Staff/Katherine Frye<br>Hannah Riley, 8, daughter of Wade Riley, gets exercise on the playground at the Fairview Recreation Center in Stockbridge last week.
Staff/Katherine Frye
Hannah Riley, 8, daughter of Wade Riley, gets exercise on the playground at the Fairview Recreation Center in Stockbridge last week.
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Henry County Parks and Recreation to host day, tee...
by Nneka Okona
10:42 AM, Thursday, May 16
The summer is but a hop, skip and jump away, which means fun, alternative options to keep children and teens engaged during the months ahead are on the horizon. Henry County Parks and Recreation will kick off its summer day and teen camps on June ...

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Staff / Nathan Self <br> Members of the Pinetree Garden Club, from left, Mary Katherine Colbath, Emily Fawcett, Anna K Mansfield and Garden Club president Frances St. John, gather around the metal sculpture of butterflies donated to the Blue Heron Nature Reserve.
Pinetree Garden Club celebrates milestone
On June 21, 1938, a few women came together to form the Pinetree Garden Club in Buckhead. Now, 75 years later, the 28...
11:42 AM, Wednesday, May 15
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Column: A Night in Blue to salute, support Atlanta Police ...
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11:40 AM, Wednesday, May 15
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Special Photo <br> Retiring teacher B.J. Hayes stands with this year's participants of the first B.J. Hayes Citizenship Award.
Passionate Pace history teacher retires after 41 years
B.J. Hayes often dressed up as Abraham Lincoln, and sported an antebellum dress and pilgrim costume during her 41 yea...
11:27 AM, Wednesday, May 15
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European School of Music hosting special concert Sunday
In a news release, the European School of Music, in Sandy Springs, announced it will present a piano concert Sunday a...
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I should have expected it. Whenever I find something I really like, I can be pretty sure something about it will chan...
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Madilyn Wilson, 2, with service dog Shadow
Service dog arrives to help Bartow toddler
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12:12 PM, Tuesday, May 14
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Special Photo<br> The top finishers in the elementary school contest were, from left, Catherine Roddey (third), Matt Alea (first, vocal) and Jordan Harmon (second).
UPDATED: ShowStoppers honors top youth arts talent
(UPDATED AT 11:20 A.M. WEDNESDAY WITH PHOTOS OF THE WINNERS IN EACH DIVISION) In a news release, Art Sandy Springs,...
06:38 AM, Monday, May 13
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Sally White, Northside Neighbor Columnist
Column: History center bringing animals Back on the Farm
Back on the Farm, a casual but elegant party, will take place Friday in the rustic setting of the restored 1847 Smith...
05:50 PM, Wednesday, May 08
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Staff / Nathan Self<br> Looking through invitations for the Hope on the Horizon symposium and luncheon are, from left, event honoree Dan Carithers, host committee member Nina Cheney, Nancy Carithers and Sarah Ann Vaughn, president of the Alzheimer’s Society of Atlanta, which is co-hosting the event; at the Carithers’ home in Buckhead.
Event to raise funds for, awareness of Alzheimer’s disease
Mary Rose Taylor knows first-hand the toll Alzheimer’s disease takes on people and their families. The Buckhead resid...
03:12 PM, Wednesday, May 08
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Wonderglo to benefit arts nonprofits, set for Saturday
Wonderglo: the race will take place Saturday from 7 to 11:30 p.m. at the W hotel in Midtown. The event will raise fun...
03:07 PM, Wednesday, May 08
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Special Photo<br> ‘Mr. Right’ by Carol Reynolds, one of the artists whose work will be on display this weekend at the Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts Festival.
Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts Festival this weekend
The fourth annual Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts Festival, hosted by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, will ...
02:58 PM, Wednesday, May 08
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Garden tour Mother’s Day weekend tradition
For the 29th year, the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour will open for Mother’s Day weekend. ...
01:06 PM, Wednesday, May 08
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Staff / Nathan Self <br> Christian Favalli, owner of La Grotta restaurant in Buckhead with his mother Ursula Favalli.
Families show appreciation with various traditions on Moth...
The meaning of Mother’s Day varies from one Atlanta family to the next. The Favallis like rolling fresh pasta and coo...
12:21 PM, Wednesday, May 08
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Staff / Erin Gray<br>From left, local artist Nadia Morgan with her chair titled "Prismachair" and artist Katina Parham with her chair titled "Relaxation and Meditation," both on display at the Georgia Ensemble Theater.
Roswell Woman’s Club is rockin’ it for CHAIRity
An opportunity to own a piece of outdoor furniture that is both unique and useful is being offered by the Roswell Wom...
10:42 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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Staff / Nathan Self <br> Atlanta Botanical Garden President and CEO Mary Pat Matheson stands in front of the exhibit's massive sculptures.
Atlanta Botanical Garden opens exhibit of enchanted creatures
The Atlanta Botanical Garden opened its most “intense” exhibit yet, last weekend. “Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger th...
10:39 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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