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Hello Douglas County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Historic five-hit game, free smart bassinets for city employees, and back to school bash + 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.
Holiday weekend football fest: Atlanta’s ATL Labor Day Classic will kick off the Morehouse and Clark Atlanta rivalry as both teams’ home opener, with mixers, entertainment, a Sunday brunch, and an 8,000-square-foot VIP lounge -- see the Labor Day lineup.
Rising star makes history: Braves catcher Drake Baldwin went 5-for-5 with two homers and five runs in an 8-5 win over the Rangers, a first in Braves history and rare in MLB -- see Baldwin’s five-hit game.
New parent workplace perk: Atlanta became the first city to offer employees free smart bassinet rentals with the FDA-approved SNOO that keeps infants on their backs and auto-soothes fussiness for new parents -- see the smart bassinet perk.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weeknight cheat code: Craving a low-lift win? Fin & Feathers Restaurants brings Nu American Soul to Douglasville with wings worth texting about, catfish and grits that hit right, and cocktails that know how to mingle. Slide in with friends, let the playlist do its thing, leave happier than you arrived.
Splash, play, repeat: Jessie G. Davis Memorial Park has everything for a low-key local reset this week, from a zero-entry pool and splash pad for the kids to shady pavilions, playgrounds, and indoor-outdoor courts. Pack snacks, rally a neighbor, maybe attempt that jump shot you swear you still have.
Freshen up your space: Need a quick home glow-up without a full weekend of store-hopping? The Furniture Company keeps a Douglasville showroom stocked with name-brand living room, bedroom, dining, mattress, kids, and outdoor options, so you can actually sit-test the pieces and upgrade your place this week.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
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The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
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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.
🌱 Drop-In Kids Gardening Activity @ Atlanta Botanical Garden | Wednesday (7/22) at 10:30 AM – Give the kids or grandkids a sanctioned excuse to play in the dirt at the Children’s Garden, where horticulturists lead drop-in projects like planting seeds, watering, and harvesting. It runs Wednesday mornings, April through July, and it’s free with Garden admission, which feels neighborly.
🎭 A Midsummer Night's Dream @ The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse (Atlanta) | Thursday (7/23) at 7:30 PM – Head to the woods, metaphorically, for Shakespeare’s classic mix of fairy meddling, runaway lovers, and earnest actors in over their heads. Family friendly, spouse approved, and great for the Shakespeare-curious, with food and drinks to grab before the show. Expect confusion, and Bottom.
🎒 Back to School Bash @ Full Life Church (Villa Rica) | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re bracing for first-day chaos or just here for snacks, the Back to School Bash brings a school supply giveaway, games, and a bounce house. Grab a hot dog, then donate for the "Dunk a Dude" booth, because karma loves a splash.
❓ Trivia Night @ Fabiano's Pizzeria Douglasville | Saturday (7/25) at 8:00 PM – If your head is crammed with movie quotes, state capitals, and that one useless fact about tomatoes, Fabiano’s is calling. Saturday nights are family friendly trivia in Douglasville, with bragging rights and prizes for the top two teams. Losers get pizza therapy.
🎶 The Rock and Roll Playhouse @ The Eastern (Atlanta) | Saturday (7/25) at 8:00 PM – Got kids and a soft spot for Panic? Rock and Roll Playhouse spins Athens legends Widespread Panic into a family-friendly jam at volume your toddler, and your eardrums, can handle, with games and dancing. Relive college-town glory, skip the hangover, no sitter needed.
🧷 Beginner Sewing Class - Pin Cushion @ The Cultural Arts Center (Douglasville) | Saturday (8/8) at 12:00 PM – Trade your wonky hems for the real thing at this beginner sewing class, where you’ll learn machine basics and leave with a pin cushion. Natisa Williams of Sewfluent teaches, with all materials, machine use, and patient instruction provided. Spots are limited, unlike your button jar.
🛍 Austell Market @ Austell Post Office | Saturday (8/15) at 10:00 AM – Stretch your legs in Downtown Austell, where fresh produce, local vendors, and handmade crafts make errands pleasant. Grab Haitian flavor from Dinner Ideas Collective, exchange a little porch-level gossip, and call it shopping, lunch, and community in one trip.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Douglas County report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 36%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Heat index values as high as 97. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tomorrow — High: 87°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 69%
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, 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 a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%. This house is wildThis 6,000-plus-square-foot Riverwalk estate pairs four-sided brick and stone construction with soaring ceilings, rich millwork, and light-filled living spaces. A redesigned chef’s kitchen with double islands anchors the home, while the terrace level steals the show with a bar, fitness studio, theater, and stadium seating. Outdoors, a kitchen, fire pit, gazebo, and hot tub create true resort-style appeal.
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