Christmas & holiday festivities in metro Atlanta | 2025
List of holiday happenings and Christmas-related activities and celebrations in the metro Atlanta and North Georgia area.
List of holiday happenings and Christmas-related activities and celebrations in the metro Atlanta and North Georgia area.
Atlanta Bites: Thanksgiving, events, deals & openings | Nov. 2025
Here’s a look at the best upcoming dining events, specials, and Thanksgiving offerings to savor this November.
Here’s a look at the best upcoming dining events, specials, and Thanksgiving offerings to savor this November.
Jamil Al-Amin, convicted deputy killer, dies in federal prison
Former civil rights leader Jamil Al-Amin, also known as H. Rap Brown, died Sunday in federal prison.
Former civil rights leader Jamil Al-Amin, also known as H. Rap Brown, died Sunday in federal prison.
Missing elderly South Fulton man found safe
South Fulton police found 63-year-old Roy Kennedy after issuing a Mattie's Call for him.
South Fulton police found 63-year-old Roy Kennedy after issuing a Mattie's Call for him.
Fulton County seeks holiday dog fosters through Nov. 26
Fulton County Animal Services is launching its annual “Home for the Holidays” program, giving residents a chance to foster a dog through the Thanksgiving season.
Fulton County Animal Services is launching its annual “Home for the Holidays” program, giving residents a chance to foster a dog through the Thanksgiving season.
Fulton County extends reparations task force two more years
Fulton County commissioners have voted to extend the work of the county’s Reparations Task Force for an additional two years.
Fulton County commissioners have voted to extend the work of the county’s Reparations Task Force for an additional two years.
South Fulton woman loses $16K after scammers send pickup driver to her home
Scammers convinced a 72-year-old woman to withdraw $16,000 and sent someone to her home to collect it.
Scammers convinced a 72-year-old woman to withdraw $16,000 and sent someone to her home to collect it.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Nov. 21-23, 2025
List of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
List of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
College Park council fires city manager in shock vote during fiery meeting
College Park council voted 3–1 to fire City Manager Lindell Miller on Monday.
College Park council voted 3–1 to fire City Manager Lindell Miller on Monday.
Sandy Springs mother charged after 11-year-old daughter found dead in condo
Sandy Springs police charged Shannen Grimes with murdering her 11-year-old daughter after a welfare check revealed the child dead.
Sandy Springs police charged Shannen Grimes with murdering her 11-year-old daughter after a welfare check revealed the child dead.
Runoff election in Fulton County | Where and when to vote early
Early voting for the Dec. 2 runoff runs Nov. 22 through Nov. 26 across Fulton County.
Early voting for the Dec. 2 runoff runs Nov. 22 through Nov. 26 across Fulton County.
MARTA adds Breeze system upgrades, urges riders to allow extra time
Multiple MARTA stations will close specific faregates through early December, requiring riders to use alternate entrances.
Multiple MARTA stations will close specific faregates through early December, requiring riders to use alternate entrances.
Fulton commissioners push to restore $1M for veterans services
Fulton County leaders want to restore $1 million in veterans funding that disappeared after federal ARPA money ended.
Fulton County leaders want to restore $1 million in veterans funding that disappeared after federal ARPA money ended.
Most charges dismissed against former Douglas Co. judge Christina Peterson
Some criminal charges have been dismissed against former Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson, according to a report by Law.com.
Some criminal charges have been dismissed against former Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson, according to a report by Law.com.
Alpharetta votes to redevelop North Point Mall
Alpharetta approved a tax allocation district to help redevelop North Point Mall.
Alpharetta approved a tax allocation district to help redevelop North Point Mall.
Weird Al bringing Bigger and Weirder Tour to Alpharetta
Weird Al Yankovic will bring his Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour to three Georgia cities in late May and early June.
Weird Al Yankovic will bring his Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour to three Georgia cities in late May and early June.
Wildfire threat in North Georgia as dry air, near record heat dominate forecast
North and Central Georgia are facing another warm and very dry stretch that is already contributing to fire activity across the region.
North and Central Georgia are facing another warm and very dry stretch that is already contributing to fire activity across the region.
Sandy Springs woman arrested for murder of daughter, police say
Sandy Springs police have arrested a woman for the murder of her daughter, according to a press release.
Sandy Springs police have arrested a woman for the murder of her daughter, according to a press release.
Man shot multiple times Monday morning in South Fulton
Police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured Monday morning in a South Fulton neighborhood.
Police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured Monday morning in a South Fulton neighborhood.
'Gas on God' event returns to help local families in College Park
A College Park church is partnering with city and Fulton County leaders to help residents fill up their tanks this weekend during its annual “Gas on God” event.
A College Park church is partnering with city and Fulton County leaders to help residents fill up their tanks this weekend during its annual “Gas on God” event.