NOTE: Oakland Cemetery is closed for the month of January in 2024, for construction and infrastructure improvements. However, you can sign up here for the MLK Day of Service on Jan. 15th and help out by planting trees and doing basic work on the … [Read more...] about Oakland Cemetery: an Atlanta attraction and park that is always free to visit
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Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland drive-thru light show
Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland, in partnership with Cobb County Parks, makes its grand debut at Jim R Miller Park and Event Center. This is an all-new, award-winning drive-through light show. Take a magical journey through dazzling light displays … [Read more...] about Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland drive-thru light show
Chamblee Police Dept. hosts a job fair on Jan. 13, seeking officers and 911 dispatchers
The Chamblee Police Department is hosting a job fair on Saturday, January 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It takes place in the Arrow Creek Community Room at the Chamblee Police Department, located at 4445 Buford Highway. The department is hiring for … [Read more...] about Chamblee Police Dept. hosts a job fair on Jan. 13, seeking officers and 911 dispatchers
Gifts of Yoga at Uptown: FREE indoor yoga class this Wednesday
This is a special holiday series of Yoga at Uptown. The classes are FREE to attend and will be held indoors. Space is limited, so reserve now! The classes take place at The Gym at the Towers, within the Uptown district (formerly known as Lindbergh … [Read more...] about Gifts of Yoga at Uptown: FREE indoor yoga class this Wednesday
Firehouse Subs welcomes 2025 with a buy-one-get-one deal for four days
Firehouse Subs has a red-hot deal for sub lovers this week. From Jan. 1 to 4, 2025, Firehouse Subs is offering a buy-one-get-one 50% off medium or large sub special at participating locations. The discount applies to the lesser value … [Read more...] about Firehouse Subs welcomes 2025 with a buy-one-get-one deal for four days
How and where to recycle your Christmas tree around metro Atlanta
The party's over. Christmas was fun. Now, what to do with your live Christmas tree? A statewide program in Georgia, Bring One for the Chipper, aims to keep those dried-out Christmas trees out of landfills. Instead, they are chipped and turned … [Read more...] about How and where to recycle your Christmas tree around metro Atlanta
Panda Express hands out red envelopes containing special coupons for Lunar New Year
Happy Lunar New Year! It's time to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in 2024. You're early! We don't have details for this event in 2024 yet, but please check back. For nearly 40 years, Panda Express has invited customers to celebrate the … [Read more...] about Panda Express hands out red envelopes containing special coupons for Lunar New Year
Best ways to celebrate Kwanzaa, at one of these local events or at home with family
Kwanzaa is a week-long festival that takes place from December 26th to January 1st. It is a time for reflection, community building, and the celebration of shared principles. Although the celebration honors African heritage and values, everyone can … [Read more...] about Best ways to celebrate Kwanzaa, at one of these local events or at home with family
Forgot something? These grocery stores are open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Which grocery stores are open on New Year's Day in Atlanta? Here are the holiday hours for grocery stores in Atlanta and suburbs. Oops, did you forget something? No matter what you're missing, a last-minute run on a holiday is no fun. … [Read more...] about Forgot something? These grocery stores are open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Starbucks offers FREE hot chocolate on weekends in December
Hot chocolate is the perfect antidote for a chilly December day. And with that in mind, Starbucks has rolled out Hot Chocolate Cheer Weekends. On weekends in December, Starbucks is serving a FREE Short Signature Hot Chocolate with the … [Read more...] about Starbucks offers FREE hot chocolate on weekends in December
