Things to do in Atlanta

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.

Married Atlanta novelists are a storybook couple
Meet Jessica Handler and Mickey Dubrow, who are co-authoring the novel “Ghost Tour Mystery: St. Augustine.” The longtime Atlanta writers are a storybook couple in real life.
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

Atlantan Priah Ferguson on ‘Stranger Things’ end: ‘It’s a bittersweet moment’
Priah Ferguson said “Stranger Things” shaped her childhood. The Atlantan began the series at age 10 and was 18 when production ended in late 2024. The ending is "bittersweet."

Artwork made from security mirrors in Piedmont Park triggers reflection
Atlanta artist Gregor Turk recently unveiled ‘Myriad,’ a public artwork that uses security mirrors to explore themes of surveillance, place and reflection.

Atlanta playwright-screenwriter Topher Payne shares 11 good things
Atlantan Topher Payne, who wrote the Hallmark Channel movie "The Christmas Baby" and is starring in Dad's Garage's "Y'allmark Christmas," shares 11 good things on his mind.

150-year history of Atlanta’s influential food scene largely written by women
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s modern food and dining section can trace its origin back to the “women’s pages” first published in the 1880s.

Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in metro Atlanta
Parties, multicourse dinners, Champagne and more are on the schedule for Dec. 31.

How to buy wine like a pro when traveling in the U.S.
Jerry & Krista Slater reflect on their favorite wine bars and shops in their travels around the U.S. over the course of 2025.
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Turner built an empire. These women left it — and still shape Atlanta’s culture today.
Their combined decades of experience at the media powerhouse primed them for their new community-facing roles.

Supreme Court wrestles with copyright case that could affect web access
Major record labels brought action against Cox Communications in 2018, arguing the company should be held responsible for customers that committed copyright infringement.

Georgia lands location of prestigious Sundance television program
The announcement comes less than a year after Atlanta did not make the cut to become the next host city of the Sundance Film Festival.

Six Flags Over Georgia closes this weekend, cutting Holiday in the Park
For the first time since 2013, Six Flags over Georgia won't be open over the holidays for pass holders to enjoy the lights, music, Christmas tree and visits with Santa Claus.

Escaping the frenzy of city life for an elegant, antiques-filled home
A pair of Buckhead bankers make a break for it in bucolic Serenbe.

Why you should never wash your turkey
Rinsing a raw turkey before placing it in the oven can do more harm than good.
A Thanksgiving prayer to share
This holiday season, consider arranging for someone to read this prayer before the meal.

Pruning hydrangeas is not one size fits all
Whether blue, white or another color, check what kind of hydrangea you have before pruning.




