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Atlanta’s Chaka Khan Hacienda to go on hiatus after Sept. 27 event
After nine years of daytime parties beloved by Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community, Chaka Khan Hacienda is coming to an end. After the upcoming event on Sept. 27, Chaka Khan Hacienda will be put on pause, founder Ree de la Vega wrote on Instagram Sept. 10. “I’m incredibly proud of what Ch...
Nigerian fraud ring siphoned $2.7 million from vulnerable victims, grieving widows
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Nine months after losing her husband during the COVID-19 pandemic, Edie Ramirez joined an online dating site, hoping to find connection while navigating her grief. Instead, she became the target of a highly sophisticated romance scam that cost ...
Starting QB Tua Tagovailoa injured at Falcons practice
The Atlanta Falcons are days away from kicking off their 2026-27 season and the quarterback chosen to start the first game is injured. Thursday afternoon, QB Tua Tagovailoa crumpled to the ground in pain during drills with the team as they prepare for their home opener Sunday aga...
Atlanta Pizzeria Joins Nationwide Fight for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial reminder that approximately 43 children across the United States receive a devastating cancer diagnosis each day. In response, local favorite Peace, Love and Pizza is joining an impactful nation...
More Pride festivals happening across Georgia in September
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend was held over Labor Day weekend, but there are more events and festivals on the way this month. Pride Lake The Pine Lake community in DeKalb County will hold its annual Pride festival on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 2 to 6 p.m., with family-friendly events...
Law clinic for inherited property launches at Georgia State University
A new law clinic at Georgia State university launched to help families who pass down property without a formal will or trust. Sarah Stein is the director of the New Heirs Property Law Clinic, funded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. Channel 2’s Lori Wilson spoke with Stei...
Kemp orders flags at half-staff for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered flags at half-staff on Friday to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “Tomorrow we mark 25 years since the horrific attacks of 9/11,” Kemp wrote in a social media post Thursday....
Rising Star Armani Greer Talks Wedding Drama in, “Why Did I Get Married Again?”
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Rising star Armani Greer joins ATL Live fresh off yesterday’s highly anticipated Netflix premiere of Tyler Perry’s, Why Did I Get Married Again? Greer steps directly into the spotlight as Jasmine, a character placed right in the center of overseas weddin...
Atlanta opens applications for e-bike rebates worth up to $1,600
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta residents can now apply for a city-funded e-bike rebate program that could provide up to $1,600 toward the purchase of an electric bicycle. Applications are open through Tuesday, Sept. 22. Recipients will be selected through a randomize...
Clayton County inmate’s death ruled homicide due to medical neglect, living conditions
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An inmate at the Clayton County Jail died from sepsis caused by “medical neglect and uninhabitable living conditions” at the jail, according to the Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office. Scott Worthy, 57, died on Sept. 6, 2025, after he was ...
List of late summer & fall festivals in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026
Fall festival season is here, and metro Atlanta and North Georgia has plenty to offer. Here is just some of the festivals that are happening in 2026.
Beyond Juicery Expands to Dunwoody
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - There’s a fresh new spot now open in Dunwoody! Beyond Juicery and Eatery joins ATL Live with its new fall menu that’s giving beyond good vibes! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live...
Atlanta Home Show
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Looking to upgrade your space? The Atlanta Home Show is back and better than ever with local experts available to help bring your unique home goals to life. Raymond Muldrew with Window Comfort joins ATL Live with what to expect September 11 - September 1...
Former UGA Running Back Keith Marshall Talks ‘DGD Chronicles’
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Bulldog nation, you know the game, but how well do you know the people who’ve lived it? A brand-new series is bringing Georgia football legends and today’s bulldogs to the same table for the kind of conversations you don’t always get to hear -Talking foo...
Things to do in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Sept. 11-13, 2026
From hot air balloons and car shows to live music, festivals and plenty of food, there’s no shortage of things to do around metro Atlanta and North Georgia this week....
Association of Independent Music Publishers to host Creative Entrepreneurship Summit at Morehouse
The Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) is hosting a creative summit from Sept. 15-16 at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College. The event is called the Creative Entrepreneurship Summit Atlanta and is designed to connect ...
9/11 Day of Service: Packing Meals for Atlanta Families
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta volunteers are preparing to gather for a massive day of service to mark 25 years since 9/11. Dr. Chanika R. Perry with Hands on Atlanta joins ATL Live with a preview of how you can participate in honoring the day through action. ATL Live is your ...
