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Check out Halloween parties, carnivals, haunted attractions around Atlanta
Oct. 14 A new carnival-style block party, will be celebrating the spooky season with costumed street performers, complimentary popcorn and candy, cornhole, live jazz at Bar Vegan and a range of fun, in-store activations, special products, exhibits and more at Ponce City Market. Attendance is free and family-friendly, and all are welcome. Thrill-seekers are invited to discover the haunted… → Read More
Six Flags unveils The Riddler Mindbender roller coaster
AUSTELL, Ga. — Six Flags Over Georgia unveiled a new twist on a popular roller coaster this week. The Mind Bender is now known as The Riddler Mindbender. → Read More
Top things to do around Atlanta on Labor Day weekend
Looking for something to do Labor Day weekend around Atlanta? Check out some of the top events happening around town. → Read More
Decatur shop picked as having the best ice cream in Georgia
Georgia is home to some great ice cream and ice cream shops. Which one is a scoop above the rest? Food & Wine Magazine recently picked its “The Best Ice Cream in Every State” list. For Georgia, Cremalosa — the gelateria from gelato master and acclaimed Atlanta food writer Meridith Ford — took the top spot. “The shop opened in Decatur, just before a tough business got even more difficult;… → Read More
Fireworks & more: Celebrate July 4 with these events around Atlanta
Looking to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, friends and fun this year? There are plenty of options around town to celebrate the July 4 holiday this year. July 2 The city of Johns Creek hosts its Independence Day Celebration from 6-10 p.m. at Newton Park with food trucks, the Block Party Experience concert and other activities. July 3 The Cumming Fourth of July Celebration kicks off… → Read More
Celebrate July 4 with great food, live music, fishing, adventure
Escape the ordinary with a trip to Dillard this July 4. → Read More
Top things to do in and around Atlanta this month
Looking for something to do around Atlanta? Unfortunately, with COVID-19 hanging around, the number of local events has been drastically reduced. But that doesn’t mean everything has been canceled. Here are some things to do around Atlanta for those who are interested in getting out. But with things constantly changing, please confirm the event is still happening before attending and it’s best… → Read More
Easter events around Atlanta: Hunts for adults, kids, more
Check out some of the Easter fun on tap for adults and kids around Atlanta. March 26 The Easter bunny is headed to the Acworth Sports Complex for an Easter egg hunt with 50,000 eggs, toys, prizes and candy. The hunt is for children 10 and under. Face masks are strongly encouraged. Roswell Street Baptist Church is hosting an evening with games, crags, snacks, worship and a glow in the dark hunt.… → Read More
Georgia Renaissance Festival to return in May
The gates of Newcastle will open in 2021. The Georgia Renaissance Festival typically opens on the weekends in April and May each year. Last year, the festival postponed those dates to the fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but ultimately ended up cancelling those as well. But organizers just announced this year’s event is a go. The festival will operate the weekends of May 1-June 13. Georgia… → Read More
Halloween events around Atlanta
Head to Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw for Miss Gail’s Jumpin' Music Jam, costume contests, the Trick or Treat Trail, a “Witch Hunt”, and an outdoor movie showing of Walt Disney Pictures' Halloweentown. On all five days, Boo-goers of all ages will enjoy a Zoo decked with Halloween décor as they sample sweet treats and enjoy the sights of whimsical Zoo Boo Town. In keeping with Zoo Atlanta’s… → Read More
Halloween events around Atlanta – 95.5 WSB
Oct. 17 Head to Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw for Miss Gail’s Jumpin' Music Jam, costume contests, the Trick or Treat Trail, a “Witch Hunt”, and an outdoor movie showing of Walt Disney Pictures' Halloweentown. Oct 17 & 18, 24 & 25 On all five days, Boo-goers of all ages will enjoy a Zoo decked with Halloween décor as they sample sweet treats and enjoy the sights of whimsical Zoo Boo… → Read More
Top things to do in and around Atlanta this month
