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Start your Canton, Georgia, morning at the Cherokee County Historic Courthouse, also known as the Historic Marble Courthouse. Early light is the best time to appreciate the building’s pale native-marble façade, five-story Classical Revival design, and the way its columns stand out against the quieter downtown streets before the day gets busy. Take a slow lap around the courthouse square first. From the sidewalks, look up at the strong vertical lines of the façade and the details that can be easy to miss from a passing car: stonework around the entrances, the symmetry of the windows, and the contrast between the historic building and Canton’s everyday storefronts nearby. It is a useful stop for understanding how the city’s civic center grew around this landmark. Then head inside for the Cherokee County History Museum, housed within the courthouse. The museum’s self-guided format makes it easy to spend as much or as little time as you like with the interactive exhibits, moving through stories that connect Cherokee County’s past to the communities around Canton today. It works especially well in the morning, when you can explore at an unhurried pace and still have the rest of downtown ahead of you. Afterward, step back outside and view the courthouse from across the street for the clearest full-building perspective. The morning sun brings out the texture of the marble without the harsher shadows of midday, making this a rewarding stop for both architecture fans and curious first-time visitors. Add it to a short downtown walk before coffee or lunch.

Morning at Cherokee County Historic Courthouse

Things to Do in Atlanta This Weekend: Sept. 18-20, 2026 Events

Metro Atlanta’s Sept. 18-20 weekend lineup includes concerts, festivals and family events throughout the city and surrounding communities. Piedmont Park hosts the sold-out Shaky Knees Festival from Friday through Sunday, featuring more than 60 artists. The Strokes headline Friday, Twenty One Pilots take the stage Saturday and Gorillaz close the festival Sunday. People still looking for tickets can use the official waitlist or verified resale options. Saturday brings a full slate of shows at Atlanta venues. Earth, Wind & Fire performs at State Farm Arena, Shaboozey brings the Outlaws Never Die Tour to the Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park, and Ledisi appears at Atlanta Symphony Hall. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra also continues “Music for the Very Young: I SPY!,” pairing classical music, storytelling and a string quartet for children ages 3 to 8 through Oct. 10. The Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade takes place Saturday night, beginning at Adair Park II following a 7:15 p.m. lineup. Colorful lanterns and large illuminated puppets will travel along the route, where spectators can watch or join the procession with lanterns of their own. Atlanta Plant Fest arrives at Pittsburgh Yards on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The outdoor event includes plant shopping and swapping, a live DJ, food and a full bar, with RSVP suggested for new plant owners and experienced growers alike.

Cartersville residents looking for weekend plans from Sept. 11-13 will find several regional options in metro Atlanta and North Georgia, although the event roundup does not list a program in Cartersville itself. The closest featured festival is the Taste & Brews Festival at Etowah River Park in Canton on Sept. 12-13. The free Canton event will include live music from eight bands, more than 20 food vendors, craft beer, cocktails, shopping, and local farmers’ plus arts-and-crafts markets. Other north metro choices include the free Face 2 Face Elton John and Billy Joel tribute concert in Woodstock on Sept. 12, beginning at 7:30 p.m., and the Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park, running through Sept. 13. The Yellow Daisy Festival brings together more than 400 artists and makers, with live music, a kids entrepreneur market, flower and plant displays, and a beer garden. Admission is free, though Stone Mountain Park charges a $20 parking fee. Sandy Springs Artsapalooza also runs Sept. 12-13, offering work from more than 100 artists, interactive art stations, live music and a children’s play area. Music options across the region include Brooks & Dunn in Alpharetta, Eric Dodd’s “OCONEE” vinyl-release show in Decatur, and Jazz on the Lawn at Atlanta’s Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. In Canton, Taste & Brews Festival combines its two-day food and music program with free admission.

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Fall colors arrive with games, gardens and a hayride at Fall Fest 2026 with 4-H on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Atlanta History Center’s main campus, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW in Atlanta, bringing Georgia 4-H Extension programs together with historic demonstrations and seasonal garden activities. The lineup includes fall-themed games, crafts, food, animal encounters, cider pressing, candle making, beekeeping and live music. A hayride is also part of the day’s activities. Fall Fest activities are included with general admission to the Atlanta History Center. The museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while festival programming runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Fall Fest 2026 with 4-H at Atlanta History Center

19 settembre 2026 alle ore 10:00

Atlanta History Center

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Event details

When: September 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM – September 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Where: Atlanta History Center130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, 30305 Atlanta, Georgia, US
Organizer: Atlanta History Center

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The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 to 14:00 local time.
The event takes place at the Atlanta History Center’s main campus in Atlanta, Georgia.
Activities include historic demonstrations, seasonal garden activities, Georgia 4-H Extension programs, fall-themed games, food, crafts, animal encounters, cider pressing, candle making, beekeeping, live music, and a hayride.
Fall Fest activities are included with general admission to the Atlanta History Center.
The museum is open from 09:00 to 16:00 on the event day, while the festival programming runs from 10:00 to 14:00.

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Information last verified September 15, 2026.

