Things to do in Atlanta

Big Boi and Summer Walker kick off Atlanta’s World Cup celebrations
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Atlanta’s famed nightlife scene gets ready to entertain World Cup revelers
Atlanta’s nightlife reputation is renowned. The World Cup is its next stage.

Corinne Bailey Rae brings 20th-anniversary tour to Atlanta, writes kids’ book
Grammy winner Corinne Bailey Rae will perform her self-titled debut album at Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta.

Shakira, Ariana Grande and 9 more metro Atlanta concerts to attend this summer
Metro Atlanta concerts this summer also include AC/DC, Hilary Duff, Lionel Richie with Earth, Wind & Fire and Barry Manilow.
Martha Zoller leaving her WDUN daily show following heart attack
Martha Zoller is leaving her talk show on Gainesville's WDUN after having a heart attack: “I can’t control that stress. I can control being at the radio station every day.”

Josh Groban on engagement, Hollywood Walk star, awkward dancing and film songs
Josh Groban, who'll perform with Jennifer Hudson at Gas South Arena Wednesday, quips that Atlanta's humidity “is really great for my voice.”

A grand opening on the Beltline and more Atlanta food events this week
LikeMinds will hold its grand opening Thursday, plus a World Cup watch party and a weekend-long Juneteenth celebration.

Atlanta restaurants, chefs shut out at 2026 James Beard Awards
Results and coverage from the 2026 James Beard Awards in Chicago, where a chef, restaurant and hospitality group with Atlanta connections were finalists.

Shortcuts transform bo ssam from a party dinner to a weeknight meal
The secrets to making family-style bo ssam in less than 30 minutes.
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The ultimate weekend checklist: 10 metro Atlanta events you need to check out
Here are 10 of the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend.
PHOTOS: Atlanta Jazz Festival 2026
The annual fest was held on Memorial Day weekend at Piedmont Park, attracting crowds to see the musicians and singers despite some stormy weather.

PHOTOS: MomoCon 2026 held in Atlanta
MomoCon is back and taking over the Georgia World Congress Center this weekend for an epic celebration of anime, gaming, comics and cosplay.

PHOTOS: Hot 107.9 Who’s Hot Showcase and Concert
The showcase is leading up to the Atlanta hip-hop station’s 30th Birthday Bash.

South Downtown green, an atrium at CNN’s old home debut ahead of World Cup
The two projects — the redevelopment of South Downtown and “The Center,” the revamp of the former CNN Center — highlight downtown’s rapid change ahead of the World Cup.

Plan your long weekend in metro Atlanta: Festivals, fireworks and more
Here are 10 of the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend.
Volunteers needed for 2026 Peachtree Road Race
Jobs range from greeters to setup and breakdown at 57th running of ‘world’s largest 10K race.’

Plunge into summer at metro Atlanta pools, splash pads and water parks
A roundup of metro Atlanta pools, splash pads and water parks that provide a cool respite as temperatures heat up.

Sherri Shepherd won’t let talk show cancellation get her down
Sherri Shepherd, who will be at Buckhead Theatre on May 16 for a stand-up comedy show, lamented her talk show cancellation, which was a victim of shifting viewer habits.

CNN hunts for audiences beyond cable. Weather app is part of that strategy.
The free CNN Weather app, which has a green icon instead of the network's usual red, is the new organization's first standalone lifestyle product.





