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Metro Atlanta Schools Prepare for August 3 Start as Districts Host Open Houses Across the Region
Metro Atlanta’s largest public school districts are entering the final stretch of summer preparations ahead of the 2026-27 academic year, with Atlanta Public Schools, Fulton County, DeKalb County, Clayton County, Cobb County, and City Schools of Decatur all opening classrooms on Monday, August 3. The return to school brings together hundreds of thousands of students across the region within a single week, as districts host open houses, meet-and-greets, and resource fairs designed to connect families with enrollment information, transportation updates, and support services before the first bell rings. Atlanta Public Schools, Fulton County, DeKalb County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Fayette County, Henry County, Rockdale County,
Metro Atlanta Schools Prepare for August 3 Start as Districts Host Open Houses Across the Region
Metro Atlanta’s largest public school districts are entering the final stretch of summer preparations ahead of the 2026-27 academic year, with Atlanta Public Schools, Fulton County, DeKalb County, Clayton County, Cobb County, and City Schools of Decatur all opening classrooms on Monday, August 3. The
BioLab Conyers Fire Report: CSB Finds Corroded Sprinklers, 14 Million Pounds of Unsafe Chemicals
A corroded sprinkler head leaking water onto nearly 14 million pounds of reactive pool treatment chemicals caused the September 2024 BioLab fire in Conyers, Georgia, according to the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board’s final report released on July 21. The CSB concluded that BioLab had stored more
MARTA Reports 4.7 Million Riders During World Cup With No Major Crimes on the System
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority transported 4.7 million rail passengers over a 35-day stretch of FIFA World Cup matches, fan festivals,
Highline Warren Invests $170 Million in McDonough Logistics Center, Adding 160 Jobs to Henry County
Highline Warren, an American distributor of automotive aftermarket and cleaning products, is investing $170 million in a new logistics and operations center
Atlanta City Council Passes 180-Day Moratorium on Self-Storage Construction to Protect Commercial Corridors
The Atlanta City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 26-O-1396 on July 7, enacting a 180-day moratorium on the construction of new self-storage facilities
England Beats Congo DR 2-1 in Atlanta as World Cup Fever Grips Downtown
England came from behind to defeat Congo DR 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium on July 1, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice in the final 15 minutes to send the
Events Not to Miss in Metro Atlanta This Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend
Metro Atlanta residents will find dozens of weekend events spanning Juneteenth commemorations, FIFA World Cup screenings, and Father’s Day activities June 19 to 21, 2026. The convergence of three
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival Returns to Piedmont Park June 19–21, Anchoring the City’s Densest Cultural Weekend of the Summer
The 14th annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival opens Friday, June 19, at Piedmont Park and runs through Sunday, June 21, placing one of the Southeast’s largest Juneteenth
Cape Verde Stuns Spain 0-0 in Atlanta’s World Cup Debut as City Projects $503 Million in Economic Impact Across Eight Matches
The first World Cup match in Atlanta history delivered one of the tournament’s defining upsets before the city had even finished processing what it means to host the world’s
Atrium Health Files State Proposal for $800 Million Teaching Hospital in Southwest Atlanta: What the Project Means for the City’s Healthcare Map
The proposal that Atlanta’s south-side communities have waited years to see in writing is now
How the Beltline Urban Transformation Became a National Model
The Beltline urban transformation demonstrated how abandoned industrial infrastructure could anchor neighborhood revival, economic development,
Atlanta Was Called Terminus and Marthasville Before the Railroad Gave It Its Name
Atlanta exists because a railroad needed somewhere to stop. In the late 1830s, the state-backed
Creative Recharge: Simple Art & Movement Hobbies for Daily Mindfulness
Today, finding ways to recharge and maintain a sense of balance is essential for overall
The Benefits of Nature Therapy: Why Connecting with Nature is Essential for Well-being
What is nature therapy? Nature therapy, also known as ecotherapy, is a therapeutic practice that
Exploring Atlanta’s Beautiful Parks and Outdoor Fun
Parks Galore: Where Nature Meets City Life Atlanta is a city bursting with green spaces
African American History in Atlanta
Few cities have shaped African American history as profoundly as Atlanta. From the Civil Rights Movement to
Piedmont Park Activities: Discover Atlanta’s Outdoor Oasis
Located in the heart of Atlanta, Piedmont Park is a green oasis that offers a
Where Atlantans Are Eating This Holiday Season Across the City
December in Atlanta hits different once the holiday lights come on and the weather finally