Things to do in Atlanta

PHOTOS: Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform in Atlanta
The singer-songwriter paired with fellow R&B/pop legends during the "Sing A Song All Night Long" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

For Gainesville High alum, acting in ‘Spamalot’ at Fox Theatre means a lot
Meet Delaney Benson, a Gainesville native who is returning home as a cast member of the touring company of "Spamalot," which plays at the Fox Theatre from July 21-26.
After 50 years of love and loss, an Atlanta record store is ready to celebrate
Atlanta record store Wax 'n' Facts is celebrating 50 years of selling vinyl and becoming a cornerstone of the music community in Little Five Points.
Atlanta’s Dogwood Festival coming back in 2027, but uncertainty lingers
Atlanta’s Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park in April 2027 with free admission, after a turbulent year marked by funding and ticketing issues.

Atlanta’s Dragon Con suspends new eternal memberships for first time ever
Dragon Con, Atlanta’s largest pop culture convention, recently suspended its Eternals membership program for the first time in its 33-year history.

12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week
Our Atlanta arts events to plan for this week include "Queen (of the American Nail Salon)" at Theatrical Outfit and the Buford Highway Arts Festival.

3 new tea shops explore different facets of the world’s most popular brew
Check out our roundup review of new tea shops, including first impressions of the Chai Box Cafe, Honey Bubble and Le Faucheur.
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The secret to plucking the perfect Georgia peach is, well, kind of a secret
How to pick the perfect Georgia peach? An expert who grew up in a peach-farming family and has peach juice running "through his veins" shares his method.
9 local ice cream spots to visit before National Ice Cream Month ends
July is National Ice Cream Month, and there is still time to check out some of Atlanta's locally owned ice cream options to beat the summer heat.
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10 weekend events hotter than the metro Atlanta weather
From free activities for the kids to Rum Island Festival for the adults, Atlanta has plenty of cool things to do.

Trilith Studios offers behind-the-scenes tour that includes Nate Bargatze set
Trilith Studios offers the only behind-the-scenes tour in metro Atlanta, and the tour includes a Nate Bargatze film set and remnants of Marvel moves filmed there.
2026 Peachtree Road Race: Live coverage
The Peachtree Road Race has ended and more than 50,000 runners from across the metro — and around the world — have completed the 57th running of the “world’s largest 10K."

Porsche sports cars inspired by ‘Toy Story 5′ net millions for charity
Described as a Porsche collector and philanthropist, the buyer will donate $1 million each to three nonprofits.
Fourth of July fun in metro Atlanta: Fireworks, festivals and more
Here are 10 of the best things to do in metro Atlanta this Fourth of July weekend.

Atlanta World Cup entry prices rise. So does the risk of ticket issues.
Ticket resales are projected to increase as the tournament’s elimination stage approaches and the remaining schedule is set in stone, including Atlanta’s final three matches.

Atlanta will be hot and humid ahead of Saturday’s World Cup match
Going to the final FIFA World Cup group-stage match, a Fan Fest or any other event in Atlanta this weekend? Hydrate and prepare for hot and humid conditions.
Atlanta airport prepares for a July Fourth travel surge. Get there early.
The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busier travel periods of the year.

Warner-Paramount merger threatens more CNN and Turner jobs in Atlanta
Past mergers have shown that it could bring another round of job cuts to a workforce already battered by years of industry contraction.




