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Douglas County, GA
51Events this week
6Free things to do
85New spots
92New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Douglas County

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 51 events, day by day →

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE HIVE BUCKHEAD 11AM DOORS OPEN

Saturday 11am · The HIVE buckhead

3- 3:30 pm at Hilton Steps E - Over30Cosplay, Over40Cosplay, Over50cosplay Over60Cosplay+

Saturday 3pm · DragonCon - Hilton

Aflac Kickoff Game - Baylor vs Auburn

Saturday 3:30pm · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The World of Ice & Fire Photoshoot

Saturday 4:30pm · Hilton

Dragon Con Invades Georgia Aquarium

Saturday 7pm · Georgia Aquarium

New in Douglas County

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Cindyrella Cakes & Cake Supply Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Your cake plug: Need a showstopper for a birthday, wedding, or just because Tuesday deserves icing, Cindyrella Cakes & Cake Supply Shop crafts custom cakes, rum cakes, cupcakes, and cookies...

cindyrellacakes.com ↗

GreyStone Amphitheater

Entertainment

Summer nights, sorted: If your weekend playlist needs brass and big harmonies, GreyStone Amphitheater is hosting September In The Park this Saturday, August 8, a spot-on tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago.

greystoneamp.com ↗

New Horizons Outdoors

Parks & Outdoors

Haul it like a pro: Need to move a project, a prized ride, or half your weekend plans?

newhorizonsoutdoors.com ↗

Douglas County’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Douglas County’s best →

Most read in Douglas County

The five stories Douglas County readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Here Are 7 New Restaurants Coming to Metro Atlanta We Uncovered Last Week (Aug 17-21)

    New restaurants are set to open across Metro Atlanta, including a bakery, a sports bar, an ice cream shop, and more.

    Full story at whatnow.com ↗

  2. Gladys Knight cutting back on performing, ‘transitioning’ into next stage of her life, career

    Gladys Knight, a music legend from Atlanta, has announced she will begin cutting back on performing as she prepares to transition into the next stage of her life and career.

    Full story at wsbtv.com ↗

  3. 'We Have Sinned'—G3 President Scott Aniol and 3 Pastors Resign, Apologize to Tom Buck

    Four pastors from Pray's Mill Baptist Church (PMBC) in Douglasville, Georgia, have publicly apologized to Tom Buck and the elders of First Baptist Church of Lindale, Texas, for sinning against them in various ways, including sending an anonymous packet to multiple people claiming Buck had plagiariz…

    Full story at churchleaders.com ↗

  4. Tyrone Jackson and Friends opens jazz series at Callanwolde

    Dr. Tyrone Jackson and Friends will open the Jazz on the Lawn concert series at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in Georgia on August 28.

    Full story at decaturish.com ↗

  5. Fifth show added for Usher, Chris Brown at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium

    Usher and Chris Brown have added a fifth show at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium for The R&B Tour due to unprecedented ticket demand.

    Full story at fox5atlanta.com ↗

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