October In Atlanta: Fall Fun, Festivals & More

From a brand partner: Mark those calendars! There's lots happening this season — here are some events worth checking out.

🌱 Patch AM: How Lakewood’s new Sunday market is reshaping food access in Atlanta

Spotted on the Atlanta calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

A Coweta DUI Starts Two Clocks. Most People Watch the Wrong One

Newnan attorney J. Ryan Brown on the 30-day license deadline that runs separately from a Coweta DUI court case.

🌱 Patch AM: How Zoo Atlanta’s new pandas could boost Grant Park businesses

Coming up on the Atlanta Patch calendar: Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival Returns This Weekend

🌱 Patch AM: WNBA 1st Round Playoffs Set As ATL Dream Scores Home-Court Advantage

Coming up: Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival Returns This Weekend on the Atlanta Patch calendar

WNBA 1st Round Playoffs Set As ATL Dream Scores Home-Court Advantage

The Atlanta Dream is eyeing the prize after securing home-court advantage for the 1st round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. See opponent details.

Police Shooting Injures Dogs | Top Colleges | Lightning Strikes Home: GA News

Beauty School Closes | GA Native Dies At Ole Miss | Skyrocketing Gas Prices | Woman Found Dismembered | WNBA 2026 1st Round Playoffs Set

Sweet Sixteenth Annual Pink Kiss for the Cure Toasts Over $301,000 Raised across all CentraArchy Restaurants

Atlanta diners at New York Prime and Joey D's Oak Room support nonprofit Living Beyond Breast Cancer with Pink Martini sales during October

Divas® Running Series Returns To Peachtree City To Paint the Town Pink

Registration now open for the November 7 event at Shakerag Knoll, benefiting JCole Advocacy to support autism caregivers and their families.

5 Super Athletes With Ties To Atlanta

From a brand partner: Meet five standout athletes with ties to the area whose accomplishments have made their mark on the sports world.

‘The Frozen River’ Author, Ariel Lawhon, to Make Her Only Georgia Stop Nov. 14 at Johns Creek Literary Fair

For its 5th season, event has new site, Johns Creek United Methodist Church, and includes 36 writers; free and $45 VIP tickets available now

🌱 Patch AM: 2 Dogs, Man Injured In Police Shooting In Fulton

Coming up: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Atlanta Patch calendar

2 Dogs, Man Injured In Police Shooting In Fulton

Authorities say two dogs charged at police officers, leading one of the officers to shoot toward the dogs and injure a man in Fulton County.

Meet LifeLine Animal Project's Pets of the Week

These pups are ready for their paw-fect homes!

Ole Miss Student Found Dead ID'ed As GA Native

Two students, including a junior from Georgia, were found dead this week at the University of Mississippi.

Parkland Communities Launches Prim Realty

Licensed brokerage supports Parkland Communities’ growing for-sale portfolio

Circus Vazquez – America’s Premier Family-Owned Big Top Show – visits Atlanta now through October 11

All-new show combines comedy, acrobatics, live music in a show that's fun for the entire family

🌱 Patch AM: Murder Suspect Fatally Falls From Railing In Fulton Co.: GBI

And check out Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Atlanta Patch calendar

These Are The Top GA Colleges In 2027 U.S. News Rankings

The rankings feature a new metric comparing graduates’ four-year post-college earnings within their specific fields of study.

Murder Suspect Fatally Falls From Railing In Fulton Co.: GBI

After being approached by deputies, authorities say the murder suspect fell from a balcony railing and died in Fulton County.

🌱 Patch AM: Soaring Gas Prices Impact GA, US Amid Record Diesel Costs

Make time for Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Atlanta Patch calendar

Soaring Gas Prices Impact GA, US Amid Record Diesel Costs

Fuel-tracker AAA recorded a price tag of $6.53 for diesel in the country - the highest-recorded average price. See what this means in GA.

Hail, 60 MPH Winds To Target GA Amid Severe Storms

A marginal risk for severe storms has been issued in Georgia, where nickel-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts are predicted.

🌱 Patch AM: What Atlanta’s new Beltline light rail push means for your commute

Be sure to catch Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Atlanta Patch calendar

A Closer Look at Ingrained Recovery’s Secluded Treatment Center in Georgia

A wooded Eastman setting brings residential care together with equine, forest and garden therapy.

SNAP Changes Coming To GA: What To Know

Experts reportedly say the impending SNAP changes may create a financial burden for states and cause program reductions.

Hammonds House Museum presents a concert with Okorie “OkCello” Johnson and Khari Cabral Simmons on October 18

The concert will feature genre-crossing music that builds in energy from beginning to end. Join us for an exciting evening of music!

Fall Shedding or Seasonal Allergies? What Atlanta Pet Owners Should Watch For

Veterinarians at My Pet's Vet are encouraging pet owners to pay attention to changes in their pets' skin and coats

Mass Shooting Suspect Arrested | Judge Halts Execution | World Cup Champs: GA News

Measles Outbreak | Fatal West Nile Virus | Man Found Dead In Restaurant Vent | Music Festival | Schools Remove Sexually Explicit Book

ATL Attorney To Be Featured On 'Survivor': Here's Her Story

An Atlanta-based criminal defense attorney will put her resilience and strength to the test on a new season of "Survivor 51: Open Era."

As 'Cuffing Season' Nears, Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 New Words To The Dictionary

Don't have a "crashout" or the "Sunday scaries," but Merriam-Webster decided to "glow up" with these new words.

Meet LifeLine Animal Project's Pets of the Week

These pups are ready for their paw-fect homes!

GA Mass Shooting Suspect Arrested In AL

The mass shooting killed one person and injured 10 others in Atlanta, police say.

1 Dead, 8 Infected As West Nile Virus Spreads In GA: DPH

See where cases of West Nile virus, caused by infected mosquitos, have occurred in Georgia.

Tropical Disturbance Being Monitored In Atlantic Amid GA Storms

With weekend storms on the horizon in Georgia, forecasters say they are monitoring a tropical disturbance in the Atlantic Basin.

Applebee's Restaurants in Metro Atlanta Welcome Guests Back with Grand Reopening Celebrations Across the City

First 100 guests at Kennesaw and Snellville locations to receive Free Appetizers for a Year

GA’s Richest Person Is Worth $13.2B, Ranks 99th On Forbes 400

Georgia's wealthiest person is a known public figure in the state's sports arena.

GA Restaurant Makes Elite List Of America’s Best By New York Times

A southern Georgia eatery is among the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., critics say.

Man Found Dead In ATL Restaurant Vent ID'ed: Report

Officers were told an employee found the deceased man stuck in the kitchen vent, Atlanta Police say.

Cresswind at Spring Haven Wins Silver Award at 2026 Aurora Awards

Recognition highlights thoughtful home design across Kolter Homes communities