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Georgia lawmakers wrap session with budget, major bills

Gov. Brian Kemp now has 40 days to act on dozens of end-of-session bills.

News

Georgia lawmakers worked into Friday morning to pass a nearly $39 billion budget and a slate of bills before the legislative session ended.Why it matters: Sine die is lawmakers&#x27; final chance to pass priorities — and with 2026 elections looming, the pressure to deliver wins intensified.

Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell

Not sure what to do this weekend? Check out our list of events happening around Atlanta.

Things to Do

There&#x27;s plenty to do in Atlanta this weekend, and we&#x27;ve pulled together some events to add to your itinerary. 🐦‍🔥 404 Day returns and celebrates Atlanta culture with a free event at Piedmont Park. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://404day.com/" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://404day.com/" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)<ul><li>Festivities kick off Saturday morning with the second annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="404 Day parade" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWmD42aEViw/?img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWmD42aEViw/?img_index=1" target="_blank">404 Day parade</a> at 10am. The route runs along Peachtree Street from Ralph McGill Boulevard to Underground Atlanta. </li><li>Other events <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="throughout the weekend" data-vars-click-url="https://404weekend.com/events/" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://404weekend.com/events/" target="_blank">throughout the weekend</a> include a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="scholarship gala" data-vars-click-url="https://events.eventnoire.com/e/3rd-annual-404-fund-scholarship-gala" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://events.eventnoire.com/e/3rd-annual-404-fund-scholarship-gala" target="_blank">scholarship gala</a>, an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Old Atlanta vs. New Atlanta hip-hop battle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404-day-old-atlanta-vs-new-atlanta-a-live-hip-hop-culture-experience-tickets-1980928804379?utm_source=404day.com&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=rsvp-button" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404-day-old-atlanta-vs-new-atlanta-a-live-hip-hop-culture-experience-tickets-1980928804379?utm_source=404day.com&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=rsvp-button" target="_blank">Old Atlanta vs. New Atlanta hip-hop battle</a> and a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taste the Block party" data-vars-click-url="https://partiful.com/e/Jj4p5lmx5cwSnkCzMWAK" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://partiful.com/e/Jj4p5lmx5cwSnkCzMWAK" target="_blank">Taste the Block party</a> featuring a live performance by Big Boi.</li></ul>🎉 State Rep. Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro) starts the 404 Day festivities early with a free Sine Die block party at Liberty Plaza. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thurs." data-vars-click-url="https://house-press.com/rep-eric-bell-to-host-second-annual-404-sine-die-block-party-event-at-liberty-plaza/" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://house-press.com/rep-eric-bell-to-host-second-annual-404-sine-die-block-party-event-at-liberty-plaza/" target="_blank">Thurs.</a>)🏐 Atlanta Vibe, the city&#x27;s pro volleyball team, play the Omaha Supernovas (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thurs." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/atlanta-vibe-vs-omaha-supernovas-atlanta-georgia-04-02-2026/event/0E0063710344B648" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/atlanta-vibe-vs-omaha-supernovas-atlanta-georgia-04-02-2026/event/0E0063710344B648" target="_blank">Thurs.