Things to do in Atlanta

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.

Delta adds sports prediction offering to in-flight entertainment
The feature is launching with Major League Baseball contests.
In ABV Gallery’s ‘Locals Only,’ 40-plus artists frame Atlanta for Atlantans
Review of exhibits at ABV Gallery in East Atlanta — “Locals Only” (with 40-plus metro artists) and “Six by Six” — that showcase Atlanta scenes, history and cultural memories.

2026 Essential Play Festival opens with a play humanizing Helen of Troy
Previewing “Helen of the West,” winner of the 2026 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award. It opens the 2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival, Aug. 6-23 at at 7 Stages.
Meet the Georgia content creator going behind the scenes at your favorite concerts
Georgia's Nick DeLaCruz is the creator of This Is DeLaCruz, an online platform that interviews crews for major tours, from Madonna to Bruno Mars.

Paramount murder mystery ‘Diarra from Detroit’ shoots Season 2 in Atlanta
It was a long wait but "Diarra from Detroit" has returned for Season 2 and on Paramount+ instead of BET+. Plus, it moved production from New Jersey to Atlanta.

Why the U.S. government is launching a cooking show
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced last week the launch of a new cooking show, “The Real Food Show." Here's what to know about it.

Historic Atlanta watering hole Manuel’s Tavern turns 70
The decade-by-decade history of Manuel's Tavern tells the story of Atlanta, too.

6 Atlanta food pop-ups this week, and the return of Brave Wojtek
The 6 pop-ups to catch around metro-Atlanta this week, plus a profile of Matt Reeves discussing how cooking in Ukraine changed his perspective on his pop-up, Brave Wojtek.
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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.

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.



