Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Sept. 20-22, 2024
Looking for exciting ways to spend your weekend? From vibrant festivals and cultural exhibitions to live music performances and outdoor fun, metro Atlanta has something for everyone.
Alpharetta man wanted for child molestation arrested at Baltimore airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested a 54-year-old Georgia man at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Monday.
Contentious hearing as Fulton DA’s Office faces claims of withholding records
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ office has come under fire, accused of not complying with the Georgia Open Records laws.
Alpharetta swimmer returns to pool after surviving a near-fatal cardiac arrest
Don Milich is back in the pool at the same place his story nearly ended during a swim practice.
Weapon found on Banneker High School campus
A weapon was found at Banneker High School on Thursday.
GA-400 crash causes late-night traffic mess, injuries
A late-night crash along Georgia 400 is under investigation.
Parents rally to save beloved Spalding Drive Elementary from chopping block
Fulton County Schools is considering shutting down Spalding Drive Elementary School at the end of the year.
Judge denies Fani Willis' attempt to stop subpoena from Georgia Senate committee
A Fulton County judge has denied District Attorney Fani Willis' emergency attempt to stop a subpoena forcing her to testify before the Georgia Senate committee investigating her.
Ex-Atlanta police officer, Oliver Simmonds, on trial for deadly gas station shooting
The murder trial of an Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of an alleged carjacking suspect in 2019 began on Wednesday.
Self-driving pods pilot program to arrive at Atlanta’s airport
Atlanta introduces a $20 million pilot program for Glydways' four-passenger autonomous pods to improve airport employees' commutes, set to launch in 2026.
Fulton County to declare Thursday 'Rich Homie Quan Remembrance Day'
Fulton County is planning to celebrate the life of the late rapper Rich Homie Quan by declaring Thursday a special day in his honor.
Walton High School bomb threat just among hundreds since Apalachee shooting
In the wake of the atrocity, hundreds of Georgia students have gotten themselves in trouble by making threats, even as jokes, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down.
Family, friends pay respects to Rich Homie Quan during service in South Fulton
Family, friends and fans gathered in the City of South Fulton and College Park on Tuesday to lay popular Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan to rest.
Military to begin training in southeastern Milton, city of Milton says
The U.S. military will roll into metro Atlanta soon to start training in southeastern Milton.
Fulton County adds two new advance voting sites
Fulton County election officials made a huge adjustment and added two advance voting sites in Georgia's most populous county.
Atlanta Bites: Where and what to eat in metro Atlanta | September 2024
September in Atlanta is packed with exciting events, from food festivals and culinary showcases to new restaurant openings and special deals.
Beloved Fulton County employee dies after tragic work-related incident
A senior Fulton County employee has died after a tragic work-related incident on Monday, according to a statement the county put out on Friday.
Residents divided as rift between College Park mayor, city council grows
Tensions continue in College Park as the city’s mayor having filed a second lawsuit against her own city council.
Fani Willis defies subpoena from Georgia Senate committee, enforcement planned
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has called the attempts of the special Georgia state Senate committee investigating her alleged misconduct to subpoena her "unlawful" and continues to fight not to appear at any of its hearings.
College Park mayor files 2nd lawsuit against city after vote to censure
College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom has filed a second lawsuit against the city, accusing officials of violating the law during a meeting last month.