Things to do in Atlanta

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.

Why Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash remains an Atlanta staple, 30 years later
Previewing Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash as it marks 30 years as an Atlanta hip-hop institution, blending legacy artists, hometown pride and radio-driven root.

3 Atlanta-shot comedies to see in theaters over the next three weekends
Three comedies are hitting theaters consecutive weekends that were all shot in metro Atlanta: "I Love Boosters," "The Breadwinner" and "Scary Movie."

His dad is a rap icon. But he’ll breathe the blues at Atlanta Jazz Festival.
Buddy Red, the son of Atlanta rapper T.I., is paving his own path as a rock and jazz musician and making his Atlanta Jazz Fest debut this weekend.

Find these South Georgia sausages on backyard grills and military bases
The century-old family company Sunset Farm Foods makes 16 different types of sausage in Valdosta.
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A Parisian-style sandwich shop was one of a handful of new Atlanta restaurants announced this week, along with a smattering of closings.
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Check out these eight bars offering good food and great sports viewing vibes around metro Atlanta.
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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.

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Top metro Atlanta events this weekend: Festivals, parades and live music
Here are 10 of the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend.

An exclusive North Georgia golf club sold. It’s part of a big trend in golf.
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14 metro Atlanta book and author events to check out this month
In May 2026 in metro Atlanta, check out book events with authors including Kathryn Stockett, Jessica Handler and Mary Kay Andrews.
Amid decline in film production, equipment rental company exits Atlanta
Production isn’t dead in Georgia. But the pace is a fraction of what it was two or three years ago.

Atlantan cofounded company worth billions; now he’s moving into music
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How ‘a group of hippies’ created Atlanta’s 50-year film institution
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