|
Subscribe | Get featured
Happy weekend, Atlanta!
In today’s happening-today edition: A VA grant doubling veteran support, St. Patrick’s Day parade, crawfish kickoff festival, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Georgia drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*
|
📰 In the news
Expanding lifelines for those who served: The Warrior Alliance received a VA grant to reach veterans not connected to services. The group helps over 5,000 a year and expects funding to double the number it supports — learn how funding expands help.
Major mixed-use vision emerges: A five-member team is advancing plans near Morris Brown College for a new student center, a 100-room hotel, 200 mixed-income residences, plus retail and nonprofit space on Invest Atlanta-owned land — get all the project details.
Support beyond hospital walls: After an October transplant at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, 8-year-old BJ Cross found stability at Atlanta’s new Ronald McDonald House, opened in December to keep families close and costs low — see how it helps families.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
Highlights this week:
|
💎 Local business spotlight
Fries worth a detour: Those hand-cut, garlic-tossed fries at Fred’s Meat & Bread nail the crispy-outside, fluffy-inside sweet spot, with dips that make sharing optional. Ideal after a BeltLine lap or on a couch night when dinner is basically fries. Zero judgment, only crunch.
Glow-up without the fuss: Whether you’re smoothing lines or brightening tone, AYA Medical Spa Buckhead keeps it simple with proven treatments: Botox, Moxi, BBL, and microneedling. Expect low-drama, results-first care that fits your life…and skin that does the bragging without the noise.
Let the chains sing: Grab a buddy and test your aim at Perkerson Park Disc Golf Course, a shady, hilly 18-hole that surprises in the best way. Close enough for after-work rounds, friendly to all skill levels, and perfect for decompressing, casual competition, or a low-pressure date.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
|
🫶 We got your back
Thinning hair? Don’t treat the wrong thing: When my ponytail started thinning, I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, sprays, etc.) and not one of them lasted. Turns out, most products target the strand, not the follicle… and that’s the whole problem. Once follicles go dormant, they need targeted help to come back. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn about my favorites here →
Last call for the CVS Epic Beauty Sale: Today’s your last chance to save on all sorts of self-care products at CVS, including makeup, beauty tools, skin care, hair masks, moisturizers, and more from all your favorite brands. *Shop the sale before it ends →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →
Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →
|
📆 Around town today & tomorrow
Have an event to share? BaseLocal Verified Businesses can submit them for free! Learn more about how to submit an event here →
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌼 Daffodil Show @ The Cathedral of St. Philip | Saturday (3/14) at 8:30 AM – Think you know your daffodils? The Peachtree Road Farmers Market turns into a free bloom-fest inside the Cathedral of St. Philip, with gorgeous displays, photo exhibits, and kid-friendly crafts, plus you can preorder bulbs and shop local so your yard looks intentional for once.
🌱 Tree Adoption Event @ Historic Westside Gardens | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a low-maintenance roommate, Historic Westside Gardens hosts free tree adoptions with GIPL and Trees Atlanta. Live in an eligible block? Take home one or two native, three-gallon trees with a care kit, learn planting basics, and meet Food Well Alliance.
🛍 Spring Fling Market @ Harmony Park (Decatur) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Harmony Park turns into a local treasure hunt, with makers selling arts, vintage finds, home decor, self care, fashion, and jewelry, while DJ Stone keeps the vibe easy. The teen vendor zone may shame your résumé, pets welcome, free parking by Mojo and Oakhurst Market.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 @ Midtown Atlanta | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Whether you’re Irish by ancestry or by bar tab, throw on some green and walk Peachtree with Adopt a Golden Atlanta at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It’s dog-friendly, family-approved, and heavy on wagging tails. The only traffic on Peachtree you’ll actually cheer for.
🚶 Walk for Research @ Porsche Experience Center Atlanta | Sunday (3/15) at 8:30 AM – Nothing like a USATF-certified, timed 5K on the Porsche Experience Center track to feel fast and fund research. Pre-register, or security will park you at the curb. Wheelchairs and strollers get elevator escorts from Porsche staff, and, sorry, no dogs.
🦞 Crawfish Kickoff Festival @ Shirley Clarke Franklin Park | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Atlanta’s Crawfish Kickoff starts crawfish season right, with piles of mudbugs, fresh seafood, live bands, DJs, and a sunny park to sprawl in. Go all-you-can-eat or graze like a pro, then dance, play games, and pretend bibs are formalwear. Tickets are limited, so snag them.
🎨 Pour Your Own Epoxy @ Scofflaw Brewing Company | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Whether you’re handy or just handy with a pint, Scofflaw hosts a pour-your-own epoxy workshop to design a walnut charcuterie board, lazy susan, clock, or coasters in your colors. First drink’s included. They finish and ship later, because instant gratification is overrated.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
|
📻 Atlanta report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 75°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
—
Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 35%
A chance of rain showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: Rain showers before 5am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
This house is wild
An Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Showhouse on a Buckhead street, this residence showcases rare craftsmanship from 7-inch white oak floors to barrel-vaulted Venetian plaster ceilings. A Kingdom Woodworks kitchen with walnut island and scullery is paired with a dining room lined by a 250-capacity wine wall. A loggia with fireplace, heated saltwater pool and spa, fitness studio, and golf simulator.
Take a peek inside →
|
 |
Thanks for reading! If you know someone who’d love BaseLocal, send ’em here so they can sign up too 🙂
|
|
|
|