</a>) and the Orlando Valkyries (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/atlanta-vibe-vs-orlando-valkyries-atlanta-georgia-04-04-2026/event/0E006371065BB823" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/atlanta-vibe-vs-orlando-valkyries-atlanta-georgia-04-04-2026/event/0E006371065BB823" target="_blank">Sat.</a>) at GSU&#x27;s Convocation Center.🎤 Rapper DaBaby performs at Buckhead Theater. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fri." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/dababy-be-more-grateful-tour-atlanta-georgia-04-03-2026/event/0E0064420956A93C?_gl=1*yvja9g*_ga*MTM0NDY5NTExOC4xNzc1MDY0OTg1*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzUwNjQ5ODYkajU4JGwwJGgw*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*czE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkajYwJGwwJGgw" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/dababy-be-more-grateful-tour-atlanta-georgia-04-03-2026/event/0E0064420956A93C?_gl=1*yvja9g*_ga*MTM0NDY5NTExOC4xNzc1MDY0OTg1*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzUwNjQ5ODYkajU4JGwwJGgw*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*czE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkajYwJGwwJGgw" target="_blank">Fri.</a>)🥟 Panda Fest brings the three-day popular Asian food festival and market to Atlantic Station. <ul><li>Get your tickets ASAP because this event will most likely sell out. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fri-Sun." data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panda-fest-atlanta-2026-tickets-1978898455551?aff=oddtdtcreator" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panda-fest-atlanta-2026-tickets-1978898455551?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">Fri-Sun.</a>)</li></ul>⚽ Atlanta United hosts the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E006372B3769D3E?brand=atlantaunited&amp;artistid=2213124&amp;wt.mc_id=MLS_TEAM_ATLU_SGT_PG_GM4&amp;utm_source=atlutd.com&amp;utm_medium=client&amp;utm_campaign=MLS_TEAM_ATLU&amp;utm_content=SGT_PG_GM4&amp;_gl=1*1jzwouv*_ga*MTAyNjIyNjc3LjE3NzUwNjc0MDM.*_ga_P4S0WHP5N5*czE3NzUwNjc0MDMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzUwNjc0MDkkajU0JGwwJGgw" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E006372B3769D3E?brand=atlantaunited&amp;artistid=2213124&amp;wt.mc_id=MLS_TEAM_ATLU_SGT_PG_GM4&amp;utm_source=atlutd.com&amp;utm_medium=client&amp;utm_campaign=MLS_TEAM_ATLU&amp;utm_content=SGT_PG_GM4&amp;_gl=1*1jzwouv*_ga*MTAyNjIyNjc3LjE3NzUwNjc0MDM.*_ga_P4S0WHP5N5*czE3NzUwNjc0MDMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzUwNjc0MDkkajU0JGwwJGgw" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)🏃 Log those miles at the 19th annual Run Like Hell 5K benefitting Oakland Cemeter.y (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://www.oaklandcemetery.com/events/run-like-hell-5k-2026" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.oaklandcemetery.com/events/run-like-hell-5k-2026" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)🪴 Atlanta Plant Fest features local vendors selling indoor houseplants and accessories, food and DJ-curated music. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://pinkpothosatl.com/pages/plant-fest" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pinkpothosatl.com/pages/plant-fest" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)🎨 Sandy Springs Artsapalooza showcases work from more than 100 artists and features live demonstrations, a children&#x27;s area and an Easter Egg Hunt featuring 10,000 eggs. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat.-Sun." data-vars-click-url="https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13505" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13505" target="_blank">Sat.-Sun.</a>)

