Marietta Square businesses expect Fourth of July surge as World Cup visitors boost crowds
On a typical summer weekend, the Square draws crowds for dining, shopping and entertainment. Supporters of the area’s growth point to its mix of offerings and sense of security.
10 Best Georgia Farmers Markets To Visit This July
I blame the peaches. One Saturday morning, I stopped at a market stand for a single peach and left an hour later with two full bags and a new weekend tradition. That is what July does to people here. Georgia grows summer better than almost anywhere, and the proof shows up on folding tables every weekend.
CAF Airbase Georgia Joins Independence Day Flyovers for America’s 250th Anniversary
CAF Airbase Georgia will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4 by participating in a series of patriotic flyovers across metro Atlanta, while also looking ahead to a special fundraising event this fall that will support its growing youth education programs. Based at Atlanta Regional Airport–Falcon Field in
Actors love this Atlanta diner that’s barely changed in 70 years
In a city known for constant growth and change, one Atlanta diner has built its reputation by staying almost exactly the same for decades . In a new feature, Southern Living highlighted The Silver Skillet Restaurant as one of Atlanta's enduring dining landmarks, celebrating the restaurant's longtime traditions, classic
Parade route, parking info for Marietta July 4 celebrations
If you plan to attend the July 4 celebrations in the City of Marietta on Saturday, here’s some pertinent information about road closures and parking. The day-long festivities begin with the Let Freedom Ring parade. It starts at 10 a.m. at Mission Church Roswell Street (formerly Roswell Street Baptist Church) and contin
Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West...
The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule begins Friday, July 10, and continues through Monday, July 13:. Weather permitting, the Georgia Department
This Unassuming Georgia Restaurant Has The Best Shrimp And Grits In The South
The best Southern food often hides in the most unexpected places, and Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou in Alpharetta proves this theory by serving up shrimp and grits so good they’ll ruin you for all other versions. This charming spot looks like someone’s weekend cottage got lost on its way...
July 4th, Peachtree Road Race, FIFA: Atlanta gears up for one of busiest weekends...
Atlanta is getting ready for one of its busiest holiday weekends of the year. City leaders outlined how they’re preparing to keep the crowds safe, especially with the dangerous heat.
Parents speak out after bear spray attack injures children at metro Atlanta hotel
Fifteen people, eight of them children, ended up hurt in a metro Atlanta bear spray attack. The incident happened just after 6 p.m. on June 20.
LIVE BLOG: Severe weather moving in to metro Atlanta, North Georgia
The unsettled weather continues in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. The FOX 5 Storm Team says the strongest storms Friday afternoon could produce damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, frequent lightning and small hail. While showers and storms will remain scattered, any storm that develops could become severe. The forecast

