In any other year, this month would be full of concerts, live events, festivals and thousands of other fun things to do. Unfortunately, with COVID-19 hanging around, the number of local events has been drastically reduced. But that doesn’t mean everything has been canceled. Here are some things to do around Atlanta. But with things changing so quickly, please confirm the event is still happening… → Read More
Wings Over North Georgia returns as drive-in air show featuring Thunderbirds – 95.5 WSB
ROME, Ga. — There’s never been another drive-in like this. Experience F-16 Falcons, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, skydivers and aerial performances at the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show on Oct. 24-25. This year, it’s a drive-in show. “Many events and most air shows have been forced to cancel during the pandemic,” said John Cowman, the show’s organizer. “My team and I have worked… → Read More
Peachtree Road Race abandons in-person race, to be held virtually only in 2020
While the world’s largest 10K road race will not include 60,000 runners winding down Peachtree Street in 2020, organizers hope those runners will still be winding down streets worldwide. The Atlanta Track Club, the company that organizes the July 4 tradition, first hit the pause button on the 51st running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race at the beginning of May. The event was postponed from July 4… → Read More
Forsyth County School turns ‘Ice, Ice Baby’ into COVID-19 song
CUMMING, Ga. — Not a single Lakeside Middle School student was alive when Vanilla Ice shot to stardom with his hit “Ice, Ice Baby” back in 1990. But that doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate the parody song and video the school’s staff rolled together for students’ return to the classroom. With math teacher Jeremy Combs handling the lyrics, computer science teacher Matt Pike behind the video and… → Read More
Forsyth County School turns ‘Ice, Ice Baby’ into COVID-19 song – 95.5 WSB
CUMMING, Ga. — Not a single Lakeside Middle School student was alive when Vanilla Ice shot to stardom with his hit “Ice, Ice Baby” back in 1990. But that doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate the parody song and video the school’s staff rolled together for students’ return to the classroom. With math teacher Jeremy Combs handling the lyrics, computer science teacher Matt Pike behind the video and… → Read More
1,062 stairs take hikers across suspension bridge down to amazing waterfall – 95.5 WSB
TALLULAH FALLS, Ga. -- Could you climb 1,062 stairs? If so, some amazing scenery awaits. Tallulah Gorge That's a lot of stairs! (Nelson Hicks) Known as one of Georgia’s most rugged parks, Tallulah Gorge ranks as one of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S. The gorge stretches two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. It features stunning waterfalls and cliffs. Tallulah Gorge (Nelson… → Read More
Tasty treat featured on ‘Shark Tank’ expands in Atlanta
DUNWOODY, Ga. -- Cinnaholic made headlines in 2014 when co-founders Florian and Shannon Radke appeared on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” The duo landed a deal with shark Robert Herjavec. But the pair and Herjavec envisioned different things for the company’s future. The Radke’s focused on growing franchises while Herjavec looked to grow its direct-to-consumer offerings. Six years later, Cinnaholic is… → Read More
Looking for something fun and free to do? – 95.5 WSB
TALLULAH FALLS, Ga. -- Could you climb 1,062 stairs? If so, some amazing scenery awaits. Tallulah Gorge That's a lot of stairs! (Nelson Hicks) Known as one of Georgia’s most rugged parks, Tallulah Gorge ranks as one of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S. The gorge stretches two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. It features stunning waterfalls and cliffs. Tallulah Gorge (Nelson… → Read More
SkyView Atlanta opens with free rides for moms, Dave & Buster’s resumes operations
With Gov. Brian Kemp announcing that some Georgia businesses can reopen with certain safety stipulations in place, a number of Atlanta-area attractions have opened their doors to the public. Want to take out some quarantine anger? Head to Bad Axe Throwing and let the axes fly. The company’s mission is to bring the thrill of a traditional Canadian backyard pastime to urban communities. “We are… → Read More