Harry Styles to play 2 shows at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2027
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Grammy Award-winning singer Harry Styles’ “Together, Together” tour is expanding into 2027 — including two new shows at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Styles will play the stadium on Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22. The “Together, T...
AGING BETTER: Why the Kaiser Permanente Run, Walk & Roll matters now more than ever | Podcast
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The annual Kaiser Permanente Run, Walk & Roll is set to return on Thursday, Sept. 24, bringing together thousands of local professionals for fitness, camaraderie, and what is widely celebrated as “Atlanta’s largest office party.” In the latest ...
This week at the Farmers Markets
Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a couple of recipes that include those products. Here’s what you’ll find in the way...
Atlanta Beltline Launches Resident Resource Guide to Connect Residents with Financial and Homebuying Resources
The Atlanta Beltline has relaunched its Resident Resources Guide , a free online resource connecting residents to organizations and programs that support financial stability, homeownership and more. The updated guide is now live at beltline.org/resourceguide . What’s New The rela...
‘We see feet’: Motorist avoids injury after vehicle wedged in interstate overpass
Driving through downtown Atlanta with its maze of interstate highways is stressful enough. But even seasoned motorists had to be scratching their heads Sunday night. A motorist escaped serious injury after a vehicle became lodged between concrete beams of a downtown Interstate 20...
Woman accused of kidnapping 2 Atlanta sisters due in court
A woman accused of abducting two young sisters in Atlanta while babysitting them faces a preliminary court hearing Thursday.
Fallen tree blocks busy Sandy Springs road
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A large tree fell on a busy Sandy Springs road Thursday morning, taking down power lines and blocking lanes. Crews worked to remove the tree from Abernathy Road near Williamson Drive. All eastbound lanes of Abernathy Road were blocked, and traf...
Atlanta's wealthiest ZIP codes are probably where you think
If you've ever driven through Buckhead and thought, "There seems to be some money around here," congratulations. Your instincts were pretty good.
Three burned cars found near Downtown Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The remnants of three burned vehicles can be seen early Thursday off a major road near Downtown Atlanta. The cars, which were found destroyed overnight Thursday, are in the 300 block of Highland Avenue NE between Downtown Atlanta and Old Fourth...
Several vehicles found burned near Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward
At least three badly burned vehicles were found near Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward neighborhood.
Partly cloudy, 90s today; Isolated storms possible this afternoon
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A stretch of unsettled weather is heading to north Georgia this weekend, with scattered showers and storms expected Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening. This afternoon will be partly cloudy with highs in the low 90s. A few storms are poss...
🫶 Support as a verb
What it takes to stay Wednesday, Sept. 9 — Talent gets a career started. Support is what keeps it going. Since 2018, the nonprofit Idea Capital has proven that point by partnering with philanthropist Susan Antinori to provide a stipend to mid-career Atlanta painters, sculptors, c...
Man set to be executed for metro Atlanta double murder seeks new sentencing trial
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP/Atlanta News First) — The attorney for a Georgia man set to be executed next week for a 2003 double murder has filed a motion seeking a new sentencing trial, claiming juror misconduct. Stacey Humphreys, 53, was convicted of malice murder in the 2003 killings of 3...
Georgia inmate scheduled for execution chooses last meal
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia is set to carry out its first execution of the year next Wednesday night. Stacey Humphreys, 53, was convicted of malice murder in the 2003 killings of Cyndi Williams, 33, and Lori Brown, 21. He is set to receive a lethal injection at 7 ...
Gainesville pride festival in danger after corporate support collapses, fundraiser says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Equality Fest in Gainesville is asking the public to donate to keep the festival alive after corporate support collapsed, according to a GoFundMe posted by the event’s founder. The pride event , set to take place Saturday, “was created with a s...
Baldwin homers, but Braves’ bats quiet once more in loss to Rays
ATLANTA (AP) — Victor Mesa Jr. had two hits, including a home run, Griffin Jax gave up only two hits and one run in five innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-2 on Wednesday night to clinch the series win in the matchup of division leaders. Including a 7-1 win ...
‘Jackets All Access,’ Season 2, Ep. 2: Tech looks forward to Tennessee after opening loss
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Georgia Tech football team now looks to a week two matchup against a ranked Tennessee team after a heartbreaking last-second loss to Colorado. Head coach Brent Key blamed the loss on basic mistakes and sat down with Atlanta News First sport...
