Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025

From Halloween parties and Día de los Muertos celebrations to live music, festivals, theater, gaming and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Veteran officer Dan Ferrell takes command of Cobb police

James “Dan" Ferrell was unanimously confirmed as Cobb County police chief after serving as interim since spring.

Halloween happenings in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

Metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with haunted houses, spooky attractions, themed events, and festive food and drink specials to get you in the spirit.

Cobb County mom pleads guilty in toddler’s fentanyl death

A Cobb County mother will spend decades in prison after pleading guilty to charges connected to her 2-year-old son’s fentanyl death, according to prosecutors.

Vigil for 10-year-old killed by head-on Cobb County collision

A 10-year-old named Tucker Sizemore is being remembered after he died from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash earlier this month on Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton.

Man dies after encounter with Cobb County police, GBI investigating

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into what happened Tuesday evening after a man died following a confrontation with Cobb County police officers.

New Wellstar hospital approved for hospital

State officials have approved plans for a new $1 billion Wellstar hospital in Acworth.

Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run Monday night in Marietta

Cobb County police say they have arrested a Marietta man accused of fleeing the scene of a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian Monday evening.

58-year-old woman's body found in Cobb County extended stay

Cobb County police are investigating after a 58-year-old woman was found dead Sunday morning inside a room at the Extended Stay hotel on Powers Ferry Road.

Teen injured in Marietta parking lot shooting

A teenage boy was hospitalized after being shot in a Marietta parking lot Saturday night, police said.

Suspected pipe bomb on I-75 in Cobb County was empty, police say

All lanes of Interstate 75 near Terrell Mill Road were reopened shortly before 6 p.m. after being closed for nearly three hours.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 17-19, 2025

Here’s your guide to metro Atlanta and North Georgia fun for Oct. 17–19—from festivals and concerts to family outings and Halloween happenings.