St. Patrick's Day festivities, specials in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026

From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

Sandy Springs woman accused of abusing 87-year-old

A Sandy Springs woman was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly abusing an 87-year-old, police said.

Commissioner Mo Ivory sparks debate after bailing inmates out of Fulton jail

Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory is viral on TikTok after bailing out three inmates to highlight overcrowding and the $115-per-night cost to taxpayers.

Pedestrian killed on Old National Highway in South Fulton

Police in South Fulton are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Old National Highway.

WATCH | Man seen allegedly pushing kids off bikes in Sandy Springs arrested

A man was arrested at a concert last week after he shoved two kids off their bicycles, causing one of them to fall into a fountain, Sandy Springs police said.

Fulton jail overcrowding: Board of Commissioners approves controversial plan

A plan to reduce overcrowding at Fulton County’s Rice Street Jail, approved by the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday morning, has blindsided some Fulton County officials.

Police drop theft probe at Fulton County Commissioner's Office

Fulton County police investigated an alleged security breach at the office of District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory in January, but the case was closed due to a lack of evidence.

South Fulton District 3 town hall focuses on future plans

Leaders in South Fulton gathered with residents for a District 3 town hall meeting focused on the future of the community.

South Fulton police seek help in March murder of teen

South Fulton police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old on Harrier Lane.

Sandy Springs police seek woman in spa probe, asking for public's help

Police are seeking Christina Chi Ling Han, also known as “Sandy," for questioning in an ongoing human trafficking and illicit sex investigation.

DJ Young Slade's death ruled an accident, medical examiner says

The death of Nathan Murray Smith, a local performer known professionally as DJ Young Slade, has been ruled an accident, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office. 

Roswell business burns in Saturday night fire; cause still unknown

Roswell fire crews worked for hours Saturday night to extinguish flames after Bellini Osteria Toscana caught fire on West Crossville Road.

Hidden in plain sight: The secret legacy of a Johns Creek cemetery

Tucked away behind a steep, hidden driveway deep in the heart of Johns Creek, a quiet piece of history is being unearthed by families tracing their lineage back to the 1800s.

North Point Mall one step closer to becoming sports complex

Jamestown and Machete Group are moving forward with plans to turn North Point Mall into a massive mixed-use district anchored by a potential NHL arena.

Fulton County FBI raid: Judge orders mediation between county, feds

A federal judge has ordered Fulton County and the U.S. government into mediation in a dispute over the FBI’s seizure of approximately 700 boxes of the county’s 2020 election records.

Arson spree: 1 jailed, another sought after intentional fires in Dunwoody

Police are searching for a second arsonist after a string of early morning fires swept through woodlines in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs on Wednesday.