Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Sept. 5-7, 2025

From local traditions to new experiences, metro Atlanta has something for everyone this week—whether you’re into food, music, or outdoor fun.

Community mourns 16-year-old killed inside his home

The mother of a 16-year-old boy killed in his home said she is trying to process what happened. She said the father of her 3-year-old shot him thinking he was an intruder.

Metro Atlanta weather: Ragweed sparks allergy season as Atlanta heats up again

According to FOX 5 Atlanta meteorologist Joanne Feldman, pollen counts reached 45 on Tuesday — considered a moderate level for autumn and enough to trigger symptoms for sensitive residents.

Atlanta asks MARTA to present safety plan to city council

Atlanta City Council voted unanimously to ask MARTA officials to present its safety plan to the transportation committee.

Former CDC employees urge Trump administration to reverse course

Former CDC employees and Democratic state lawmakers voiced concerns over the policy shift at the CDC under the Trump administration.

Metro Atlanta weather: Dry week ahead, temps near 92 by Friday

As the calendar moves closer to the statistical peak of hurricane season on Sept. 10, forecasters say conditions remain relatively calm across the Atlantic, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Panda Fest returns to Atlantic Station with new upgrades

Panda Fest is returning to Atlanta this weekend, promising even more food, fun and cultural experiences than its debut earlier this year.

Man rescued from house fire in southeast Atlanta Tuesday

A man was hospitalized after being pulled from a burning house in southeast Atlanta early Tuesday morning.

YSL trial witness Lil Woody released from hospital after crash

Atlanta rapper Lil Woody, whose real name is Kenneth Copeland, is reportedly recovering after videos surfaced online late Sunday night showing him bloodied and lying motionless on a street in Atlanta.

CDC union pushes back against return-to-office mandate after shooting

Union leaders with the American Federation of Government Employees Local 2883, which represents CDC workers in Atlanta, joined a Labor Day march through the streets of Atlanta on Monday.

CDC Atlanta employees returning to work Sept. 15

CDC employees will return to the office by Monday, Sept. 15, after working remotely since a deadly shooting outside the agency’s headquarters last month.