Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | May 2-4, 2025
From film festivals and live music to food celebrations, theater productions, family fun, and even a visit from the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, this weekend is packed with events for every age.
From film festivals and live music to food celebrations, theater productions, family fun, and even a visit from the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, this weekend is packed with events for every age.
Atlanta Beltline murder: Defendants found guilty of killing Tom Arnold
Two men have been found guilty in the 2022 killing of Thomas "Tom" Arnold, a well-known and longtime resident of Atlanta’s Poncey-Highland neighborhood.
Two men have been found guilty in the 2022 killing of Thomas "Tom" Arnold, a well-known and longtime resident of Atlanta’s Poncey-Highland neighborhood.
Atlanta expands property tax relief program to help legacy homeowners
As property values continue to climb across Atlanta, city leaders are expanding a property tax relief program aimed at helping longtime homeowners—especially seniors—remain in their homes.
As property values continue to climb across Atlanta, city leaders are expanding a property tax relief program aimed at helping longtime homeowners—especially seniors—remain in their homes.
Woman accused of luring man to robbery on dating site, Atlanta police say
Do you recognize this woman? Atlanta police say she's accused of luring a man into a robbery at a southwest apartment complex via a dating site.
Do you recognize this woman? Atlanta police say she's accused of luring a man into a robbery at a southwest apartment complex via a dating site.
Metro Atlanta childhood cancer survivor gives back to other patients
Back in 2015, Mary Tipton Carter was diagnosed with cancer at 8 years old. Ten years later, she is continuing a tradition of making special gift baskets for other young patients.
Back in 2015, Mary Tipton Carter was diagnosed with cancer at 8 years old. Ten years later, she is continuing a tradition of making special gift baskets for other young patients.
Falcons superfan 'BirdLady' pleads not guilty to theft charge
The Atlanta Falcons superfan was arrested last year after she was accused by a group of Chiefs fans of taking thousands of dollars for a tailgate party that never happened.
The Atlanta Falcons superfan was arrested last year after she was accused by a group of Chiefs fans of taking thousands of dollars for a tailgate party that never happened.
City of Atlanta releases proposed $3B operating budget for 2026
Atlanta proposes a $3.0 billion total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026, including $975 million for the General Fund.
Atlanta proposes a $3.0 billion total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026, including $975 million for the General Fund.
Delta Air Lines raising employee base pay for 4th consecutive year
Delta Air Lines is once again investing in its workforce with a 4% pay raise for most employees beginning June 1.
Delta Air Lines is once again investing in its workforce with a 4% pay raise for most employees beginning June 1.
UPS to cut 20,000 jobs, close some facilities
The delivery company said it expects to make the job cuts this year.
The delivery company said it expects to make the job cuts this year.
Atlanta Public Safety Training Center opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony
After years of protests and legal battles, Atlanta's 85-acre, $115-million public safety training center is opening.
After years of protests and legal battles, Atlanta's 85-acre, $115-million public safety training center is opening.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School named Georgia charter school of the year
The Grant Park K-8 school's academic excellence and innovative programs helped it win the title of Georgia Charter School of the Year.
The Grant Park K-8 school's academic excellence and innovative programs helped it win the title of Georgia Charter School of the Year.
Crews investigating early morning fire at NW Atlanta triplex
Investigators are working to find out what caused an early morning fire that left a home near Mercedes-Benz Stadium seriously damaged.
Investigators are working to find out what caused an early morning fire that left a home near Mercedes-Benz Stadium seriously damaged.
Student facing charges after pepper spray incident at Atlanta high school
An Atlanta high school student faces criminal charges after officials say pepper spray incident and caused the evacuation of one of their school's buildings on Monday.
An Atlanta high school student faces criminal charges after officials say pepper spray incident and caused the evacuation of one of their school's buildings on Monday.
Gov. Kemp signs workforce, education bills supporting students, economy
Gov. Brian P. Kemp signed major pieces of legislation Monday aimed at strengthening Georgia’s workforce and supporting students, their families, and educators.
Gov. Brian P. Kemp signed major pieces of legislation Monday aimed at strengthening Georgia’s workforce and supporting students, their families, and educators.
Keisha Lance Bottoms confirms she plans to run for GA governor in 2026
Former Atlanta Mayor and White House adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms has confirmed she is launching a campaign for Georgia governor in 2026.
Former Atlanta Mayor and White House adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms has confirmed she is launching a campaign for Georgia governor in 2026.
'Bystander' shot during argument Monday morning, Atlanta police say
Police are investigating a shooting that left a 31-year-old man injured early Monday morning in northeast Atlanta.
Police are investigating a shooting that left a 31-year-old man injured early Monday morning in northeast Atlanta.
Economic uncertainty could benefit Atlanta's housing market
Uncertainty around the economy could be filtering down to metro Atlanta's real estate market - and it may mean some good benefits for buyers.
Uncertainty around the economy could be filtering down to metro Atlanta's real estate market - and it may mean some good benefits for buyers.
National 'State of the People Power Tour' kicks off in Atlanta
The "State of the People Power Tour" launched in Atlanta to mobilize the Black community against the Trump administration.
The "State of the People Power Tour" launched in Atlanta to mobilize the Black community against the Trump administration.
Mistaken FBI raid: Supreme Court to hear Atlanta woman's case Tuesday
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an Atlanta woman’s case Tuesday over a mistaken FBI raid at her home in 2017.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an Atlanta woman’s case Tuesday over a mistaken FBI raid at her home in 2017.
Bomb threat made against Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
A bomb threat targeting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta was reported but has not been deemed credible.
A bomb threat targeting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta was reported but has not been deemed credible.