Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 16-18, 2025
Check out our list of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia, including live music, festivals, art, theater, comedy, family activities and more.
Check out our list of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia, including live music, festivals, art, theater, comedy, family activities and more.
Gov. Kemp signs another 120 bills, including one that could benefit Trump
Gov. Brian Kemp reportedly signed 120 bills on Wednesday, which was the deadline for signing legislation the General Assembly passed this year.
Gov. Brian Kemp reportedly signed 120 bills on Wednesday, which was the deadline for signing legislation the General Assembly passed this year.
Austell man gets life sentence for home invasion, sexual assault in Gwinnett County
Prosecutors say the Austell man broke into his victim's home and held her there for two days while he sexually assaulted and choked her. He'll now spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Prosecutors say the Austell man broke into his victim's home and held her there for two days while he sexually assaulted and choked her. He'll now spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Buford City Schools ranked best school district in U.S., study says
Buford City Schools in Georgia ranked as the best school district in the U.S. with a score of 9.31 out of 10, earning top marks in eight out of nine categories.
Buford City Schools in Georgia ranked as the best school district in the U.S. with a score of 9.31 out of 10, earning top marks in eight out of nine categories.
Report: Atlanta among cities hardest hit by gentrification, Black displacement
A new report from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition shows Atlanta has the second-highest number of neighborhoods that flipped from majority-Black to majority-white between 1980 and 2020.
A new report from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition shows Atlanta has the second-highest number of neighborhoods that flipped from majority-Black to majority-white between 1980 and 2020.
More than 170 Chick-fil-A team members earn tuition-free college degrees
More than 170 Chick-fil-A team members across the country have earned college degrees without incurring student debt, thanks to a tuition-free education program offered in partnership with Ficus Education and Point University.
More than 170 Chick-fil-A team members across the country have earned college degrees without incurring student debt, thanks to a tuition-free education program offered in partnership with Ficus Education and Point University.
Atlanta's André 3000 receives honorary degree from Berklee College
Atlanta native and music icon André 3000 has received an honorary doctorate from the prestigious Berklee College of Music.
Atlanta native and music icon André 3000 has received an honorary doctorate from the prestigious Berklee College of Music.
Jonesboro HS band members receive $13M in band scholarship offers
Jonesboro High School's Majestic Marching Cardinals earned over $13 million in band scholarship offers, breaking their previous record by $7 million.
Jonesboro High School's Majestic Marching Cardinals earned over $13 million in band scholarship offers, breaking their previous record by $7 million.
'Neurosingers' use music to help support neuroscience research
Two Gwinnett County students have started a nonprofit using their passion for singing to raise money for neurodegenerative disease research.
Two Gwinnett County students have started a nonprofit using their passion for singing to raise money for neurodegenerative disease research.
Italian restaurant Bastone closing after 3 years in West Midtown
Mozzarella bar Bastone is the latest restaurant in West Midtown to shut its doors for good.
Mozzarella bar Bastone is the latest restaurant in West Midtown to shut its doors for good.
National anthem contest now open for Peachtree Road Race
Do you have a voice that brings everyone to their feet? The organizers of the AJC Peachtree Road Race are looking for someone to kick off the big Atlanta Fourth of July event, and you just might be the one.
Do you have a voice that brings everyone to their feet? The organizers of the AJC Peachtree Road Race are looking for someone to kick off the big Atlanta Fourth of July event, and you just might be the one.
'America First' specialty license plates heading to Georgia roads soon
Starting next year, Georgia drivers will able to get special license plates featuring President Donald Trump's “America First” campaign theme.
Starting next year, Georgia drivers will able to get special license plates featuring President Donald Trump's “America First” campaign theme.
Man arrested for trying to bring stolen gun into Truist Park, police say
A man is in jail without bond after police say he tried to get into a Braves game with a stolen pistol in his bag.
A man is in jail without bond after police say he tried to get into a Braves game with a stolen pistol in his bag.
Fulton County leaders considering banning cell phones, smart devices in schools
Fulton County is considering a new proposal that would ban or limit students using electronic devices like cell phones and smartwatches during the school day.
Fulton County is considering a new proposal that would ban or limit students using electronic devices like cell phones and smartwatches during the school day.
Georgia State Election Board creates committee to consider new rule changes
Georgia’s controversial State Election Board has create a new committee to help them weigh in new election rule proposals before they come to a vote.
Georgia’s controversial State Election Board has create a new committee to help them weigh in new election rule proposals before they come to a vote.
Repairs continue on sinkhole in downtown Atlanta, lanes remain closed
It has been more than 48 hours since a sinkhole opened up along a busy section of downtown Atlanta.
It has been more than 48 hours since a sinkhole opened up along a busy section of downtown Atlanta.
24-year-old man shot in northwest Atlanta, drives self to hospital
A 24-year-old man was shot in the back and leg in northwest Atlanta and is recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital.
A 24-year-old man was shot in the back and leg in northwest Atlanta and is recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Honoring Georgia's fallen: A traveling memorial wall pays tribute to 876 officers
It's National Police Week, a time to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers.
It's National Police Week, a time to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers.
DeKalb County mom outraged after daughter kicked off school bus in rainstorm
A DeKalb County mother says her six-year-old daughter was kicked off the school bus in the middle of a rainstorm, a mile from their home.
A DeKalb County mother says her six-year-old daughter was kicked off the school bus in the middle of a rainstorm, a mile from their home.
Atlanta first responders shut down Georgia Aquarium to simulate mass shooting
A massive active shooter drill involving first responders shut down the Georgia Aquarium on Wednesday night.
A massive active shooter drill involving first responders shut down the Georgia Aquarium on Wednesday night.