Happy weekend, South Fulton! In today’s happening-today edition: World Cup fan turnout, inflatable tube men art, and a Juneteenth parade + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Global fans fill the stands: Mercedes-Benz Stadium drew 67,442 as Czech Republic and South Africa finished 1-1, bringing fans near and far to Atlanta and leaving fans eager to find next World Cup viewing spot -- see the matchday turnout.
Aviation safety gets a boost: The FAA announced $9,925,000 to build a new control tower at Peachtree City’s Atlanta Regional Airport, Falcon Field, improving safety. The tower is expected to be operational by February 2028 -- see the tower funding.
Art with city roots: Now on display downtown, Air Dance turns eleven inflatable tube men into public art at Atlanta’s FIFA World Cup Fan Zone, reimagined by artist Killamari and inspired by Cambodian dance -- check out the fan zone art.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local catch alert: When you want your gumbo or grill night to actually taste like the coast, Fulton Bay Seafood Corporation has been a local favorite since 1978 for fresh shrimp, scallops, and more, plus a few veggies to round things out. Grab the good stuff now, thank yourself later.
Close-to-home escape: Sweetwater Creek State Park is the go-to this week when you need woods, rushing water, and a trail that feels like a break from I-285. Hit the Red Trail to the New Manchester mill ruins, then unwind by George Sparks Reservoir and be back before your group chat notices you ghosted.
South Fulton swing reset: If you’ve got access through your membership or a generous friend, make this the week you slip out for an afternoon loop that somehow becomes sunset. The Golf Club - Piedmont Driving Club brings Camp Creek calm and distraction-free vibes, so your tempo and your to-do list both get a much-needed breather.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Summer Kickofe Market @ The Landing Drive (Douglasville) | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 AM – Kick off summer with a market featuring a free moon bounce, free activities and crafts, pay-as-you-go projects for the overachievers, and food trucks. Kids’ market meets adult craft show with handmade, high-quality goods, and a little vintage. Dogs welcome, free admission, free parking.
🎉 Frolic W/ Us At The Juneteenth Parade @ Corner of John Wesley Dobbs Avenue (Atlanta) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Juneteenth gets a little more enchanted when ATL Black Fae Fest takes the parade, mixing liberation, cosplay, and old-school community pride. Expect wings, kente, bubbles, and ribbons, plus plenty of side-eye at folks who forgot comfortable shoes. Dignified, joyful, a little sparkly.
🏛 Rhodes Hall Tour @ Rhodes Hall (Atlanta) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – Skip Peachtree Street traffic for once and tour Rhodes Hall, one of the last grand mansions still holding court. Built in 1904 and draped in late Victorian drama, this turreted beauty is impressively intact, lovingly over-the-top, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
🍖 Brisket Baddies Pop-Up @ Mercedes-Benz of Atlanta South | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Saddle up, Atlanta. Brisket Baddies is rolling in with oyster mushroom brisket sandwiches, fresh lemonade, and non-dairy banana puddin', popping up until they sell out. The kind of 'barbecue' your cardiologist won’t side-eye, and your inner food snob will happily endorse.
👗 Thrifting Summer Market + Fashion Swap @ Vintage West End (Atlanta) | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Thrifting Atlanta pops up at Vintage West End on the West End BeltLine with a summer market, fashion swap, and all the thrifty finds your closet pretends it does not need. Expect brunch, a cash bar, a DJ, and smugly sustainable shopping, free admission.
🏀 Indiana Fever at Atlanta Dream @ State Farm Arena | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Up for watching the Dream trade threes with the Fever at State Farm Arena? Expect pace, perimeter sniping, and those tense late possessions when benches shorten and every gasp counts. Quality hoops, cold A/C, and a plan your knees, and sanity, will appreciate.
✊ Juneteenth Celebration @ Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens (Atlanta) | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Bring a lawn chair and some stamina for the JUNETEENTH Celebration, a day of live music, soul food, and community pride. Expect joy, history, and a dance line that starts shy and ends legendary, because this town knows how to celebrate freedom, together. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The South Fulton report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 18%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 87°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 63%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 11am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wildThis 2022-built executive home in Fulton County delivers 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and more than 3,500 square feet of polished living space. Soaring ceilings, an open-concept great room with fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen with double ovens and a cooktop set the tone. A main-level guest suite, upstairs loft, and spa-style owner’s retreat add plenty of versatility and luxury.
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