4th of July Celebration Wednesday, July 4, The International Plaza. https://www.gwcca.org/events/july4/ If you find yourself in Atlanta over the holiday weekend, and you’re in the mood to celebrate, look no further than this traditional event at the International Plaza …
This Month in Atlanta: June 2018
Candler Park Food & Music Festival Friday, June 1-Saturday, June 2. http://candlerparkmusicfestival.com/ It’s that time of year! Similar to recent months, we’ve got a full line-up of Atlanta neighborhoods each throwing festivals to celebrate the beautiful weather and onset of …
This Month in Atlanta: May 2018
Atlanta BBQ Festival Saturday, Saturday, May 5–Sunday, May 6, Atlantic Station. atlbbqfest.com As I’ve mentioned in past blogs, we take our BBQ real seriously in the South! We use it to celebrate with family and friends and we argue about …
This Month in Atlanta: April 2018
Atlanta Blooms! Through April 30, Atlanta Botanical Garden. atlantabg.org/visit/events/atlanta-blooms Whether your thumbs are green or not at all agriculturally inclined, a visit to the gorgeous Atlanta Botanical Garden, located at the edge of Piedmont Park in the heart of midtown …
Eight Reasons Why I Love Going to College in Atlanta
Initially, I was not sure if I wanted to go to college in a big city. I was debating between Emory and a larger university located in a traditional college town. I loved Emory’s reputation and academics, but was worried …