Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of September.
Good morning, Atlanta.
Georgia Power donated $10,000 to fund the Georgia in Color initiative by Friends of Georgia State Parks to offer free EnChroma glasses that help visitors see fall colors better.
Volunteers cleaned up state parks on Sept. 26 during Your State Parks Day + the program boosts park accessibility for future visits.
South Atlanta's Lakewood Sunday Farmers Market offers fresh produce and local foods as part of a neighborhood initiative aimed at boosting food access and urban farming education.
The market connects vendors with community members and supports sustainable living (a local effort to enhance commerce and well-being).
A closed metro Atlanta amusement park is auctioning off its rides, arcade games, and other items.
Collectors can bid on these pieces later this week (exact event details are pending).
The closed metro Atlanta amusement park is auctioning over 400 lots (including rides, arcade games and go karts) online.
The auction runs until Oct. 14 and Six Flags will debut the famous ArieForce One in the coming years.
The Home Depot unveiled a new historical marker at its Atlanta headquarters today; the marker honors the company’s long-standing impact on the area.
Zoo Atlanta welcomed giant pandas from China as part of a new conservation partnership with the China Wildlife Conservation Association.
Zoo visitors saw the rare animals and supported efforts to protect wildlife.
Due to renovations at the Cathedral Campus, the traditional Atlanta Greek Festival is paused until September and will use a drive-thru format to serve visitors safely during construction.
This change ensures the event remains accessible until full-scale festivities resume in September 2027.
Teachers at Vickery Mill Elementary in Roswell are adding creative lessons through the federally funded Arts Now program (now in its third year) to boost student engagement and help teachers grow.
Activities like acting, drawing, and dancing are sparking new energy in classrooms.
Fans gathered at Jolene Jolene in Kirkwood to watch the Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics 92-77 in Game 1 on Sunday, sparking excitement for the playoff series.
Game 2 will be held in Washington on Wednesday.
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