Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 8-10, 2026
From street festivals and live entertainment to family-friendly events and outdoor fun, here are some of the top happenings across the area.
From street festivals and live entertainment to family-friendly events and outdoor fun, here are some of the top happenings across the area.
Hantavirus: 2 Georgians under monitoring after deadly ship outbreak
Two Georgia residents are being monitored at home after returning from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Two Georgia residents are being monitored at home after returning from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
GBI opens investigation into Fulton jail medical neglect claims
At least three Fulton County commissioners are calling for the governor to intervene after an inmate lost his legs and fingers following a medical emergency at the county jail.
At least three Fulton County commissioners are calling for the governor to intervene after an inmate lost his legs and fingers following a medical emergency at the county jail.
Ted Turner helped reshape Atlanta’s identity
Ted Turner transformed Atlanta into a major center for cable television and sports broadcasting through CNN and TBS.
Ted Turner transformed Atlanta into a major center for cable television and sports broadcasting through CNN and TBS.
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at the age of 87, according to Turner Enterprises.
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at the age of 87, according to Turner Enterprises.
3 arrested in death of therapy pig Bootsy in Jackson County
Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a therapy pig named Bootsy in Jackson County.
Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a therapy pig named Bootsy in Jackson County.
Starving horses ate rocks to survive in Cobb County
Cobb County law enforcement officers are searching for a woman wanted on animal cruelty charges after investigators found two horses neglected and starving.
Cobb County law enforcement officers are searching for a woman wanted on animal cruelty charges after investigators found two horses neglected and starving.
3 'Sloth World' sloths rescued from Florida warehouse have died: What we know
The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.
The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.
Delta cuts snacks, drinks on hundreds of short flights
Delta Air Lines is making changes to its onboard service that will affect passengers on shorter flights this summer.
Delta Air Lines is making changes to its onboard service that will affect passengers on shorter flights this summer.
Mother, son found dead after standoff in East Cobb identified
A welfare check at a Cobb County home turned into a deadly SWAT standoff Sunday morning. The incident, which ended with two people dead inside a residence on Vandiver Drive, is now under investigation by state authorities.
A welfare check at a Cobb County home turned into a deadly SWAT standoff Sunday morning. The incident, which ended with two people dead inside a residence on Vandiver Drive, is now under investigation by state authorities.
Former Atlanta announcer, Yankees voice John Sterling dies at 87
Legendary sports broadcaster John Sterling, known for his decades-long run as the radio voice of the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 87.
Legendary sports broadcaster John Sterling, known for his decades-long run as the radio voice of the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 87.
Man accused of assaulting woman at Piedmont Park during picnic
A peaceful picnic at Piedmont Park turned into a confrontation last Sunday when a man allegedly exposed himself to two women and assaulted one of them.
A peaceful picnic at Piedmont Park turned into a confrontation last Sunday when a man allegedly exposed himself to two women and assaulted one of them.
Families update condition of Northgate students injured in crash
The families of two Northgate High School students are speaking out about their daughters' "long road to healing" as the teenagers remain hospitalized following a serious crash Thursday.
The families of two Northgate High School students are speaking out about their daughters' "long road to healing" as the teenagers remain hospitalized following a serious crash Thursday.
No charges for DK Metcalf after incident with Lions fan during game at Ford Field
On December 21 at Ford Field, Metcalf got into an altercation with a 45-year-old male Lions fan who was heckling the player.
On December 21 at Ford Field, Metcalf got into an altercation with a 45-year-old male Lions fan who was heckling the player.
Dunwoody teen deported after ICE detention, mom says
A Dunwoody teenager who had been in ICE custody has been deported, his mother tells FOX 5 Atlanta.
A Dunwoody teenager who had been in ICE custody has been deported, his mother tells FOX 5 Atlanta.
Knicks eliminate Hawks in record-breaking 51-point blowout
The Atlanta Hawks’ season ended in an undesirably historic fashion Thursday night as the New York Knicks delivered the largest playoff victory in their franchise history to advance to the semifinals.
The Atlanta Hawks’ season ended in an undesirably historic fashion Thursday night as the New York Knicks delivered the largest playoff victory in their franchise history to advance to the semifinals.
Family pleads for help finding 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite
Loved ones are pleading for the community's help to find 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite, who vanished from the Regency Trace neighborhood on Monday night.
Loved ones are pleading for the community's help to find 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite, who vanished from the Regency Trace neighborhood on Monday night.
Britney Spears charged with DUI in California
Britney Spears has been charged with a misdemeanor DUI in Ventura County after a March 4 arrest involving alcohol and drugs.
Britney Spears has been charged with a misdemeanor DUI in Ventura County after a March 4 arrest involving alcohol and drugs.
6 Northgate High students involved in crash, 2 seriously injured
Six Northgate High School students were involved in a serious crash Thursday morning, according to school officials.
Six Northgate High School students were involved in a serious crash Thursday morning, according to school officials.
Check your ID: Firehouse Subs giving away free sandwiches to people with this name
Firehouse Subs is hosting a nationwide free sandwich giveaway on May 6 for customers who share a specific common name.
Firehouse Subs is hosting a nationwide free sandwich giveaway on May 6 for customers who share a specific common name.