Things to do in Atlanta

12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week
Our Atlanta arts events to plan for this week include "Queen (of the American Nail Salon)" at Theatrical Outfit and the Buford Highway Arts Festival.

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.

Conservation mission drives Atlanta Botanical Garden’s exotic plant hunter
Meet Scott McMahan, Atlanta Botanical Garden's vice president of horticulture and collections, a self-described plant "explorer" who seeks new cultivars all around the world.

‘Are They Dead Yet?’ considers the art of the newspaper obituary
Sam Roberts, 79, has worked for The New York Times since 1983 and spent the last decade writing obituaries. His new book looks at the history and evolution of the obit.
Atlanta’s Dogwood Festival coming back in 2027, but uncertainty lingers
Atlanta’s Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park in April 2027 with free admission, after a turbulent year marked by funding and ticketing issues.

DIY lamb gyros make a quick back-to-school dinner
This recipe for quick and easy lamb gyros makes an easy, kid-friendly dinner in minutes.

5 restaurants north of the Atlanta airport you don’t want to miss
The Real Food Stalker’s recommendations north of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: An almost-hidden gem, a pork chop sandwich and a Philly special.

Bacchanalia chef opens brunch restaurant and more from Atlanta’s dining scene
A Michelin-starred chef has opened a new daytime restaurant in the Underwood Hills neighborhood, a long-awaited Japanese restaurant is opening soon in Midtown and more.
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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.

10 weekend events hotter than the metro Atlanta weather
From free activities for the kids to Rum Island Festival for the adults, Atlanta has plenty of cool things to do.

Trilith Studios offers behind-the-scenes tour that includes Nate Bargatze set
Trilith Studios offers the only behind-the-scenes tour in metro Atlanta, and the tour includes a Nate Bargatze film set and remnants of Marvel moves filmed there.
2026 Peachtree Road Race: Live coverage
The Peachtree Road Race has ended and more than 50,000 runners from across the metro — and around the world — have completed the 57th running of the “world’s largest 10K."

Porsche sports cars inspired by ‘Toy Story 5′ net millions for charity
Described as a Porsche collector and philanthropist, the buyer will donate $1 million each to three nonprofits.
Fourth of July fun in metro Atlanta: Fireworks, festivals and more
Here are 10 of the best things to do in metro Atlanta this Fourth of July weekend.




