Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025
From Halloween parties and Día de los Muertos celebrations to live music, festivals, theater, gaming and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Halloween happenings in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
Metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with haunted houses, spooky attractions, themed events, and festive food and drink specials to get you in the spirit.
Driver sentenced in 2023 Labor Day crash that killed five teens on I-85 in Gwinnett County
Investigators say Esfahani was racing at over 100 mph when the crash sent a Tacoma over a retaining wall.
Serial killer expert brings live show to Duluth
A world-renowned criminologist is hosting a live event to discuss some of the most notorious serial killers in history in the world in Duluth.
Police: 2 arrested after drive-by shooting at Gwinnett County restaurant
Two people have been arrested after a drive-by shooting outside Harold’s Chicken and Ice Bar over the weekend, police said.
High-speed drunk driver’s life sentence affirmed by state Supreme Court
Georgia Supreme Court unanimously upheld Victor Allen Smith’s murder conviction and life sentence in a deadly DUI crash.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 17-19, 2025
Here’s your guide to metro Atlanta and North Georgia fun for Oct. 17–19—from festivals and concerts to family outings and Halloween happenings.
Norcross apartment fire displaces dozens of residents
Dozens of residents are without a home after a fire tore through a Norcross apartment complex Sunday afternoon.
Lawrenceville police identify couple in apparent murder-suicide
The names of the two people killed during an apparent murder-suicide in Lawrenceville have been released.
Pedestrian may have been hit by several cars on Athens Highway, police say
A pedestrian was killed Oct. 6 on Athens Highway and may have been struck by multiple vehicles.
Lawrenceville deadly shooting: 19-year-old girl killed, boyfriend arrested
A Lawrenceville teen's boyfriend has been charged with manslaughter after police said she was shot in the head.
Man caught secretly filming women at Suwanee Walmart, police say
A man was arrested at a Walmart in Suwanee after police said he was caught on camera getting within inches of women and secretly recording them without their consent.
Apparent murder-suicide inside Lawrenceville home | What we know
The Gwinnett County Police Department said officers are investigating a murder on Clearwater Place in Lawrenceville.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 10-12. 2025
Check out this extensive list of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta & North Georgia. Information on fairs/festivals, live music, art shows, comedy, theater, family-friendly events and more.
$10M lawsuit accuses ex-cheer coach of abusing young girls
A $10 million lawsuit accuses ex-cheer coach Charles Moore of sexually assaulting multiple girls across metro Atlanta gyms.
GHSA overhauls playoff system to rank top 32 teams statewide
GHSA will now seed the top 32 teams statewide in each classification, replacing region-based playoff selection.
Funeral services announced for Gwinnett deputy killed in domestic dispute
Funeral services are set for a Gwinnett County sheriff’s deputy who investigators say was killed during a domestic dispute in Forsyth County.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 3-5, 2025
Looking for weekend plans? We've got you covered with festivals, food, live music, and even a pumpkin patch party.
Gwinnett County man sentenced to 30 years for raping 13-year-old girl
Sergio Palomares-Guzman sentenced to 30 years for raping a 13-year-old girl at a party.
A dozen indicted for RICO in $3.6M metro Atlanta shoplifting ring
Investigators say a shoplifting ring stole $3.6 million in merchandise and resold it on eBay.