Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Dec. 13-15, 2024

Looking for ways to celebrate the season or enjoy some entertainment around Atlanta? Check out this weekend's list of things to do.

Atlanta rapper Ludacris' cover almost blown responding to jury duty summons

Atlanta rapper, actor, and philanthropist Ludacris is no stranger to the spotlight, but the celebrity recently found himself in an unexpected role: he was summoned for jury duty in Fulton County.

Alpharetta chef rushed to hospital for emergency brain surgery, fundraiser launched

Chef Daniel, the founder of the beloved Japanese restaurant Little Tokyo in Alpharetta, was rushed to the hospital on Dec. 7 for emergency brain surgery.

Fani Willis declines to share Jack Smith, Jan 6 records, in a blow to conservative watchdogs

Despite a judge's order, Fulton County DA Fani Willis has declined to turn over any documents to a conservative group, saying that the documents either don't exist or are exempt from disclosure.

Young Thug allowed to visit Atlanta home starting in 2027 if he does this

A little more than a month after rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty, his attorneys now want one of the significant conditions of his sentence changed.

Fulton County sheriff pays $1.4M to former security contactor after jail walkouts

Dozens of security officers walked off the job at the Fulton County Jail after the sheriff's office failed to pay the contractor the $1.4 million it was owed.

Metro Atlanta area bracing for potentially severe weather this afternoon

Residents in metro Atlanta are bracing for potentially severe weather this afternoon, with heavy rain, damaging winds, and a low chance of tornadoes expected to impact the area.

Parents rally to save Spalding Drive, Parklane elementary schools from imminent closure

Concerned Fulton County parents are nervously waiting to learn about the future of their children's elementary schools as district leaders get ready to release the county's draft plan on Monday night.

Fulton County sheriff responds to scathing DOJ report on Fulton County Jail conditions

Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat issued a statement Monday before being sworn into office for a second term, addressing November's DOJ report which detailed deplorable conditions at the Fulton County Jail.

YSL RICO case: Prosecutors seek February trial for 5 remaining defendants

Five defendants remain in Fulton County's YSL RICO case, and District Attorney Fani Willis has now said when she wants their trial to begin.

Man calls 911 to claim killing, self-defense at new South Fulton senior living facility

South Fulton police are looking into a possible homicide after they say a man called 911 saying he killed someone in self-defense. It happened at a new senior living center.

Sandy Springs pediatric dentist sentenced to prison for child pornography

FBI agents say they found more than 1,900 images and nearly 800 videos of child pornography when they searched the metro Atlanta pediatric dentist's home.

Fulton County 3rd-grader on mission to help others stay healthy

A third-grader in Fulton County who had his life turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic is taking actions to help others be as healthy as possible.

YSL RICO case: Prosecutors drop charges against 6 defendants

Prosecutors have dropped all charges against six of the defendants who still waiting to go to trial as part of Fulton County YSL RICO case.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Dec. 6-8, 2024

Looking for festive fun, live entertainment, or unique experiences around metro Atlanta and beyond this holiday season? Check out our list of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta.