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Hello Atlanta! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Free smart bassinets, a Labor Day classic, and kid-friendly Widespread Panic + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A new parent perk: Atlanta became the first city to offer free smart-bassinet rentals to city employees, using FDA-approved SNOO tech that keeps newborns on their backs for safer sleep and more rest -- see the smart bassinet perk.
A new Atlanta tradition: The inaugural ATL Labor Day Classic will anchor the weekend as Morehouse and Clark Atlanta open at B.T. Harvey Stadium, featuring 8,000-square-foot VIP lounge and events Friday to Sunday -- see the Labor Day lineup.
Celebrating a hometown legend: Delta and the Braves dedicated Gate A25 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Andruw Jones, unveiling a plaque and memorabilia from the 1990s and 2000s during a ribbon-cutting -- see the Gate A25 tribute.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Modern home glow-up: Direct Furniture Modern Home is an Atlanta go-to for contemporary and midcentury-inspired furniture, lighting, and accents. Stroll the spacious showroom, steal a few layout ideas, then let them special-order exactly what you want so your place feels curated, not catalog.
Upgrade your brunch: When the pancake debate stalls, French Toast Buckhead settles it with specialty French toast and crepes alongside comforting Southern plates, plus plenty of coffee to keep you moving. Cozy, craveable, and very Atlanta, it’s a strong play for your next catch-up or “we deserve a treat” morning.
Your midweek cooldown: Lynwood Park delivers a quick reset this week with legit basketball courts, a colorful playground for the littles, and a community pool when Atlanta turns sauna. Pack a ball, a towel, and your 'we're staying till nap time' resolve, then claim some shady greenspace.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🤠 American Tall Tales @ Center for Puppetry Arts | Wednesday (7/22) at 10:00 AM – The Center for Puppetry Arts brings American legends to life with Doctor Bigelow’s Wild West Puppet Show, a medicine show starring Paul Bunyan, Babe, Pecos Bill, and John Henry. Tickets include museum admission and, miracle of Midtown, free parking. Adults from $20, kids from $15.
🌱 Drop-In Kids Gardening Activity @ Atlanta Botanical Garden | Wednesday (7/22) at 10:30 AM – Bring the kids to the Children’s Garden for drop-in gardening with real pros, from planting to watering to harvesting. They get dirt under their nails, the beds look great, and it's free with Garden admission, a quality-time win disguised as fresh air.
🎒 Back to School Bash! @ Greater Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Free back-to-school bash at Greater Elizabeth Church on Campbellton Road for Pre-K through 12th, with backpacks, supplies, haircuts, and a tie-tying crash course. Add food, music, and games, and the kids walk in confident while you bask in that well-earned neighborhood pride.
🎸 Widespread Panic for Kids @ The Eastern | Saturday (7/25) at 12:00 PM – Teach the kids what real jam bands sound like, without the 2 a.m. bedtime. Rock and Roll Playhouse spins Widespread Panic for the under-10 crowd on The Eastern’s rooftop, all dancing, singalongs, and sunshine, while you supervise with coffee, sunscreen, and measured enthusiasm.
🎸 School of Rock AllStars Tour @ The Masquerade | Saturday (7/25) at 6:00 PM – School of Rock’s AllStars are hitting The Masquerade, and yes, these kids can actually shred. From Buckhead to Woodstock, local standouts join a handpicked global lineup for a legit rock show, tour bus and all. Expect goosebumps, nostalgia, and a sudden urge to practice.
🍦 BRN @ The Meadow At Piedmont Park | Sunday (7/26) at 11:00 AM – Piedmont Park’s meadow becomes an ice cream playground for the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival, and yes, you can get a scoop on the BeltLine too. BeltLine Rail Now will be there with rail updates, maps for the map nerds, and merch worth a drawer spot.
🐱 Cat & Kitten Adoption Event @ Furkids Petsmart Buckhead | Sunday (7/26) at 1:00 PM – Consider this your sign to trade reality TV for a purring roommate. Furkids is joining Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters, with most cats rocking reduced adoption fees July 5 to 26, so your sofa can finally have a tiny, opinionated supervisor.
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07 — Atlanta report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 36%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tomorrow — High: 87°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 73%
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%. This house is wildThis 5-bedroom, 6.5-bath Ansley Park showpiece by Stainback Hess Studios pairs timeless architecture with polished, high-end finishes. The custom Kingdom Works kitchen, sunny family room, and generous scullery set the stage, while four fireplaces, a spa-like primary suite, and a terrace level with full kitchen, bar, pool access, and limestone patios bring the wow factor.
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