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First day of classes in metro Atlanta | List of school start dates
ATLANTA — While summer is in full swing, some students will return to the classroom at the end of July or the beginning of August. Here's a breakdown of when the first day of school is for districts across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. You'll also find links to school calendars for the 2024-2025 academic year below:
Fourth of July events and fireworks shows across metro Atlanta | Full List
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Fourth of July upon us -- and if you don’t have plans yet, look no further. There are dozens of fun events, parades, festivals and fireworks happening in Atlanta and the metro area. July 3-7, Festivities run from 10:30 a.m. – 9...
Fun, food, and fireworks happening across metro Atlanta for 4th of July
If you’re looking for fun, food, and fireworks, then metro Atlanta is the place to be this 4th of July. We’ve rounded up some can’t-miss events. Tucker Celebration of IndependenceThe City of Tucker is getting an early jump on the festivities with its July 3 event on Main Street, featuring live music, food trucks, a […] The post Fun, food, and fireworks happening across metro Atlanta for 4th of July appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Budweiser Clydesdales appearing in Alpharetta Saturday
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Budweiser Clydesdales will make an appearance in metro Atlanta on Saturday. The City of Alpharetta says the Clydesdales will participate in a procession benefitting the Folds of Honor scholarship program on July 6. The Folds of Honor scholarship program “provides educational scholarships to...
Young Thug’s trial on hold as defense tries to get judge removed from case
ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang prosecution against Young Thug and others on Monday put the long-running trial on hold until another judge rules on requests by several defendants that he step aside from the case. Lawyers for the rapper and several other defendants had...
Stranger things in Georgia: Marietta KFC housed in 56-foot-tall "Big Chicken" building
If you're driving through Marietta, it's nearly impossible to miss the local KFC. There are more than 150 Kentucky Fried Chickens in the Georgia coop, but Marietta's is probably the most unique because it's housed in a 56-foot tall chicken-shaped building with eyes that roll in circles and a beak that opens and closes.
Red, White & YOU: A guide to the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade
Rough Draft has partnered with the Dunwoody Homeowners Association to present the 2024 4th of July Parade. The parade, which has the theme “Red, White & YOU,” is the largest in the state. PARADE SCHEDULE & VIEWING Parade RouteThe parade route is approximately 2.7 miles and steps off from the intersection of Mount Vernon Road […] The post Red, White & YOU: A guide to the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Fulton County, UGA take clean eating to the streets
ROSWELL, Ga. — Over a month of weekly sessions, interest has grown in the University of Georgia-led food education program at the Roswell Adult Recreation Center. Starting with maybe a couple dozen attendees, the turnout June 20 saw around 125 people. They learned a new salad recipe and took home a bag of fresh, in-season produce to make it, stored in the county-funded Fulton Fresh Mobile Market outside the door.
Woodstock Teen Selected for Boys Nation in Washington
A teen from Woodstock is one of two students selected for the 2024 American Legion Boys Nation to represent the state of Georgia in Washington D.C. Grant Pool of North Cobb Christian School, from Woodstock, was selected to serve as a student senator representing the Peach State at the national event. The other Georgia student senator is Benjamin Blackwood of the Walker School. ...
2 metro Atlanta Starbucks locations file to unionize
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Baristas at two metro Atlanta Starbucks locations have filed for a union election. The baristas at locations in Roswell and Alpharetta have filed for elections with Starbucks Workers United, a union founded in 2021. The locations are at Holcomb Bridge & Holcomb Woods in...
Georgia DOT Announces Lane Closure Suspension for July 4th Holiday Weekend
The Georgia Department of Transportation is suspending lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes for the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend. The suspension will begin at noon on July 3 and continue until 10 p.m. on July 7. During this period, construction-related lane closures will be on hold to facilitate smoother travel. However, Georgia DOT urges travelers to remain cautious, as crews may still be working near highways and some long-term lane closures may still be in place due to safety considerations. Lane closures...
Marietta to Host Annual Independence Day Parade and Festival
Marietta kicks off its Independence Day celebrations with the annual Let Freedom Ring Parade at 10 a.m. Thursday. This year’s parade will feature more than 2,000 participants in almost 100 entries ranging from local marching bands, civic organizations, beauty pageant queens and more. Nearly 30,000 people are expected to attend. The parade begins at Roswell Street Baptist Church and spans a 1.5 mile route along Roswell Street, then East Park...
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