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X-WR-CALNAME:Atlanta · Saturday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Los Porfiados DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130 DTSTAMP:20260729T170245Z UID:10010611-1780617600-1795996799@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Inspired by a classic roly-poly wobbling toy known in Chile as “mono porfiado\,” this installation comprises 14 inflatable limber sc ulptures with pliable surfaces. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170245Z LOCATION:High Museum of Art\, 1280 Peachtree Street\, Atlanta URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/los-porfiados/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTSTAMP:20260729T170245Z UID:10008928-1780617600-1794182399@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Peek beneath the scales to explore the intricate bony skeleton s of fish\, stingrays\, eels and seahorses with x-rays. $25.95-$27.95\; ag es 3-12\, $23.95-$25.95\; ages 2 and younger\, free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170245Z LOCATION:Fernbank Museum of Natural History\, 767 Clifton Rd. NE\, Atlanta URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/x-ray-vision-fish-inside-out/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20260729T170245Z UID:10010601-1781222400-1793577599@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Featuring original puppets\, sets and production materials\, s ee the elements needed for this form of visual storytelling. $16.50\; ages 3-12\, $12.50\; ages 2 and younger\, free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170245Z LOCATION:Center for Puppetry Arts\, 1404 Spring Street NW\, Atlanta URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/frame-by-frame-the-art-of-stop-mot ion-animation/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta -ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Flora\, Fauna & Flight DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20260729T170245Z UID:10006906-1782259200-1793577599@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Walk the nature walkways in WildWoods to discover how plants a nd animals defy gravity through flight with this artistic outdoor exhibit. $25.95-$27.95\; ages 3-12\, $23.95-$25.95\; ages 2 and younger\, free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170245Z LOCATION:Fernbank Museum of Natural History\, 767 Clifton Road\, Atlanta URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/flora-fauna-flight/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Faces of the Revolution Tour DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218 DTSTAMP:20260729T170245Z UID:10010704-1783555200-1797551999@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Learn more about Georgia’s revolutionary political history w ith a tour focused on the portraits and busts of governors and signers of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. Registration required. J uly 11-Dec. 17. See website for schedule. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170245Z LOCATION:Georgia Capitol Museum\, 206 Washington St. SW\, Atlanta URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/faces-of-the-revolution-tour/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The World(s) She Made: Composing The Radical Lives of Kathleen Nea l Cleaver DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270105 DTSTAMP:20260902T182403Z UID:10051965-1785369600-1799107199@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The World(s) She Made: Composing the Radical Lives of Kathleen Neal Cleaver is the first public photography exhibit to explore the excep tional life of Kathleen Neal Cleaver. It draws heavily from the personal c ollection that Ms. Cleaver curated for decades and includes a few images f rom other collections such as that of Dr. Doris Derby. This photography sh ow chronicles Cleaver’s personal journey from the child of a U.S. Foreig n Service officer living across the U.S. South\, Asia\, and West Africa to a leader in the Black Panther Party and the international Black Power mov ement\; and as she went from living “inside exile” (accompanying her f ugitive husband to Algeria and France while she herself still possessed re lative freedom of movement) to Yale University as a student\, all while ra ising two children\, becoming a law professor at Yale and Emory Universiti es\, and building a career in human rights. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182403Z LOCATION:Auburn Avenue Research Library\, 101 Auburn Avenue\, Atlanta URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/the-worlds-she-made-composing-the-radica l-lives-of-kathleen-neal-cleaver/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&u tm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Scout Gallery DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTSTAMP:20260814T180832Z UID:10010761-1786665600-1798761599@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The reimagined River Scout is a fully immersive freshwater adv enture with a brand-new Canopy Walk experience\, interactive elements\, an otter habitat and more. $54.99+. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T180832Z LOCATION:Georgia Aquarium\, 225 Baker St.\, Atlanta URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/river-scout-gallery/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Registration: Pumpkin Carving Contest DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTSTAMP:20260815T002734Z UID:10011764-1786924800-1790899199@atlantabg.org CATEGORIES:arts,festival DESCRIPTION:Apply to compete in Atlanta’s Great Pumpkin-Carving Contest\ , held live at the Garden on Oct. 22\, 2026. \nTeams of amateur carvers wi ll have three hours during the Garden’s annual Great Pumpkin-Carving Fes tival to design and carve pumpkins at individual stations in front of even t guests. Teams may contain up to two carvers. \nAll selected competitors will receive one (1) Garden Golden Ticket\, which grants access to a year of exciting special events at the Garden and two (2) guest tickets to the Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival. The contest winner will receive additional prizes. \nApplications open: Aug. 17\, 2026\nApplication deadline: Oct. 1 \, 2026\nEvent date: Oct. 22\, 2026\, 4–9 p.m. (winners announced 8:30 p .m.) \n\nGuidelines:\n \n\nOpen to pumpkin-carving enthusiasts 18 and olde r\nTeams of up to two carvers\nCarvers must be on-site 4–9 p.m. on Oct. 22\, 2026\nChoose one (1) or two (2) medium-sized pumpkins\, provided by t he Garden\nCarvers must bring their own tools and supplies\nCarving must b e suitable for viewing by children — no controversial\, commercial\, pol itical or religious subjects\nAll carved pumpkins become the property of A tlanta Botanical Garden\n\nApply to carve LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T002734Z LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/registration-pumpkin-carver-contest/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Drawing Trees DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTSTAMP:20260825T192307Z UID:10009979-1787616000-1790121599@atlantabg.