Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Nov. 28-30, 2025

From tree lightings and holiday markets to live music, film marathons and vintage pop-ups, there’s no shortage of ways to kick off the post-Thanksgiving weekend across metro Atlanta.

Vehicle crashes into BP gas station in DeKalb County, catches fire

DeKalb County firefighters and police are investigating how a vehicle crashed into a BP gas station Friday on Boulder Road near Clifton Church Road, igniting a fire that spread into parts of the building.

DeKalb County woman struck and killed by speeding car on way to work

This Thanksgiving holiday, the family of Alexis Wallace is fighting for answers after they say their daughter was killed by a speeding driver.

Family wants change after daughter killed by speeding driver
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A family is fighting for change in DeKalb County after their loved one was struck and killed by a speeding driver. FOX 5's Eric Perry has the story.

DeKalb man loses lifelong home to fire but says he's grateful

A DeKalb County man says he is grateful to be alive after an overnight house fire destroyed the home he has lived in since birth.

Tucker salon owner charged with two counts of sexual battery

A well-known salon owner in Tucker has been charged with two counts of sexual battery after separate reports were made to law enforcement in consecutive years.

Mother upset after man once charged in son’s killing accused in another

A DeKalb County mother says she is devastated after learning the man once charged with killing her son has been arrested again on another malice murder charge.

North Georgia lottery players win big, including $1 million Powerball prize

A Duluth Powerball ticket worth $1 million leads several major Georgia Lottery wins across North Georgia, with additional prizes ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.

Woman charged after shooting DeKalb County officer during hostage call

A Riverdale woman accused of shooting a DeKalb County officer during a hostage call has been charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated assault and firearm offenses, the GBI says.

Man shot multiple times on Lavista Road Monday night

A man was seriously injured after being shot multiple times Monday night in the 3700 block of Lavista Road.

Female pedestrian dies after being struck on Covington Highway

A woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle early Monday on Covington Highway, according to DeKalb County police.

Man injured in DeKalb shooting on Whitney Chase, suspect arrested

DeKalb County police are investigating a Sunday morning shooting that left a man injured inside a Jeep on Whitney Chase.

Cyclists hold memorial ride for 16-year-old killed in Tucker crash

Cyclists in Atlanta held a memorial ride for 16-year-old Kadar Alexander, who was killed in a Tucker e-bike crash, as his parents call for stronger safety measures and reflect on his lasting impact.

Atlanta Hawks and Latin American Association host annual grocery giveaway

The Atlanta Hawks and Latin American Association hosted their annual Grocery Giveaway Food Drive, helping more than 450 families as food insecurity grows amid rising prices and lingering effects of the government shutdown.

Woman shot during gunfire exchange in DeKalb hostage call

A woman was taken to the hospital after an exchange of gunfire with police early Friday morning in a DeKalb County neighborhood.