Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | July 31-Aug. 2, 2026
From July 31 through August 2, metro Atlanta is hosting a variety of weekend activities, including professional sports matchups, outdoor festivals, live concerts, and family-friendly community events.
From July 31 through August 2, metro Atlanta is hosting a variety of weekend activities, including professional sports matchups, outdoor festivals, live concerts, and family-friendly community events.
It's the end of an era for Atlanta's Cathedral Thrift House
Atlanta's long-running Cathedral Thrift Shop is set to close its doors on September 15th, after operating for more than 75 years.
Atlanta's long-running Cathedral Thrift Shop is set to close its doors on September 15th, after operating for more than 75 years.
Cathedral Thrift House seeking new space ahead of closure
Atlanta's Cathedral Thrift House will close its doors when its current lease expires Sept. 15, prompting volunteers to search for new warehouse space to preserve the 75-year-old ministry.
Atlanta's Cathedral Thrift House will close its doors when its current lease expires Sept. 15, prompting volunteers to search for new warehouse space to preserve the 75-year-old ministry.
Inside Aria’s prix fixe menu for Buckhead Restaurant Week
Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken visits Aria in Buckhead as the restaurant showcases a special prix fixe menu as part of Buckhead Restaurant Week, which runs through Aug. 1.
Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken visits Aria in Buckhead as the restaurant showcases a special prix fixe menu as part of Buckhead Restaurant Week, which runs through Aug. 1.
Pet of the day: Winston
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DeKalb County police find 14-year-old boy
DeKalb County police announced on Saturday that Chase had been found.
DeKalb County police announced on Saturday that Chase had been found.
Top restaurants featured during delicious Buckhead Restaurant Week
Today marks the start of the most delicious week of the year in Buckhead, so here's an important question: Where are you beginning your culinary journey through the city?
Today marks the start of the most delicious week of the year in Buckhead, so here's an important question: Where are you beginning your culinary journey through the city?
Buckhead Restaurant Week showcases local dining
Buckhead Restaurant Week kicked off Monday in Atlanta, bringing prix fixe menus and culinary showcases from dozens of top dining destinations through Aug. 1 as Good Day Atlanta’s Paul Milliken stops by for a visit.
Buckhead Restaurant Week kicked off Monday in Atlanta, bringing prix fixe menus and culinary showcases from dozens of top dining destinations through Aug. 1 as Good Day Atlanta’s Paul Milliken stops by for a visit.
Police chase suspect stops, fills full tank of gas mid-pursuit in Los Angeles County
A police chase suspect is in custody – but not before leading a dramatic half-hour pursuit across Los Angeles County.
A police chase suspect is in custody – but not before leading a dramatic half-hour pursuit across Los Angeles County.
3 dead, 5 injured in shooting at Bite of Seattle
Three people were killed and five others were injured in a shooting at Seattle Center Sunday afternoon.
Three people were killed and five others were injured in a shooting at Seattle Center Sunday afternoon.
Vigil honors Katie Janness as Piedmont Park murder case stays cold
A community gathered at Piedmont Park on Sunday night to hold a vigil for Katie Janness, nearly five years after she and her dog were brutally stabbed to death near a park entrance.
A community gathered at Piedmont Park on Sunday night to hold a vigil for Katie Janness, nearly five years after she and her dog were brutally stabbed to death near a park entrance.
Colt Gray and father Colin Gray face Barrow County sentencings
A Barrow County judge will decide soon whether 16-year-old Colt Gray spends the rest of his life in prison without parole after he pleaded guilty to 55 charges in the September 2024 Apalachee High School shooting.
A Barrow County judge will decide soon whether 16-year-old Colt Gray spends the rest of his life in prison without parole after he pleaded guilty to 55 charges in the September 2024 Apalachee High School shooting.
Henry County man saves pregnant fiancée during Florida shark attack
A Henry County man is recovering from surgery after he pushed his pregnant fiancée to safety and fought off a shark in Daytona Beach on Saturday evening.
A Henry County man is recovering from surgery after he pushed his pregnant fiancée to safety and fought off a shark in Daytona Beach on Saturday evening.
Mattel unveils Angel Reese Barbie doll ahead of Dream game
WNBA star Angel Reese and Mattel have collaborated to release a signature Barbie doll and sneaker collection ahead of the Atlanta Dream’s Barbie Game Day on Aug. 3 at State Farm Arena.
WNBA star Angel Reese and Mattel have collaborated to release a signature Barbie doll and sneaker collection ahead of the Atlanta Dream’s Barbie Game Day on Aug. 3 at State Farm Arena.
6 rescued after being stranded along Chattahoochee River embankment
Atlanta firefighters deployed boats, drones and ground resources Saturday afternoon to rescue six adults stranded along a Chattahoochee River embankment.
Atlanta firefighters deployed boats, drones and ground resources Saturday afternoon to rescue six adults stranded along a Chattahoochee River embankment.
U.S.-Russian space crew lands safely after 241 days aboard ISS
A U.S.-Russian space crew safely returned to Earth on Sunday after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station.
A U.S.-Russian space crew safely returned to Earth on Sunday after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station.
Atlanta tenants plead for help as raw sewage overflows in homes
Residents at an Atlanta apartment complex say they're living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions after repeated sewage backups sent raw waste into their homes, damaging personal belongings and leaving families frustrated.
Residents at an Atlanta apartment complex say they're living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions after repeated sewage backups sent raw waste into their homes, damaging personal belongings and leaving families frustrated.
Snakes, Salamanders, and Flying Cows!
Get ready for a truly “wild” adventure behind the scenes this weekend! First up, we’re celebrating National Zoo Keeper Week with the talented team of animal care professionals at Zoo Atlanta, and lending a helping hand with snakes and alpacas! Next, we’re “herping” with young scientists at Decatur Legacy Park, the new home of the nonprofit Amphibian Foundation. And finally, we’re heading backstage at Atlanta’s iconic Fox Theatre, where the hit musical “Spamalot” is ending the Broadway in Atlanta season on a hilarious high note.
Get ready for a truly “wild” adventure behind the scenes this weekend! First up, we’re celebrating National Zoo Keeper Week with the talented team of animal care professionals at Zoo Atlanta, and lending a helping hand with snakes and alpacas! Next, we’re “herping” with young scientists at Decatur Legacy Park, the new home of the nonprofit Amphibian Foundation. And finally, we’re heading backstage at Atlanta’s iconic Fox Theatre, where the hit musical “Spamalot” is ending the Broadway in Atlanta season on a hilarious high note.
13-year-old girl rescued from Florida motel; kidnapping suspects arrested: JSO
A 13-year-old girl who investigators say was kidnapped from Georgia was rescued from a Jacksonville motel room during a law enforcement operation, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
A 13-year-old girl who investigators say was kidnapped from Georgia was rescued from a Jacksonville motel room during a law enforcement operation, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
The Hitmaker Eric Bellinger
Grammy award winning songwriter and singer, Eric Bellinger stops by to share stories behind some of his biggest hits with stars like Chris Brown. He also opens up about the inspiration behind his new music, and why he’s choosing to be more vulnerable in his music. Later, Eric gives “Portia” viewers a taste of his new music with a soulful performance.
Grammy award winning songwriter and singer, Eric Bellinger stops by to share stories behind some of his biggest hits with stars like Chris Brown. He also opens up about the inspiration behind his new music, and why he’s choosing to be more vulnerable in his music. Later, Eric gives “Portia” viewers a taste of his new music with a soulful performance.