Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | April 17-19, 2026
Spring is in full swing across metro Atlanta and north Georgia, bringing a packed weekend of festivals, concerts and family-friendly events.
Spring is in full swing across metro Atlanta and north Georgia, bringing a packed weekend of festivals, concerts and family-friendly events.
Second victim identified in DeKalb County shooting spree
Police have identified Prianna Weathers as the first victim in a random, multi-county shooting spree that ended with the arrest of a 26-year-old suspect.
Police have identified Prianna Weathers as the first victim in a random, multi-county shooting spree that ended with the arrest of a 26-year-old suspect.
Dallas police search for suspect in domestic shooting
Police in Dallas are searching for a suspect accused of firing a gun inside a home during a domestic violence incident.
Police in Dallas are searching for a suspect accused of firing a gun inside a home during a domestic violence incident.
Person of interest sought in connection to Desoto Avenue shooting
Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest connected to a deadly shooting over the weekend.
Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest connected to a deadly shooting over the weekend.
Motorcyclist killed in Hall County, driver charged
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Tuesday morning at a busy Hall County intersection, and the driver of a pickup truck is now facing charges.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Tuesday morning at a busy Hall County intersection, and the driver of a pickup truck is now facing charges.
Driver charged with DUI after Cobb crash seriously injures two
A driver is facing multiple charges, including DUI, following a serious injury crash in Cobb County late Tuesday night.
A driver is facing multiple charges, including DUI, following a serious injury crash in Cobb County late Tuesday night.
New details emerge on suspect, victim in DeKalb attacks
Investigators are learning more about the suspect and victim in a deadly DeKalb County attack spree.
Investigators are learning more about the suspect and victim in a deadly DeKalb County attack spree.
Georgia Supreme Court to hear Biolab chemical fire case
Georgia’s Supreme Court will hear arguments tied to a 2024 chemical fire in Conyers.
Georgia’s Supreme Court will hear arguments tied to a 2024 chemical fire in Conyers.
FBI says Atlanta rapper Offset targeted by 'large group,' photos released
The FBI says rapper Offset was shot during an attempted robbery outside a Florida casino.
The FBI says rapper Offset was shot during an attempted robbery outside a Florida casino.
NW Georgia lawmaker apologizes for blackface photo
A northwest Georgia lawmaker facing re-election is apologizing after a photo surfaced showing him accused of wearing blackface while impersonating rapper Kanye West.
A northwest Georgia lawmaker facing re-election is apologizing after a photo surfaced showing him accused of wearing blackface while impersonating rapper Kanye West.
Babysitter denied bond in child’s death; 2 now sought
The babysitter charged with death of 3-year-old on Easter Sunday has been denied bond and police are looking for her son and another person who may have been present during the incident.
The babysitter charged with death of 3-year-old on Easter Sunday has been denied bond and police are looking for her son and another person who may have been present during the incident.
Atlanta police investigate deadly shooting near I-75
A 34-year-old woman died at a hospital after being found shot Tuesday evening near Interstate 75.
A 34-year-old woman died at a hospital after being found shot Tuesday evening near Interstate 75.
Cobb County awarded $1.7M grant for World Cup safety
Cobb County received $1.7 million from the Department of Homeland Security for World Cup safety.
Cobb County received $1.7 million from the Department of Homeland Security for World Cup safety.
Former Atlanta High Museum exec to plead guilty in $500K theft
A former High Museum of Art executive was arraigned in federal court Tuesday on charges that he embezzled more than $500,000 from the institution.
A former High Museum of Art executive was arraigned in federal court Tuesday on charges that he embezzled more than $500,000 from the institution.
Officer aids Atlanta shooting victim on way to hospital
A man is recovering at a local hospital after he was shot in southwest Atlanta and flagged down officers for help on his way to the hospital.
A man is recovering at a local hospital after he was shot in southwest Atlanta and flagged down officers for help on his way to the hospital.
Georgia governor candidates to hold town hall in Atlanta
Multiple candidates for Georgia governor will gather for a town hall at Georgia State University this Saturday.
Multiple candidates for Georgia governor will gather for a town hall at Georgia State University this Saturday.
Protesters rally in Athens during JD Vance visit to UGA area
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Akins Ford Arena in Athens Tuesday to rally against the Trump administration and Vice President JD Vance's appearance.
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Akins Ford Arena in Athens Tuesday to rally against the Trump administration and Vice President JD Vance's appearance.
See the plans for 'Midtown Green' cultural space in Atlanta
Midtown Alliance leaders revealed a bold vision for "Midtown Green," a massive new public space designed to become a landmark cultural destination.
Midtown Alliance leaders revealed a bold vision for "Midtown Green," a massive new public space designed to become a landmark cultural destination.
JD Vance talks Iran 'grand bargain' and housing at Georgia event
Vice President JD Vance joined Turning Point USA in Athens to discuss the administration's economic and foreign policy goals.
Vice President JD Vance joined Turning Point USA in Athens to discuss the administration's economic and foreign policy goals.
USG approves tuition increase for Georgia college students
College will cost slightly more for Georgia students next year after the University System of Georgia approved a small tuition increase on Tuesday.
College will cost slightly more for Georgia students next year after the University System of Georgia approved a small tuition increase on Tuesday.