New Gordon Parks exhibit arrives in Atlanta

The exhibit includes photos from the 1956 Life magazine spread that followed the lives of the Thornton family in and around Mobile, Alabama.

Culture

A new exhibit on display in Atlanta is celebrating the 70th anniversary of Life magazine publishing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gordon Parks&#x27;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/gordon-parks/biography" data-vars-content-id="a03eed2d-6cd4-444a-aba2-4080b68a32da" data-vars-headline="New Gordon Parks exhibit arrives in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/gordon-parks/biography" target="_blank">Gordon Parks&#x27;</a> iconic photo essay of Black American life in the Jim Crow South. Why it matters: The photographs of Black families carrying out their day-to-day activities forced readers to confront the human reality of de jure segregation.

How to watch Georgia lawmakers' wrap session on Sine Die

Lawmakers race to pass bills before midnight, ending with a chaotic paper toss celebration.

Thursday is Sine Die, the final day of the Georgia General Assembly&#x27;s 2026 legislative session.Why it matters: If your idea of a fun time includes watching state lawmakers <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="throw a blizzard of paper" data-vars-click-url="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=79d8b74525041619&amp;rlz=1C5GCCM_enUS1149US1149&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7gluQIWRImMrDeTpYPwzeu_C1YKw:1775100881571&amp;udm=2&amp;fbs=ADc_l-aN0CWEZBOHjofHoaMMDiKpaEWjvZ2Py1XXV8d8KvlI3jljrY5CkLlk8Dq3IvwBz-SJyfRX_inP-J3Cs9lQZu9J3QQItR3OEYwLkKzmr7kPOcnOHgs2DuqUZRO-ELiAwERpWBwBU8CtC1Ox4detzq0te8vBmuBysaBZi4HD2dkkBCN-0uBHrxBV3G6vVhbAPy0TmeRSRcmG87ff3FHuMenELvkgnA&amp;q=georgia+Sine+Die+paper+tossing&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwju9PGLns6TAxUPlokEHWwTBosQtKgLegQIFhAB&amp;biw=1454&amp;bih=696&amp;dpr=2" data-vars-content-id="bce157f1-eb81-4de2-9cfd-fd7d72c9e137" data-vars-headline="How to watch Georgia lawmakers&#x27; wrap session on Sine Die" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=79d8b74525041619&amp;rlz=1C5GCCM_enUS1149US1149&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7gluQIWRImMrDeTpYPwzeu_C1YKw:1775100881571&amp;udm=2&amp;fbs=ADc_l-aN0CWEZBOHjofHoaMMDiKpaEWjvZ2Py1XXV8d8KvlI3jljrY5CkLlk8Dq3IvwBz-SJyfRX_inP-J3Cs9lQZu9J3QQItR3OEYwLkKzmr7kPOcnOHgs2DuqUZRO-ELiAwERpWBwBU8CtC1Ox4detzq0te8vBmuBysaBZi4HD2dkkBCN-0uBHrxBV3G6vVhbAPy0TmeRSRcmG87ff3FHuMenELvkgnA&amp;q=georgia+Sine+Die+paper+tossing&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwju9PGLns6TAxUPlokEHWwTBosQtKgLegQIFhAB&amp;biw=1454&amp;bih=696&amp;dpr=2" target="_blank">throw a blizzard of paper</a> into the air, head to the Georgia Capitol on Thursday night.

90th Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park with entrance fee

Executive director Brian Hill told Axios the Dogwood Festival is charging a "nominal entrance fee to be able to keep the festival alive."

The popular <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Atlanta Dogwood Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://dogwood.org/" data-vars-content-id="fdef238c-6953-4059-8d40-604e1ed84add" data-vars-headline="90th Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park with entrance fee" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://dogwood.org/" target="_blank">Atlanta Dogwood Festival</a> returns to Piedmont Park this weekend, and for the first time will charge visitors a small fee to attend.Why it matters: The three-day festival was in &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="grave risk" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/08/26/dogwood-festival-piedmont-park-shutting-down-fundraising" data-vars-content-id="fdef238c-6953-4059-8d40-604e1ed84add" data-vars-headline="90th Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park with entrance fee" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/08/26/dogwood-festival-piedmont-park-shutting-down-fundraising" target="_self">grave risk</a>&quot; of not returning due to budget constraints fueled by the pandemic, rising costs and falling sponsorships.

Six Flags Over Georgia brings big coasters and family fun to Atlanta

Spring break at Six Flags Over Georgia starts April 3 with coasters for all and a huge waterpark near Atlanta.

Partners

Spring break is around the corner, and summer isn&#x27;t far behind — for families around Atlanta, that means one thing: it&#x27;s time to get out and make some memories.What you need to know: Six Flags Over Georgia is kicking things off with 10 days of nonstop excitement from April 3–12 before the rest of the 2026 season ramps up.<ul><li>Plus, when spring break ends, the good times keep coming with bonus Fridays on April 17, April 24 and May 15.</li></ul>

Weekend events: Toylanta, Little 5 Fest, New Edition, Braves

The Atlanta Braves kick off its home opener weekend with a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals.

Stock up on allergy meds and enjoy the sunshine and pleasant temperatures with these events across Atlanta:📃 Starting Friday, the Atlanta History Center will host a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="traveling exhibit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/freedom-plane-national-tour-documents-that-forged-a-nation/" data-vars-content-id="dd76c6f6-46ad-4f1d-aa27-3e2a3ad8eb79" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Toylanta, Little 5 Fest, New Edition, Braves" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/freedom-plane-national-tour-documents-that-forged-a-nation/" target="_blank">traveling exhibit</a> by the National Archives that showcases documents that were crucial to our country&#x27;s founding.

