Archer, has passed away at the age of 51.
New Blaze Pizza concept opens in Akers Mill Square
Ignite by Blaze Pizza, a new innovative venture, is opening in Akers Mill Square, and Blaze will offer free pizzas on Wednesday.
USDA to drop oral rabies vaccines across North Georgia
After multiple reports of rabies in metro Atlanta this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is dropping oral rabies vaccines for wild animals across parts of North Georgia.
Legendary actress Diane Keaton, 79, dies
Actress Diane Keaton, best known for her iconic roles in "Father of the Bride," "The First Wives Club," and numerous other beloved films, has reportedly died at the age of 79.
Drake loses defamation lawsuit vs. UMG over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
A defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group was tossed out by a federal judge who said lyrics branding the superstar as a pedophile in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us" were opinion.
A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
Derrick Groves, last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees, arrested in Atlanta
The final inmate wanted after a brazen escape from a New Orleans jail in May has been arrested in Atlanta, according to the Louisiana State Police.