Things to do in Atlanta

Performance art meets activism in Lavender Fest’s third season
Director Ty Autry said Lavender Fest's "Unerasable" theme reflects that queer stories are "an act of rebellion and resistance."
Georgia film and TV production spending slips to $2B, a 10-year low
Film and television projects spent about $2 billion in Georgia in the 12 months that ended June 30, according to numbers from the Georgia Film Office.

20 free things to do in metro Atlanta in August
Here are 20 of the best things to do in Atlanta in August that are totally free.

John Kincade takes Chuck Oliver’s spot on sports talk 680/93.7 The Fan
John Kincade takes over for Chuck Oliver with Matt Chernoff on Atlanta sports radio show 680/93.7 The Fan.

What’s filming in Georgia? Films with the Rock, Kristen Stewart, Pete Davidson
Georgia film production picked up in August from July, with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Kristen Stewart coming to town for different productions.

‘Bert Show’ alum Kristin Klingshirn let go from Q99.7 amid broader cuts
Kristin Klingshirn had been given her own afternoon show on Q99.7 just six months ago.

Where to eat during Atlanta’s Black Restaurant Week, according to chefs
Black Restaurant Week has returned for its 10th year in metro Atlanta as it seeks to highlight the Black-owned food and beverage businesses that make up the city.

10 Atlanta restaurants serving peak-season peaches right now
From crudos and salads to desserts and drinks, Atlanta restaurants are highlighting Georgia peaches while the seasonal harvest lasts.

An East Atlanta Village restaurant revival is underway
After several restaurants closed in East Atlanta Village in recent years, the neighborhood is gaining several exciting new places to eat and drink over the next year.
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10 weekend adventures in metro Atlanta you don’t want to miss
From ice cream to locomotives, there is plenty to explore this weekend.

The Weather Channel app leans into ’80s aesthetics for its latest feature
The Weather Channel has integrated a retro feature into its app that presents real-time data in aesthetics that nod to the brand’s broadcast graphics from the 1980s.

Judge halts Paramount’s merger with CNN parent company Warner Bros.
The decision comes one week after a state coalition filed a lawsuit challenging the mega-merger.

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.

2 of Georgia’s oldest newspapers acquired, will increase local coverage
The nonprofit buying The Macon Telegraph and the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer will invest in expanding local coverage in the publications.

Here’s how hotels, short-term rentals in Atlanta fared during the World Cup
Thousands of visitors, both international and from around the country, descended upon Atlanta for in-person matches and watch parties. Not all of them booked places to stay.

States file lawsuit to block Paramount’s acquisition of Turner parent company
Georgia is not involved in the lawsuit, but California, Arizona, Colorado, New Jersey and New York are among the 12 states that are.
In this Atlanta-area film studio, visitors can dine while creators go viral
You42 Studios offers several rentable rooms geared toward content creators, from comedians and podcasters to directors of short films and business owners filming ads.

She helped ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Spider-Man’ film in Georgia. Now she’s retiring.
Lee Thomas oversaw the Film Office as production skyrocketed in the years following the state upgrading its tax incentive in 2008.
Atlanta megaproducer Jermaine Dupri alleges Sony owes him $18M in royalties
Jermaine Dupri’s recordings have produced more than $200 million in gross revenue over the last 32 years, according to the complaint.




