Things to do in Atlanta

Performance art meets activism in Lavender Fest’s third season
Director Ty Autry said Lavender Fest's "Unerasable" theme reflects that queer stories are "an act of rebellion and resistance."
Georgia film and TV production spending slips to $2B, a 10-year low
Film and television projects spent about $2 billion in Georgia in the 12 months that ended June 30, according to numbers from the Georgia Film Office.

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.

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.

99X guts its on-air staff as Cumulus Media makes massive cuts nationwide
99X cut much of its on-air staff Friday as part of cost-cutting measures at Cumulus Media as a whole.

‘Cloudthief’ and four more new Southern books to read before summer’s end
Five Southewrn books to read before the end of the summer, including "Cloudthief" by Nathaniel Rich and "They Stole a City" by Lauren Collins.

Chili crisp-topped noodle bowls get their silky sauce from fresh zucchini
Have oodles of fresh zucchini? Use up pounds of it in this quick-cooking ramen recipe.

Step inside the Atlas kitchen with chef Freddy Money’s latest cookbook
Freddy Money, executive chef of Atlas at the St. Regis Atlanta hotel, has released his second cookbook.

Mezza Luna rebrands, Tuk Tuk closes and more from the Atlanta restaurant scene
Mezza Luna will rebrand as Trattoria Bella, Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft closed and more metro Atlanta restaurant news.
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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.

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.




