Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Oct. 18-20, 2024

Looking for things to do in metro Atlanta? This guide has you covered with an exciting mix of festivals, food events, concerts, comedy shows, theater performances, and sports

Sandy Springs officer pedals against child trafficking in near cross-country charity ride

A Sandy Springs police officer is taking off his badge and putting on his cycling helmet for a good cause. He’s going to ride his bike nearly halfway across the country to raise money to help fight child trafficking.

VIDEO: Squatters evicted from 15,000-square-foot mansion by Fulton County marshals

The Fulton County Marshal's Department recently responded to reports of unauthorized occupants in a 15,000-square-foot mansion in north Atlanta, according to a post on social media.

SCAD donates thousands of art supplies to metro Atlanta schools

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is donating thousands of art supplies to local schools as part of its "Buzz Bus" initiative.

Nathan Wade grilled by House investigators probing Georgia Trump prosecution

Former Fulton County Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade spend hours on Capitol Hill testifying before House Judiciary Committee investigators as part of their investigation into his relationship with District Attorney Fani Willis.

Appeal filed in suit to remove GOP-backed Georgia Election Board members

Several Georgia Democrats have filed an appeal seeking to force Gov. Brian Kemp to investigate and potentially remove three Republican members of the State Election Board.

Fulton County judge blocks State Election Board’s hand-counting rule

A Fulton County Superior Court judge has temporarily blocked rule set last month by the Georgia State Election Board which would require all ballots to be hand-counted at each polling location.

Brothers paint mailboxes, raise $3K for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Two Johns Creek brothers have raised $3,000 for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta by painting mailboxes in and around their community.

South Fulton residents frustrated with squatters at home owned by agency

Residents in a South Fulton neighborhood say squatters have taken over a house on their street, and they claim this isn’t the first time it’s happened at the property, which is owned by a real estate agency.

Union City new revitalization program cracks down on rundown properties

Demolition crews got a round of applause and cheers Monday afternoon as they knocked down an old Union City home on Roosevelt Highway. The effort is part of the city’s new initiative to crack down on blighted properties.

MARTA announces leadership transition

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has appointed Steven Parker and LaShanda Dawkins to key interim leadership roles.

City of South Fulton declares 'Jermaine Dupri Day'

The City of South Fulton officially proclaimed Oct. 12th as "Jermaine Dupri Day," in honor of the legendary Atlanta-based music mogul.

Pennsylvania man indicted for hate crime at Atlanta's Global Black Pride

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has announced an indictment against a Pennsylvania man accused of committing a hate crime during the Global Black Pride Celebration in August.

Hurricane Helene: Fulton, Brantley counties approved for FEMA help

FEMA has expanded disaster assistance for several Georgia counties following the impact of Hurricane Helene, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff announced this afternoon.

Georgia election workers get settlement from far-right website over ballot fraud claims

Two former Fulton County election workers have just scored a legal victory against conservative website The Gateway Pundit for the false allegations that they engaged in ballot fraud during the 2020 general election.