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In just three weeks, Atlanta and the entire country will come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Ahmaud Arbery with the inaugural Run with Maud 5K Run/Walk.

A Mother’s Love Fuels Ahmaud Arbery Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk Event

by Thom ChandlerApril 12, 2023

The Gist: Norcross businesses are gearing up for Easter fun, with a rain plan in place just in case the skies open up on Saturday, April 8 during the Easter Shop Hop.

Norcross announces rain plan for Easter Shop Hop

by Thom ChandlerApril 7, 2023April 7, 2023

The Gist: Goodwill of North Georgia is hosting an Earth Day Donation Drive from April 3-22 encouraging people to donate gently used items and offering a $500 prize to one donor each week. The initiative aims to keep items out of landfills and create more job training and placement opportunities for local job seekers.

Goodwill is having an Earth Day Donation Drive. Here’s what you need to know

by Thom ChandlerApril 3, 2023April 3, 2023

Decatur County is preparing to celebrate its 200th birthday with a weeklong series of events from April 17-23, 2023. The Bicentennial Week promises a variety of activities for residents and visitors alike, commemorating the county's rich history and achievements since its founding in 1823.

Decatur County Marks 200th Birthday with Bicentennial Week of Events

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023

The Gist: The Children's Development Academy is set to host the 13th annual Down Home Derby on May 6. This fundraiser event aims to raise crucial funds to support the the academy's mission of providing high-quality early education for all children in the community.

Get your tickets today for the 2023 Down Home Derby

by Thom ChandlerMarch 23, 2023March 23, 2023

Atlanta residents of all ages will have a chance to immerse themselves in the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics during the Atlanta Science Festival from March 10 through 25.

The Atlanta Science Festival Returns with 150 Events March 10-25

by Thom ChandlerMarch 9, 2023October 10, 2023

The annual two-day Wing and Rock Festival is set to take place on March 25 and 26 at Etowah River Park in Canton. Festival-goers can indulge in the region's best-tasting chicken wings from over 20 restaurants and food trucks, with more than 60 flavors to choose from.

Wing and Rock Festival 2023 comes to Canton later this month.

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2023March 2, 2023

The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame has partnered with KIA and Coca-Cola to commemorate Black History Month by honoring the players, coaches, teams and institutions who have made college football what it is today. During the month of February, the Hall of Fame will showcase immersive digital and physical displays featuring these trailblazers, highlighting their contributions and legacies in the sport.

College Football Hall of Fame pays tribute to black history month

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2023January 30, 2023

Brunswick residents won't need to stew about anything this weekend, when the Brunswick Rockin' Stewbilee returns after a two year hiatus.

The Brunswick Rockin’ Stewbilee returns this weekend after two years

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 26, 2023January 26, 2023

ATLANTA -- Atlanta's famed New Year's Eve Peach Drop will return tonight after several years on hiatus.

Atlanta’s New Year’s Eve Peach Drop returns tonight

by Thom ChandlerDecember 31, 2022December 31, 2022

If you live in Cobb County, you can attend several Menorah Lightings throughout the county. Below are the times and locations.

Menorah Lightings around Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerDecember 16, 2022September 24, 2023

BROOKHAVEN -- Brookhaven’s gift-wrapped evening of Christmas magic has been rescheduled, after weather conditions forced the postponement of the Light Up Brookhaven holiday celebration.

Light Up Brookhaven Rescheduled Due to Weather

by Thom ChandlerDecember 8, 2022October 10, 2023

WOODSTOCK -- The City of Woodstock’s 26th Annual Christmas Jubilee and Parade of Lights is Saturday, Dec. 3 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Woodstock.

Here’s what you need to know about Woodstock’s annual Christmas Jubilee

by City ReportsNovember 28, 2022November 28, 2022

American flag

Marietta will host a Veterans Day parade on Friday

by Thom ChandlerNovember 6, 2022November 6, 2022

Pile of assorted novel books

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta book festival returns with Hollywood royalty

by Thom ChandlerOctober 30, 2022September 24, 2023

DULUTH -- Rainbow Village -- a metro Atlanta nonprofit dedicated to bringing help, hope, housing and healing to families experiencing homelessness -- will serve as one of four designated organizations to benefit from Ordner Construction’s 11th annual Run 4A Reason 5K. Deemed an official AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifying event, the run/walk fundraiser will be organized into eight different age groups.

Run 4A Reason 5K in Duluth will benefit local nonprofits

by Thom ChandlerOctober 21, 2022October 21, 2022

The Children’s Development Academy fall fundraiser, Party on our Playground, is returning for the second year. This year’s event will be held on October 22 from 6 to 10 p.m. on the playground at the CDA at 89 Grove Way in Roswell.

The Children’s Development Academy hosts adults-only Party on our Playground in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerOctober 15, 2022October 15, 2022

Hosted on the docks of Margaritaville at Lanier Islands from Friday, Oct. 14 to Sunday, Oct. 16, the Lake Lanier Boat Show will bring together more than 15 area dealers and over 50 brands to provide a first look at new 2023 models.

This Weekend: Don’t miss the Lake Lanier Boat Show

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2022October 13, 2022

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