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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly outings in metro Atlanta includes the High Museum of Art’s Family Saturday and the Sneaker Exit, where you can buy, sell and trade shoes.

Watch out New Year’s partygoers, near-freezing temps will meet you at midnight

The wind chill will add to the cold Wednesday night and early Thursday in Atlanta, experts say.

Driving for New Year’s? Here’s when traffic is expected to be the worst.

Officials anticipate the lead up to New Year’s Day won’t be as bumper-to-bumper as what some drivers endured during Christmas travel.

Springlike warmth to end as cold front roars in before New Year’s

An incoming cold front is expected to plummet temperatures to below average for the New Year’s holiday.

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River Scout at Georgia Aquarium

225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA

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Fall Fling

6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn, GA 30213, USA

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Atlanta Chili Cook Off

4770 North Peachtree Road Dunwoody, Georgia 30338

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American Ballet Theatre Studio Company

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At Cosm Atlanta, every seat feels like courtside (Advertiser Content)

Take a tour through upscale gym Life Time in Buckhead

Relax and enjoy the cozy patio vibes at The Little Hippo

Scenes from day one at the 2026 Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park

Inside look at Fred's Meat and Bread in Krog Street Market

Calling all divas: Add the Beau McCall wearable art exhibit to your plans

Atlanta’s Brewhouse is prepping for a World Cup takeover

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Experience festive adventures at HoliDAYS in Norcross

Holiday dish rankings: Which recipes lead this season's food showdown?

Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in metro Atlanta

Parties, multicourse dinners, Champagne and more are on the schedule for Dec. 31.

Metro Atlanta’s worst times, days for traffic this holiday season

If you must travel on one of the busy days, consider leaving outside peak traffic hours.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Dec. 19-21 includes the Lemon Street Classic basketball showcase and exploring Netherworld’s creepy escape rooms.

OPINION

As new year begins, do not worry about tomorrow; just control what you can

My faith and my wife's health struggles have shown me that worrying about tomorrow is a waste of energy. I would rather be building community today.

Falcons’ Jalon Walker spreads Christmas joy in the freezing cold

Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker helped distribute gifts and food for nearly 140 families in need at Rehoboth Baptist Church on Dec. 16.

Tracking Santa 2025: When will Santa Claus be at your house in Georgia?

Updates from the NORAD Santa Tracker will be live starting Christmas Eve

OPINION

Author Tayari Jones reveals why Christmas at full tilt affirms a life in bloom

Author Tayari Jones decided that Christmas was a language she could speak for herself. It's a reminder to anyone else feeling sidelined by the holiday season.

RECIPES

3 ‘rich’ desserts for a prosperous new year

Welcome 2026 with good luck bread, cake and meringue recipes from around the world, from Greece to New Zealand to Latin America.

OPINION

Grinches try to ruin Christmas when they claim Santa Claus is fake

Every Christmas, Santa Claus detractors want to ruin the fun by saying he is fake, but they are missing the point about what he represents and why it matters.

His Christmas model train garden began under the tree, now fills the garage

Savannah man shows his Christmas spirit by converting his garage into an elaborate, holiday-themed train garden each year, much to the delight of neighborhood children.