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Stone Mountain Park’s Pumpkin Festival runs on select Fridays through Sundays from September 19 through November 1, 2026, bringing a seasonal evening event option to Stone Mountain, just east of Atlanta. The festival and other park attractions open at 2:00 PM on event dates. The Pumpkin Drone & Light Show is included with an Attractions Ticket or Mountain Membership, with no separate ticket required for the show. Visitors can purchase food and beverages at the festival. Parking is available at Stone Mountain Park, with standard parking fees applying. The event takes place at Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Boulevard in Stone Mountain.

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Stone Mountain Park’s Pumpkin Festival Returns September 19

19 settembre 2026 alle ore 14:00

Stone Mountain Park

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When: September 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM – November 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Where: Stone Mountain Park1000 Robert E. Lee Boulevard, 30083 Stone Mountain, GA, US
Organizer: Stone Mountain Park
Admission: $39.99

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The festival runs from September 19 through November 1, 2026, on select dates, Friday through Sunday.
The Pumpkin Festival and other attractions open at 2:00 PM.
A Pumpkin Festival and Attractions Ticket costs 39.99 USD for adults and children ages 3 and older.
Admission includes family-friendly attractions, live-entertainer shows, lighted walk-through experiences, the Pumpkin Parade, and the Pumpkin Drone & Light Show.
The Pumpkin Drone & Light Show is included with an Attractions Ticket or Mountain Membership; no separate ticket is required.

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Information last verified September 15, 2026.

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Atlanta’s activity calendar is filling shared urban spaces with immersive art, museum programming, professional sports and community festivals. Interactive installations and public art are appearing beyond traditional galleries, giving residents and visitors more chances to encounter contemporary work in everyday settings. Many of these projects draw on local themes of heritage, innovation and Atlanta’s continued growth. Museums remain central to the city’s cultural offerings, pairing historical collections with temporary exhibitions. Augmented reality and interactive displays are also shaping educational experiences, particularly for younger and digitally oriented audiences. The Braves, Falcons and Hawks continue to structure Atlanta’s social calendar, joined by community sporting events and fan activities. Games and related gatherings bring visitors into downtown and Midtown, where restaurants, shops and entertainment venues often benefit from the added traffic. Food pop-ups, themed festivals, music events and ethnic food fairs are broadening the event landscape. Local vendors, farm-to-table ideas, Southern food traditions and international influences frequently share the same program, with parks, open spaces and green belts serving as gathering places. Downtown and Midtown activities often require advance planning as traffic and parking become difficult. MARTA and ride-sharing services are increasingly common for travel between venues, and many popular events use advance reservations or timed tickets to manage attendance.

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Atlanta Indian Film Festival 2026 takes place October 2–4, bringing twenty films from India and the diaspora to two Atlanta venues. The program spans seven languages and includes one silent film. It is presented by the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce. The festival opens with a Friday gala from 6:00 to 9:30 PM on October 2 at Twelve Midtown, Autograph Collection Hotel, 361 17th Street NW. Gala-only tickets are $150. Saturday and Sunday programming moves to Tara Theater, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, with screenings, filmmaker interviews and the awards ceremony. Screenings cost $40 per day, or $65 for a two-day pass. A free Saturday-evening screening of Birha is also listed.

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Atlanta Indian Film Festival 2026 runs October 2–4

2 ottobre 2026

Twelve Midtown, Autograph Collection Hotel; Tara Theater

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When: October 1, 2026 – October 3, 2026
Where: Twelve Midtown, Autograph Collection Hotel; Tara Theater361 17th Street NW; 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, 30363; 30324 Atlanta, GA, US
Organizer: Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce

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The festival runs from October 2 through October 4, 2026, in Atlanta.
The opening gala is scheduled for Friday, October 2, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Twelve Midtown, Autograph Collection Hotel, 361 17th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30363.
Saturday and Sunday screenings, filmmaker interviews, and the awards ceremony take place at Tara Theater, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.
The festival presents twenty films from India and the diaspora in seven languages, plus one silent film.
The Friday gala-only ticket costs $150, Saturday and Sunday screenings cost $40 per day, and a two-day screenings pass costs $65.

Information last verified September 11, 2026.

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Alive in Roswell is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. The free monthly festival, hosted by the City of Roswell, will take place along Historic Canton Street and at the Roswell Antique and Interiors Lot, at Canton and Webb streets. Sucker Punch is listed as the featured band for the September event. The festival also includes live music, food trucks, beverage tents, local businesses, merchants, artists and nonprofit organizations. For the event, Historic Canton Street will be closed to vehicles between Highway 9 and Norcross Street. Dogs may attend on a leash, with owners expected to clean up after them. Event-specific weather, traffic and safety alerts are available by texting ROSWELLEvent to 888777.