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil\, pen\, m arker\, and charcoal. With the focus on trees native to Georgia\, students will draw leaves and branches\, tree trunks\, roots\, and tree structures and shapes. Join us for this fun and life-affirming art class. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Weather permitting\, this class will take place outdoors. \nDates: Tuesdays\, August 25 – September 22 \nTime: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. AND 6 – 9 p.m.  \nFee: $230 (Member $220) \n Registration Deadline: August 23 \nInstructor: Carol Sutherland\, Artist \ nClass materials are not included in the registration fee. Please see the supplies list below. \nvIEW THE CLASS SUPPLIES LIST  \nMEMBER REGISTRATIO N  \nNON-MEMBER REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T192307Z LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/drawing-trees/?utm_source=caldiscovery& utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:You Are Not Alone: BUGS! DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTSTAMP:20260826T182608Z UID:10051958-1787702400-1791417599@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:You Are Not Alone: BUGS!\, curated by Charlotte Woolf\, is a g roup exhibition featuring Atlanta-based painters\, sculptors\, photographe rs\, and multidisciplinary artists. The exhibition reflects the interdisci plinary nature of the Fine Arts Department at Georgia State University Per imeter College\, incorporating related programming in theater\, music\, an d film centered around the theme of insects. \nThe title of the exhibition \, You Are Not Alone: BUGS!\, is drawn from the popular meme honoring the ecosystem’s smallest yet irreplaceable members. The exhibition features artists working across mediums whose practices engage insects and their vi tal role within ecological systems. Through themes of pollination\, decomp osition\, labor\, and interdependence\, the show explores how insects shap e the environments around us\, inviting both artists and viewers to reflec t on the often-unseen networks sustained by these powerful creatures. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T182608Z LOCATION:GSU’s Clarkston Campus Perimeter Main Fine Arts Gallery\, 555 N orth Indian Creek Drive\, Clarkston\, GA\, 30021\, United States URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/you-are-not-alone-bugs/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104 DTSTAMP:20260823T000835Z UID:10010724-1787875200-1799020799@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:See the photographic illustrations of Walter Wick\, best known for his “I SPY” and “Can You See What I See?” children’s book s eries\, along with optical illusions\, games\, puzzle challenges and more that inspired his work. $23.50\; ages 5 and younger\, free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T000835Z LOCATION:High Museum of Art\, 1280 Peachtree Street\, Atlanta URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/i-spy-walter-wicks-hidden-wonders/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9/11 Field of Flags DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260914T050055Z UID:171234-1787961600-1789862399@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:The Marietta Kiwanis Foundation proudly presents the 9/11 Fiel d of Flags\, honoring every life lost on September 11\, 2001. \nDisplayed every five years\, this moving tribute has become one of the largest comme morative events in the nation. Throughout the event\, the community is inv ited to participate in meaningful activities\, including the Flag Parade\, the placement of the flags\, and the September 11 Memorial Service featur ing the reading of the names of the 2\,977 victims. \nJoin them as they re member\, reflect\, and honor the lives lost—and all those whose lives we re forever changed. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050055Z LOCATION:Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park\, 900 Kennesaw Mounta in Dr\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30152 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/9-11-field-of-flags/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Call for Entry: Storytelling 2026 DTSTART:20260830T040000Z DTEND:20260924T035900Z DTSTAMP:20260910T005949Z UID:591@atlantaphotographygroup.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:[vc_row height="auto"][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height="auto" disable_element="yes"][vc_column][vc_column_text]APG Announc es Special Guest for Atlanta Celebrates Photography\, Henry Horenstein\nTh e Atlanta Photography Group is excited to announce that our special guest for Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP) this year will be world-renowned photographer\, author\, and educator Henry Horenstein.  He will also be t he juror of our next call for entries\, which will celebrate street and do cumentary photography. Mr. Horenstein will attend the juror/ artist talk a t the APG Gallery in September and will also be here for a book signing\, artist talk around his decades of work and a screening of his multi-awardi ng winning film\, Blitto Underground.  We will be releasing more details shortly.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height="auto" disabl e_element="yes"][vc_column][us_separator][us_carousel post_type="attachmen t" images="32458\,32450\,32451\,32452\,32453\,32454\,32455\,32456\,32457" orderby="post__in" items_layout="gallery_default" items_gap=".5rem" img_si ze="shop_catalog" items_ratio="1x1" carousel_arrows="1" carousel_arrows_st yle="7" columns="6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height="auto"][vc_column] [vc_column_text]\nStorytelling 2026:\nDocumentary and Street Photography\n \n\nThe Atlanta Photography Group is excited to announce our next call for entry\, Storytelling 2026\, which celebrates street and documentary phot ography of all styles with images that reflect a strong narrative. We are looking for images which are a combination of candid depictions of everyda y life\, shadows of the city streets\, the abandonment of a country road\, subtle moments of joy\, humor\, love\, fear or anxiety. Think of work lik e that created by Diane Arbus\, Bruce Davidson\, Robert Frank\, Josef Koud leka\, Helen Levitt\, Baldwin Lee\, Roy DeCarava\, Mary Ellen Mark\, Daido Moriyama\, Lee Friedlander\, Lisette Model\, Gordon Parks\, and Harry Cal lahan.\n\nWe are excited to have Karen Marshall\, Chair of The Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Program for the International Center of Ph otography as our esteemed juror.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][us_separator size= "small"][vc_column_text]\nKaren Marshall\nChair of The Documentary Practic e and Visual Journalism Program\nInternational Center for Photography\nNew York photographer Karen Marshall documents social issues. By focusing on the psychological lives of her subjects\, she has worked on a series of vi sual stories that contemplate familial relationships and convey ideas abou t people and place within the cultural landscape.