Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Dec. 26-28, 2025
Looking for ways to get out and enjoy the final days of the holiday season? This week’s Things to Do list features live music, comedy, family-friendly activities, arts events, and festivals.
Looking for ways to get out and enjoy the final days of the holiday season? This week’s Things to Do list features live music, comedy, family-friendly activities, arts events, and festivals.
Police need help solving SW Atlanta homicide on Dec. 8
Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are asking for the public’s help in solving a deadly shooting that happened earlier this month in southwest Atlanta.
Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are asking for the public’s help in solving a deadly shooting that happened earlier this month in southwest Atlanta.
Man shot by Atlanta off-duty police officer Wednesday night identified
An officer working an off-duty assignment shot an armed man late Christmas Eve after responding to reports of a woman being chased and shot at an apartment complex in northwest Atlanta.
An officer working an off-duty assignment shot an armed man late Christmas Eve after responding to reports of a woman being chased and shot at an apartment complex in northwest Atlanta.
Buckhead toy store sees record holiday sales despite tariff price hikes
A Buckhead toy store owner reports rising holiday sales despite price hikes from tariffs as shoppers flock to local businesses on Christmas Eve.
A Buckhead toy store owner reports rising holiday sales despite price hikes from tariffs as shoppers flock to local businesses on Christmas Eve.
67-year-old woman killed in Christmas Eve shooting in East Lake neighborhood
A 67-year-old woman was fatally shot at a southeast Atlanta address on Christmas Eve.
A 67-year-old woman was fatally shot at a southeast Atlanta address on Christmas Eve.
Argument over gun leads to Christmas Eve shooting in southwest Atlanta
A man was hospitalized after a Christmas Eve fight between neighbors in southwest Atlanta ended in a shooting over a disputed weapon.
A man was hospitalized after a Christmas Eve fight between neighbors in southwest Atlanta ended in a shooting over a disputed weapon.
Holiday travel surge fills Atlanta airport with travelers
The holiday travel rush continues today as millions of Americans head to their destinations, bringing heavy crowds and busy terminals nationwide.
The holiday travel rush continues today as millions of Americans head to their destinations, bringing heavy crowds and busy terminals nationwide.
Mother of teen killed in GSP chase says state has not responded to lawsuit notice
Mother of teen killed in GSP chase notified Georgia of $1 million lawsuit; state response deadline expires this month.
Mother of teen killed in GSP chase notified Georgia of $1 million lawsuit; state response deadline expires this month.
Christmas, holiday dining in metro Atlanta | December 2025
Here are some restaurants in the metro Atlanta area that are offering special menus or menu items on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day.
Here are some restaurants in the metro Atlanta area that are offering special menus or menu items on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day.
Why cheaper home loans might not mean cheaper houses
As the calendar turns to 2026, many would-be homebuyers are watching interest rates closely, hoping a new year will bring lower borrowing costs and finally make homeownership more affordable.
As the calendar turns to 2026, many would-be homebuyers are watching interest rates closely, hoping a new year will bring lower borrowing costs and finally make homeownership more affordable.
Man who targeted Atlanta landmark in 9/11-style terror plot sentenced to life
A man who researched Delta flights and Atlanta’s tallest building in a 9/11-style terror plot was sentenced to life in prison.
A man who researched Delta flights and Atlanta’s tallest building in a 9/11-style terror plot was sentenced to life in prison.
Court grants sole custody to father after mother declared brain-dead: 'I cherish every moment'
A judge awarded sole custody to a Georgia father after a legal battle that began when the child’s mother was declared brain-dead.
A judge awarded sole custody to a Georgia father after a legal battle that began when the child’s mother was declared brain-dead.
FBI seizes website linked to fake bank ads in $28M fraud scheme
FBI seized a fraud-linked website used to steal bank logins, targeting victims nationwide, including companies in North Georgia.
FBI seized a fraud-linked website used to steal bank logins, targeting victims nationwide, including companies in North Georgia.
Lost engagement ring found at Atlanta's airport by 9-year-old
A family found a lost engagement ring at Atlanta’s airport and hopes to reunite it with its owner before Christmas.
A family found a lost engagement ring at Atlanta’s airport and hopes to reunite it with its owner before Christmas.
Senior Atlanta Housing executive charged in Section 8, pandemic relief fraud case
Senior Atlanta Housing executive charged with multiple federal fraud offenses tied to housing aid, pandemic relief, and mortgage refinancing.
Senior Atlanta Housing executive charged with multiple federal fraud offenses tied to housing aid, pandemic relief, and mortgage refinancing.
Atlanta man who makes 'Silly Hats' for others shares his own battle
We first introduced you to Penn Collins in 2019. He taught himself to crochet as a way to pass the time at the dog park.
We first introduced you to Penn Collins in 2019. He taught himself to crochet as a way to pass the time at the dog park.
Atlanta police make arrest in Facebook Marketplace 'snatch' theft
Newly-released video shows officers with the Atlanta Police Department making an arrest following what investigators say was a violent encounter during a Facebook Marketplace sale.
Newly-released video shows officers with the Atlanta Police Department making an arrest following what investigators say was a violent encounter during a Facebook Marketplace sale.
Atlanta church announces $1M medical debt relief
Members of Spirit and Truth Church celebrated the holiday season during Sunday services by announcing a major financial commitment to families in need.
Members of Spirit and Truth Church celebrated the holiday season during Sunday services by announcing a major financial commitment to families in need.
Police probe overnight homicide on Hogan Road in southwest Atlanta
A man was found shot and killed on Hogan Road in southwest Atlanta early Monday morning.
A man was found shot and killed on Hogan Road in southwest Atlanta early Monday morning.
Man in self-inflicted Atlanta Airport shooting now charged with felonies
A 59-year-old man who intentionally shot himself at the Atlanta Airport is recovering in the hospital and now faces multiple felony charges, police said.
A 59-year-old man who intentionally shot himself at the Atlanta Airport is recovering in the hospital and now faces multiple felony charges, police said.