Weekend Things to Do
books

15 metro Atlanta book and author events to check out in October

Book events in metro Atlanta feature authors Hernan Diaz, Renea Winchester, Felicia Feaster, Amy Rigby and others.

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
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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)
RECIPE

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.

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
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
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Homecoming season and the challenges HBCUs face

Some Black colleges are grappling with underfunding and enrollment issues, but they will meet the moment.

Oct 1, 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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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.

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PHOTOS: Braves put away Phillies to win Wild Card

The Braves beat the Phillies in Game 3 to win their NL Wild Card Series. Next up, the Dodgers.

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PHOTOS: Braves, Phillies tied in Wild Card Series

After winning Game 1, the Braves lost Game 2 to the Phillies in overtime. The deciding game in the Wild Card Series is Thursday, Oct. 1, at Truist Park.