Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Aug. 22-24, 2025
Looking for ways to make the most of your weekend in metro Atlanta? From festivals and live music to art celebrations and family fun, here are some of the top events happening around town.
Mastodon co-founder Brent Hinds killed in Atlanta motorcycle crash
William Brent Hinds, 51, co-founder and former member of Atlanta heavy metal band Mastodon, was killed in a motorcycle crash late Wednesday.
APD conducts canvass in unsolved 2018 shooting of Deonta Wallace
The Atlanta Police Department conducted a tactical canvass Wednesday as part of its ongoing investigation into the 2018 shooting death of Deonta Wallace.
Former VP Kamala Harris bringing book tour to Atlanta
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will release her book 107 Days on Sept. 23, published by Simon & Schuster.
Iconic Bankhead Seafood could reopen this month, Killer Mike says
Bankhead Seafood, a Bankhead landmark, has been closed since last month for renovations.
RFK Jr. accused of fueling hostility in letter after CDC attack
More than 750 current and former federal health workers signed a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Police investigating possible smash-and-grab at West Midtown Lululemon
This is the fourth time police have been called to the popular West Midtown clothing store about a break-in or shoplifting incident in the last year.
Lawsuit says Emory illegally cut 540 finance workers; Emory disputes number
A proposed class action lawsuit claims Emory Healthcare illegally laid off more than 540 finance workers without sufficient notice.
Atlanta Pastor Jamal Bryant talks about Target CEO change
Pastor Jamal Bryant, who led a boycott over Target’s DEI cuts, calls the move “smoke and mirrors.”
Shots fired into Atlanta home while woman slept inside
A woman living in southeast Atlanta says she's lucky to be unharmed after someone opened fire on her home while she was sleeping inside.
CDC layoffs: At least 600 employees terminated from agency
Hundreds of CDC workers received termination notices this week.
Piedmont Atlanta saves football coach's leg
Doctors at Piedmont Atlanta used SoftWave Therapy to treat a college football coach's knee and were able to perform another knee replacement.
Jake vs. Tank: Boxing megafight coming to Atlanta, streaming on Netflix
Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis will fight Nov. 14 at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, streaming live on Netflix.
John Boyega, William Shatner lead guest list for 2025 Dragon Con
Dragon Con organizers say this year’s convention will offer something for fans of every genre — from classic sci-fi lovers to hardcore gamers.
Georgia Aquarium adds new tech to help low-vision visitors see exhibits
Georgia Aquarium has partnered with ReBokeh Vision Technologies to become the first U.S. aquarium to offer free, on-site access to the ReBokeh mobile app for visitors with low vision.
Atlanta furniture bank destroyed by fire reaches fundraising goal
An Atlanta nonprofit that was forced to halt donations after a fire destroyed at its warehouse has reached a major milestone to continue its mission.
Atlanta affordable housing: City approves plan to revitalize rundown apartments
Atlanta City Council approved a resolution to transform blighted apartment complexes into thousands of affordable houses across Atlanta.
Woman charged in April shooting that killed toddler in southeast Atlanta
Cynkeythia Robinson, 36, has been charged in a deadly shooting from March that killed a 2-year-old.
Woman, teen charged in deadly west Atlanta shooting
A teenager and a woman have been charged in a deadly shooting from June 28 in which a man was shot multiple times.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens files re-election paperwork at City Hall
Mayor Andre Dickens officially launched his bid for a second term Tuesday, filing re-election paperwork at City Hall while flanked by enthusiastic supporters, his mother and his sister.