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The Bremen Santa Parade has been rescheduled

BREMEN -- The City of Bremen's Santa Parade -- originally scheduled for tonight -- has been rescheduled to Monday night due to rain in the forecast. The city is asking…

DeKalb County tree lighting to continue despite coronavirus

DECATUR -- DeKalb County's tree lighting event will continue despite the COVID-19 pandemic, but will be socially distanced. DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will host the 13th annual tree lighting…

Here’s what socially distanced holiday events look like in Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA -- The 2020 holiday season will look different for many reasons. The City of Alpharetta still plans to continue with traditional, magical décor and events -- doing it this…

Dunwoody plans a lineup of both in-person and virtual holiday events

Discover Dunwoody today announced a lineup of events and activities that will help both locals and visitors celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. A premier hub for holiday shopping and…

Here’s how you can take a spin on the Atlanta Motor Speedway Friday

The American Cancer Society and Atlanta Motor Speedway are offering race fans and all car enthusiasts a chance to drive onto the high banks of its historic 1.54-mile oval to…

The Georgia State Fair will happen, but with COVID-19 restrictions

The Gist: The Georgia State Fair will roll into Atlanta Motor Speedway the first week of October with some changes to protect visitors from COVID-19 risks. Dates: Friday, October 2…

A Hollywood stunt driver will try to set a Guinness World Record in Atlanta

ATLANTA -- A Hollywood stunt driver is coming to Atlanta to attempt to set a world record by driving a tractor trailer backwards for more than 50 miles. Texting and…

Six Flags extends Hallowfest to seven more nights this year

Hallowfest returns to Six Flags Over Georgia next week with seven new nights added to the schedule. The event will kick off on Sept. 18. The area’s premier Halloween celebration…

The Wings Over North Georgia Air Show will be a drive-in this year

ROME -- The annual Wings Over North Georgia Air Show will move to a drive-in format this year. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline Georgia’s Premier Tailgate Party at Oct. 24 and 25 in…

Decatur Book Festival goes virtual

DECATUR -- Metro Atlanta's most well known book festival will be virtual only this year. The 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival presented by Emory University has announced that the event will…

Milton postpones Crabapple Fest due to COVID-19

Milton's popular Crabapple Fest will not take place this fall, as planned, due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19. The City of Milton and Crabapple Community Association determined the annual…

Alpharetta Farmer’s Market returns Saturday

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ALPHARETTA -- The Alpharetta Business Association will bring its farmers market back to Downtown Alpharetta Saturday with a number of safety protocols in place to address social distancing and other…

Dragon Con won’t be in-person this year, but it will be live-streamed free

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For the first time in 34 years, Dragon Con, the internationally known science fiction, fantasy, and pop culture convention, will not be held, a decision made in response to the…

Woodstock postpones two summer concert events due to COVID-19

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WOODSTOCK -- The City of Woodstock has announced that two upcoming events in the Woodstock Summer Concert Series will be postponed until the 2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…