Things to do in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Sept. 25-27, 2026
Ready to get out of the house? This weekend’s things to do list has festivals, live music, theater and plenty of fall fun around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Ready to get out of the house? This weekend’s things to do list has festivals, live music, theater and plenty of fall fun around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Southeast Atlanta family displaced after tree damages roof during storm
A massive tree limb crashed down on a southeast Atlanta home during Saturday night storms, damaging the roof and leaving a family searching for ways to recover.
A massive tree limb crashed down on a southeast Atlanta home during Saturday night storms, damaging the roof and leaving a family searching for ways to recover.
Off-duty APD detective arrested for shoplifting beer, deputies say
An off-duty Atlanta police detective has been relieved of duty following his arrest for shoplifting a 12-pack of beer from a Publix in Canton while driving an undercover police vehicle, according to authorities.
An off-duty Atlanta police detective has been relieved of duty following his arrest for shoplifting a 12-pack of beer from a Publix in Canton while driving an undercover police vehicle, according to authorities.
1 shot during attempted robbery in southwest Atlanta, police say
An attempted robbery escalated into an exchange of gunfire Friday evening in the Harland Terrace neighborhood, leaving a man hospitalized, according to police.
An attempted robbery escalated into an exchange of gunfire Friday evening in the Harland Terrace neighborhood, leaving a man hospitalized, according to police.
Cat tests positive for rabies, attacks 2 in Norcross, officials say
County officials are warning residents after a cat tested positive for rabies following an attack on two people in Norcross on Thursday.
County officials are warning residents after a cat tested positive for rabies following an attack on two people in Norcross on Thursday.
Youth soccer team loses East Point field after six-year partnership
Oz Pizza and Soccer in the Streets are at an impasse after more than five years over pitch usage in East Point.
Oz Pizza and Soccer in the Streets are at an impasse after more than five years over pitch usage in East Point.
Fun Spot America Atlanta auctions off rides and games at shuttered park
Fun Spot America Atlanta is selling off all its amusement rides, arcade games and equipment in Fayette County through an online auction.
Fun Spot America Atlanta is selling off all its amusement rides, arcade games and equipment in Fayette County through an online auction.
Authorities arrest 145, seize drugs and guns in Operation Wildfire
A 45-day multi-agency law enforcement operation targeting violent crime and narcotics in Richmond County resulted in 145 arrests and the seizure of drugs and guns, according to federal and Georgia authorities.
A 45-day multi-agency law enforcement operation targeting violent crime and narcotics in Richmond County resulted in 145 arrests and the seizure of drugs and guns, according to federal and Georgia authorities.
Thune campaigns with Collins in Georgia Senate race
Senate Majority Leader John Thune traveled to Atlanta on Friday to campaign with Republican Senate nominee Mike Collins in his bid to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune traveled to Atlanta on Friday to campaign with Republican Senate nominee Mike Collins in his bid to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Pest infestation reported at Dunwoody apartment complex due to trash
Residents at a Dunwoody apartment complex say uncollected garbage in hallways is creating foul odors and attracting pests.
Residents at a Dunwoody apartment complex say uncollected garbage in hallways is creating foul odors and attracting pests.
East Point police search for 15-year-old runaway
East Point police are asking for the public's help finding missing 15-year-old Serenity Lynn Williams.
East Point police are asking for the public's help finding missing 15-year-old Serenity Lynn Williams.
Ex-Gwinnett deputy charged with rape, woman charged with trafficking
A former Gwinnett County Sheriff's deputy and a woman were arrested following a search warrant execution linked to a child sexual abuse investigation, according to the Butts County Sheriff's Office.
A former Gwinnett County Sheriff's deputy and a woman were arrested following a search warrant execution linked to a child sexual abuse investigation, according to the Butts County Sheriff's Office.
Good Samaritan rescues 2 fishermen 75 miles off Brunswick
Two mariners were rescued Monday morning after their 30-foot fishing vessel sank roughly 75 miles offshore of Brunswick.
Two mariners were rescued Monday morning after their 30-foot fishing vessel sank roughly 75 miles offshore of Brunswick.
Cobb deputy's jaw broken in jail attack by murder suspect, authorities say
A deputy was hospitalized with significant injuries on Friday after being attacked by a murder suspect inside the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, according to authorities.
A deputy was hospitalized with significant injuries on Friday after being attacked by a murder suspect inside the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, according to authorities.
New poll reveals sudden split between top two Georgia races
Pollster Matt Towery noted that a GOP candidate losing independent voters by nearly 20 points creates unusual ticket-splitting dynamics across the state.
Pollster Matt Towery noted that a GOP candidate losing independent voters by nearly 20 points creates unusual ticket-splitting dynamics across the state.
Former Clarke County jail officer arrested after misconduct investigation
A former detention officer with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office was arrested following an internal investigation into professional misconduct, according to authorities.
A former detention officer with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office was arrested following an internal investigation into professional misconduct, according to authorities.
Hogansville man charged in child pornography case
A Hogansville man faces a child exploitation charge following an investigation by the Troup County Sheriff’s Office.
A Hogansville man faces a child exploitation charge following an investigation by the Troup County Sheriff’s Office.
Man gets life for fatal Suwanee gun-sale robbery
Jermaine Dondi Rimson was convicted of killing Abel Castellanos during a planned gun robbery in 2022.
Jermaine Dondi Rimson was convicted of killing Abel Castellanos during a planned gun robbery in 2022.
Brookhaven’s top restaurants team up for 'Taste'-y event
We’re less than a week away from the most delicious night of the year in Brookhaven!
We’re less than a week away from the most delicious night of the year in Brookhaven!
Dolly Day: Atlanta filmmaker debuts documentary celebrating Dolly Parton
Atlanta filmmaker Caleb Holland directed a new documentary exploring Dolly Parton’s legacy in East Tennessee.
Atlanta filmmaker Caleb Holland directed a new documentary exploring Dolly Parton’s legacy in East Tennessee.