Weekend Things to Do
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15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend

The fun includes the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade, Coolray Field Carnival and a water circus at Alpharetta’s North Point Mall.

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HAPPENING TONIGHT

Margaret Cho has not mellowed with age onstage: ‘It gets pretty raunchy’

The former Atlanta resident will be at Buckhead Theatre on Saturday.

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Find art popping up in every direction in metro Atlanta this spring

Museum and gallery exhibits, work in indoor and outdoor spaces and popular art festivals color the city scene.

Now Playing

Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet, left untouched in South Georgia for nearly a decade

Wine & Dine
Eats Reopening

Eats reopens in West End and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

The state Agriculture Department named its Georgia Grown Executive Chefs for 2026, a new cocktail bar opened in west Midtown and more local food happenings.

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Where to drink cherry blossom-inspired cocktails around Atlanta

A guide to finding seasonal cocktails inspired by sakura, or Japanese cherry blossoms, around Atlanta.

Oscar viewing party

Bar crawl, cooking class and more food events this week in metro Atlanta

This week in metro Atlanta, go on a bar crawl, check out an Oscars watch party or take a vegan cooking class at La Semilla.

OPINION

NBA was right to nix Hawks’ Magic City event. Now talk about why it mattered.

Atlanta anti-sex trafficking organizations and survivor leaders urge city to start a conversation.

March 12, 2026
STEERING COLUMN

Peak touchscreen? Why automakers are bringing back buttons and knobs.

Drivers and safety advocates have increasingly pushed back on screen-based controls.

March 13, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Georgia’s literacy crisis demands action. Speaker Burns is answering the call.

Too many Georgian children are failing to read at grade level. This limits their opportunities for success and puts them at risk of poverty, unemployment and incarceration.

March 13, 2026
DAVID PLAZAS

Andrew Young’s nonviolence message saves communities and relationships

Former Atlanta mayor, congressman and ambassador shares insights that help people connect and build a better world.

March 12, 2026

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5A Boys Alexander vs. Woodward Academy

Photos: Alexander defeats Woodward Academy for the 5A boys state championship

Alexander defeated Woodward Academy 81-67 in the Class 5A boys basketball state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026.

Georgia Tech, pro day

Photos: Haynes King among Yellow Jackets at Georgia Tech's 2026 Pro Day

Georgia Tech football held its annual Pro Day on Friday, March 13, 2026.

5A Girls Milton vs. Creekview

Photos: Creekview defeats Milton for the 5A girls basketball state championship

Creekview defeated Milton 45-43 to win the 2026 GHSA Class 5A girls basketball state championship on March 13, 2026.