Braves notes: Robert Suarez progresses toward return; Braves recall Bailey Falter
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta Braves reliever Robert Suarez continues to progress toward a return and is expected to face live hitters early next week, manager Walt Weiss told reporters on Wednesday. Facing hitters is typically the final step before a rehab assignme...
Atlanta’s meteorological summer: How 2026 stacks up
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — When we talk about how warm a summer was, we usually compare it with previous years. To make those comparisons consistent, meteorologists use a specific calendar. Here’s what that means and how Atlanta’s 2026 summer fits into the bigger picture...
Georgia native returns to Atlanta in ‘Hamilton’ for Regions Bank Broadway
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta has opened its forty-fifth anniversary season at the historic Fox Theatre in Midtown with the return of the Tony Award-winning musical HAMILTON . The touring production runs in Atlanta through September 20, bringing the a...
Cherokee County man convicted of raping 9-year-old, district attorney says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Cherokee County man has been convicted of raping a 9-year-old child, according to the district attorney. The district attorney said John David Elrod, 64, sexually abused and raped the girl over the course of three years. The victim came forwa...
‘It’s hurting everybody’: Georgians feel the pinch as trade war grows
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia leaders warned this week that the state faces significant exposure as trade tensions between the United States and Canada escalate. Canada’s retaliatory tariffs took effect shortly after midnight Tuesday, affecting nearly 700 U.S. produ...
Timeline Report with Bossip’s Dani Canada
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - From Sherri Shepherd to Ciara and Russel Wilson, Dani Canada with Bossip joins ATL Live to share the latest trending hot topics! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live ...
2 bodies found on mountain in White County, sheriff’s office says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Authorities said human remains were found on a north Georgia mountain Wednesday morning. Around 11:20 a.m., a hiker discovered the remains of two bodies on Mount Yonah in White County, according to the sheriff’s office. The White County Sheriff...
Labor Day Spread with Sweet Auburn BBQ
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, and the grill is calling. But before you spend the holiday sweating over a hot flame, Sweet Auburn BBQ is offering a way to elevate your backyard spread with a unique Asian-meets-southern twist. ATL Live is yo...
Fugitive cartel boss sentenced for Atlanta cocaine pipeline
A drug lieutenant who spent more than a decade hiding from federal authorities was sentenced to nearly 19 years in federal prison for his role in running massive cocaine and cash smuggling operations for Mexican cartels in Atlanta and other U.S. cities....
Venetian-style wine bar Sagra opens in East Atlanta Village
Sagra , a neighborhood wine bar, opened on Gresham Avenue in East Atlanta Village last month. Founded by Eric Di Nardo (Bacchanalia), Sagra brings the neighborhood a new hangout spot focused on Italian wines paired with sourdough pizzas, focaccia, and cicchetti (Italian snacks). ...
The Gold Room at Pullman Yards
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Gold, glamour and gravity-defying moves! Atlanta’s Pullman Yards is transforming into an immersive world of aerial artistry, contemporary dance and mesmerizing LED visuals. The Gold Room is at Pullman Yards now - October 11. ATL Live 10:30-11 am ATL Live...
9/11 Remembrance events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026
Communities across metro Atlanta and North Georgia will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with ceremonies, memorials and special events....
Flavorful Adventure with Helms College
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Elevate your career with hands-on culinary with Helms College - located in Augusta and Macon! Apply today! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments wit...
Public health officials in Georgia trace possible measles exposures after outbreak at a daycare
Measles infections in an Atlanta-area daycare have been confirmed among eight children who were unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The outbreak, defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a series of three...
DNA evidence links murder suspect to 3 unsolved cases, DeKalb County DA says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DNA evidence has connected a murder suspect to three other previously unsolved cases, according to the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office. Jamal Toliaferro, 45, faces a long list of charges, including but not limited to malice murder, cri...
Uber with 3 inside rammed by Ram pickup leaving housewarming party
A metro Atlanta man was accused of aggravated assault after getting involved in what deputies say was a road rage incident where he rammed an Uber ride with three people inside. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said Scout Patrick Bigger, of Gwinnett County, allegedly rammed a veh...
Salt: A Design Story now on Exhibit at MODA
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - An everyday kitchen staple now taking center stage at midtown’s design museum. From ancient trade routes to local small-batch blends, a new exhibition at Museum of Design Atlanta explores how this essential mineral shaped our cities, history, and plates....