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Hello Atlanta! Hope your coffee’s especially good this morning.

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Peruvian crawfish boil, USMNT vs Portugal, and James Brown’s former estate + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

📰 In the news

Seafood feast with Latin flair: Tio Lucho’s in Poncey-Highland will host a Peruvian coastal crawfish boil on March 29, with pisco punch included and crawfish tossed with andouille, corn, and red potatoes for $100 — get all the details.

Smarter routing, broader access: MARTA has launched MARTA Reach, bringing on-demand shared rides to 12 metro Atlanta zones. The service runs 18 hours daily, seven days a week, with wheelchair-accessible vehicles — read the full story.

First floorplans now revealed: In North Druid Hills, Frederick Walk is coming to market with 18 EarthCraft Green townhomes starting at $609,900, near Emory and Morningside Nature Preserve, with larger end units approaching $700,000 — get pricing and floorplan details.

Gold just hit record highs. What about your savings? While traditional IRAs have been treading water against inflation, gold has gained over 50% in three years. That gap is why more retirees are rolling a portion of their savings into gold IRAs (the kind that hold physical metal). We compared the top five options and broke down who they’re best for. Check it out here →

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Highlights this week:

• Experience One Night of the Bee Gees
• Relive Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass hits
• See USMNT take on Portugal
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home*

💎 Local business spotlight

Live music sweet spot: If your week needs a jolt of loud-and-lovely, Terminal West nails that sweet mix of intimate room, crisp sound, and reliably interesting lineups. Grab a friend, pick a date, and let someone else handle the vocals while you pretend not to know every chorus.

Sip, stroll, repeat: When your week needs a softer tempo, Just Add Honey Tea Company is a cozy BeltLine pit stop between Old Fourth Ward and Inman Park with loose‑leaf blends, locally roasted coffee, desserts, and a small tea-and-food bookstore. Grab a friend and book a tea tasting or afternoon parTEA—instant mini-ritual.

Worth a slow look: If your walls (or camera roll) crave something beyond the usual, Jackson Fine Art curates museum-quality photography—from iconic names to rising voices—in a space that invites lingering and discovery. Treat yourself to a quiet browse and leave with new favorites to think about (or eventually hang).

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

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Mom says she’s fine. You’re not so sure: “What if something happens when you’re home alone?” You’ve asked a hundred times, but the outcome’s always the same. I don’t need that. Life Alert’s for old people. The real struggle isn’t finding a medical alert system that’ll work… it’s finding one she won’t fight you on. We looked into five options designed to settle the standoff, from smartwatches to systems with nothing to wear at all. See which ones stood out →

Thinning hair? Your shampoo was never going to fix it: I’ve spent an embarrassing amount of money on hair-loss products, biotin, masks, sprays, you name it. Not one of them lasted. Turns out, most things target the strand, not the follicle (where thinning actually happens). Dermatologists have been prescribing treatments that work for years, but there are now plenty of options available with no office visits required. See our top picks for men and women →

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📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🍦 Jeni’s Ice Cream Social @ Jeni’s 112 Krog Street, arm Stoveworks outdoor | Wednesday (3/18) at 4:00 PM – Craving a scoop that does some good? Jeni’s is hosting a Kids First fundraiser, where you can demolish a cone, support local families, and even chat with au pairs about childcare. Bring the kids, your sweet tooth, and your best nap-negotiation strategies.

🦋 Mothman Market @ East Atlanta Village Farmers Market | Saturday (3/21) at 12:00 PM – Pop over to East Atlanta for the fifth annual Mothman Market, a delightfully odd bazaar of handmade goods, vintage finds, and magical nonsense. There’s a DJ and a live band, gourmet grilled cheese, a raffle, and cryptid costumes earn a free ticket, obviously.

🔠 Scrabble Club @ ArtsXchange | Saturday (3/21) at 2:00 PM – Think your vocabulary is still sharp, or just here for the Q without a U? Scrabble Club at ArtsXchange is a no-pressure gathering of tiles, talk, and brainy fun, welcoming all ages and skill levels, in partnership with Fulton Institute.

⚽ Atlanta United FC vs. D.C. United @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Saturday (3/21) at 7:30 PM – Atlanta United hosts D.C. United at the Benz, a proper excuse to yell, high-five strangers, and question VAR from row 328. Skip the tote, clear bags only, and yes, everyone needs a ticket unless they’re under 33 inches. Bring your voice, patience, and your scarf.

🎻 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra @ Atlanta Symphony Hall | Sunday (3/22) at 1:30 PM – Nothing beats watching your kid light up to live strings and brass. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Family Concert, led by Nathalie Stutzmann, keeps it engaging and bite-sized, with big sound, curious minds, and zero pretense. Better than another BeltLine loop, and Woodruff parking behaves.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Atlanta report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 55°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 11%

Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South wind around 0 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 66°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

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