Things to do in Atlanta

Atlanta Jazz Fest brings 3 days of free music

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.

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Born to be wild, Atlanta Fringe Festival plans to be weird in year 14

The Atlanta Fringe Festival returns Wednesday through June 7 with 49 shows across seven venues, spotlighting weird, wild and experimental performances.

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Atlanta theater notables Topher Payne, Charlie Cote happy as life co-stars

Atlanta theater notables Topher Payne and Charlie Cote are happy being life co-stars, collaborating on projects and scripting how to lend support to other stage artists.

Georgia Entertainment Scene
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.

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Peabo Bryson

Atlanta singer Peabo Bryson under medical care following stroke

The 75-year-old R&B balladeer is best known for "A Whole New World" and "Beauty and the Beast," two Grammy-winning duets from Disney movies.

Celebrity Weakest LInk

‘Celebrity Weakest Link’ latest game show to shoot in metro Atlanta

The Fox show is moving from Los Angeles to metro Atlanta, the latest in a variety of game shows seeking Georgia’s tax credit breaks.

Food & Dining
060126: Peruvian-Style Chicken Cutlets
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Make Peruvian-style chicken cutlets in minutes

Use these smart cooking techniques and shortcuts to make a weeknight version of Peruvian-style chicken.

Spring 2nd Branch Review

What Atlanta lacks in a traditional Chinatown, it makes up for in strip malls

Metro Atlanta is a mecca for Asian food, and growing fast. Whether you're looking in Doraville or Duluth, we have restaurants that rival any traditional Chinatown gem.

Avize 50 Best

Avize named to North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

The 50 Best organization recognized Avize as well as Savannah chef Mashama Bailey, a bevy of restaurant openings and more from the week in food and dining.

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Rare mutant sea turtle returns home off Georgia's coast

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

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Top metro Atlanta events this weekend: Festivals, parades and live music

Hawks Ridge Golf Club

An exclusive North Georgia golf club sold. It’s part of a big trend in golf.