Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Feb. 14-16, 2025

Love is in the air for Valentine's Day, and so is a packed schedule of events across metro Atlanta! Check out this list of things to do this weekend.

Iconic Mary Mac's fully reopens after storm severely damages roof

Nearly a year after a storm caused part of its roof to collapse, the iconic Mary Mac’s Tea Room has fully reopened.

Atlanta school opens wellness center 1 year after shooting on campus

Exactly year after four students were injured in an after-school shooting, Atlanta's Benjamin E. Mays High School is cutting the ribbon on a new wellness center to help student mental health.

Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman will not seek re-election

Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman has announced that he will not seek re-election, citing significant family medical challenges.

Most Wanted: Atlanta man wanted for 2 murders, hijacking of motor vehicle

Authorities are searching for Kmauri Burnett, who is wanted for two counts of murder and hijacking a motor vehicle in connection with multiple violent incidents in Atlanta.

Atlanta pastor's petition to boycott Target over DEI rollback grows

More than 50,000 people have signed a pledge committing a 40-day "fast" from Target over the company's rollback of its DEI practices.

Atlanta looks to improve safety, transportation options to support city's nightlife

A new study shows that nearly half of Atlanta's nightlife patrons are going out less than they had been a year ago, which could be trouble for the city's fifth-largest employment sector.

Atlanta rapper Ludacris bringing TechTunes to Morrow school

Grammy-winning rapper and Atlanta resident Ludacris is giving back to the next generation of music technology pioneers through his nonprofit, The Ludacris Foundation.

Outkast, Black Crowes nominated for 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Two of Atlanta’s most iconic music acts, Outkast and The Black Crowes, are among 14 legendary performers nominated for induction into the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Atlanta City councilmember has ideas to revitalize Greenbriar Mall

Atlanta City councilmember Marci Collier Overstreet is pushing for new initiatives to revitalize Greenbriar Mall and maximize its potential to better serve the Southwest Atlanta community.

Native American television and movie studio launches at Tyler Perry Studios

A groundbreaking moment for the entertainment industry has arrived in Atlanta with the official launch of Studio of the Americas at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

Woman reports $15K theft from downtown Atlanta hotel room while she slept

A woman says someone stole thousands of dollars worth of personal belongings from her Hotel Indigo room in downtown Atlanta—all while she was asleep.