Hello South Fulton! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Storm prep help, Pokémon Club for Kids, and summer movie night + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Storm prep ramps up: On Tuesday, Pineapple Express Roofing expanded emergency storm response to East Point and communities nearby, with crews for tarping, structural assessments, debris removal, and insurance documentation ahead of hurricane season -- learn how to request help.
Dream’s growing momentum: Testing a new stage, the Dream moved home games from Gateway Center Arena to State Farm Arena, drew 9,685, and won 94-87 to reach 12-4 as upper deck sections opened -- see the Dream's surge.
Airport expansion underway: Delta plans to buy Spirit’s former gates and spaces at Hartsfield-Jackson for $12 million, expanding operations in Atlanta. The final decision on the purchase will be made July 8 -- see Delta's gate buy.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Greenery without the guesswork: Nerdy Plant Co. handles plant design and sourcing, repotting, pest management, and even plant sitting, then keeps everything happy with regular maintenance. Perfect if your Monstera needs a glow-up or you just want fresh, thriving vibes at home this week.
Press start on fun: Need a change from the same bar routine? The Escape Gamebar mixes pinball, classic arcade cabinets, and a legit bar inside an escape room venue, with monthly tournaments and plenty of hangout space. Worth the cross-town hop when you want something playful without the planner energy.
Fresh-air reset nearby: When your brain needs a quick tune-up, Trammell Crow Park delivers with a shady nature trail, playground space for the kids, and roomy picnic shelters for that impromptu sandwich summit. Swing by with a friend, stretch the legs, maybe volley a few balls on the tennis court and call it a day.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⚡ Pokémon Club for Kids @ East Atlanta Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 4:00 PM – East Atlanta Branch is hosting a Pokémon Club where kids trade cards, debate their favorites, and actually play the game. Ages 5 and up, all ages welcome, and yes, it is free. Consider it air-conditioned diplomacy with adorable stakes, and the occasional Pikachu squeal.
🎬 Summer Movie Nights: The Emperor's New Groove @ Fairburn Hobgood-Palmer Branch Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 4:00 PM – Fairburn Library is turning into a low-stress cinema with The Emperor's New Groove on the screen, free snacks and drinks, and kid-calming puzzles and coloring sheets. Bring the offspring, relive peak llama comedy, and enjoy entertainment that does not require remortgaging for popcorn.
⚽ Morocco vs. Haiti - World Cup 26 @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | Wednesday (6/24) at 6:00 PM – Group C lands in Atlanta with Morocco and Haiti trading jabs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a proper World Cup cauldron. Expect Hakimi and Ziyech flair, Nazon grit, stakes, a wall of drums, and the roof doing its spaceship thing, traffic be what it is.
🎨 Arts, Ancestry, and the Story of Us @ Sweetwater Creek State Park (Lithia Springs) | Thursday (6/25) at 1:00 PM – Sweetwater Creek is serving history the fun way, with Native American stories, art, and pottery you actually get to make. It is indoors, easy on the joints, and five bucks. Family friendly for ages 5 and up, so bring the grands, not the leaf blower.
🛶 Beginners Kayak Paddle @ Sweetwater Creek State Park Bait Shop (Lithia Springs) | Friday (6/26) at 11:30 AM – Nothing beats easing along Sweetwater Creek on a kayak paddle with a ranger who knows which end of the paddle goes in the water. Beginner friendly, all gear included, and $35 a head. Ages 10 and up, minors bring an adult, you bring the chill.
🎉 Rollout Summer Extravaganza @ Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church (Douglasville) | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – Fire up your weekend at a laid-back grill-out with the PG YFC crew, complete with games, fellowship, and good vibes. Think church picnic energy, but with better burgers, fewer awkward small talks, and plenty of space for kids, grandkids, and lawn chairs.
➗ Free Math Workshop @ Lithia Springs Public Library | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – Free math help is popping up at Lithia Springs Library, with Devoe Digital Learning giving one-on-one tutoring that breaks down tough algebra step by step. It lifts test scores, confidence, and GPA. Around here, the only thing allowed to be irrational is the weather.
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07 — The South Fulton report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 0 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 6%
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