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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.