\n\nHer seminal project\, Between Girls\, articulates the coming of age of a group of urban middle class teenagers\, following them from high school into adulthood 30 years later.\n\nThe book of Between Girls was published by Kehrer Verlag in 2021 .\n\nIn her documentary journey Marshall also has witnessed the struggling identity of a group of Navajo Indians and the demise of their earth-based culture in Caretakers of the Earth: Navajo Resistance and Relocation. She often directs her camera at family life\, including her Pennsylvania Dutc h in-laws’ clan in a series titled Pennsylvania In-Laws. In Still\, Stan ding\, a series begun in 2013\, she explores the Polish landscape that her grandparents left behind when they emigrated to the United States in the early 1920's.\n\nMarshall is the recipient of artist fellowships and spons orships through the New York Foundation for the Arts\, as well as grants a nd support from private foundations. Her photographs have been exhibited i n the United States\, the Philippines\, British Columbia\, Israel\, Colomb ia\, and China\, and are part of several collections\, including the Femin ist Artbase at The Brooklyn Museum.\n\nHer images have appeared in publica tions in the United States\, Europe\, and Asia such as The Washington Post \, CNN\, ID Vice\, Buzzfeed\, Konbini Arts\, Juxtapoz\, Photobook Journal\ , L'Oeil de la Photographie\, NPR Picture Show\, Blind Magazine\, Vanity F air\, GUP Magazine among others.\n\nHer work as a freelance photographer s pans many genres. Marshall’s distinctive style captures meaningful momen ts within a narrative frame. She has photographed for editorial\, corporat e\, non-profit\, and advertising clients for more than twenty-five years i n Europe\, South Africa\, Asia\, and Latin America. Marshall is an expert at visual storytelling with a thriving consulting business assisting photo graphers\, foundations\, and small companies in the creation of visual nar ratives.\n\nMarshall is the Chair of the fulltime Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Program at The International Center of Photography wher e she has been on the faculty for more than 20 years. She is an Associate Professor (Adjunct) at New York University\, mentors MFA candidates at the Maine Media Workshops\, and teaches independent workshops in the United S tates\, China\, Germany\, Italy\, and Columbia. Marshall holds an MFA in N ew Media (Transart Institute/Donau Universitat Krems\, Austria).[/vc_colum n_text][vc_column_text]\nInternational Center for Photography\nThe Interna tional Center of Photography is the world’s leading institution dedicate d to photography and visual culture. Cornell Capa founded ICP in 1974 to c hampion “concerned photography”—socially and politically minded imag es that can educate and change the world. Through their exhibitions\, educ ation programs\, community outreach\, and public programs\, ICP offers an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image.\n\nWebsite: https:// www.icp.org[/vc_column_text][us_separator size="small"][vc_column_text]\nE NTRY INFORMATION\nCFE Submissions:  August 30–September 23\, 2026\nAll dates and times are Eastern Time (ET)\nAll submissions must be made by Sep tember 23\, 2026\, Midnight\n\nEarly Submissions – August 30 – Septemb er 7\, 2026:\n2 works: $30\, 4 works: $45\, 6 works: $55\, 8 works: $70\nR egular Submissions – September 8 – 20\, 2026:\n2 images: $40\, 4 image s: $60\, 6 images: $70\, 8 images: $85\nLate Submissions – September 21 – 23\, 2026:\n2 images: $50\, 4 images: $70\, 6 images: $80\, 8 images: $95\nStudent Submissions:\n2 images: $30\, 4 images: $45\, 6 images: $55\, 8 images: $70\nSelected work can be up to 32” on the longest side. Whit e or Black frame. White or Black mats only. Must have wire on back for han ging.\n\nImages which have been shown in either the Main or Maloof Galleri es within the last 3 years are not eligible. This does not include Push Pi n or Airport.\n\nDeadline For Entries: September 23\, 2026\, Midnight\nNot ification of Accepted Work: On or about September 30\, 2026\nDelivery of W ork: November 6\, 2026 at 4pm ET – No work will be accepted after this d ate.\nShow Dates: November 10 – December 11\, 2026\nReception & Juror T alk: TBD\nPick-Up: Works must be picked up within 10 days after the exhibi tion closes. Please provide return label if you аre shipping your work.\n \nOpen to APG members – Join or Renew Now!\n\nFILE PREPARATION\n\n The juror will be selecting the images from all entries.\n Export images as .jpg. Resize to 2100 px on the longest side.\n Rename files to the titles of each work exactly as you wish it to appear (example: My Great Photo.jp g) Your name will be automatically prepended to the file upon upload.\n C reate a text file with your Personal Info (name\, email\, phone\, website/ social media)\, Artist Statement (500 words max)\, Bio (250 words max)\, a nd Image list (in this order: Title\, Year piece was created\, Print/Image Size (H x W)\, estimated Framed Size (H x W) Medium (archival pigment pri nt\, inkjet print\, silver gelatin\, cyanotype\, etc.)\, and save this fil e as a Word doc or PDF.\n Once you have paid the Entry Fee\, you will rec eive an email with a link to upload your files\n\nIn order to submit your work you must be a current APG member. Join or Renew Now!\n\nAll entries must be completed ONLINE. Do NOT email any image files\n\n Complete Onlin e Registration & Payment\n The link to upload your files will be sent to you in your payment confirmation email. You will receive two emails after you pay. One will have the upload link. If you don't receive two emails\, check your spam folder.\n Once you get this link\, you must be logged int o the website in order to successfully upload your work.\n Upload Files t o the Dropbox link found in the payment confirmation.