Like it or not, we are living through history right now. It has been over a hundred years since the world experienced a pandemic of this magnitude. Both the Dekalb History Center and Atlanta History Center are putting together archives from this … [Read more...] about Local history centers are collecting stories and items from the pandemic — how to contribute
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Blue Angels to fly over metro Atlanta on Saturday afternoon
On Saturday, May 2nd, the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force's Thunderbirds will fly over metro Atlanta, to honor frontline workers. Flyovers in Atlanta will start at 1:35 p.m. and last approximately 25 minutes. Residents along the … [Read more...] about Blue Angels to fly over metro Atlanta on Saturday afternoon
Acworth Art Fest
For info on the current year's Art Fest, click here. Updated on 5/15/2020 The Art Fest has been postponed. It will take place on July 18 and 19, 2020. The Acworth Art Fest is a vibrant, two-day celebration in Cobb County. This year's event … [Read more...] about Acworth Art Fest
Pike Nurseries are set to re-open this Friday — plus, there are job openings at some locations
Pike Nurseries will re-open its stores on Friday, May 1, 2020. The nurseries have been using a pickup/delivery only model for the past several weeks. It's not clear yet whether curbside pickup will remain an option. We'll update when we know for … [Read more...] about Pike Nurseries are set to re-open this Friday — plus, there are job openings at some locations
38 companies that are hiring now around metro Atlanta
UPDATED on 4/30/2020 to add Pike Nurseries. You may have lost a job in recent weeks, either permanently or temporarily. If you’re worried about how to make ends meet, you should know there are companies hiring. Demand for workers at grocery … [Read more...] about 38 companies that are hiring now around metro Atlanta
Here are the guidelines Atlanta restaurants will have to follow upon re-opening
UPDATED on 4/24/2020 to include the just-issued guidelines for restaurants that re-open. By now you've heard that Georgia's restaurants will be allowed to re-open on Monday, April 27th, 2020. You may also know that this decision has proved … [Read more...] about Here are the guidelines Atlanta restaurants will have to follow upon re-opening
NEW virtual events for kids: Michelle Obama hosts story hour, Levar Burton reads to kids and teens
UPDATED: NEW content was added to the top of the list on 4/18/2020. As always, scroll to the very bottom for a day-by-day list of these events. It's likely your kids are home from school for the next several weeks, due to widespread school … [Read more...] about NEW virtual events for kids: Michelle Obama hosts story hour, Levar Burton reads to kids and teens
Every Broadway star you can name will perform for Stephen Sondheim on his 90th birthday this Sunday
Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim is celebrating his 90th birthday, and we are all invited to the party! Take Me To the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration will be free to stream. The legend himself will be toasted with an all-star … [Read more...] about Every Broadway star you can name will perform for Stephen Sondheim on his 90th birthday this Sunday
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater streams FREE performances and dance classes
The arts are so important during stressful times. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is the latest arts organization to offer free streaming content. The dance company is launching Ailey All Access as a new platform for sharing past … [Read more...] about Alvin Ailey Dance Theater streams FREE performances and dance classes
Get your sports fix: NFL, NBA, and NHL are streaming past games and original content for FREE
The latest cure for the stay-at-home blues comes from major league sports. Since there are no stadium events, several of the major leagues are offering FREE access to their streaming content. Currently this includes football, basketball, and … [Read more...] about Get your sports fix: NFL, NBA, and NHL are streaming past games and original content for FREE
