Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 27-March 1, 2026
Looking for something to do this weekend? From live music under the stars to community festivals, theater productions and flavorful food events, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and explore.
Looking for something to do this weekend? From live music under the stars to community festivals, theater productions and flavorful food events, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and explore.
8-year-old brings gun to Hall County school, sheriff says
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an 8-year-old student brought a handgun to Myers Elementary School on Thursday morning.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an 8-year-old student brought a handgun to Myers Elementary School on Thursday morning.
North Point Mall one step closer to becoming sports complex
Jamestown and Machete Group are moving forward with plans to turn North Point Mall into a massive mixed-use district anchored by a potential NHL arena.
Jamestown and Machete Group are moving forward with plans to turn North Point Mall into a massive mixed-use district anchored by a potential NHL arena.
Fulton County FBI raid: Judge orders mediation between county, feds
A federal judge has ordered Fulton County and the U.S. government into mediation in a dispute over the FBI’s seizure of approximately 700 boxes of the county’s 2020 election records.
A federal judge has ordered Fulton County and the U.S. government into mediation in a dispute over the FBI’s seizure of approximately 700 boxes of the county’s 2020 election records.
UGA investigating instructor over 'predatory texting' allegations
The University of Georgia and the GBI are investigating an instructor after viral videos showed influencers confronting them in class over alleged predatory texting.
The University of Georgia and the GBI are investigating an instructor after viral videos showed influencers confronting them in class over alleged predatory texting.
Douglas women charged in machete home invasion case
Two Douglas women are facing multiple felony charges after investigators say they were shot by a homeowner during an alleged armed home invasion in Coffee County.
Two Douglas women are facing multiple felony charges after investigators say they were shot by a homeowner during an alleged armed home invasion in Coffee County.
2 waterline workers struck by vehicle on Pike Street in Lawrenceville
Two waterline workers were hit by a vehicle in Lawrenceville early Thursday, leaving one in critical condition and causing major downtown road closures.
Two waterline workers were hit by a vehicle in Lawrenceville early Thursday, leaving one in critical condition and causing major downtown road closures.
2 people reportedly bitten by family dog in SE Atlanta
Two people needed medical assistance after reportedly being bitten by a family dog around midnight Wednesday in southeast Atlanta.
Two people needed medical assistance after reportedly being bitten by a family dog around midnight Wednesday in southeast Atlanta.
1 person shot on Joseph E. Boone Boulevard in Atlanta, police say
Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that left one person wounded Thursday night in northwest Atlanta.
Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that left one person wounded Thursday night in northwest Atlanta.
DeKalb police investigating overnight incident in Stonecrest area
DeKalb County police are investigating after someone showed up at a hospital following an overnight incident in the Stonecrest area.
DeKalb County police are investigating after someone showed up at a hospital following an overnight incident in the Stonecrest area.
3 Mexican nationals accused of running Brookhaven meth lab
Three alleged illegal immigrants are accused of running a methamphetamine conversion laboratory after federal agents raided a Brookhaven home last Friday.
Three alleged illegal immigrants are accused of running a methamphetamine conversion laboratory after federal agents raided a Brookhaven home last Friday.
Arson spree: 1 jailed, another sought after intentional fires in Dunwoody
Police are searching for a second arsonist after a string of early morning fires swept through woodlines in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs on Wednesday.
Police are searching for a second arsonist after a string of early morning fires swept through woodlines in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs on Wednesday.
Multi-state raid targeting ‘gold bar scam’ includes Decatur jewelry store
A DeKalb County jewelry store was raided on Wednesday as part of a multi-state “gold bar scam" probe being led by Texas investigators.
A DeKalb County jewelry store was raided on Wednesday as part of a multi-state “gold bar scam" probe being led by Texas investigators.
Franklin County drug bust: 10 pounds of meth seized during traffic stop
Two people were arrested in Franklin County after about 10 pounds of suspected methamphetamine were found in their car.
Two people were arrested in Franklin County after about 10 pounds of suspected methamphetamine were found in their car.
Massive fentanyl seizure in Gwinnett County: Two arrested in federal drug raid
A joint local and federal raid uncovered more than three pounds of fentanyl and led to the arrest of two people at a Gwinnett County home.
A joint local and federal raid uncovered more than three pounds of fentanyl and led to the arrest of two people at a Gwinnett County home.
Over one kilogram of meth seized: Fannin County trafficker sentenced to 30 years
Ricky Dwight Wright received a 30-year prison sentence and a $1 million fine for methamphetamine trafficking.
Ricky Dwight Wright received a 30-year prison sentence and a $1 million fine for methamphetamine trafficking.
‘Caught in 4K:’ South Fulton Police search for man in 'scheduled' indecent exposure
South Fulton Police are seeking Robert Lee Harris for allegedly exposing himself to a local business employee.
South Fulton Police are seeking Robert Lee Harris for allegedly exposing himself to a local business employee.
Piedmont Fayette breaks ground on massive 7-story patient tower expansion
Piedmont Healthcare is investing in a seven-story, 200,000-square-foot tower, its largest capital project in years.
Piedmont Healthcare is investing in a seven-story, 200,000-square-foot tower, its largest capital project in years.
'I feel violated': Chamblee small business owner shares video of suspected wallet thief
A masked walk-in thief stole a wallet from a locked Chamblee business, charging nearly $15,000 to credit cards.
A masked walk-in thief stole a wallet from a locked Chamblee business, charging nearly $15,000 to credit cards.
Boy, 11, witnessed 'senseless' Atlanta shooting that left child dead
A 7-year-old girl died and her mother was hospitalized after a shooting on Tiger Flowers Drive NW.
A 7-year-old girl died and her mother was hospitalized after a shooting on Tiger Flowers Drive NW.