Weekend Things to Do
North Georgia State Fair

State Fair and more: 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

The fun includes a performance by the multi-Grammy Award-winning group Little Big Town at the Fox Theatre and a Pixel Putt Mini Golf Tournament.

All about Howard Finster

6 roadside attractions to visit in Georgia

From folk art to the Little White House or the giant peanut in Plains, here are six roadside attractions to check out across Georgia

Hike to Laurel Falls will cost you $14

5 must-hike mountain trails in Georgia

Among the mountains of North Georgia, you'll find five exciting, invigorating and unforgettable hikes

Wine & Dine
Review: Good times with a global touch at Bon Ton

Bon Ton closes this week and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

This week on the Atlanta restaurant scene, community members mourned the imminent closure of Bon Ton, and Mule Train announced it would soon open.

White-Burgundy Braised Chicken
RECIPE

Comfort food recipes served with tales from deep inside restaurant industry

Hannah Selinger’s memoir, “Cellar Rat,” weaves comforting recipes in between raw accounts of working within the restaurant industry.

McKendrick's Steakhouse review
RESTAURANT REVIEW

Under new management, McKendrick’s approaches change with ‘baby steps’

McKendrick's offers a classic American steakhouse experience, but reviewing the restaurant was anything but straightforward for AJC critic Henri Hollis.

GUEST COLUMN

This partnership raises the bar on preparing talent for Georgia’s workforce

Technical College System of Georgia and online Western Governors University have partnered to offer Georgians an affordable education that meets workforce demands.

Sept 25, 2026
THE STEERING COLUMN

Do Atlanta drivers really need all-wheel drive?

AWD can add traction — and cost. Here’s when Atlanta drivers may benefit from it and when good tires matter more.

Sept 25, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

African American history is American history: The power of never giving up

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture emerged from decades of work by members of Congress, including the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis.

Sept 24, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

The hidden toll on Black doctors: We are saving lives but losing our own.

We have a health crisis among Black doctors, and healing Black physicians is how we start to heal medicine itself.

Sept 24, 2026

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Falcons Packers Football

PHOTOS: Falcons beat Packers for season’s first win

Atlanta’s offense found its rhythm with a capable quarterback under center in a 35-14 victory on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis.

Gorillaz close out the Shaky Knees three-day music festival on Sunday night with a set full of hits and several surprise guests, including Kara Jackson, 6lack, DRAM and Atlanta's own Earthgang on Sept. 20, 2026 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Shaky Knees Festival 2026 – Day 3

Sunday’s final day of the festival at Piedmont Park included performances by Gorillaz, Wu-Tang Clan and an array of other music artists.

Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers

PHOTOS: Falcons struggled offensively, defense can only do so much

The Falcons didn't mount much offense and struggled from the start, with Jack Strand taking over for Cooper Rush.