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‘First Fridays’ Continues at Creel Park on June 7

31May

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‘First Fridays’ Continues at Creel Park on June 7

Councilman khalid kamau has launched a "First Fridays" outdoor film screening series at Creel Park (2775 Creel Road). The series continues on June 7 with a screening of "Love Jones" starring Larenz Tate and Nia Long. The councilman aims to leverage the event to drive greater awareness of South Fulton and build a stronger sense of community. Each screening includes a community conversation about the themes in each film. On June 7, the film will begin after sundown following a live taping of "Relationship Talk Atlanta," a podcast featuring South Fulton residents Torrey and Tiffaney Tomlinson. The topic of the taping will be "has online dating killed romance?" The hosts will explore if the characters featured in "Love Jones" could have a love story in the age of Tinder. During th...

Conference Brings Media Pioneer Cathy Hughes to South Fulton

31May

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Conference Brings Media Pioneer Cathy Hughes to South Fulton

The Wise Women Prosper Conference kicks off on June 7 at the Aviation Cultural Community Center (3900 Aviation Circle). The three-day conference is billed as the "ultimate experience for women destined and determined to live purpose-filled lives." This year's theme is "Maximum Impact." Scheduled speakers on the June 8 agenda include City of South Fulton Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs, Shirley Luu, Bonnie Stinson Bond, Keyuna Faye Webster, Tenisha Bibbs, Dr. Victrena Washington, Charleen Ray and Twana Johnson. Cathy Hughes, founder and chairperson of Urban One, Inc. will appear as a special guest. At the helm of Urban One, formerly Radio One, Cathy Hughes has made history as the first African-American woman to chair a publicly held corporation. She was also the first woman to own a ...

Tom Joyner 25th Anniversary Celebration Tour to Stop at Wolf Creek Amphitheater

4May

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Tom Joyner 25th Anniversary Celebration Tour to Stop at Wolf Creek Amphitheater

Wolf Creek Amphitheater has begun announcing shows on the 2019 calendar. Among the lineup is Tom Joyner’s “One More Time Experience Tour,” a celebration of his 25 years in radio syndication. The longtime radio personality is set to retire from broadcasting in December. "What better way to say thank you to the people I owe my career to,” he said in his tour announcement. “I hope everyone will be as excited as I am to celebrate with good music, good fun and good hugs. We have 25 years worth of partying to achieve, so let's do it together, with the ultimate One More Time Experience.” Joyner first gained popularity after earning his nickname "The Fly Jock" while flying roundtrip between Dallas and Chicago for seven years and eight million mil...

South Fulton Announces Series of Community Cleanups

28Mar

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Community, Events

South Fulton Announces Series of Community Cleanups

As Earth Day approaches, the City of South Fulton has announced a series of community cleanups. The first kicks off on March 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church (6175 Campbellton Road) in partnership with Mayor William "Bill" Edwards. It will include a health fair. The fair will feature health screenings for blood pressure, blood glucose, vision and dental and physical fitness. Attendees can also take advantage of free car seat checks, line dancing, games, refreshments and document shredding. Vendors include The Morehouse School of Medicine, GeorgiaCares SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Programs), Sickle Cell Foundation, Safe Kids, Social Security Administration and A.C. Price Culinary Health Consultants. “Zion Hill Baptist Church has been an invaluable partner to the City...

Officials, Experts Take on Environmental Justice at South Fulton Symposium

8Mar

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Officials, Experts Take on Environmental Justice at South Fulton Symposium

April 22, Earth Day, will mark the inaugural Georgia Environmental Education and Awareness Symposium. Advocate Mandisha A. Thomas and State Representative Debra Bazemore are at the helm of the day-long event that will bring together state and local elected officials, environmental experts and community stakeholders to tackle quality of life issues. The agenda includes a Legislators’ Roundtable and Mayors’ Roundtable. Confirmed participants include: Mayor William "Bill" Edwards of South Fulton, Mayor Alan Hallman of Hapeville, Mayor Jack Longino of College Park and Mayor Tom Reed of Chattahoochee Hills. The event will also feature panel discussions moderated by environmental consultant Al Bartell on urban farming, green infrastructure, climate change, waste management best practices, ...

