Fourth of July Festivities Around Atlanta

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One year after many of the metro Atlanta area’s Fourth of July events went on hiatus due to the Coronavirus pandemic, towns and cities throughout the region are reopening and planning fun-filled celebrations. Whether you are looking for a parade featuring local first responder heroes, delicious food from neighborhood restaurants and food trucks, or just a fantastic and magical fireworks …

A Different Kind of Festival Season in Atlanta

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There’s always something to do in Atlanta it seems, and that becomes even more true every spring when the dogwoods, jonquils and cherry blossoms bloom and give us even more to celebrate. The year 2020 saw all of these locally and regionally famous festivals go on what was expected to be a one year hiatus while we followed quarantine and …

Rescue Dog Games 2020 Goes Virtual

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Originally scheduled for March 15th, the annual Rescue Dog Games festival was set to mark it’s 5th year at Piedmont Park with interactive games, dog play areas, music and more. When it became clear that delaying this year’s event until the fall wouldn’t be feasible, organizers still wanted to hold an event to raise awareness of and funds pet rescues …

Atlanta’s Black Restaurant Week

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2020 brings about the 5th year of Atlanta’s Black Restaurant Week, and this year’s event will focus on takeout and delivery. From September 4th – 13th, prix-fixe menus will be offered at participating restaurants such as Fin and Feathers and Lake & Oak BBQ, among many others. In order to help those in the restaurant industry who have been affected by slower …

Road Trip to Greece

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For over 40 years, the Greek Orthodox community of Atlanta has been welcoming visitors to one of Atlanta’s favorite events, The Atlanta Greek Festival. This year, instead of their usual festivities, the Atlanta Greek Festival will be presented as a “Road Trip to Greece” drive thru event. You will be able to order from an authentic menu prepared by passionate …