Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 24-26, 2025
Celebrate the season with a weekend full of festivals, food, and family fun across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Former inmate says DeKalb jail ignored dying man’s pleas for medicine
Rodney Garrick begged for blood thinner medication and water for hours but allegedly received no help before collapsing, another inmate claims.
Tiffany Foster murder: Opening statements begin in Reginald Robertson trial
Opening statements began Monday in the trial of Reginald Robertson, the man accused of kidnapping and murdering Tiffany Foster, whose body has never been found.
Nevada player turns $3 bet into $1M jackpot on 'Wheel of Fortune' progressive slot machine
A Nevada resident turned a $3 wager into a life-changing $1,048,675.87 jackpot while playing IGT’s “Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Big Money” slot machine.
Douglas County taxpayers win new audit committee to oversee county spending
Douglas County commissioners approved a taxpayer-led audit committee to oversee county spending and promote financial transparency.
South Fulton nonprofit serving TSA workers during government shutdown
Nicole’s House of Hope opened a food pantry for TSA workers on Wednesday.
Derek Dooley running for U.S. Senate as political outsider
Derek Dooley, the son of legendary UGA coach Vince Dooley, is positioning himself as a political outsider with decades of leadership experience from his coaching career.
Federal immigration agents headed to Bay Area, Alameda's Coast Guard Island
President Donald Trump and his administration have long threatened to send federal agents and national guard troops into San Francisco and the Bay Area.
28 years later, Levi Frady case still unsolved as GBI seeks new leads
Levi Frady disappeared on Oct. 22, 1997, and was found dead the next day in Dawson County.
Police: 2 arrested after drive-by shooting at Gwinnett County restaurant
Two people have been arrested after a drive-by shooting outside Harold’s Chicken and Ice Bar over the weekend, police said.
Woman shot multiple times on Panthersville Road
A woman is fighting for her life after being shot multiple times Tuesday evening in DeKalb County, police said.
Man dies after encounter with Cobb County police, GBI investigating
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into what happened Tuesday evening after a man died following a confrontation with Cobb County police officers.
Dump truck driver accused of hitting woman in Brookhaven crosswalk ID'd
A 54-year-old Mableton man has been arrested in connection with a deadly pedestrian crash Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Clairmont Road and Dresden Drive.
What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
Pedestrian killed on Lawrenceville Highway by hit-and-run driver
A pedestrian has died after being struck Wednesday morning near Lawrenceville Highway and Hollywood Lane, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.
Free breast exams being offered in Cherokee County
The Cherokee County Health Department is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with free screenings and educational events at both its Woodstock and Canton locations next week.
Spotted lanternfly continues spread across U.S., Georgia
Scientists say the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species, continues to spread across the U.S. — including right here in Georgia.
‘Rat-a-tatt-tatt’: Feds reveal new details in foiled Atlanta airport shooting
A Bartow County man is facing federal charges after authorities say he threatened to “shoot up" Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and arrived there armed with an AR-15-style rifle.
$5 million in heating help for Georgia gas customers this winter
The Georgia Public Service Commission is releasing $5 million to help gas customers in need this winter.
Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.