South Fulton: Library Event Lineup for March

2Mar

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Events, Libraries

South Fulton: Library Event Lineup for March

This month, the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System has scheduled a wide range of events at South Fulton libraries for patrons of all ages. Take advantage of free tax preparation assistance, computer and coding skills classes, book clubs, yoga and more. The Wolf Creek Branch will host Brewing 101 with Monday Night Brewing on March 4, a must-attend event for those interested in learning more about craft beer. The South Fulton Branch will host the Georgia State Bio Bus on March 21. GLADYS S. DENNARD AT SOUTH FULTON LIBRARY 4055 Flat Shoals Road, Union City, GA 30291 404.613.3092 Yoga Fridays at 12:00 p.m. Learn the power of Yoga in relieving stress and the path to healthy living. Led by Nikki Foster. Adults. No registration required. VITA Tax Preparation Saturdays, March from 10:00 a.m. to...

Edwards to Deliver Opening Address at 17th Annual SMDO Conference

4Feb

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Edwards to Deliver Opening Address at 17th Annual SMDO Conference

Mayor William “Bill” Edwards has been tapped to deliver the opening remarks at the 17th Annual South Metro Development Outlook (SMDO) Conference on February 21 at the Georgia International Convention Center. SMDO is the south metro region’s largest economic development conference. The event convenes experts and government and business leaders to discuss trends, strengths, challenges and opportunities in the region and to highlight economic development initiatives. “The south metro area of Atlanta continues to grow and be a great location for economic development,” said Michael Hightower, founder of SMDO and managing partner of The Collaborative Firm. “I am excited to have the SMDO conference highlight many of the key projects and companies that continue to flourish here on the south si...

South Fulton Celebrates Black History Month

1Feb

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South Fulton Celebrates Black History Month

February 1 marks the start of Black History Month, which is observed annually not only in the U.S. but also in Canada and parts of Europe. There will be lots of celebrations throughout the entire metro Atlanta area. Admission to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights is free for the entire month of February, made possible by the Coca-Cola Foundation. There is six-ticket limit per guest. If you’re looking for something closer to home, we’ve got you covered. There’s a lot to do in South Fulton to celebrate the recent and historic contributions of African-Americans in theatre, science, visual arts, cinema and more. Here are a few of our must-see and must-do picks for this weekend: True Colors Theatre Company will hold a free reading of Josh Wilder’s “Wrong River” on Friday, Februa...

Youth Poetry Slam Puts Focus on Social Justice, Arts, Literacy

30Jan

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Arts, Events

Youth Poetry Slam Puts Focus on Social Justice, Arts, Literacy

The Pamela D. Franklin Center for the Performing Arts (PDFCCPA) has partnered with the Spelman College Justice Fellows Program to host the inaugural ATL Youth Poetry Slam. Youth ages 13-19 interested in participating can attend an information session on February 2 at noon at the Aviation Community Cultural Center located at 3900 Aviation Cir. The poetry slam will take place on Saturday, April 20. The event gives youth an opportunity to creatively express themselves and their ideas, and to have their voices heard on important issues. “The arts not only enhance the human experience, reflect the beauty of nature, and promote cultural uniqueness, but also, in many various ways, highlight and seek solutions to some of the world’s social justice issues,” said Pamela Franklin Stegall, a South Fu...

South Fulton: Library Event Lineup for February

27Jan

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Events, Libraries

South Fulton: Library Event Lineup for February

This February the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System has scheduled a wide range of events at South Fulton libraries for patrons of all ages. Take advantage of free tax preparation assistance, GED study sessions, yoga, chess and coding classes for children and much more. This month marks the return of ONYXCON to Wolf Creek Library. Additionally, Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr. and Urban Film Review will present a celebration of cinema and black history. GLADYS S. DENNARD AT SOUTH FULTON LIBRARY 4055 Flat Shoals Road, Union City, GA 30291 404.613.3092 Yoga Fridays at 12:00 p.m. Learn the power of yoga in relieving stress and the path to healthy living. Sessions for adults are led by Nikki Foster. Registration is not required. VITA Tax Preparation Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. T...

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