Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Oct. 5-7, 2024

If you're looking for something fun to do this week in the Atlanta area, we've got you covered! From cultural festivals and live music to art shows and food events, there's no shortage of activities to enjoy.

Atlanta plans to transform historic Mall West End into mixed-use development

Atlanta's proposal would turn the city's iconic Mall West End into a mixed-use development with affordable housing, a hotel and 125,000 square feet of retail space.

Rich Homie Quan's official cause of death released

A report from the Fulton County Medical Examiner has revealed the cause of prominent Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan's sudden death at 34 years old.

Boil water advisory lifted for Atlanta, South Fulton, Palmetto and more

The Department of Watershed Management has issued a boil water advisory for residents and businesses across multiple cities due to a failure at the Adamsville Pumping Station.

Man discovers he's been shot while retrieving gun in downtown Atlanta gunfight

Atlanta police responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of Forsyth and Brotherton streets in south downtown Atlanta around 11:15 p.m. Sept. 30.

Suspected street racers arrested after SE Atlanta chase, police say

A 16-year-old and 19-year-old are facing charges after police say they were caught in an illegal street race in southeast Atlanta.

Man shot in encampment in Mechanicsville area, Atlanta police say

Just before midnight Sept. 30, Atlanta police responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of Eugenia Street SW.

Metro Atlanta Girl Scout's project helps build unexpected friendships

The Milton teen had to think of a project that would make an everlasting change for her Girl Scout Gold Award. Now her idea could help teenagers with Down syndrome across the country.

Hotline established by Georgia Poison Center in response to BioLab fire

Rockdale County has issued a new shelter-in-place order following concerns related to air quality, prompting a response from several local agencies.

National Taco Day deals in metro Atlanta | 2024

Oct. 1 is National Taco Day and here are some deals you can find in metro Atlanta and around the U.S. at participating locations. Some restrictions may apply.

1 killed in Inman Park MARTA station shooting

A shooting at the Inman Park MARTA station on Sunday evening left one person dead.