Monday, October 12, 2026 · Atlanta
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Front Page · Technology & Home · 9to5mac
Apple invited press to a 9 a.m. Tuesday experience. A home display, refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV are expected, not confirmed.
Atlanta & Tonight · Gpb
Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Peter Biello interviews Gladwell about his new book. VIP tickets are gone; check regular seats.
Sports & Tonight · Statefarmarena
State Farm Arena opens doors at 6 p.m. for Atlanta’s preseason game against Oklahoma City; tickets are on sale.
ESPN · Sports · Auburn Tigers Football
Record 5-4 · 10th in SEC · Sat, November 14th at 12:00 PM EST
Auburn visits Mississippi State in SEC playOregon's 'Shoe Ducks' jab at Ohio State tops college football Week 10 trolls
Atlanta & Outdoors · Atlantabg
October 12 is an explicit exception to the Garden’s normal Monday closure, and supersized scarecrows are on display.
Atlanta & Outdoors · Woodlandsgarden
Woodlands Garden’s Fairies in the Garden runs October 10–24 in daylight hours across eight acres.
Atlanta & Family · Awesomealpharetta
The Alpharetta Welcome Center offers fall activities, treats and family fun on the school holiday.
Atlanta & Tonight · Redlightcafe
Red Light Café opens at 7 p.m. for a 7:30 meetup where writers can perform, request feedback or listen.
Atlanta & Family · Atlantaonthecheap
The second-Monday screening welcomes all ages, offers light snacks and does not require admission.
Food & Deals · Atlantaonthecheap
The local promotion applies to signature rolls at 5590 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, not necessarily other locations.
Money & Logistics · About
The federal holiday pauses regular mail and bank settlement, but NYSE and Nasdaq trading continue.
Sports & Tickets · Reuters
State Farm Arena has scheduling conflicts on Atlanta’s October 22 and 24 Finals home dates; the league lists the venue as TBD.
Sports & Watch · Formula1
He led every lap Sunday, ahead of Leclerc and Antonelli, despite a radio failure that forced pit-board communication.
Sports & Watch · Sportsmediawatch
Milwaukee leads Los Angeles 1–0 after a 2–1 win Sunday. Game 2 is scheduled on FOX/FS1 listings.
Sports & Watch · Reuters
Baltimore rallied late behind backup Tyler Huntley. Michael Penix Jr. exited with a rib injury.
Atlanta & This Week · Aso
The October 16 and 17 shows are at 7:30 p.m., and each night uses a different selection of songs.
Atlanta & Design · Museumofdesign
The Museum of Design Atlanta offers a Free Friday October 16, a good chance to explore SALT: A Design Story.
Atlanta & This Week · High
October 18, noon–5 p.m., brings music, DJs, art-making and food vendors to Peachtree Street.
Atlanta & Family · Fernbankmuseum
The Secret World of Elephants opened October 10 and runs through January 3, 2027.
Atlanta & Coming Up · Atlantabg
Atlanta Botanical Garden lists the ticketed Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival from 5 to 9 p.m.
Mac & Software · Macworld
Intel-only Mac apps still work under Rosetta 2 today, but general-purpose support is slated to end with the next major version.
Cars & Decisions · Caranddriver
Audi claims 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds, with all-wheel drive and available air suspension.
AI & Security · Techradar
Security researchers describe imitation AI pages that capture passwords and MFA codes through convincing fake login flows.
Science & Photography · Apod
Earth’s Moon crosses Jupiter with Ganymede, Io, Callisto and Europa visible nearby.
Atlanta & Theater · Alliancetheatre
The world-premiere musical plays October 8–November 15 on the Hertz Stage.
Atlanta & Taste · Museumofdesign
An October 15 tasting from 5:30–7:30 p.m. explores how salt changes chocolate flavor.
Atlanta & Family · Stonemountainpark
The park lists Play by Day and Glow by Night through November 1.
A Rhode Island grower reportedly weighed a 3,156-pound pumpkin on October 10—about 300 pounds heavier than the currently listed Guinness record. Formal certification is pending.
Source →Elephants sense low-frequency vibrations through their feet. Fernbank’s new exhibition has a station that demonstrates the effect and a full-scale mammoth model.
October 12, 1810: Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese, beginning celebrations and horse races that grew into Munich’s Oktoberfest.
Read more →Favor clarity over volume today: finish one real task, say what needs saying, and give yourself room for an unexpected idea. A small financial or workspace tidy-up may feel especially satisfying. For entertainment, not prediction.
Virgo horoscope →Today: Atlanta Botanical Garden is open on this special Monday; the supersized scarecrow display runs through November 1.
10 a.m.–1 p.m.: free Fall Fest at the Alpharetta Welcome Center.
Today: banks and USPS are closed for the federal holiday; stock exchanges are open.
5 p.m.: Dodgers at Brewers, NLCS Game 2.
7 p.m.: Hawks vs. Thunder preseason at State Farm Arena.
7:30 p.m.: Malcolm Gladwell at Symphony Hall, or the $5 Atlanta Songwriters Club at Red Light Café.
Tomorrow 9 a.m.: check Apple’s actual Welcome home announcements before buying smart-home hardware.
Plan ahead: Guster with the Atlanta Symphony October 16–17 and High Museum free centennial events October 18 and 21.