Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 10-12. 2025

Check out this extensive list of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta & North Georgia. Information on fairs/festivals, live music, art shows, comedy, theater, family-friendly events and more.

Police: 16-year-old shot by Uber driver outside Dunwoody Waffle House

A 38-year-old Uber driver was arrested after a 16-year-old girl was shot outside a Waffle House early Sunday, according to the Dunwoody Police Department.

Parents win fight as DeKalb restores longer recess breaks

After months of debate and strong pushback from parents, DeKalb County elementary school students will soon get more time on the playground.

Man shot multiple times outside Cluster Avenue gas station

A man is in the hospital after being shot multiple times outside a gas station in DeKalb County on Monday evening.

Lithonia woman sentenced for exploiting disabled adults

Crystal Nasir was convicted of exploiting and neglecting disabled adults in a filthy, unlicensed Lithonia care home.

Public meetings being held about future of Druid Hills High School

The DeKalb County School District is holding a series of public meetings to discuss the future of Druid Hills High School, its oldest facility.

DeKalb County recess debate: BOE to hear update on Monday

The DeKalb County Board of Education will hear an update Monday on recess time for elementary school students, according to its agenda.

Mike Nash, former Dunwoody football coach, passes unexpectedly

Dunwoody High School Football shared on Facebook that former head coach Michael Nash died Friday following emergency surgery.

Hand, foot and mouth disease cases spike across Georgia

Georgia reports over twice as many hand, foot, and mouth disease cases this year compared to last year.

Drugs, cash and 5 guns seized in 9-hour DeKalb County operation

A nine-hour operation across DeKalb County led to the seizure of drugs, weapons, and thousands of dollars in cash, police announced Oct. 1.

Teen hits 111 mph on I-285, mom cited after traffic stop

Dunwoody police say one of their officers may have saved a 15-year-old’s life after clocking his car at 111 mph on Interstate 285 earlier this week.

40+ dogs at risk of death in Fulton, DeKalb if not adopted

Fulton County and DeKalb County animal shelters are urgently seeking homes for dozens of pets, warning that animals may have to be euthanized if space isn’t freed by Thursday night.