\n If you have any q uestions or need assistance\, please contact - gallery@AtlantaPhotographyG roup.org\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width="1" height ="auto" disable_element="yes"][vc_column][us_separator size="small"][vc_co lumn_text]\nEarly Submissions - June 1 - June 30\, 2022\n[/vc_column_text] [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" height="auto" conditions_operato r="never"][vc_column][us_separator size="small"][vc_column_text]\nREGISTRA TION CLOSED\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" he ight="auto"][vc_column][us_btn label="Submit Your Work" link="%7B%22url%22 :%22https:%2F%2Fatlantaphotographygroup.org%2Fshop%2Fcall-for-entry-storyt elling-2026%2F%22\,%22title%22:%22Tell%20Me%20A%20Story%20-%20Late%22%7D" hide_with_empty_link="1" align="center"][us_separator size="small"][/vc_co lumn][/vc_row][vc_row width="1" height="auto" disable_element="yes"][vc_co lumn][vc_column_text]\nStudent Submissions - June 1 - August 15\, 2022\n[/ vc_column_text][us_separator size="small"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row wid th="full" height="auto" disable_element="yes"][vc_column width="1/4"][us_b tn label="Student Submission - 2 for $30" link="%7B%22url%22:%22https:%2F% 2Fatlantaphotographygroup.org%2Fshop%2Fcall-for-entry-storytelling-2023-2- images%2F%22\,%22title%22:%22Student%20Submission%202%20for%2030%22%7D" hi de_with_empty_link="1" align="center"][us_separator size="huge"][/vc_colum n][vc_column width="1/4"][us_btn label="Student Submission - 4 for $45" li nk="%7B%22url%22:%22https:%2F%2Fatlantaphotographygroup.org%2Fshop%2Fcall- for-entry-storytelling-2023-4-images%2F%22\,%22title%22:%22Student%20Submi ssion%204%20for%2045%22%7D" hide_with_empty_link="1" align="center"][us_se parator size="huge"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4"][us_btn label="Stud ent Submission - 6 for $55" link="%7B%22url%22:%22https:%2F%2Fatlantaphoto graphygroup.org%2Fshop%2Fcall-for-entry-storytelling-2023-6-images%2F%22\, %22title%22:%22Student%20Submission%206%20for%2055%22%7D" hide_with_empty_ link="1" align="center"][us_separator size="huge"][/vc_column][vc_column w idth="1/4"][us_btn label="Student Submission - 8 for $70" link="%7B%22url% 22:%22https:%2F%2Fatlantaphotographygroup.org%2Fshop%2Fcall-for-entry-stor ytelling-2023-8-images%2F%22\,%22title%22:%22Student%20Submission%208%20fo r%2070%22%7D" hide_with_empty_link="1" align="center"][us_separator size=" huge"][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T005949Z LOCATION:Atlanta Photography Group\, 1544 Piedmont Ave\, Suite 107\, Atlan ta\, GA\, 30324\, United States URL:https://atlantaphotographygroup.org/events/call-for-entry-storytelling -2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Photography Group X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantaphotographygroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Call for Entry: Portrait 2026 DTSTART:20260830T040000Z DTEND:20260924T034500Z DTSTAMP:20260910T005949Z UID:592@atlantaphotographygroup.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:[vc_row width="full" height="auto" disable_element="yes"][vc_c olumn][vc_column_text css="%7B%22default%22:%7B%22color%22:%22%23f00c4d%22 %7D%7D"]\nSUBMISSIONS WILL OPEN ON MONDAY\, MAY 1\, 2023\nPlease check bac k!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" height="aut o" disable_element="yes"][vc_column][vc_column_text css="%7B%22default%22: %7B%22color%22:%22%23ed0c0c%22%7D%7D"]\nSUBMISSIONS CLOSE TONIGHT - Monday \, January 2\, 2023 at 10PM.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_ row width="full" height="auto" disable_element="yes"][vc_column][vc_column _text css="%7B%22default%22:%7B%22color%22:%22%23ed0c0c%22%7D%7D"]\nSubmis sions Closed Monday\, June 5\, 2023 at 10PM.\n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_co lumn][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" height="auto" content_placement="middle "][vc_column][vc_column_text css="%7B%22default%22:%7B%22margin-bottom%22: %22-150%22%7D%7D"]\n\n\nPortrait 2026\nJuror:\nAlan K. Avery\nPresident an d Owner of Alan Avery Art Company\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_r ow][vc_row width="full" height="auto"][vc_column][us_separator size="small "][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\nWe invite photographers from around the world to submit their most compelling and thought-provoking works for our upcomi ng exhibition\, Portrait 2026. This exhibition seeks to celebrate the time less art of portraiture and the profound stories that can be conveyed thro ugh the human figure. We are looking for images which explore the intrica te and intimate connections that bind us as human beings. Through the lens of portraiture\, this exhibition aims to unveil the unique narratives tha t are etched onto each individual's face and body. The human form\, whethe r presented in its unadorned simplicity or adorned with personal symbolism \, serves as a canvas for emotions\, experiences\, and stories that transc end cultural boundaries.\n\nThemes include but are not limited to:\n\n Id entity and self-expression\n Emotion and psychology\n Cultural diversity \n Narrative portraiture\n\nAPG is thrilled to have Alan K. Avery\, Presi dent and Owner of Alan Avery Art Company as our esteemed juror.\n\nUp to 24 Works will be selected. Selected work can be up to 24” on the longes t side. White or Black frame. White or Black mats only. Must have wire on back for hanging.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][us_separator size="small"][vc_c olumn_text]\nAlan K. Avery\nPresident and Owner\nAlan Avery Art Company\nA lan Avery is the President and Owner of Alan Avery Art Company.\nThe galle ry opened in 1981 in a downtown warehouse on Trinity Avenue\, formerly kno wn as Trinity Gallery. In 1991\, the gallery moved to the Buckhead distric t of Atlanta where it has been located for 42 years.​\nAlan Avery Art Co mpany\, now the oldest sustained art gallery in Atlanta\, represents works by exciting and technically proficient emerging\, mid-career\, and intern ationally established artists including: Robert Rauschenberg\, Jim Dine\, Andy Warhol\, Chuck Close\, Roy Lichtenstein\, Caio Fonseca\, Donald Sulta n\, Helen Frankenthaler\, Louise Nevelson\, Kara Walker\, Fabiola Jean -Lo uis\, Margaret Bowland\, the Estate of Thomas Hart Benton and the Estate o f Romare Bearden.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text conditions_operator="n ever"]\nFraction Magazine\nFraction Magazine is an online venue dedicated to showcasing thoughtful photographic projects from a global community. Th ey believe that photography\, as a perpetually growing set of practices\, continues to present a unique medium through which individuals engage with the world by making visible their positions and concerns\, their pleasure s and sorrows. From their inception\, their monthly issues have provided a venue for perspectives and bodies of work from artists from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds\, gender and sexual expressions\, relig ious beliefs\, socioeconomic statuses\, and geographical locations. Fracti on is committed to being anti-racist and to broadening the historically na rrow and privileged perspectives that have long dominated photographic dis course through layers of institutional filters. They pledge to share their platform with and provide ongoing collaborative opportunities for BIPOC\, LGBTQ+\, and Womxn artists\, curators and writers\, and those bringing pe rspectives that are under-represented in photography. They are committed t o exploring photography with our growing community\, as a means to underst anding\, and through understanding\, compassion\, and advocacy.