Things to do in Atlanta

The 10 best albums by Georgia artists in 2025, ranked
From indie singer Girlpuppy to R&B favorite Mariah the Scientist, here are the best albums (and a few EPs and mixtapes) by Georgia artists this year.

Atlanta playwright-screenwriter Topher Payne shares 11 good things
Atlantan Topher Payne, who wrote the Hallmark Channel movie "The Christmas Baby" and is starring in Dad's Garage's "Y'allmark Christmas," shares 11 good things on his mind.
T.I. talks retirement, Jesus at Alpharetta comedy show
The Atlanta rap giant has a slate of shows at Helium Comedy Club this weekend.
‘Stranger Things’ shoots a scene at Tara, which screens series finale
Atlanta’s Tara Theatre was one of more than 600 theaters showing “Stranger Things” on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend
Our list of 15 family-friendly outings in metro Atlanta includes the High Museum of Art’s Family Saturday and the Sneaker Exit, where you can buy, sell and trade shoes.

How Variety Playhouse remains an Atlanta music staple after 35 years
For years, it was the only Atlanta venue where Adele performed. It’s also where André 3000 opened his run of flute shows and where Shaboozey played while having a No. 1 song.
Busy Bee Cafe will open third location in Atlanta’s Centennial Yards
The Busy Bee Cafe will open at The Mitchell residential tower at 125 Ted Turner Drive SW with a quick-service format and a bar program.

Local Three’s multipart beet recipe pays dividends
Urfa dusted beets from Local Three Kitchen & Bar require home cooks to make three components, but each part of the recipe can stand on its own.

Sheet pans make chicken fajitas a (nearly) hands-free meal
Broiling chicken thighs on a sheet pan can make fajitas a nearly effortless weeknight meal.
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How and when to protect your pipes from freezing
When temperatures fall below 32 degrees, water pipes are at risk of freezing and bursting.

Author events Dec. 12-18
Check out these upcoming author events happening in and around Atlanta.
Turner built an empire. These women left it — and still shape Atlanta’s culture today.
Their combined decades of experience at the media powerhouse primed them for their new community-facing roles.

Supreme Court wrestles with copyright case that could affect web access
Major record labels brought action against Cox Communications in 2018, arguing the company should be held responsible for customers that committed copyright infringement.

Georgia lands location of prestigious Sundance television program
The announcement comes less than a year after Atlanta did not make the cut to become the next host city of the Sundance Film Festival.

Six Flags Over Georgia closes this weekend, cutting Holiday in the Park
For the first time since 2013, Six Flags over Georgia won't be open over the holidays for pass holders to enjoy the lights, music, Christmas tree and visits with Santa Claus.

Escaping the frenzy of city life for an elegant, antiques-filled home
A pair of Buckhead bankers make a break for it in bucolic Serenbe.

Why you should never wash your turkey
Rinsing a raw turkey before placing it in the oven can do more harm than good.
A Thanksgiving prayer to share
This holiday season, consider arranging for someone to read this prayer before the meal.





