Atlanta Daily Local Headlines for March 1, 2026

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Luxury theater at Colony Square set to close

Midtown moviegoers are losing a high-end option this spring: IPIC Theaters at Colony Square is slated to shut down on April 28. State workforce filings indicate 163 jobs are expected to be affected. The company has linked the closure to its ongoing Chapter 11 process and a court-supervised effort to sell assets, a sign that the dine-in theater model is still under pressure even as other entertainment districts in the city stay busy.

Drew kindergartners surprised with $10,000 investment accounts

Families at Drew Charter School in East Lake got a major jolt of good news this week: every kindergartner is set to receive a $10,000 investment account designed to grow over time. Backers say the goal is long-term wealth building, with guardrails that keep the money focused on big future milestones like education, homeownership, or starting a business. The program is being framed as one local attempt to tackle Atlanta’s stubborn wealth gap with an early, practical head start.

Metro Atlanta weather: foggy mornings, warmer afternoons

If you were out early Saturday, you probably noticed the low visibility. Forecasters said dense fog could drop visibility to around a quarter mile in spots before clearing later in the morning, with a stretch of dry, warmer afternoons expected afterward. For Sunday, plan for a slow start if you’re driving before brunch, and give yourself extra space on bridges and shaded roads where mist can linger.

Weekend note

With events packed across the city and suburbs, the main theme is simple: leave a little earlier than usual, and keep an eye on neighborhood traffic patterns around major activity hubs.

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