Things to do in Atlanta

Alpharetta, Ga: "Weird Al" Yankovic playing "Canadian Idiot" at Ameris Bank Ampitheatre. Yankovic played a stunningly wide array of his humorous songs Sunday night along with matching costume changes and video montages. Photo taken Sunday May 31, 2026 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. 060126 weird al (RYAN FLEISHER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

PHOTOS: "Weird Al" Yankovic

"Weird Al" Yankovic graced his largest Atlanta stage ever in his lengthy career, drawing more than 10,000 fans to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta May 31, 2026.

College takes over operation of author Flannery O’Connor’s farm

Flannery O’Connor book probes how mother grew author’s legacy on family farm

Flannery O'Connor is a central figure in Southern fiction whose work has been oft dissected. But “Flannery and Regina” focuses on a novel angle: her Andalusia domestic life.

Newest immersive experience: be on a pretend game show!

Newest immersive experience in Atlanta: Be on a pretend game show

You can pretend you’re in an actual game show at four immersive options in metro Atlanta, all of which have opened in the past 18 months.

Georgia Entertainment Scene
"Scary Movie" - Global Premiere

‘Scary Movie 6′ director unafraid of surprise competition: ‘It’s awesome!’

Fayetteville director Michael Tiddes has worked with Marlon Wayans and the Wayans family for more than a decade. The latest project is the sixth iteration of "Scary Movie."

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Fan Fest

Ludacris, Killer Mike added as headliners for Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest

Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest will include many acts with Atlanta ties such as Davido, CeeLo Green, Ludacris, Killer Mike, Nappy Roots and Hero the Band.

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Atlanta Opera’s ‘Twilight of the Gods’ brings ‘Ring’ cycle to blazing finish

Atlanta Opera's magisterial production of “Twilight of the Gods,” the grand finale of the four-year "Ring" cycle, marks the first time the entire opera was staged in Atlanta.

Food & Dining
Ike's Cafe Marietta Opening

21 new metro Atlanta restaurants opened in May, but 11 closed

May was a strong month for restaurant openings, but there were also nearly a dozen closings, led by the Alden in Chamblee after it was shut down by a fire in its building.

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ROUNDUP REVIEW

3 new hotel restaurants take different approaches, with mixed results

First impressions of three new hotel restaurants: one that invested in its chef, one that invested in vibes and one that invested in branding but not the dining experience.

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8 interesting metro Atlanta pizzas to try, from lemon pepper to oxtail

Justin Brown (aka @therealfoodstalker) recommends a variety of creative pizzas to taste around metro Atlanta.

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Georgia’s rising power demand fuels debate over solar farm expansion

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Plan your long weekend in metro Atlanta: Festivals, fireworks and more

Volunteers get ready for the start of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta in 2023. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Volunteers needed for 2026 Peachtree Road Race

Smyrna Splash Pad

Plunge into summer at metro Atlanta pools, splash pads and water parks

Sherri Shepherd

Sherri Shepherd won’t let talk show cancellation get her down

CNN Weather

CNN hunts for audiences beyond cable. Weather app is part of that strategy.

Marietta Greek Festival

The ultimate weekend checklist: 10 metro Atlanta events you absolutely need to check out

Cosm World Cup

Can’t get World Cup tickets? An immersive alternative is coming to Atlanta.

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How Ted Turner built CNN, the world’s first 24-hour news network

Fountain of Rings

Ways to have fun near Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the FIFA World Cup

Obit Ted Turner

Ted Turner’s colleagues, friends remember the mogul