Fall Guide

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11 festivals in metro Atlanta you shouldn’t miss this season

A list of 11 metro Atlanta fall festivals not to miss, including Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival, Stone Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival and Chomp and Stomp.

Top Fall Events

Atlanta Fall Arts Guide 2026: Don’t miss these top 10 events

Atlanta's fall arts events lineup for 2026 includes shows from Atlanta Ballet and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and exhibits at the High Museum of Art.

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10 Georgia county and state fairs to check out in autumn

Georgia state and county fall fairs to check feature lots of rides, fair food, animals, petting zoos, pageants and all kinds of entertainment.

Weekend Things to Do
North Georgia State Fair

State Fair and more: 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

The fun includes a performance by the multi-Grammy Award-winning group Little Big Town at the Fox Theatre and a Pixel Putt Mini Golf Tournament.

The Black Water Reapers take on the Apocalypstix during Atlanta Roller Derby’s first bouts at their new location, the Golden Glide Skating Rink in Decatur, on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Atlanta Roller Derby tries to save legendary Decatur roller rink Golden Glide

Atlanta Roller Derby created a special subsidiary to take over Golden Glide Skating Rink in Decatur, the metro area's oldest rink.

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6 roadside attractions to visit in Georgia

From folk art to the Little White House or the giant peanut in Plains, here are six roadside attractions to check out across Georgia

Wine & Dine
Review: Good times with a global touch at Bon Ton

Bon Ton closes this week and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

This week on the Atlanta restaurant scene, community members mourned the imminent closure of Bon Ton, and Mule Train announced it would soon open.

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Comfort food recipes served with tales from deep inside restaurant industry

Hannah Selinger’s memoir, “Cellar Rat,” weaves comforting recipes in between raw accounts of working within the restaurant industry.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Under new management, McKendrick’s approaches change with ‘baby steps’

McKendrick's offers a classic American steakhouse experience, but reviewing the restaurant was anything but straightforward for AJC critic Henri Hollis.

GUEST COLUMN

‘Best Colleges’ rankings overlook value of smaller, regional universities

U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges list recognizes the prowess of national universities, but regional schools in Georgia should not be overlooked.

Sept 25, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

This partnership raises the bar on preparing talent for Georgia’s workforce

Technical College System of Georgia and online Western Governors University have partnered to offer Georgians an affordable education that meets workforce demands.

Sept 25, 2026
THE STEERING COLUMN

Do Atlanta drivers really need all-wheel drive?

AWD can add traction — and cost. Here’s when Atlanta drivers may benefit from it and when good tires matter more.

Sept 25, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

African American history is American history: The power of never giving up

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture emerged from decades of work by members of Congress, including the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis.

Sept 24, 2026

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PHOTOS: East Paulding defeats New Manchester

East Paulding starts its season 5-0 after defeating New Manchester, 22-17, on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.

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PHOTOS: Blessed Trinity defeats Marist

Blessed Trinity football defeats Marist, 17-14, on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.

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PHOTOS: Falcons beat Packers for season’s first win

Atlanta’s offense found its rhythm with a capable quarterback under center in a 35-14 victory on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis.