Cirque du Soleil, Irishfest and Trombone Shorty: Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta

From electrifying concerts and cultural celebrations to indulgent wine tastings and mesmerizing circus acts, Atlanta's offering a kaleidoscope of entertainment to explore for the next few days. Here's a look at a few fun Things to Do in metro Atlanta this weekend.

Man killed at Lakewood Heights gas station identified by family

Police are investigating a shooting at a gas station in the 1600 block of Lakewood Avenue SE near McDonough Boulevard SE in the Lakewood Heights neighborhood.

Day of the Dead festival returns to Oakland Cemetery

It was a big hit last year -- so, this Sunday, Historic Oakland Cemetery will host its second consecutive Día de Muertos Festival.

1 person dead in shooting at GSU MARTA station

A man was arrested after a deadly shooting in broad daylight less than a block from the Georgia State Capitol in Downtown Atlanta Tuesday afternoon.

Person struck, killed by MARTA bus in southwest Atlanta

A MARTA bus struck and killed a pedestrian along a busy roadway in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday afternoon.

FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Morse Diggs retires after 41 years

It's not every day you witness a class act. In a bittersweet moment on Oct. 31, 2023, reporter Morse Diggs signed off for his last time after more than 40 years in television.

GSU students concerned after more violence near campus over the weekend

Georgia State University leaders met with students Monday to address safety concerns on campus after two students were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning.

City of Atlanta works to out 'junk fees' for renters

An Atlanta official tells council members it is unfair for tenants to lose a rental deposit should they try to back out after learning about so-called hidden fees.

1 dead, 1 injured after being struck by car in Buckhead area

One person is dead and another person is recovering from injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the 260 block of Pharr Road in the Buckhead area shortly before 11:30 p.m. Oct. 29.

Atlanta restaurant's 'secret passage' leads to a delicious secret

Chef Joey Ward has a lot to celebrate right now, as his restaurants Southern Belle and Georgia Boy were both included in the first Atlanta Michelin Guide.

Driver arrested after chase on I-20E on Sunday

On Oct. 29 at 6:48 pm, the Atlanta Police Department sought assistance from the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) in response to a potential kidnapping case.