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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will play a free concert at Piedmont Park on Wednesday night. “Pack a picnic and bring your family and friends to Piedmont Park for a program highlighting our City in the Forest,” the orchestra said. The concert w...
Peace & Pride Wednesday, Sep. 9 — The Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority has announced the steering committee for the Atlanta LGBTQ+ Community Center Initiative. The 40-person body brings together nonprofit leaders, business executives, grassroots organizers, and neighbor...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A woman in Alabama is accused of “snapping” and killing her boyfriend after he ended their relationship following a sexual meetup at the park. A grand jury indicted Bonita Yvette Brown, 64, on a murder charge in the shooting death of 64-year-...
Crews are preparing to shut down all lanes along a key segment of Interstate 285 in southwest Fulton County, threatening major gridlock for weekend commuters....
From getting around on two wheels to potentially riding the rails — and knowing exactly what you'll pay to park — several transportation changes are underway or under consideration in Atlanta....
MARTA will raise long-term parking rates by $2 a day and cut the free parking period at its paid parking facilities from 24 hours to 14 hours starting on Monday. MARTA said the change affects all paid long-term parking locations in the system and does not affect existing free dai...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Republicans from around the nation will gather in Dallas, Texas this week for a rare midterm convention — the brainchild of President Donald Trump. The miniature Republican National Convention will take place Wednesday and Thursday and will ser...
A Virginia mother was convicted of allowing her 5-year-old son to walk outside in their gated community alone. Read more trending news Karyann Parkinson and her son Sam were out walking together as the child collected goose feathers on June 5. Parkinson, who was weeks from giving...
Girl Scouts of the USA are tapping into a new market: our pups. Read more trending news Girl Scouts have added two new cookies to the 2027 lineup, including one designed for dogs, while the other is made for people with food allergies. Girl Scout Sparkables join Thin Mints and Sa...
With the holiday season months away, Walt Disney World has announced who will read the Christmas story this year. Read more trending news The parks have hosted the reading of Jesus’ birth, accompanied by a 51-piece orchestra and a choir made up of 150 Disney cast members and comm...
A stadium power outage marred Florida State University’s football contest on Monday, causing a two-hour delay in a televised game against SMU. Read more trending news The power went out on the west side of Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee with 4 minutes before kickoff, ESPN r...
(Gray Media) – The ex-husband of the Massachusetts woman who was on trial for killing her three young children in 2023 is warning of legal action over what his attorney calls an “escalating campaign of misinformation and defamation.” The judge declared a mistrial in the murder ca...
ArieForce One, the roller coaster that opened at Fun Spot America Atlanta in 2023, will move to a Six Flags park and reopen in 2028 or 2029. Six Flags said it will keep the ArieForce One name. The company said the coaster has officially joined the Six Flags family and will be rel...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Six Flags is getting a new thrill. The amusement park company is set to acquire ArieForce One, the famous roller coaster that was the signature ride at Fun Spot Atlanta, which closed in early August . Six Flags says that the popular roller coas...
DAVENPORT, Iowa ( KWQC /Gray News) - A 2-year-old girl has died after being found unresponsive in an outdoor pool, authorities said. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the toddler fell into the pool Sunday and was submerged for an undetermined amount of time before f...
The Atlanta Beltline is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for Northwest Trail – Segment 3B on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Atlanta Technology Center. The event will mark the start of construction on the nearly one-mile segment that will include a new pedestrian bridge ov...
The Atlanta Falcons have named Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback for their Week one matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The decision comes after a training camp competition that extended past initial roster cutdowns. Tagovailoa and the starting offense will take the ...
A mother who says she was repeatedly stabbed by her own daughter during a stop at an Acworth Chick-fil-A is speaking out about the attack and says she does not feel safe....
Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign....
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Marietta Art in the Park is celebrating its 40th anniversary this Labor Day weekend, drawing visitors to Marietta Square despite high temperatures. Carolyn Morris, who started the annual event 40 years ago, said organizers and artists have had ...
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. ( WSMV /Gray News) - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has agreed to pay $11 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of a Fort Campbell soldier whose daughter suffered a permanent brain injury during delivery at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. T...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Residents in Atlanta’s Lindbergh area are raising concerns about trash and homelessness along the Creek Walk Connector, a trail near Peachtree Creek, Interstate 85 and Georgia 400. Neighbors said what was intended to be a safe route for walking...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Cyclists gathered at the Pentagon on June 13, 2026, for the 9/11 National Memorial Trail Bike Tour, marking 25 years since the attacks on the World Trade Center. Joseph Holland, of Roswell, New Mexico, was one of a few dozen cyclists who took part. “My frie...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia residents are pushing back against license plate-reading cameras they say have gone too far, with some vandalizing the devices themselves, as the state’s two leading gubernatorial candidates face growing pressure to explain where they s...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Atlanta Braves are making a big push toward the postseason with three huge home series still to come this month — including showdowns against the Rays, Phillies and Reds — there’s plenty of reason to head to Truist Park. From new food and drinks to f...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Looking for fun activities around Atlanta this September? Susan Swavely with Secret Atlanta joins ATL Live with a few options: Marietta Art in the Park ‘Hamilton’ at the Fox Theatre North Georgia State Fair Free Pilates at Midtown Green’s Moves on the Gr...
