Weekend Things to Do
Chilli covered for her TLC partner, T-Boz, by continuing the show Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
CONCERT REVIEW

Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue bring the spice; TLC underseasoned

Salt-N-Pepa turns Synovus Bank Amphitheater in Atlanta into an energetic nightclub, but TLC without T-Boz was underwhelming.

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Philanthropy shaped Atlanta. Here’s how that legacy endures.

5 ways to celebrate the High Museum of Art’s 100th anniversary in Atlanta

5 ways to celebrate the High Museum of Art's 100th anniversary, including free admission days, a recipe revival dinner and Halloween parties.

Pine LakeFest

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

Activities include the Atlanta Horror Fest and the Norcross Art Splash Festival.

Wine & Dine
111625 butternut squash marcus bar & grille

Chef Gary Caldwell hired at One Flew South and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

This week in the Atlanta restaurant scene, chef Gary Caldwell left Marcus Bar & Grille, Smorgasburg announced it would pack up early and more.

This recipe for Apple Martini appears in “Good Spirits: The Joy of Cocktails and the Stories Behind Them,” by Tiffanie Barriere. (Voracious, $36) (Photograph copyright © 2026 by Caitlin Bensel)
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Use fresh apple juice for this seasonal martini from Tiffanie Barriere

Award-winning master bartender Tiffanie Barriere offers an apple martini recipe from her newly released book, "Good Spirits."

Haunted pub crawl

Halloween pub crawl, Oktoberfest celebrations and more October events in Atlanta

It’s officially fall in Georgia, and that means enjoying a rare stint of pleasant weather with Oktoberfest celebrations, barbecue and a wine festival in Chamblee.

THE STEERING COLUMN

A Subaru Ascent, 2,200 miles and an empty nest

The Subaru Ascent is not flashy, a mountain climber or a rocket ship, and it doesn’t aspire to be. It’s safe, reliable, practical and comfortable.

Oct 2, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

One nation, overcharged: Georgians pay the price for broken healthcare system

The American healthcare system is broken, and Georgians are paying a steep price as many delay or skip medical care they need because they cannot afford it.

Oct 2, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Georgia gave America its modern death penalty. Fifty years is long enough.

The modern death penalty in the United States emerged from court cases involving Georgia. Capital punishment should end because there is little recourse for the innocent.

Oct 2, 2026
PATRICIA MURPHY

The quiet habit behind Sen. Jon Ossoff’s success

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff sets aside a block of several hours dedicated to calling Georgians who are not expecting a call from him. The results are showing up in the polls.

Sept 30, 2026

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Georgia hosts Vanderbilt in a SEC game

PHOTOS: Georgia takes on Vanderbilt in Week 5 at Sanford Stadium

Georgia beat Vanderbilt 38-14 in an SEC football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

100226  KIPP Atlanta v North Cobb Christian football

PHOTOS: KIPP Atlanta defeats North Cobb Christian

KIPP Atlanta improved to 5-1 overall, 3-0 in Region 5-3A and is one of two remaining unbeaten teams in the eight-team region along with Holy Innocents’.

Waffle House and OutKast

PHOTOS: Outkast and Waffle House bring Atlanta together

Fans lined up before sunrise for limited-edition merchandise, to swap stories about old Atlanta and to celebrate two hometown institutions.