Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 13-15, 2026
Looking for plans this week? From Broadway-caliber performances and major concerts to family festivals, comedy shows and community runs, metro Atlanta is packed with ways to get out and have some fun.
Looking for plans this week? From Broadway-caliber performances and major concerts to family festivals, comedy shows and community runs, metro Atlanta is packed with ways to get out and have some fun.
Hundreds of Marietta seniors face hours without power: ‘People are scared to death’
Power has been restored to a Marietta senior living complex after a Tuesday afternoon outage left hundreds of elderly residents in the dark.
Power has been restored to a Marietta senior living complex after a Tuesday afternoon outage left hundreds of elderly residents in the dark.
Smyrna police: Super Bowl weekend DUI arrests nearly 5 times higher than normal
Smyrna police removed 18 impaired drivers from the road during Super Bowl weekend, marking a nearly fivefold increase in DUI arrests.
Smyrna police removed 18 impaired drivers from the road during Super Bowl weekend, marking a nearly fivefold increase in DUI arrests.
Cobb man accused of trying to kidnap child from Walmart sues
A Kennesaw man who was previously accused of attempted kidnapping filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the agencies that charged him with the crime.
A Kennesaw man who was previously accused of attempted kidnapping filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the agencies that charged him with the crime.
Cobb County police honored for acts of kindness at Gotcha Covered Gala
Cobb County officers were recognized for selfless acts, including funding hotel rooms and supporting grieving families.
Cobb County officers were recognized for selfless acts, including funding hotel rooms and supporting grieving families.
No horsing around! Mounted units prepare for FIFA World Cup in Atlanta
Atlanta Police and Cobb County Sheriff units are conducting joint training for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Atlanta Police and Cobb County Sheriff units are conducting joint training for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Metro Atlanta parents charged in 5-year-old son's death
A Marietta mother and father are facing several felony charges after their 5-year-old son died Wednesday morning following days of being on life support.
A Marietta mother and father are facing several felony charges after their 5-year-old son died Wednesday morning following days of being on life support.
Cobb County police officer injured in crash on I-20
A Cobb County police vehicle was involved in a crash with at least one other vehicle overnight on Interstate 20 at Factory Shoals Road, blocking all lanes for several hours.
A Cobb County police vehicle was involved in a crash with at least one other vehicle overnight on Interstate 20 at Factory Shoals Road, blocking all lanes for several hours.
Naked woman accused of trying to bribe officers during arrest at Atlanta hotel
A woman allegedly tried to bribe officers while she was being arrested for public nudity at an Atlanta hotel, according to arrest warrants.
A woman allegedly tried to bribe officers while she was being arrested for public nudity at an Atlanta hotel, according to arrest warrants.
Police investigating fatal shooting at Austell home
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Sunday morning at a home on Brightmore Drive, officials said.
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Sunday morning at a home on Brightmore Drive, officials said.
Tree falls on Cobb County home trapping 2
Two people were injured in Cobb County on Saturday night after a tree fell on their home, trapping them inside, officials said.
Two people were injured in Cobb County on Saturday night after a tree fell on their home, trapping them inside, officials said.
Woman shot by police at Cobb County police headquarters
GBI said Wednesday night that an officer shot 26-year-old Rebekah Patterson after she aimed at an officer and ignored multiple commands to put down her weapon.
GBI said Wednesday night that an officer shot 26-year-old Rebekah Patterson after she aimed at an officer and ignored multiple commands to put down her weapon.
Pedestrian struck on Queen Mill Road early Tuesday, police say
Cobb County police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that happened early Tuesday morning.
Cobb County police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that happened early Tuesday morning.
How Cobb and Marietta schools are battling the deep freeze
Metro Atlanta schools reopen Tuesday with morning temperatures expected to hover in the teens.
Metro Atlanta schools reopen Tuesday with morning temperatures expected to hover in the teens.
Schools, governments decide on opening Tuesday after ice storm
Several school districts and government services have announced their plans for Tuesday as Georgians recover from an ice storm that impacted parts of the state over the weekend.
Several school districts and government services have announced their plans for Tuesday as Georgians recover from an ice storm that impacted parts of the state over the weekend.
Cobb County firefighters brace for treacherous conditions as winter storm approaches
Cobb County firefighters are ramping up staffing and preparing specialized equipment to handle the unique dangers of subfreezing emergency responses.
Cobb County firefighters are ramping up staffing and preparing specialized equipment to handle the unique dangers of subfreezing emergency responses.
Serious crash near Johnson Ferry Road, Little Willeo in Cobb County
A serious crash near Johnson Ferry Road and Little Willeo was reported on Thursday morning.
A serious crash near Johnson Ferry Road and Little Willeo was reported on Thursday morning.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Jan. 23-25, 2026
Whether you’re in the mood for live music, theater or a night of laughs, metro Atlanta has no shortage of ways to spend your weekend.
Whether you’re in the mood for live music, theater or a night of laughs, metro Atlanta has no shortage of ways to spend your weekend.
Cobb County’s only winter shelter braces for 12-day freeze as funding thins
MUST Ministries will open Cobb County’s only winter shelter for 12 consecutive days starting Saturday.
MUST Ministries will open Cobb County’s only winter shelter for 12 consecutive days starting Saturday.
Kennesaw State students join nationwide walkout on Trump inauguration anniversary
Students are organizing nationwide walkouts to protest U.S. military intervention, ICE raids, and administration economic policies.
Students are organizing nationwide walkouts to protest U.S. military intervention, ICE raids, and administration economic policies.