Weekend events: Shamrock Shuffle, Harlem Globetrotters, beer fest

Celebrate the start of spring with these events happening around metro Atlanta.

The cold weather has moved out of Atlanta, so get out there and enjoy your weekend with these events:

Weekend events: St. Patrick's Day, Margaret Cho and Naked Mole Rat

Plus, ASO performs Bach's Mass in B Minor.

☘️ Don your green, find a shillelagh and make your way to Midtown for Atlanta&#x27;s longest-running event.<ul><li>The St. Patrick&#x27;s Day Parade down Peachtree Street featuring floats, bands, dancers and bagpipes kicks off at noon. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://atlantastpats.com/parade-info/" data-vars-content-id="bc0de8df-120c-4a5e-a0bc-06b97efb713b" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: St. Patrick&#x27;s Day, Margaret Cho and Naked Mole Rat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://atlantastpats.com/parade-info/" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)</li></ul>

Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl

Shake off the work week blues with these events happening around metro Atlanta.

It&#x27;s going to be <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="80 degrees this weekend" data-vars-click-url="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=33.7537&amp;lon=-84.3863" data-vars-content-id="d861c213-4401-4831-be9f-764ffec18ea7" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=33.7537&amp;lon=-84.3863" target="_blank">80 degrees this weekend</a>, so get out there and enjoy the first inklings of spring with these events:🎤 Lady Gaga&#x27;s The MAYHEM Ball wraps up its second night at State Farm Arena. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thurs." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/lady-gaga-the-mayhem-ball-atlanta-georgia-03-05-2026/event/0E006325D3BF68EF" data-vars-content-id="d861c213-4401-4831-be9f-764ffec18ea7" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/lady-gaga-the-mayhem-ball-atlanta-georgia-03-05-2026/event/0E006325D3BF68EF" target="_blank">Thurs.</a>)🤼 Total Nonstop Action Wrestling brings moves and stunts to the Gateway Center Arena. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thurs.-Fri." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/tna-wrestling-tickets/artist/1008830" data-vars-content-id="d861c213-4401-4831-be9f-764ffec18ea7" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/tna-wrestling-tickets/artist/1008830" target="_blank">Thurs.-Fri.</a>)🎷 Trombone Shorty &amp; Orleans Avenue bring their brass band tunes to The Eastern. 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Black Effect Podcast Festival returns to Atlanta with Charlamagne Tha God

The Black Effect Podcast Festival returns to Atlanta on April 25 at Pullman Yards, hosted by Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Black Effect Podcast Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://blackeffect.com/podcastfestival/" data-vars-content-id="67b04ceb-5213-470b-83d0-dc19c1b0f161" data-vars-headline="Black Effect Podcast Festival returns to Atlanta with Charlamagne Tha God" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://blackeffect.com/podcastfestival/" target="_blank">Black Effect Podcast Festival</a> is coming back to Atlanta for its fourth year.Why it matters: Atlanta is cementing its role as a national hub for Black media and culture and this festival puts the city at the center of the podcast boom.

The Strokes, Wu-Tang Clan and Gorillaz lead Shaky Knees

The 3-day Piedmont Park festival returns with Gorillaz, Wu-Tang Clan and rising indie acts.

Music

Rising bands Geese and Fontaines D.C. will join legends LCD Soundsystem and Pavement and dozens of other acts at Shaky Knees in September.Why it matters: Now in its 13th year, the weekend festival stretching across multiple stages in Piedmont Park is one of the Southeast&#x27;s top music events.<ul><li>This year&#x27;s line-up is really solid.</li></ul>

Things to Do 🗓

90th Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park with entrance fee

How to watch Georgia lawmakers' wrap session on Sine Die

Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell

Six Flags Over Georgia brings big coasters and family fun to Atlanta

Weekend events: Toylanta, Little 5 Fest, New Edition, Braves