Another full I-285 shutdown planned for June weekend
Drivers across metro Atlanta are being warned to prepare for major traffic headaches next weekend as GDOT plans a full weekend shutdown of a heavily traveled stretch of I-285 on the city’s west side.
Drivers across metro Atlanta are being warned to prepare for major traffic headaches next weekend as GDOT plans a full weekend shutdown of a heavily traveled stretch of I-285 on the city’s west side.
National Hamburger Day is May 28 | Here are some deals
National Hamburger Day is here, and restaurants across Atlanta and beyond are celebrating with burger deals, freebies and limited-time menu items throughout May.
National Hamburger Day is here, and restaurants across Atlanta and beyond are celebrating with burger deals, freebies and limited-time menu items throughout May.
Atlanta city council grills officials over water issues
Atlanta City Council members questioned officials about last week’s boil water advisory.
Atlanta City Council members questioned officials about last week’s boil water advisory.
Men wanted for violent attack at Atlanta music studio
Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects accused in a violent attack and robbery at a music studio on Marietta Street.
Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects accused in a violent attack and robbery at a music studio on Marietta Street.
Woman accused of robbing Buckhead Wells Fargo, still on loose
Atlanta police are searching for a woman accused of robbing a Wells Fargo bank in Buckhead on Wednesday morning.
Atlanta police are searching for a woman accused of robbing a Wells Fargo bank in Buckhead on Wednesday morning.
Atlanta restaurants add mandatory tips to bills ahead of World Cup
Some Atlanta restaurants are stiffening their mandatory tipping policies this summer, before the World Cup crowd comes to town.
Some Atlanta restaurants are stiffening their mandatory tipping policies this summer, before the World Cup crowd comes to town.
Atlanta mayor defends $5.5B neighborhood plan at city hall
An intense city council committee meeting lasted nearly seven hours Wednesday after Mayor Andre Dickens made a surprise personal appearance to defend his controversial $5.5 billion neighborhood growth initiative.
An intense city council committee meeting lasted nearly seven hours Wednesday after Mayor Andre Dickens made a surprise personal appearance to defend his controversial $5.5 billion neighborhood growth initiative.
Atlanta police search for missing 18-year-old Jayden Wilson
An urgent search is underway after 18-year-old Jayden Wilson vanished from southwest Atlanta last Thursday night, leaving behind his cellphone.
An urgent search is underway after 18-year-old Jayden Wilson vanished from southwest Atlanta last Thursday night, leaving behind his cellphone.
Atlanta police investigating shooting at Lee Street gas station
A man was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after being shot at a BP gas station in southwest Atlanta.
A man was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after being shot at a BP gas station in southwest Atlanta.
World Cup Atlanta: What to know about matches in Atlanta
8 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches are being held in the city of Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Here's more info on the matches, events, transportation, hotels, entertainment and more.
8 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches are being held in the city of Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Here's more info on the matches, events, transportation, hotels, entertainment and more.
World Cup Atlanta: Sports bars expected to feature matches
Popular soccer-viewing spots expected to draw major crowds include STATS Brewpub, Park Bar, The Brewhouse Cafe and Sports & Social Atlanta.
Popular soccer-viewing spots expected to draw major crowds include STATS Brewpub, Park Bar, The Brewhouse Cafe and Sports & Social Atlanta.
Car break-ins leave Atlanta senior community stressed and fearful
Several seniors living at James Allen Jr. Place apartments say they have been affected by thieves breaking into cars.
Several seniors living at James Allen Jr. Place apartments say they have been affected by thieves breaking into cars.
World Cup Atlanta: Best nightlife options in Atlanta
When FIFA World Cup fans leave Mercedes-Benz Stadium after matches, Atlanta’s nightlife scene offers plenty of options that stretch far beyond downtown bars near the stadium.
When FIFA World Cup fans leave Mercedes-Benz Stadium after matches, Atlanta’s nightlife scene offers plenty of options that stretch far beyond downtown bars near the stadium.
Seven indicted in Valdosta cartel drug pipeline across Georgia
A federal grand jury has indicted seven people for running a massive fentanyl and methamphetamine pipeline directed by a state prison inmate with ties to Mexican cartels. The criminal ring operated across a footprint spanning Hall, Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton, Douglas, and Spalding counties, according to federal prosecutors.
A federal grand jury has indicted seven people for running a massive fentanyl and methamphetamine pipeline directed by a state prison inmate with ties to Mexican cartels. The criminal ring operated across a footprint spanning Hall, Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton, Douglas, and Spalding counties, according to federal prosecutors.
World Cup Atlanta fan festival and local watch party guide
Atlanta is rolling out massive public watch parties, interactive festival zones, and a historic soccer celebration right in the heart of downtown.
Atlanta is rolling out massive public watch parties, interactive festival zones, and a historic soccer celebration right in the heart of downtown.
World Cup Atlanta: Best day trips for soccer fans
Visitors coming to Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup can explore mountain towns, lakes, beaches and nightlife destinations all within a few hours of the city.
Visitors coming to Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup can explore mountain towns, lakes, beaches and nightlife destinations all within a few hours of the city.
World Cup Atlanta hotel and motel guide: Where to stay
With Mercedes-Benz Stadium set to host eight FIFA World Cup matches — including knockout-round action — hotels across Atlanta are expected to fill quickly as fans arrive in the city.
With Mercedes-Benz Stadium set to host eight FIFA World Cup matches — including knockout-round action — hotels across Atlanta are expected to fill quickly as fans arrive in the city.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 29-31, 2026
Looking for something fun to do around metro Atlanta this week?
Looking for something fun to do around metro Atlanta this week?
World Cup Atlanta: Team and superstar player cheat sheet for casual fans
This quick-reference cheat sheet will get you up to speed on the major teams and household names to watch.
This quick-reference cheat sheet will get you up to speed on the major teams and household names to watch.
World Cup Atlanta out-of-towner's 48-hour guide to explore
From world-class downtown landmarks to vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, this local guide will help you maximize your time in the capital of the South without getting stuck in the gridlock.
From world-class downtown landmarks to vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, this local guide will help you maximize your time in the capital of the South without getting stuck in the gridlock.