Things to do in Atlanta

Signage and work for FIFA

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.

A group of customers, some wearing Mexico jerseys, watch a World Cup game on screens at Woofs Sport Bar in Midtown on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Woofs is the official location for Pride House ATL, the city’s designated hub for LGBTQ+ soccer fans during the FIFA World Cup.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

As World Cup in Atlanta ends, local bar remains hub for queer soccer fans

Atlanta gay sports bar Woofs served as the city’s Pride House during the FIFA World Cup and remains a cornerstone of the LGBTQ sports community.

Chicago Beach Boys Lynyrd

Members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Beach Boys, Chicago explain why they still tour

We talk to key members of three major bands coming to Atlanta — the Beach Boys, Chicago and Lynyrd Skynyrd — who tell us what keeps them touring after all the decades.

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Atlanta media figures

Who has come and gone in Atlanta radio and TV in 2026

The Atlanta media landscape in 2026 features several high-profile arrivals, departures and other changes, including personalities like Big Tigger and Kristin Klingshirn.

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform
CONCERT REVIEW

Lionel Richie’s recent health scare doesn’t slow him down at Atlanta concert

Lionel Richie overcame recent health issues to shine at his State Farm Arena show in Atlanta with co-headliners Earth, Wind & Fire.

Atlanta based pro sumo wrestling league

Pro sumo wrestling in Atlanta? A former Turner exec is banking on it.

Stuart Snyder, who used to run Cartoon Network and WWE, is starting the Sumo Championship League based out of Atlanta.

Food & Dining
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Summer picnic pop-up, live jazz music and more Atlanta food events

Head to Piedmont Park for an ice cream and wellness festival, get tickets to a summer picnic pop-up from Smoking Tiger Club and listen to live jazz music at Little Tart.

072026: Baked Feta and Tomato Gnocchi
RECIPE

Potato gnocchi makes viral baked feta pasta even better

Swap gnocchi for pasta for an even easier baked feta and tomato sheet pan dinner.

Salt Bread Feature

Crispy bottoms and butter holes: An innocent-looking pastry is going viral

Within the past few years, salt bread migrated to the United States. Recently, it has debuted in a handful of Asian bakeries in metro Atlanta.

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Trilith Studios offers behind-the-scenes tour

Trilith Studios offers behind-the-scenes tour that includes Nate Bargatze set

2026 Peachtree Road Race
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2026 Peachtree Road Race: Live coverage

Buzz Lightyear Porsche

Porsche sports cars inspired by ‘Toy Story 5′ net millions for charity

Fourth of July Fireworks

Fourth of July fun in metro Atlanta: Fireworks, festivals and more

Morocco Vs. Haiti

Atlanta World Cup entry prices rise. So does the risk of ticket issues.

FIFA Fan Festival : Morocco vs. Haiti

Atlanta will be hot and humid ahead of Saturday’s World Cup match

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport long lines

Atlanta airport prepares for a July Fourth travel surge. Get there early.

Turner Merger

Warner-Paramount merger threatens more CNN and Turner jobs in Atlanta

The Pride parade makes its way through Midtown Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. This year's parade will be Sunday, Oct. 11. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Why is Atlanta Pride in October when National Pride Month is in June?

Stone Mountain Park Laser Show

10 reasons to get out and explore metro Atlanta this weekend