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Alive in Roswell returns September 17 on Historic Canton Street

17 settembre 2026 alle ore 17:00

Historic Canton Street and Roswell Antique and Interiors Lot

Alive in Roswell returns September 17 on Historic Canton Street — September 17, 2026 — Historic Canton Street and Roswell Antique and Interiors Lot, Roswell

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Event details

When: September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM – September 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Where: Historic Canton Street and Roswell Antique and Interiors LotRoswell, GA, US
Organizer: City of Roswell, Georgia
Admission: Free

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The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Alive in Roswell is a free monthly festival hosted by the City of Roswell.
The festival takes place on Historic Canton Street and at the Roswell Antique and Interiors Lot.
Historic Canton Street is closed to vehicles from Highway 9 to Norcross Street during the event.
The Roswell Antique and Interiors Lot is at the intersection of Canton Street and Webb Street.

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Information last verified September 11, 2026.

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The Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade takes place Saturday, September 19, from 8 to 10 p.m., beginning at Beulah Colbert Park, 866 Murphy Avenue Southwest. The free event features a procession on the Southwest Trail, along with lantern-making stations, food and market vendors, live performances, and daytime activities for children. Parade lineup begins at 7:15 p.m., with step-off at 8 p.m. The final jam session is scheduled to begin around 9 p.m. at Lee+White and concludes at 10 p.m. People walking in the procession must bring a lantern. Flying lanterns are prohibited; bicycles must be walked, and pets should be left at home. Parking near the route is limited. Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. recommends arriving via the BeltLine, MARTA, or rideshare. A free shuttle is scheduled between West End MARTA station and Lee+White, with extended service from noon to 11 p.m.

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Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade on the Southwest Trail

19 settembre 2026 alle ore 20:00

Beulah Colbert Park

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When: September 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM – September 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Where: Beulah Colbert Park866 Murphy Avenue Southwest, Atlanta, GA, US
Organizer: Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.
Admission: Free

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The parade is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 20:00 to 22:00.
The event starts at Beulah Colbert Park, 866 Murphy Avenue Southwest, Atlanta, Georgia.
The event is free, and attendees may participate by walking in the parade with a lantern or watch as spectators.
The parade includes a Southwest Trail procession, lantern-making stations, food and market vendors, live performances, and daytime children’s activities.
Parade lineup begins at 19:15, the parade steps off at 20:00, the final jam session begins at approximately 21:00 at Lee+White, and the jam session ends at 22:00.

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Information last verified September 11, 2026.

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Dunwoody’s Household Hazardous Waste Event will take place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Dunwoody City Hall parking lot, 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road. The City of Dunwoody event is free, and residents are instructed to register for a drop-off time. Accepted household materials include oil and latex paints, stains, paint thinner, automobile and household batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, diesel, cleaners, pool and other household chemicals, pesticides, flammables, corrosives, and fluorescent or CFL bulbs and tubes. Residents must bring proof of residency. Disposal quantities are limited, and commercial quantities are not permitted. The collection will not accept agricultural, bio-hazardous or biomedical waste; ammunition or explosives; radioactive materials; smoke detectors; or specified compressed-gas and refrigerant cylinders.

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Dunwoody Household Hazardous Waste Event on September 19

19 settembre 2026 alle ore 09:00

Dunwoody City Hall parking lot

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When: September 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM – September 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Where: Dunwoody City Hall parking lot4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, 30338 Dunwoody, Georgia, US
Organizer: City of Dunwoody
Admission: Free

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The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The event will take place in the parking lot at Dunwoody City Hall, 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338.
The event is free and intended for Dunwoody residents.
Accepted materials include oil and latex paints, stains, paint thinner, automobile and household batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, diesel, household cleaners, pool chemicals, household chemicals, pesticides, flammables, corrosives, and fluorescent or CFL light bulbs and tubes.
Agricultural waste, bio-hazardous or biomedical waste, ammunition, explosives, radioactive materials, smoke detectors, and specified compressed-gas or refrigerant cylinders will not be accepted.

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Information last verified September 8, 2026.

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The 2026 Korean Festival in Atlanta is scheduled for September 19–20 at Gwinnett Place Mall, 2100 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth, a nearby destination for Doraville residents. Organized by the Korean Festival Foundation, the event runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. General admission begins at $10. One-day regular admission is listed at $20, while a two-day regular ticket is listed at $30. Free admission is available for children under 10, adults over 70, police officers, firefighters, military personnel, and guests wearing Hanbok. Tickets are available online. The organizer states that ticket purchases are nonrefundable.

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2026 Korean Festival in Atlanta at Gwinnett Place Mall

19 settembre 2026 alle ore 11:00

Gwinnett Place Mall

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Event details

When: September 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM – September 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Where: Gwinnett Place Mall2100 Pleasant Hill Road, 30096 Duluth, GA, US
Organizer: Korean Festival Foundation
Admission: $10.00

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The festival is scheduled for September 19–20, 2026, from 11:00 to 20:00 each day.
The venue is Gwinnett Place Mall, 2100 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30096.
The program includes traditional Korean dance, K-pop-related offerings, Korean food and drinks, and cultural experiences.
General admission prices begin at $10.00, with one-day regular admission listed at $20.00 and two-day regular admission at $30.00.
Free admission is listed for children under 10, people over 70, police officers, firefighters, military personnel, and guests wearing Hanbok.

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Information last verified September 4, 2026.

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