A worker was crushed by a tour bus at a Virginia concert venue shortly before the band Squeeze was scheduled to take the stage. Read more trending news The incident happened about 5 p.m. Thursday at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia , when a ...
Monday marks the unofficial end of summer: Labor Day. As summer 2026 has one last hurrah, there are several deals and freebies to be had. Read more trending news As usual, these are all subject to participation, so you should check to make sure locations in your area are taking p...
A person running for the Missouri state House is accused of trying to plant drugs in the car of his opponent. Read more trending news The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Missouri’s Western District alleged that Thomas Ross asked his former campaign manager to plant drugs on his oppone...
One metro Atlanta county is bringing back a free way for couples to get married with the return of its “Forever Fridays” group wedding ceremonies. The Probate Court will kick things off Sept. 4 at the Fulton County South Service Center in College Park. The event starts at 3 p.m. ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Screen fatigue is a major struggle for local families, but Three Birds Farm in Marietta is offering a fresh way to log off and reconnect with nature. With hands-on outdoor play, animal interactions, and programs for all ages - Three Birds Farm is a new a...
Fans of George Michael can hear his music once again, this time on the big screen. Read more trending news Crosswalk released the trailer for the concert film “George Michael: The Faith Tour,” which uses footage from his May 1988 Paris concerts. The movie will be released in thea...
The 15th annual Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade is Sept. 19, with a new route beginning in Adair Park and ending at Lee + White.
Crews are searching for a woman who disappeared in a Georgia state park Wednesday night. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources tells Channel 2 Action News that Erica Gibson, 21, was visiting Fort Yargo State Park. She hasn’t been seen since 7:30 p.m. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV ...
HBO released a new trailer for its television series “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” and it will feature the sorting ceremony at Hogwarts, Quidditch and more emphasis on Dumbledore and Snape. Read more trending news “Before the start-of-term banquet first years will p...
Dolly Parton’s famed east Tennessee theme park will debut new features soon to honor the life of its “dreamer-in-chief.”
In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on a Michelin-recommended pizzeria’s opening in Inman Park, a trio of restaurant closures, and a long-awaited vegan brunch menu debut in Reynoldstown. We’ve also rounded up some upcoming food events to put on your calendar, including a matc...
The 35th Annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run returns to Piedmont Park on Sept. 26 to raise money for HIV and AIDS organizations. AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the world’s largest nonprofit HIV/AIDS health care organization, hosts the annual event, which raises more t...
GATLINBURG, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - A man reported missing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than a week has been found safe, officials said. Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak was found safe Tuesday afternoon in North Carolina outside the park, according to park offi...
Two beluga whales at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium have died, including one that was rescued from a closed marine park in Canada just weeks ago, officials said....
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s candidates for governor took different paths on the campaign trail Wednesday, highlighting stark policy divides and trading sharp personal attacks as they toured metro Atlanta. Republican nominee Rick Jackson stood at the State Capito...
PIEGON FORGE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Dollywood officials announced what’s next for the park following the death of its co-founder and country music icon Dolly Parton. Dollywood President Eugene Naughton announced Wednesday that the upcoming renovations and current plans will ...
A prominent Atlanta attorney is pushing back as the Georgia Supreme Court prepares to decide the fate of DeKalb Superior Court Judge Yolanda Parker-Smith....
In late August, a luxury multifamily developer announced construction is underway on a 382-unit building at 35 Glenlake Parkway in Sandy Springs on the former site of a UPS office near its global headquarters. The $139 million, five-story development, named Caldwell, will mark Ke...
Gwinnett County Public Library is encouraging residents to explore its programs and services as part of Library Card Sign-Up Month, which started Tuesday. The public library system operates 15 branches and serves more than 1 million residents across the county. The annual campaig...
Travis Kelce is expanding his empire off the gridiron. Read more trending news The Kansas City Chiefs tight end and husband of Taylor Swift showed his more fashionable side in a new advertising campaign for designer Tommy Hilfiger. In the video launching the campaign, Forbes said...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — More mosquito traps have tested positive for West Nile virus in Fulton County — this time in Roswell, the city announced. The positive traps were at Roswell Area Park and Garrard Landing Park, according to the city. On Tuesday and Wednesday, a ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The battle for Georgia’s governor’s mansion is heating up in metro Atlanta on Wednesday morning as both major-party nominees hold high-stakes campaign events just miles apart. With recent polling showing a razor-thin race, Republican Rick Jacks...
Fulton County health officials detected West Nile virus in mosquito traps at Roswell Area Park and Garrard Landing Park.
Dale Sanders completed the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail hike to reclaim his spot as the oldest thru-hiker.
