Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 6-8, 2026

From live music and theater to family-friendly festivals and immersive exhibitions, metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with ways to get out and explore this weekend.

GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk to retire from Congress after a decade

Four of Georgia’s nine Republican-held House seats will change hands this year due to retirements or Senate runs.

Mayor Dickens issues orders to advance neighborhood reinvestment

The Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative seeks to bridge gaps in resources to create more interconnected local districts.

Months after Atlanta apartment shooting, 22-year-old charged with murder

Police have accused a man of murder several months after an 18-year-old was gunned down at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex, where parts of the incident were caught on Ring camera. 

Atlanta animal shelter holds 'slumber party' during winter storm

LifeLine staff stayed overnight at shelters during freezing storms to ensure every animal remained safe and comforted.

Dickens touts World Cup business help, addresses ICE concerns

Atlanta launches “Showcase Atlanta” to help small businesses prep for World Cup. Mayor Dickens responds to question about ICE presence.

College Football Hall of Fame unveils Black QB history exhibit

As Black History Month continues, a new exhibit at the College Football Hall of Fame is shining a spotlight on the history, barriers and lasting impact of Black quarterbacks in college football.

Bahama Breeze is closing: Darden to shutter 14 locations, convert 14 others to different brands

After 30 years since opening its first Bahama Breeze restaurant on International Drive in Orlando, Florida, Darden Restaurants Inc. said it will permanently close 14 of the chain’s 28 restaurants, while converting the remaining locations to other concepts.

Super Bowl watch parties & takeout deals in metro Atlanta | 2026

Whether you’re hosting at home or looking for a high-energy place to watch the Big Game, metro Atlanta restaurants and bars are rolling out Super Bowl specials, watch parties and catering deals.

Former Atlanta Housing exec pleads guilty to multiple fraud charges

A senior executive at Atlanta Housing has pleaded guilty to multiple federal fraud charges tied to housing assistance, pandemic relief funds and mortgage refinancing.

Alcohol found in infant’s blood; Atlanta mother faces murder charge

A woman was taken into custody this week and charged in connection with the death of a 3-month-old boy whose death was later ruled a homicide, Atlanta police said.

Morehouse College fined after incident during weekend basketball game

Tuskegee Golden Tigers men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was briefly detained and led off the court in handcuffs after Tuskegee’s road loss to Morehouse Maroon Tigers on Saturday night in Atlanta.