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.
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.
Train collides with Amazon truck in Union City
A train and Amazon truck collided Wednesday morning at Roosevelt Highway and Goodson Road in Union City.
A train and Amazon truck collided Wednesday morning at Roosevelt Highway and Goodson Road in Union City.
Woman shot to death on Center Street in northwest Atlanta
The Atlanta Police Department is investigating after a woman was found shot in a car in northwest Atlanta.
The Atlanta Police Department is investigating after a woman was found shot in a car in northwest Atlanta.
Child injured in DeKalb County shooting
The DeKalb County Police Department is investigating after a child was injured in a shooting on Hightrail Court.
The DeKalb County Police Department is investigating after a child was injured in a shooting on Hightrail Court.
Atlanta mayor’s $800M 'Project Robin' could build new hospital
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is proposing an $800 million health initiative, “Project Robin," that could bring a new hospital to replace the closed Atlanta Medical Center and restore critical healthcare services for underserved residents.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is proposing an $800 million health initiative, “Project Robin," that could bring a new hospital to replace the closed Atlanta Medical Center and restore critical healthcare services for underserved residents.
APS unveils final plan to repurpose 16 schools, save millions
Atlanta Public Schools released a plan to repurpose 16 schools, saving up to $25 million annually and reducing capacity districtwide; several projects would rely on ESPLOST funding and begin after the 2026–2027 school year.
Atlanta Public Schools released a plan to repurpose 16 schools, saving up to $25 million annually and reducing capacity districtwide; several projects would rely on ESPLOST funding and begin after the 2026–2027 school year.
Man shot while selling water near I-75 Cleveland Avenue exit
A 32-year-old man was shot while selling water near the Cleveland Avenue exit off Interstate 75.
A 32-year-old man was shot while selling water near the Cleveland Avenue exit off Interstate 75.
Missing Texas man visiting Atlanta reported missing from Lenox Square in Buckhead
Twenty-year-old Christopher Chatman vanished Friday, Oct. 10, after visiting Lenox Square in Buckhead.
Twenty-year-old Christopher Chatman vanished Friday, Oct. 10, after visiting Lenox Square in Buckhead.
Atlanta chef fears for family as Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica
Chef Andrew Cohen has not heard from his 16-year-old daughter or any relatives in Jamaica since Monday.
Chef Andrew Cohen has not heard from his 16-year-old daughter or any relatives in Jamaica since Monday.
Man with sword attacks firefighter before being killed by police in Middle Georgia
A Wrightsville police officer shot and killed a man who attacked a firefighter with a sword outside a Middle Georgia convenience store, according to the GBI.
A Wrightsville police officer shot and killed a man who attacked a firefighter with a sword outside a Middle Georgia convenience store, according to the GBI.
Veteran officer Dan Ferrell takes command of Cobb police
James “Dan" Ferrell was unanimously confirmed as Cobb County police chief after serving as interim since spring.
James “Dan" Ferrell was unanimously confirmed as Cobb County police chief after serving as interim since spring.
Tiffany Foster's murder: Inmate says Reggie Robertson staged fake rescue call
Inmate testified Robertson staged a fake rescue call instructing someone to hide canned goods in an underground pipe.
Inmate testified Robertson staged a fake rescue call instructing someone to hide canned goods in an underground pipe.
Manhunt for stepson accused of killing Marietta man during dispute
Marietta police say 26-year-old Pharron Banks shot and killed his stepfather Michael Jackson during an argument.
Marietta police say 26-year-old Pharron Banks shot and killed his stepfather Michael Jackson during an argument.
Community leaders push for new Zone 6 precinct, citing mold and unsafe conditions
Community leaders cite mold and disrepair as reasons they want a new precinct for Zone 6 officers.
Community leaders cite mold and disrepair as reasons they want a new precinct for Zone 6 officers.
Atlanta air traffic controllers feeling strain from government shutdown
Some air traffic controllers in Atlanta spent part of their Tuesday educating flyers about how the shutdown is affecting them just one day after the federal employees missed their first full paycheck.
Some air traffic controllers in Atlanta spent part of their Tuesday educating flyers about how the shutdown is affecting them just one day after the federal employees missed their first full paycheck.
Georgia SNAP benefits pausing? Where you can get free food in metro Atlanta
These organizations support families with groceries, emergency food boxes, baby supplies, and in some cases, housing or utility aid.
These organizations support families with groceries, emergency food boxes, baby supplies, and in some cases, housing or utility aid.
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.
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.
Georgia SNAP benefits: How you can help those impacted by upcoming pause
Food banks across North Georgia are bracing for a surge, and asking the public to step in immediately.
Food banks across North Georgia are bracing for a surge, and asking the public to step in immediately.
Georgia SNAP benefits to pause amid shutdown | What users must know now
Georgia’s SNAP payments will pause Nov. 1 because Congress has not passed a federal funding bill.
Georgia’s SNAP payments will pause Nov. 1 because Congress has not passed a federal funding bill.
Former Towns County Deputy indicted for making false report
Towns County Deputy Austin Nicholas Bradburn was indicted after the GBI said he shot himself and falsely claimed he was attacked during a traffic stop, leading to wider fallout in the sheriff’s office.
Towns County Deputy Austin Nicholas Bradburn was indicted after the GBI said he shot himself and falsely claimed he was attacked during a traffic stop, leading to wider fallout in the sheriff’s office.