Things to do in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Aug. 7-9, 2026

Here's a list of things to do like live music, festivals, theater, art, comedy, sports and family-friendly events in metro Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend.

Atlanta bar Manuel's Tavern celebrates 70 years in Poncey-Highland

Manuel's Tavern is throwing a venue-wide anniversary event featuring rare food discounts, unique merchandise and live performances.

Why an Atlanta woman says her apartment is making her sick

A 75-year-old Atlanta woman says hidden apartment mold is worsening her severe medical conditions while she waits for a housing transfer.

DeKalb Medical Examiner launches historic HBCU pathology fellowship

The DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine to launch a historic forensic pathology fellowship.

9 arrested in string of Newton County vehicle thefts, car break-ins

Six teens and three minors were arrested in a string of vehicle thefts and car break-in incidents in Newton County, according to the sheriff's office.

WATCH: Dashcam captures the split second a routine Tennessee traffic stop goes sideways

A shocking dashcam video released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows the moment a patrol cruiser was blindsided during a traffic stop, sending it crashing into another vehicle.

Hoax threats at several Gwinnett schools prompt lockdowns

Several Gwinnett County schools received hoax threats on Thursday, prompting lockdowns, according to the school district.

Hampton data center construction: Historic Black cemetery concerns raised

A massive data center project near South Lee Road and lower Woosley Road in Hampton is sparking destruction fears for a nearby historic Black cemetery.

Miss North Carolina USA loses crown after organizer condemns 'racism, homophobia, transphobia'

Miss North Carolina USA was stripped of her crown weeks before the Miss USA pageant after organizers cited an extended pattern of conduct violating the organization's standards.

Trump administration moves to decertify Kentucky organ donation group

The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.

Athens gang unit seizes 6 machine guns, 11 pounds of marijuana in raid

Three men were arrested after an investigation led to a drug bust and seizure of multiple firearms, according to the Athens-Clark County Police Department.