What North Atlanta Should Know Today. Friday, Sept. 4, 2026
North Atlanta sees growing holiday travel on major highways, extra MARTA service for weekend events, early school dismissals, and community activities to start the…
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North Atlanta Weekend Events: Rodeo, Live Music and Labor Day Fun, Sept. 4–7
Enjoy a full weekend of Labor Day events in North Atlanta including a rodeo, live music by Hayley Williams, farmers markets, comedy shows, and…
Roswell’s New iSmash Turns Breaking Things Into a Family Entertainment Business
Roswell’s new iSmash venue offers safe, hands-on fun with rage rooms and splatter-paint experiences for families and groups at Crossville Village. The 6,500-square-foot spot…
North Atlanta Weekend: Film, Live Music, Markets and a Whitney Houston Tribute
This weekend in North Atlanta features outdoor movies, live concerts, farmers markets, cultural festivals, and family events across various cities. Highlights include a film…
After 10 Years of Southern Shorts, Stephen Sherwood Still Comes Back to One Thing: Story
Stephen Sherwood created the Southern Shorts Awards to provide filmmakers with meaningful feedback and uphold professional standards. Now celebrating 10 years, the festival hosts…
Friday’s outdoor events remain scheduled, but storms could complicate the evening
Friday night's outdoor events in North Atlanta are going on as scheduled, although a 40% chance of afternoon storms may affect attendance. Popular concerts…
North Atlanta weekend: Global food, outdoor concerts and two nights of arena-sized rock
North Atlanta offers a packed weekend of outdoor concerts, global festivals, farmers markets, and cultural activities amid warm weather conditions.
Roswell Film Festival Marks 10 Years With 29-Short Celebration
Roswell’s Southern Shorts Awards celebrates a decade with a full-day event showcasing 29 international short films. The festival offers detailed filmmaker feedback and features…
North Atlanta Weekend: 15 Things to Do Aug. 14–16
North Atlanta heads into the weekend with one of August’s stronger event lineups, especially for anyone who prefers to stay close to home. Friday…
Usher Saxophonist Mike Burton Plans Two Intimate Alpharetta Shows
Mike Burton, saxophonist for Usher, will hold two intimate birthday performances at The Velvet Note in Alpharetta. These shows offer a rare chance to…
What North Atlanta Should Know Today. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
North Fulton tap water has a new taste due to seasonal changes but remains safe. Today is the late deadline for August SAT registration,…
North Atlanta Weekend Events: The Calling, Guardians of the Jukebox and a Taylor Swift Tribute, August 7–9, 2026
North Atlanta’s weekend features free concerts, farmers markets, and art fairs in several communities. Outdoor family fun and live music mark the local scene…
