Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | July 3-5, 2026
Whether you're looking for fireworks, live music, family fun, food festivals or a unique way to celebrate the holiday weekend, there's no shortage of things to do across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Whether you're looking for fireworks, live music, family fun, food festivals or a unique way to celebrate the holiday weekend, there's no shortage of things to do across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Metro Atlanta police issue warning over deadly Benadryl trend
A metro Atlanta police department is urging parents to talk to their children about the potential dangers of a social media trend known as the “Benadryl Challenge," which has recently been linked to severe injuries and deaths nationwide.
A metro Atlanta police department is urging parents to talk to their children about the potential dangers of a social media trend known as the “Benadryl Challenge," which has recently been linked to severe injuries and deaths nationwide.
World Cup Atlanta keeps fans buzzing as knockout rounds arrive
Visitors have praised the city's atmosphere, transportation and hospitality, while heat, crowds and sold-out events have created challenges.
Visitors have praised the city's atmosphere, transportation and hospitality, while heat, crowds and sold-out events have created challenges.
Man on scooter struck overnight in Midtown Atlanta
A man riding a scooter was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in Midtown Atlanta early Thursday morning.
A man riding a scooter was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in Midtown Atlanta early Thursday morning.
1 shot in southwest Atlanta, possible suspect detained
A person was shot early Thursday morning in southwest Atlanta, according to Atlanta police.
A person was shot early Thursday morning in southwest Atlanta, according to Atlanta police.
Georgia families breathe sigh of relief after birthright citizenship ruling
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship Tuesday in a 6-3 decision on the final day of its session.
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship Tuesday in a 6-3 decision on the final day of its session.
Atlanta artist paints massive World Cup mural in West Midtown
A massive new Atlanta World Cup mural in West Midtown is welcoming international soccer fans with vibrant local history.
A massive new Atlanta World Cup mural in West Midtown is welcoming international soccer fans with vibrant local history.
This is why Atlanta World Cup fans are facing conflicting team loyalties
Soccer fans in Atlanta and across the South are navigating, at times, complex cultural and club ties as they choose which countries to root for during the World Cup.
Soccer fans in Atlanta and across the South are navigating, at times, complex cultural and club ties as they choose which countries to root for during the World Cup.
Walmart launches free Atlanta trade hub, boosts tech pay 40%
Walmart associates are receiving a major opportunity to increase pay through a new training hub out of the Tulsa Welding School in Decatur, Georgia.
Walmart associates are receiving a major opportunity to increase pay through a new training hub out of the Tulsa Welding School in Decatur, Georgia.
Metro Atlanta weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
The heat and humidity will send afternoon heat index values soaring well above 100 degrees across much of North Georgia.
The heat and humidity will send afternoon heat index values soaring well above 100 degrees across much of North Georgia.
NFL's Calais Campbell's mother killed in Buckhead: 911 call released
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
Bodycam released from Falcons LB James Pierce Jr.'s arrest
Doral police released body camera video from the February arrest of Falcons linebacker James Pierce Jr.
Doral police released body camera video from the February arrest of Falcons linebacker James Pierce Jr.
Two men jailed for 2022 downtown Atlanta murder case
Atlanta police arrested two men Tuesday in connection with a 2022 fatal shooting on Piedmont Avenue NE.
Atlanta police arrested two men Tuesday in connection with a 2022 fatal shooting on Piedmont Avenue NE.
Atlanta mother targeted in armed robbery on McDaniel Street
Authorities are searching for a group of males who ambushed a young mother and robbed her at gunpoint outside a southwest Atlanta apartment complex.
Authorities are searching for a group of males who ambushed a young mother and robbed her at gunpoint outside a southwest Atlanta apartment complex.
State probe targets online predators tracking Georgia youth
A new Georgia state committee warns that youth are entirely too vulnerable to online predators on popular platforms.
A new Georgia state committee warns that youth are entirely too vulnerable to online predators on popular platforms.
Atlanta police investigate early morning CSX train collision
An Atlanta police investigation is underway after a CSX freight train slammed into a stranded semi-truck early Tuesday morning.
An Atlanta police investigation is underway after a CSX freight train slammed into a stranded semi-truck early Tuesday morning.
World Cup fans brace for weather phenomenon known as 'heat dome'
A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures — which combine air temperature with humidity — soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.
A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures — which combine air temperature with humidity — soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.
World Cup Atlanta: DR Congo vs. England watch parties
Multiple pre-match festivities and watch parties are being held for DR Congo vs. England in the metro Atlanta area
Multiple pre-match festivities and watch parties are being held for DR Congo vs. England in the metro Atlanta area
World Cup Atlanta fans urged to prepare for dangerous heat Wednesday
Fans heading to Atlanta Stadium and the FIFA Fan Festival for Wednesday's World Cup Round of 32 match are being urged to prepare for dangerous heat.
Fans heading to Atlanta Stadium and the FIFA Fan Festival for Wednesday's World Cup Round of 32 match are being urged to prepare for dangerous heat.