Weekend Things to Do
Vegan Life Festival

Vegan Life Festival and more: 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Activities include a day of trains, trucks and tractors at the Southeastern Railway Museum and a vinyl convention.

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Atlanta’s Joe Alterman finds his groove in a life surrounded by music, love

Atlanta jazz pianist, composer, writer, radio show host and arts leader Joe Alterman details 11 good things in a here-there-everywhere life.

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12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

Highlights include the Alliance Theatre’s production of ‘Purpose’ and the High Museum of Art’s ‘I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders’ exhibit.

Wine & Dine
NoriFish Okiboru Opening

NoriFish, Okiboru open at Ponce City Market, plus other Atlanta restaurant news

NoriFish and Okiboru opened at Ponce City Market, Baraonda closed in Sandy Springs, Indaco got a new chef and more from the week on the metro Atlanta restaurant scene.

Atlanta's sweet side
ATLANTA'S SWEET SIDE

5 frozen treats that go beyond the ice cream scoop in Atlanta

Atlanta's Sweet Side looks at 5 frozen desserts on Buford Highway, plus a look at the pastry chef behind the Chai Box Cafe's Indian-inspired treats.

DINING GUIDE: Check out Atlanta’s 50 best restaurants
WATCH

What makes a restaurant one of Atlanta’s 50 best?

How does the AJC choose Atlanta’s 50 best restaurants? Here’s a look at the four pillars behind our rigorous evaluation process.

GUEST COLUMN

Deficiencies at Georgia war veterans home require immediate action

Veterans in state nursing care are living in inadequate and hazardous conditions, and Gov. Brian Kemp must do something about it, writes Marine Gen. Robert Magnus (ret.)

Aug 28, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

As Martin Luther King Jr.’s words fade, so too does where he famously stood

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963, but the marker to commemorate that moment is barely visible.

Aug 28, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Skilled trades are more in demand than ever. This is Atlanta’s moment to act.

Data centers, advanced manufacturing and other fields depend on sophisticated mechanical and electrical systems, which requires skilled tradeworkers to operate them.

Aug 28, 2026
THE STEERING COLUMN

For Georgia drivers, insurance becoming a bigger chunk of monthly payments

Auto insurance may impact your budget more than you think.

Aug 28, 2026

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Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club

PHOTOS Tour of Championship enters Round 2

Scottie Scheffler moved up the leaderboard Friday while reigning Masters' champion Rory McIlroy struggled during Round 2 of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in At...

Dolly Parton impact

PHOTOS: DanceOut Atlanta honors Dolly Parton

The line dancing group holds a tribute night for the legendary entertainer and philanthropist, playing Parton’s music, collecting donations for her Imagination Library and enc...

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PHOTOS: A look at Dragon Con over the years

The Labor Day event has long been a highlight of the holiday weekend in Atlanta.