The latest news from the city.

Atlanta's Chomp and Stomp returns to Cabbagetown Park on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a chili cook-off, a Romp 5K, live bluegrass and roots music, and an artist market, all free to attend and supporting the neighborhood's parks.

A look at The Food Shoppe, a family-run Southern restaurant on Luckie Street in downtown Atlanta, with its Creole-inspired menu, walk-and-eat bowls, and famous bread pudding.

Architectural Accents is a Buckhead store with over 40 years of experience selling European architectural antiques, from doors and mantels to lighting and hardware. It also offers restoration, custom reproductions and worldwide shipping. Prices are fixed, and the store is open Monday through Saturday.

MOCA GA has opened its permanent 26,306-square-foot home at 1260 Foster Street NW in West Midtown, with five galleries, a rooftop and a collection of more than 1,600 works by 375 Georgia artists. Hours, admission and current exhibitions are covered.

The Cabrera family's free haunted house in Smyrna is closing after 14 years, with 2026 as its final season. All proceeds go to Christmas presents for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta patients. Here are the remaining dates and what to know before you go.

The 5th annual First Voices Festival returns to Little 5 Points in November 2026, with a free two-day PowWow on November 21-22, an Art of Activism opening on November 20 at 7 Stages Theatre, and a screening of The Doctrine at the Plaza Theatre on November 27.

ARTLanta 2026, the free three-day festival of culture by the I'm So ATL Public Art Campaign, runs October 30 to November 1 at Historic Fourth Ward Park, with a Saturday night ATLiens listening event at Westside Motor Lounge.

A look at Zion Delight Southern Cuisine, a family-run soul food spot in Atlanta's Lakewood Heights that has used the same recipes since 2008. Covers the cafeteria-style plates, signature dishes, hours, weekend live music and catering.

The Georgia Aquarium's WinterTide runs November 13 to January 3 and is included with general admission. Highlights include a new 40-foot LED tree, Scuba Claus diving among whale sharks, Santa's North Pole Village, weekend live music, and an adults-only After Hours night.

Tailor Made Trailers in Stone Mountain sells enclosed trailers and also lists construction equipment and landscaping supplies. Customers often praise the sales staff, especially Shadina, though one reviewer reported being told the business only sells cars. Call ahead to confirm trailer stock.