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1Free things to do
77New spots
90New stories

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

This week in Stonecrest

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 14 events, day by day →

Shyran Showcase Awards Show and Concert

Sunday 3pm · Londzell Performing Arts Theatre

Weekly D&D & TTRPG Meetup (Newbies Welcome!) @Sceptre

Tuesday 7pm

Therapeutic Softball

Thursday 6pm · True Love Park

Jesus Shed Yardsale for Missions

Friday 8am · McDonough Christian Church

Screen on the Square: GOAT

Friday 7pm · Decatur Square

New in Stonecrest

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

Little Divas Kids' Braid Shop

Beauty

Fresh braids, zero stress: Stonecrest parents, if wash day negotiations are getting intense, Little Divas Kids' Braid Shop specializes in ages 2 through teen with ponytails, knotless and tribal styles.

littledivasbraids.com ↗

Especially Nails

Beauty

Polish without the fuss: Especially Nails keeps it clean with classic manicures and pedicures, tidy brows, plus gel and dip powder options.

placeice.pw ↗

Slayed by Beauty llc

Beauty

Braids, but better: If you want neat, long-lasting styles without the shedding drama, Slayed by Beauty LLC specializes in cornrows, tree braids, crochet and boho looks with custom colors and premium hair.

slayedbybeauty.com ↗

Stonecrest’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 Stonecrest’s best →

Most read in Stonecrest

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

  1. Driver jailed after brief chase leads to major DeKalb County drug bust

    A brief police pursuit led to the seizure of a firearm and two kilograms of cocaine mixed with fentanyl in DeKalb County, Georgia.

    Full story at fox5atlanta.com ↗

  2. 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 ↗

  3. Atlanta Black Pride celebrates 20 years with Pure Heat festival, parties and community events

    Atlanta Black Pride Weekend, the annual celebration of Atlanta's Black LGBTQ+ community, celebrates its 20th anniversary with a week of events including a festival, parties, and community events.

    Full story at cbsnews.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. Georgia Tech Launches Michael E. Tennenbaum Family Institute for Technology and Civic Leadership

    The Georgia Institute of Technology has established the Michael E.

    Full story at news.gatech.edu ↗

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