Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 6-8, 2026
From live music and theater to family-friendly festivals and immersive exhibitions, metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with ways to get out and explore this weekend.
From live music and theater to family-friendly festivals and immersive exhibitions, metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with ways to get out and explore this weekend.
Epstein victims blast DOJ for releasing nude photos, names in file dump
The latest Jeffrey Epstein documents released by the Justice Department included nude photos, names and faces of Epstein’s victims. That wasn't supposed to happen.
The latest Jeffrey Epstein documents released by the Justice Department included nude photos, names and faces of Epstein’s victims. That wasn't supposed to happen.
Lowe's expands its free kid's workshops with launch of MyLowe's Rewards Kids Club
For more than two decades, Lowe’s Kids Workshops have engaged families with free kid-friendly projects that families can do together. Now, the company is expanding its family offerings with the launch of MyLowe's Rewards Kids Club.
For more than two decades, Lowe’s Kids Workshops have engaged families with free kid-friendly projects that families can do together. Now, the company is expanding its family offerings with the launch of MyLowe's Rewards Kids Club.
Health care exec Rick Jackson enters Georgia governor race
Rick Jackson is leveraging a $50 million self-funded campaign to challenge established GOP leaders for the open governor’s seat.
Rick Jackson is leveraging a $50 million self-funded campaign to challenge established GOP leaders for the open governor’s seat.
Troup County double shooting motivated by previous fight, police say
One man is dead, another is hospitalized, and a third is in custody following a Wednesday evening shooting at a rural Troup County home on Big Springs Mountville Road.
One man is dead, another is hospitalized, and a third is in custody following a Wednesday evening shooting at a rural Troup County home on Big Springs Mountville Road.
Light snowfall, flurries surprises many in North Georgia Thursday morning
Light snowfall was reported in Cleveland and Gainesville early Thursday morning, with minor accumulation on trees and grass.
Light snowfall was reported in Cleveland and Gainesville early Thursday morning, with minor accumulation on trees and grass.
GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk to retire from Congress after a decade
Four of Georgia’s nine Republican-held House seats will change hands this year due to retirements or Senate runs.
Four of Georgia’s nine Republican-held House seats will change hands this year due to retirements or Senate runs.
Students injured at Heards Ferry Elementary after playground attack
A former student reportedly returned to the Heards Ferry campus and attacked students and a staff member on the playground.
A former student reportedly returned to the Heards Ferry campus and attacked students and a staff member on the playground.
Mayor Dickens issues orders to advance neighborhood reinvestment
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative seeks to bridge gaps in resources to create more interconnected local districts.
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative seeks to bridge gaps in resources to create more interconnected local districts.
10,000 gallons of jet fuel spills from Hartsfield-Jackson into Flint River
EPA officials say about 10,000 gallons of Jet-A fuel spilled from a faulty fuel pit hydrant Friday.
EPA officials say about 10,000 gallons of Jet-A fuel spilled from a faulty fuel pit hydrant Friday.
Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, DeKalb County leader and veteran, dies at 80
Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, a distinguished military veteran and prolific DeKalb County public servant, passed away on January 31, 2026.
Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, a distinguished military veteran and prolific DeKalb County public servant, passed away on January 31, 2026.
Alleged robber accused of targeting Brookhaven taxicab drivers
Investigators have arrested a 29-year-old Brookhaven man they say is responsible for a series of armed robberies targeting taxicabs in the city.
Investigators have arrested a 29-year-old Brookhaven man they say is responsible for a series of armed robberies targeting taxicabs in the city.
Nancy Guthrie: Trump directs federal law enforcement to assist in Pima County search
President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 4 that he's directing "all federal law enforcement" to assist in the search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, who was reported missing from her Catalina Foothills home on Jan. 31.
President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 4 that he's directing "all federal law enforcement" to assist in the search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, who was reported missing from her Catalina Foothills home on Jan. 31.
Planned ICE facility near Atlanta closer to becoming reality; could open by spring
An ICE detention center appears poised to open by spring despite opposition from Social Circle city leaders.
An ICE detention center appears poised to open by spring despite opposition from Social Circle city leaders.
‘The Masked Singer’: Calla Lily leaves competition; here’s who it is
On "The Masked Singer," Calla Lily was revealed as a popular reality star. Here's who it was.
On "The Masked Singer," Calla Lily was revealed as a popular reality star. Here's who it was.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 4 latest updates
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of Jan. 31 at her home outside of Tucson. She was reported missing after her family members were notified that she hadn't shown up for church.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of Jan. 31 at her home outside of Tucson. She was reported missing after her family members were notified that she hadn't shown up for church.
Nancy Guthrie: Family seeks proof of life amid ransom note reports
In an emotional video, “Today" host Savannah Guthrie & her siblings pleaded for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, missing from Tucson since Jan. 31. Addressing ransom note reports, the family said they're “ready to talk" but demand proof of life.
In an emotional video, “Today" host Savannah Guthrie & her siblings pleaded for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, missing from Tucson since Jan. 31. Addressing ransom note reports, the family said they're “ready to talk" but demand proof of life.
Rabun County man charged with sexual assault, strangulation of disabled adult
Robert Early Moon faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault and exploitation of a disabled adult.
Robert Early Moon faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault and exploitation of a disabled adult.
Nancy Guthrie: Former FBI agent breaks down her 'very odd' disappearance
Authorities and the FBI are vetting leads in the "odd" disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84. While experts suggest the mother of Savannah Guthrie was targeted due to suspicious ransom notes, officials say a motive has not been confirmed.
Authorities and the FBI are vetting leads in the "odd" disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84. While experts suggest the mother of Savannah Guthrie was targeted due to suspicious ransom notes, officials say a motive has not been confirmed.
NC neo-Nazi gets max sentence for antisemitic threats against Georgia official, rabbi
A North Carolina man who threatened a Georgia representative and rabbi threatening use of "Zyklon B" gas has been sentenced.
A North Carolina man who threatened a Georgia representative and rabbi threatening use of "Zyklon B" gas has been sentenced.