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New in Atlanta — September 2026

30 new openings · 30 answered questions · 12 notable events spotted on the Atlanta map in September 2026.

🏪 New places that opened

  • Two ambitious Black-owned restaurants are leading Atlanta's September openings, and there's a new pair of spots coming to the city.

    16d ago

  • A new Chick-fil-A is planned for the corner of Duluth Highway and Hurricane Shoals Road in Lawrenceville.

    16d ago

  • Pie Bar is closing its doors over at Atlanta’s Westside Market. The shop did not give a reason for the closure.

    20d ago

  • Over on Peachtree Corners, Lumier’s Chimney Cake is serving chimney cakes with cinnamon sugar and vanilla. The open kitchen is right behind the counter.

    20d ago

  • Pie Bar is closing at Atlanta’s Westside Market after a short run.

    21d ago

  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History is adding Bean Sprouts Café this week as part of its ongoing transformation.

    21d ago

  • Lumier’s Chimney Cake has opened in Peachtree Corners, serving chimney cakes from an open kitchen.

    21d ago

  • Chops Lobster Bar will join the forthcoming 150-key lifestyle hotel at Medley, a mixed-use development in Johns Creek.

    22d ago

  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History is welcoming a new café this week as part of its ongoing transformation.

    22d ago

  • First In Restoration has opened an office in Loganville as the restoration company continues to grow.

    22d ago

  • Lumier’s Chimney Cake serves chimney cakes in Peachtree Corners, with dough wrapped and baked in an open kitchen.

    23d ago

  • First In Restoration has opened an office in Loganville, marking another step in the restoration company's growth.

    24d ago

  • Snap Fitness Cumming, a new 24/7 gym from local fitness entrepreneurs Jack Ryan and Greg Mooneyham, is preparing to open in Cumming.

    24d ago

  • Decoy, a restaurant-bar with a full menu and drinks, plans to relocate from 123 Green Street to 104 Main Street in Gainesville.

    25d ago

  • Roti Mediterranean, a Chicago-born fast-casual restaurant, is planning a location at Forsyth Town Center in Cumming, at 3125 Ronald Reagan Parkway, Suite 912B.

    25d ago

  • Snap Fitness Cumming, a new 24/7 gym from local fitness entrepreneurs Jack Ryan and Greg Mooneyham, is preparing to open in Cumming.

    25d ago

  • A military drone boat maker is moving to a facility in Georgia.

    25d ago

  • Decoy, a restaurant-bar with a full menu and drinks, is moving from 123 Green Street to 104 Main Street in Gainesville.

    26d ago

  • Roti Mediterranean, a Chicago-born fast-casual restaurant, plans to open at Forsyth Town Center at 3125 Ronald Reagan Parkway, Suite 912B, in Cumming.

    26d ago

  • The Lunch Counter, known for smash burgers, is moving to a larger space at 893 Main St in Gainesville, with the new location expected to open in November.

    26d ago

  • Massachusetts-based ice cream shop The Scoop N Scootery plans to open its first Georgia location at 335 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite D, in Downtown Decatur, aiming for November.

    26d ago

  • The Academy for Innovation in Medicine is a new charter school in Lindbergh where students learn healthcare skills, including practicing on mannequins.

    27d ago

  • ALO opened its newest Atlanta location at Ponce City Market, with a DJ and complimentary beverages for the opening.

    27d ago

  • Some Luck, a Thai street food bar from the chefs behind Talat Market, is coming to Atlanta's Poncey-Highland neighborhood.

    27d ago

  • Saucy Shrimp Shack will take over the former Bezoria Duluth space at 2131 Pleasant Hill Rd, Suite 153, bringing a new seafood restaurant concept to the area.

    27d ago

  • Spread Bagelry is opening a second Atlanta location at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd in Midtown.

    27d ago

  • JETSET Pilates is planning a new studio in Canton, with an opening targeted for winter.

    27d ago

  • Chef Robbie Pacheco plans to open Luga Decatur, a contemporary Italian restaurant, at 855 Commerce Drive in Decatur this October.

    27d ago

  • A new Mexican eatery is set to open in Alpharetta.

    27d ago

  • Darkly Rooted Books, a new bookstore focused on diverse voices, is planned for a late October opening at 839 Joseph E. Boone Blvd, Suite E103, in Atlanta’s Westside.

    28d ago

❓ Questions locals answered

📅 Events that happened

  • 📅 Gwinnett’s Korean Festival celebrates Korean culture and brings the community together.
  • 📅 Out On Film opens its 39th festival in Midtown with LGBTQ+ stories and the film ‘Before I Do’.
  • 📅 A plant trade is happening Oct. 4 at Duluth Town Green on Main Street, in collaboration with the City of Duluth. Bring plants and meet other plant folks!
  • 📅 A Chastain Park group says the planned Halloween night show may be more trick than treat, honestly.
  • 📅 Norcross and Explore Gwinnett are teaming up for Artober, a monthlong lineup of arts, culture, and community events!
  • 📅 Downtown Sugar Hill’s Sugar Rush Arts Festival is back Oct. 17-18 with art, live entertainment and family-friendly activities!
  • 📅 Lilburn Daze returns to Lilburn City Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, for a day of community, entertainment and autumn fun!
  • 📅 Families can step into Disney Junior’s Doc McStuffins at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta!
  • 📅 En Vogue is touring with TLC and Salt-N-Pepa, and the sisterhood is strong over on that bill.
  • 📅 Atlanta is where the 2028 Olympic torch relay will begin before traveling through all 50 states and ending in Los Angeles.
  • 📅 There’s a church picnic at 2345 Shallowford Rd in Atlanta on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a potluck of homemade dishes from several cuisines. No reservation is needed, and everyone’s welcome.
  • 📅 North Georgia State Fair in Cobb County has sensory-friendly hours for guests who want a quieter, less chaotic carnival experience.
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