Things to do in Atlanta

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.

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 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.
‘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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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.

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.

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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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.

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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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.

The ultimate weekend checklist: 10 metro Atlanta events you absolutely need to check out
Here are 10 of the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend.

Can’t get World Cup tickets? An immersive alternative is coming to Atlanta.
Cosm, a 70,000-square-foot dome that uses the same technology as planetariums, announced it will showcase World Cup matches at its forthcoming Centennial Yards location.

How Ted Turner built CNN, the world’s first 24-hour news network
From a shoestring startup in Atlanta, Ted Turner launched CNN, pioneering 24-hour cable news and transforming the global media landscape.
Ways to have fun near Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the FIFA World Cup
Here’s your guide to food, fun and places to stay near Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Ted Turner’s colleagues, friends remember the mogul
Everyone has a Ted Turner story. We get to hear some good ones from the people who knew him best.