\n\nWebsite : https://www.fractionmagazine.com[/vc_column_text][us_separator size="sma ll"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" height="auto"][vc_column][vc _column_text]\nENTRY INFORMATION\nCFE Submissions:  August 30–September 23\, 2026\nAll dates and times are Eastern Time (ET)\nAll submissions mus t be made by September 23\, 2026\, Midnight\n\nEarly Submissions – Augus t 30 – September 7\, 2026:\n2 works: $30\, 4 works: $45\, 6 works: $55\, 8 works: $70\nRegular Submissions – September 8 – 20\, 2026:\n2 image s: $40\, 4 images: $60\, 6 images: $70\, 8 images: $85\nLate Submissions – September 21 – 23\, 2026:\n2 images: $50\, 4 images: $70\, 6 images: $80\, 8 images: $95\nStudent Submissions:\n2 images: $30\, 4 images: $45\ , 6 images: $55\, 8 images: $70\nSelected work can be up to 24” on the l ongest side. White or Black frame. White or Black mats only. Must have wir e on back for hanging.\n\nImages which have been shown in either the Main or Maloof Galleries within the last 3 years are not eligible. This does no t include Push Pin or Airport.\n\nDeadline For Entries: September 23\, 202 6\, Midnight\nNotification of Accepted Work: On or about September 30\, 20 26\nDelivery of Work: November 6\, 2026 at 4pm ET – No work will be acce pted after this date.\nShow Dates: November 10 – December 11\, 2026\nRec eption & Juror Talk: TBD\nPick-Up: Works must be picked up within 10 days after the exhibition closes. Please provide return label if you аre ship ping your work.\n\nOpen to APG members – Join or Renew Now!\n\nFILE PRE PARATION\n\n The juror will be selecting the images from all entries.\n Export images as .jpg. 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The guest passes are valid during regul ar hours at both locations\, including Cocktails in the Garden this month and Fest-of-Ale evenings in Atlanta (October). This is an on-site offer o nly\, valid at both locations. \nNew Guest Pass perk for Members!\n \nNo g uest passes? No problem! As a new year-round member perk\, members who bri ng guests to the Atlanta Garden without a guest pass will receive $5 off o n the guest’s admission ticket. Not applicable at the Gainesville Garden . \nExclusive & Early Member Purchase opportunity for Garden Lights\, Holi day Nights tickets (Atlanta) and Gainesville Glows! \nSept. 1 – 30\, Gar den members receive exclusive early access to purchase discounted tickets* for the nights of their choice for the 16th annual Garden Lights\, Holida y Nights presented by Invesco and for Gainesville Glows! \nRemember\, the Member Premiere for Garden Lights\, Holiday Nights on Nov. 12 offers the lowest price of the season! Check Garden Lights\, Holiday Nights and Gaine sville Glows for details and to purchase tickets. \nExclusive & Early Memb er Opportunity to secure reservations at Longleaf Restaurant for Garden Li ghts\, Holiday Nights evenings!  \nAfter purchasing your tickets\, use th e links below to make Longleaf reservations: \nMake reservations for Nov. 12 Member Premiere.\nMake reservations for Garden Lights from Nov. 14 – Jan. 10. \nLongleaf Restaurant\, Quick Café and Magnolia Bistro \n10% off your bill* at Longleaf Restaurant and the Magnolia Bistro for members-onl y during September. Members now receive a year-round 10% discount at the Q uick Café. \n*Does not apply to alcoholic beverages \nGarden Gift Shop (A tlanta and Gainesville) \nMembers\, look in your PassPlay Member Rewards p rogram for your complimentary one-time 40% off coupon for purchase of one item in the Garden Shop.  You may use that coupon anytime through Decembe r 31\, 2026! \nGarden Center Perks \n\n20% discount on any purchase at Gar den*Hood\n20% discount on all perennial plants at North Georgia Native Pla nt Nursery\n25% off any one plant under $75 at Petal & Pond Garden Center\ n\nPlease note: A 10% discount is offered throughout the year at Garden*H ood\, North Georgia Native Plant Nursery\, Beech Hollow Wildflower Farm\ , Petal & Pond Garden Center and Pike Nurseries. You must present a val id membership card to receive your discount. \nPrize Drawings \nVisit the Garden’s Facebook and Instagram throughout September to participate in f un activities and have a chance to be entered into weekly prize drawings w ith winners announced every Friday! \nIn addition\, all current members as of Sept. 30 will be entered for a chance to win the following prizes. Win ners will be contacted via phone or email by Oct. 8. \nGrand Prize: Two-ni ght weekend getaway and more at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta \nEnjoy a Premi er King room\, inclusive of taxes\, plus daily breakfast for two in Brasse rie Margot or Room Service (excludes Sunday Brunch)\, PLUS one dinner in  Brasserie Margot for two (excludes alcohol). Complimentary parking is inc luded. Total retail value of $2\,300.00. \n \n  \nMore prizes:\n \n\nGar den Lights\, Holiday Nights Premium Plus Package including 4 tickets\, 4 s’mores kits\, 4 hologram glasses\, and 4 drink tickets (6 winners)\n2 t ickets to Valentine’s in the Garden special event (1 winner)\n2 tickets to the annual Spring Garden Party 2027 (1 winner)\n2 tickets to the annual Summer Garden Party 2027 (1 winner)\n5-visit Multi-Visit Parking Pass – a $36 Value (2 winners)\n2 tickets to a Fresh Plates Series (1 winner)\nC omplimentary upgrade to next level of membership for one year (3 winners)\ n\nSWAPtember\nSwap the savings during the annual SWAPtember event at 20 m etro Atlanta attractions! Show your Atlanta Botanical Garden membership ca rd at these participating attractions Sept. 1-30\, and receive $10 off a m embership purchase or comparable offer. Some attractions offer additional admission discounts during the month-long savings event. For full offer de tails\, visit the participating attractions’ websites below. \n* Additio nal benefits and/or redemption limitations\n ** Comparable offer \nAtlant a Botanical Garden \nAtlanta History Center* \nBartow History Museum \nThe Breman \nBooth Western Art Museum \nCenter for Puppetry Arts \nChildren ’s Museum of Atlanta* \nChattahoochee Nature Center* \nThe Columbus Muse um \nMimms Museum of Technology and Art* \nDekalb History Center \nFernban k Museum of Natural History* \nHistory Cherokee* \nMuseum of Contemporary Art of Georgia* \nMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA) \nNational Center for Ci vil and Human Rights \nSavoy Automobile Museum \nTellus Science Museum \nY MCA\, Metro Atlanta** \nZoo Atlanta\n \n\nLEARN MORE LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T011643Z LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/member-appreciation-month/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Carmela Full of Wishes DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260824T000345Z UID:10010753-1788220800-1790553599@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the picture book\, this story celebrates family\, imagination and the beauty of everyday life in a vibrant Latino community. Sept. 1-27. See website for showtimes. $15.39-$37.17. LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T000345Z LOCATION:Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families\, Woodruff Arts Center\, 1280 Peachtree St. NE\, Atlanta URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/carmela-full-of-wishes/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Latin American Heritage Month DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTSTAMP:20260828T060414Z UID:10008587-1788220800-1790726399@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Celebrate some of the Latine individuals who have helped shape our world. $19.95+\; ages 11 months and younger\, free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T060414Z LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Atlanta\, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW\, Atlanta\, GA URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/latin-american-heritage/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:REEL Art: installation Access Point - Work in Progress DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260830T122436Z UID:10051853-1788220800-1790812799@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts,film DESCRIPTION:REEL Art: installation Access Point – Work in Progress\nby A dam Larsen in Collaboration with Sue Schroeder\nAccess Point is a feature length immersive documentary work in progress that follows individuals wit h disabilities as they navigate vast and varied natural landscapes. Throug h intimate interviews and vivid on-the ground footage\, the film explores often-overlooked barriers to outdoor accessibility—alongside powerful st ories of resilience\, community\, and empowerment that emerge along the wa y.\nThe development of the documentary began with a diverse group of parti cipantsconnected to Bay Area disability organizations\, including Ala Cost a Centers\, BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation\, The Center for Independe nt Living\, The Disability Cultural Center at UC Berkeley\, Friends of L ’Arche San Francisco Bay Area\, Creative Growth\, and NIAD Art Center. T hese partnerships have provided invaluable insight\, ensuring the film aut hentically reflects the lived experiences of people across a range of disa bilities. By featuring participants who are Deaf\, hard of hearing\, blind \, or who have mobility or cognitive disabilities\, Access Point highlight s the many ways disability intersects with the natural world. It becomes n ot just a story of overcoming obstacles\, but also one of the universal hu man desire to engage with the outdoors—underscoring the transformative p ower of nature for all. Partnerships and participation in Access Point\nar e currently expanding\, broadening its reach beyond the Bay Area to commun ities across the United States.\nAs participants explore outdoor spaces— from hiking trails and national parks to beaches\, forests\, and rivers— Access Point reveals the barriers people face\, including limited accessib ility\, lack of resources\, and social or cultural exclusion. Each partici pant brings a unique relationship to nature: some are seasoned explorers w hose access has been constrained\, while others are encountering these lan dscapes for the first time.\nThrough their experiences\, the film captures the joy\, reflection\, and sense of empowerment that nature can inspire w hen inequities in access are addressed. At its core\, Access Point is a st ory about inclusion\, equity\, and the right to experience the outdoors. I t asserts that access to nature is a fundamental right not a privilege— and examines how inaccessible outdoor spaces intersect with broader societ al inequities. By connecting the disability community with the environment al movement\,the film emphasizes that inclusive outdoor spaces are essenti al to a just and equitable society. It encourages a rethinking of how publ ic spaces are designed and used\, fostering collaboration between environm ental and disability advocates and sparking a broader conversation about a ccess\, equity\, and belonging.\nUltimately\, Access Point invites viewers to reflect on their own relationships to the natural world and to envisio n a future where outdoor spaces are welcoming to everyone. Through compell ing storytelling and the beauty of natural landscapes\, the documentary ad vocates for a world in which nature is a shared space—accessible\, engag ing\, and inspiring for all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T122436Z LOCATION:Core Dance Studios\, 133 Sycamore St\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, Uni ted States URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/reel-art-installation-access-point-work- in-progress/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-g a X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SWAPtember DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260901T061815Z UID:10001664-1788220800-1790812799@boothmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:SWAPtember 2026\nSeptember 1 – 30\, 2026\n\nSwap the savings during the annual SWAPtember event at 20 metro Atlanta attractions! Show your membership card when you visit these participating attractions during September 2025 for $10 off membership purchase or comparable offer.\n\n* Additional benefits and/or redemption limitations\n** Comparable offer\n\n Participating Attractions:\nClick on the attraction’s name to visit thei r website.\n\n\n\nAtlanta Botanical Garden\nAtlanta History Center*\nBarto w History Museum\nThe Breman\nCenter for Puppetry Arts\nChildren’s Museu m of Atlanta*\nChattahoochee Nature Center*\nThe Columbus Museum\nMimms M useum of Technology and Art*\nDekalb History Center\nFernbank Museum of Na tural History*\nHistory Cherokee*\nMuseum of Contemporary Art of Georgia*\ nMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)\nNational Center for Civil and Human Rig hts\nSavoy Automobile Museum\nTellus Science Museum\nYMCA\, Metro Atlanta* *\nZoo Atlanta LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T061815Z URL:https://boothmuseum.org/event/swaptember-2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Booth Western Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://boothmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:September Churchwide Food Drive DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260914T001502Z UID:10001835-1788220800-1790812799@www.prumc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Help stock the pantry at our Westside Table campus. \n\nTogeth er\, we will collect items to support the Collins Memorial Food Bank at ou r Westside Table campus. The pantry provides fresh food to residents of th e neighborhood and seniors from across Atlanta. Last year we provided food for over 800 families each month to prevent families in our community fro m going hungry. \nMost-needed items are: \n\nCanned fruit\nPeanut butter\ nGround coffee\nEnsure\n55-gallon trash bags\n\nPlease return filled groce ry bags to the donation bins near the first-floor reception area of the Ro llins Center. \nYou may also shop our Amazon wish list and have items deli vered directly to the Collins Memorial Food Bank. The wish list will autom atically populate the food bank’s address at checkout. \nhttps://media.b lubrry.com/prumc_sermons/content.blubrry.com/prumc_sermons/2026-09-13.mp3P odcast: Play in new window | Download LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T001502Z