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This Week in North Atlanta: Medley Opens, Halloween Arrives and Music Takes the Stage
Medley opens to the public in Johns Creek on Thursday, then turns its plaza over to a Halloween party Friday night. Across North Atlanta, the week also brings an Eric Clapton tribute in Cumming, two Russian symphonies in Alpharetta, a Día de los Muertos celebration in Norcross and Halloween festivals in Cherokee County.
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Norcross Library Branch’s Anniversary – cake & special storytime with Mayor Craig Newton
Join us as we celebrate the Norcross Branch’s 5th anniversary at our new location!. Everyone is invited to join our festivities as we celebrate our community and look forward to many more memorable moments in the future. Come have fun, enjoy activities, cake, and a special story time with Mayor Craig Newton!
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Drew Parker and Chuck Leavell to Headline Lanier Islands Songwriter Festival
Drew Parker and Chuck Leavell will headline separate nights at Lanier Islands Resort when the first Songwriters at the Lake Music Festival brings three days of performances to the Buford destination Nov. 13–15. Organizers have opened single-day admission alongside the $129 all-shows pass. A $49 Friday wristband covers seven...
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Brookhaven Rapper Aspen Kartier Jailed After Puppy Beating Caught on Livestream
A DeKalb County judge sent Brookhaven rapper and Twitch streamer Aspen Easterling, known online as Aspen Kartier, to jail this week after she pleaded guilty to beating a three-month-old Maltipoo puppy named Louie during a livestream earlier this year. The 19-year-old was sentenced to 10 days behind bars, a year of probation, and a strict ban on being anywhere near dogs while she serves it out.
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Rockdale Career Academy to host fall festival Oct. 28
CONYERS — Rockdale Career Academy will welcome families and community members for an evening of Halloween activities, games and seasonal festivities Wednesday, Oct. 28, while also collecting canned goods to support the local community. The RCA Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Fall Festival will be held at Rockdale Career Academy, 1064 Culpepper Drive SW, Conyers, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature trunk-or-treating, a costume contest, vendors, a craft fair, bounce houses, food, treats and games. Families can also enter a trunk-or-treat competition and local vendors will have an opportunity to showcase their products and services during the festival. In addition to the festivities, organizers are hosting a canned food drive to help support community members in need. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned food donations to contribute to the effort. RCA’s FCCLA program organizes the festival. FCCLA is a national career and technical student organization that provides students with opportunities to develop leadership skills, participate in community service and explore careers related to family and consumer sciences. Admission is $5 per person, with a maximum charge of $25 per family. Those interested in participating as vendors or entering the trunk-or-treat competition can register
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Nancy Guinn Memorial Library to host haunted tour Oct. 29
CONYERS — Books, bats,and boos will take over the Nancy Guinn Memorial Library later this month as the library invites residents to explore its haunted stacks during a special Halloween event. The library will host its Haunted Library Tour on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at 864 Green St. SW, Conyers. The hour-long event will give visitors an opportunity to experience the library in a different atmosphere as it celebrates the Halloween season with a spooky twist on its familiar shelves and reading spaces. The event is part of the Conyers-Rockdale Library System’s community programming — which includes educational activities, reading programs and special events for residents of different ages throughout the year. The Nancy Guinn Memorial Library has served the Conyers-Rockdale community for more than a century. It began on Feb. 2, 1919, when the Conyers Civic League established a public library to serve local students and residents. The library was later named in honor of Nancy Graham Guinn, a co-founder and the first president of the Conyers Civic League, following her death in 1921. Guinn helped lead fundraising efforts that supported the establishment of the county’s first public library. Today, the library offers books, digital
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5 Diwali Celebrations in Atlanta for 2026: Festivals, Food, and Festivities
Every year, Atlanta lights up for Diwali, the Festival of Lights and one of India’s biggest celebrations. This year, the five-day festival runs November 6–10, with a packed calendar of events and plenty of ways to join in the festivities. Diwali is a time to gather with loved ones and celebrate the triumph of light […] The post 5 Diwali Celebrations in Atlanta for 2026: Festivals, Food, and Festivities first appeared on DiningOut .
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Killer Mike to host Atlanta screening of documentary ‘Cycle’ on Oct. 23
In 2019, 18-year-old Ty’Rese West was shot and killed by a Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin police officer named Eric Giese. Six years later, his family is still looking for justice. A new documentary called “Cycle” tracks their journey. But “Cycle” isn’t just about Ty’Rese’s death. It’s about unpacking cycles of police violence that permeate this country, […] The post Killer Mike to host Atlanta screening of documentary ‘Cycle’ on Oct. 23 appeared first on Rough Draft® .
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13 Puppet Wonderlands With Knights, Dragons, and Muppets
In Vietnam, puppeteers perform behind a pool of water. In Sicily, armored knights battle on miniature stages. And in Atlanta, visitors can see original characters from The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, and The Dark Crystal. These are just a few of the places keeping centuries-old puppetry traditions alive. Japan’s Bunraku...
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Tuck-or-treat: Things to do in Tucker this Halloween
Tucker is hosting a variety of upcoming Halloween events including a superhero-themed trail, live music performances, community parties, and trick-or-treating celebrations throughout late October. The post Tuck-or-treat: Things to do in Tucker this Halloween appeared first on Rough Draft® .
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4 books celebrating HBCU history, culture and the Black college experience
From marching bands and homecoming to famous alumni and the future of Black colleges, these books introduce readers of all ages to HBCU life. The HBCU experience doesn’t begin at freshman orientation nor end at graduation. It lives on in marching bands, homecoming traditions, family stories and the generations of students who carry those experiences into the world.