Are 60,000 cameras making Atlanta safer?
Did Atlanta pass the FIFA test? Here's what fans had to say
Things to do in Atlanta
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Vesper Theatre aims to be a blessing in metro Atlanta’s cultural rise
East Point's former Windmill Arts has been reborn under new ownership as Vesper Theatre. It's being pitched as an affordable place for artists to create, rehearse and perform.
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15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend
Our list of 15 family-friendly metro Atlanta events this weekend includes Zoo Atlanta’s animal painters, Tucker’s Cardboard Boat Regatta and Fernbank’s Dinosaur Birthday Bash.
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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.
Georgia Entertainment Scene
‘Tamron Hall’ returning to WSB-TV after a year on CBS Atlanta
Kelly Clarkson's decision to leave her show leaves spot open for Tamron Hall's syndicated talk show.
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.
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.
Food & Dining
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Coca-Cola trademark filing hints at potential spicy offering
It’s not yet clear what Coca-Cola is planning. Companies often file trademark applications to reserve a word, phrase, symbol or design before a public launch, said one expert.
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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.
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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.
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10 weekend events hotter than the metro Atlanta weather
From free activities for the kids to Rum Island Festival for the adults, Atlanta has plenty of cool things to do.
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Trilith Studios offers behind-the-scenes tour that includes Nate Bargatze set
Trilith Studios offers the only behind-the-scenes tour in metro Atlanta, and the tour includes a Nate Bargatze film set and remnants of Marvel moves filmed there.
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LIVE UPDATES
2026 Peachtree Road Race: Live coverage
The Peachtree Road Race has ended and more than 50,000 runners from across the metro — and around the world — have completed the 57th running of the “world’s largest 10K."
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Porsche sports cars inspired by ‘Toy Story 5′ net millions for charity
Described as a Porsche collector and philanthropist, the buyer will donate $1 million each to three nonprofits.
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Fourth of July fun in metro Atlanta: Fireworks, festivals and more
Here are 10 of the best things to do in metro Atlanta this Fourth of July weekend.
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Atlanta World Cup entry prices rise. So does the risk of ticket issues.
Ticket resales are projected to increase as the tournament’s elimination stage approaches and the remaining schedule is set in stone, including Atlanta’s final three matches.
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Atlanta will be hot and humid ahead of Saturday’s World Cup match
Going to the final FIFA World Cup group-stage match, a Fan Fest or any other event in Atlanta this weekend? Hydrate and prepare for hot and humid conditions.
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Atlanta airport prepares for a July Fourth travel surge. Get there early.
The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busier travel periods of the year.
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Warner-Paramount merger threatens more CNN and Turner jobs in Atlanta
Past mergers have shown that it could bring another round of job cuts to a workforce already battered by years of industry contraction.
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Why is Atlanta Pride in October when National Pride Month is in June?
A weather event was the catalyst for the change.