LOCATION:PRUMC\, 3180 Peachtree Road\, NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States URL:https://www.prumc.org/event/september-churchwide-food-drive/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Peachtree Road United Methodist Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.prumc.org/event/an-evening-with-tom-johnson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Carmela Full of Wishes DTSTART:20260901T040000Z DTEND:20260927T070000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T122436Z UID:10050993-1788220800-1790478000@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the award-winning picture book by Matt de la Peña . \nAdapted by Alvaro Saar Rios (based on the book by Matt de la Peña\, i llustrated by Christian Robinson). Directed and choreographed by Dell Howl ett. \nCarmela is a dreamer\, and on her birthday she’s finally old enou gh to join her big brother on his daily errands—opening up a world of po ssibility. Along the way\, her imagination transforms everyday sights into wonder. When Carmela finds a dandelion growing through the sidewalk\, she ’s told it can grant a wish—but choosing the right one proves harder t han she expected. \nYoung Audiences & Families — Goizueta Stage for Yout h & Families. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T122436Z LOCATION:Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families\, 1280 Peachtree Street NE\, Atlanta\, 30309 URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/carmela-full-of-wishes/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Between Here and Infinity DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206 DTSTAMP:20260907T000911Z UID:10010774-1788912000-1796515199@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 30 years of the Museum with more than 80 works to ex plore Black feminist imagination\, creativity and ways of seeing the world through photography\, painting\, sculpture and more. Wed.-Sat. noon-5 p.m . Free admission\; $5 donation suggested. LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T000911Z LOCATION:Spelman College Museum of Fine Art\, 440 Westview Dr.\, Atlanta\, 30310 URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/between-here-and-infinity/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Secret Garden DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260907T060957Z UID:10006654-1788998400-1789948799@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:This enchanting children’s literature tale comes to life as a play following orphan Mary living in a gloomy English manor\, where she discovers a hidden garden. Sept. 10-20. See website for showtimes. $15-$25 . LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T060957Z LOCATION:Newnan Theatre Company\, 24 First Ave.\, Newnan URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/the-secret-garden/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:13 Stories Haunted House DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108 DTSTAMP:20260917T181257Z UID:10003786-1789084800-1794095999@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:This walk-through attraction includes a haunted house\, Projec t Wasteland and Carnival Craze Escape Adventure. $28+. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181257Z LOCATION:13 Stories Haunted House\, 320 Temple Ave. West\, Newnan\, GA\, U nited States URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/13-stories-haunted-house/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Tai Chi - Intermediate - Quarter IV DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115 DTSTAMP:20260830T012024Z UID:10010620-1789171200-1794700799@atlantabg.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Learn this ancient Chinese martial art\, designed to increase flexibility and balance.  \nDates: Saturdays\, September 12 – November 14 \nTime: 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.  \nFee: $139 (Member $129) \nRegistration Deadline: September 8 \nInstructor: Mali Harrell \nNote: Registration for the intermediate tai chi class is by instructor invitation only. \nJOIN W AITLIST LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T012024Z LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/tai-chi-intermediate-quarter-iv/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Tai Chi - Beginner - Quarter IV DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115 DTSTAMP:20260830T012024Z UID:10010621-1789171200-1794700799@atlantabg.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Learn this ancient Chinese martial art\, designed to increase flexibility and balance.  \nDates: Saturdays\, September 12 – November 14 \nTime: 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. \nFee: $139 (Member $129) \nRegistration De adline: September 8 \nInstructor: Mali Harrell \nWaitlist LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T012024Z LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/tai-chi-beginner-quarter-iv/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Smiles DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTSTAMP:20260913T060936Z UID:10006706-1789171200-1794182399@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:This delightful show explores how smiles are different and how people show their emotions in various ways. Recommended for ages 0-5. Sep t. 12-Nov. 8. See website for showtimes. $12.50\; ages 6-17\, $5\; ages 5 and younger\, free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060936Z LOCATION:Alliance Theatre\, 1280 Peachtree Street\, Atlanta URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/all-smiles/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Six Flags Fright Fest DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20260914T050055Z UID:170185-1789171200-1793577599@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Thrills by day\, frights by night! Fright Fest is back at Six Flags Over Georgia! \nGet ready for the best Halloween event of the season \, featuring family-friendly thrills during the day and the scariest frigh ts by night on select dates from September 12 to November 1! \nMore inform ation on the most thrilling Halloween event coming soon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050055Z LOCATION:Six Flags Over Georgia\, 275 Riverside Parkway\, Mableton\, GA\, 30168 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/six-flags-fright-fest/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tricks and Treats DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20260914T050055Z UID:171241-1789171200-1793577599@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:family,gaming DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spooky season at Six Flags Over Georgia with Tricks and Treats\, a family-friendly daytime Halloween event full of mischievous tricks\, tasty treats\, and spook-tacular entertainment for all ages. Thi s kid-friendly celebration takes place before the sun sets and the scares set up — it’s all fun\, no fear during the daytime at Six Flags Over G eorgia! \nEveryone in the family is sure to have a boo-last with Six Flags Over Georgia spooky\, kooky Halloween activities — dress in your finest Halloween attire for The Costume Contest\, enjoy (skele)tons of delicious seasonal drinks and candy\, and discover amazing thrills and chills on so me of your favorite family rides. \nDon’t miss your chance to celebrate Halloween during Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Over Georgia — it’s al l the fun without the fear before the sun goes down. