Things to do in Atlanta

Amid World Cup pomp, photographs honor quiet grit of college cheerleaders
Preview of Atlantan Jill Frank's “Discordant Structure” photos of Brenau Univerisity cheerleaders, displayed in the atrium of The Center in time for FIFA World Cup.

Check out 6 summer beach reads that boast boatloads of humor and romance
Books by Atlanta bestselling authors Mary Kay Andrews and Emily Giffin top the summer reading list.

Atlanta artist takes a jaundiced view of how the internet’s eye is on you
In his exhibit of drawings "SlopWorld" at Wolfgang Gallery, Atlanta artist Truett Dietz takes a jaundiced view of how web surfers are sized up and sold out online.
Atlanta native loved being on the hunt in Netflix thriller ‘I Will Find You’
Atlanta native Logan Browning embraced being an FBI agent in the new Netflix thriller "I Will Find You," starring Sam Worthington.
45m agoRadio host Martha Zoller, on verge of retirement, has died at age 67
Georgia conservative talk show host Martha Zoller has died at 67.

Clive Davis helped define early Atlanta sound via LaFace Records
Record industry legend Clive Davis, who died Monday at age 94, helped promote the careers of Atlanta artists including Usher, TLC, Outkast and Goodie Mob.

Explore Spanish wine and more Atlanta food events this week
Enjoy a conversation about the power of hospitality at Chai Pani, taste Spanish wine at Kitty Dare and celebrate Tio Lucho’s four-year anniversary this week in Atlanta.

The easiest strawberry quick jam
Use three simple tricks to create an intensely flavored strawberry quick jam.

Pearl couscous makes shrimp cocktail into a full meal
A genius hack with Bloody Mary mix allows home cooks to make a filling 30-minute dinner that captures the classic flavors of shrimp cocktail.
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The ultimate weekend checklist: 10 metro Atlanta events you need to check out
Here are 10 of the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend.
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.

PHOTOS: MomoCon 2026 held in Atlanta
MomoCon is back and taking over the Georgia World Congress Center this weekend for an epic celebration of anime, gaming, comics and cosplay.

PHOTOS: Hot 107.9 Who’s Hot Showcase and Concert
The showcase is leading up to the Atlanta hip-hop station’s 30th Birthday Bash.

South Downtown green, an atrium at CNN’s old home debut ahead of World Cup
The two projects — the redevelopment of South Downtown and “The Center,” the revamp of the former CNN Center — highlight downtown’s rapid change ahead of the World Cup.

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.