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050055Z LOCATION:Six Flags Over Georgia\, 275 Riverside Parkway\, Mableton\, GA\, 30168 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/tricks-and-treats/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fright Fest DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20260917T181257Z UID:10003281-1789171200-1793577599@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Watch your back in the Scare Zones\, walk through a haunted ho use\, listen to a spooky sing-a-long and more featuring the scariest frigh ts by night. Recommended for ages 13 and older. $69+\; parking\, extra. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181257Z LOCATION:Six Flags\, 275 Riverside Pkwy.\, Austell URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/fright-fest/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Aspen Institute: Leadership in Conflict - Through the Lens of Indi genous Experiences DTSTART:20260915T120000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T063227Z UID:10036632-1789459200-1789837200@metroatlantaexchange.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The Aspen Institute is hosting Leadership in Conflict: Through the Lens of Indigenous Experiences starting Tuesday\, September 15th thro ugh Saturday\, September 19th\, in Santa Fe\, NM. \nWhat does it look like to govern amid contested sovereignty\, cultural erasure\, and competing l egal systems – for centuries? Building on immersive seminars in Colombi a and Rwanda\, the Leadership in Conflict series heads to Santa Fe\, NM. C reated in partnership with Dawson Her Many Horses (Finance Leaders Fellows hip) and supported by the McNulty Foundation\, join fellow Fellows to expl ore that question through the lens of Pueblo nations and Indigenous leader ship. \nClick here to learn more and register. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T063227Z URL:https://metroatlantaexchange.org/event/aspen-institute-leadership-in-c onflict-through-the-lens-of-indigenous-experiences/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:MAX X-SOURCE-URL:https://metroatlantaexchange.org/event/georgia-chamber-of-com merce-future-of-energy-and-sustainability END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tank Stranger DTSTART:20260915T233000Z DTEND:20261004T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T061149Z UID:13010-1789500600-1791133200@truecolorstheatre.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Written By: James Ijames\nDirected By: Jamil Jude\nDramaturg: Jonathan McCroryEVERY FAMILY HAS ROOTS. \nWhen generations of the Stranger family are drawn back together\, long-buried truths begin to surface\, bl urring the line between ancestry\, mythology\, and destiny. As Tank search es for where he belongs\, he discovers that understanding the future means confronting the past. \nLaunching the final year of True Colors Theatre ’s Blackness Is Not a Monolith series\, Tank Stranger is a bold world pr emiere that blends Afrofuturism\, Black folklore\, and breathtaking theatr ical storytelling into an unforgettable theatrical experience. \nBecause e very family tree has a story. BUY TICKETS HEREPerformances:Previews: Septe mber 15th – September 17th @ 7:30 PM\nOpening Night: September 18th @ 7: 30 PM\nRegular Performances: Fridays @ 7:30 PM\, Saturdays @ 2:30 PM & 7:3 0 PM\, Sundays @ 2:30 PM\nAdditional Evening Performances: September 22nd & September 30th @ 7:30 PM\nAdditional Matinees: September 24th @ 11:00 AM & 7:30 PM\, October 1st @ 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM \nRush Tickets:A limited numb er of same-day rush tickets may be available for $20 during previews and $ 25 during the regular run (excluding the closing performance). Rush ticket s are available in person at the Box Office beginning 30 minutes before cu rtain\, subject to availability. Rush tickets cannot be purchased online\, reserved in advance\, or combined with other offers. Limit 4 tickets per person. \nJamil JudeDirectorjames IjamesPlaywrightJonathan McCroryDramatur gCast: LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T061149Z LOCATION:Southwest Arts Center\, 915 New Hope Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30331\ , United States URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org/event/tank-stranger/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company X-SOURCE-URL:https://truecolorstheatre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Wizard of Oz DTSTART:20260916T140000Z DTEND:20260927T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T062159Z UID:10049169-1789552800-1790512200@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts,theater DESCRIPTION:Experience The Wizard of Oz at The Center for Puppetry Arts! F ollow the Yellow Brick Road. This American fairytale is an inspiring story about unlocking the potential that exists within each of us. One of Frisc h Marionettes’ proudest achievements\, this production brings Dorothy’ s journey to life through exquisite marionette puppetry\, music\, and intr icate puppet choreography. September 16th-27th Includes Museum Admission\, and FREE Midtown parking Tickets starting at $19 for children and $25 for adults Tickets at https://puppet.org/programs/the-wizard-of-oz/ 1404 Spri ng St. NW\, at 18th\, Atlanta\, GA 30309 Ticket Office 404-873-3391 Ext 0 LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T062159Z LOCATION:Center for Puppetry Arts\, 1404 Spring Street NW\, Atlanta\, 3030 9 URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/the-wizard-of-oz-2/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parade | 2026 Strand Theatrical Season DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260917T123253Z UID:167327-1789603200-1789948799@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Parade is a powerful\, Tony Award-winning musical that explor es love\, justice\, and the devastating consequences of prejudice in early twentieth-century America. Set in 1913\, the story follows Leo Frank\, a Brooklyn-born Jewish factory manager living in Georgia\, who is accused of the murder of thirteen-year-old factory worker Mary Phagan. As the trial unfolds amid rising public outrage\, sensationalized media coverage\, and deep social divisions\, Leo finds himself condemned in the court of public opinion long before the verdict is delivered. With a book by acclaimed p laywright Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy) and a rousing\, colorful and ha unting score by Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years\, Bridges of Madis on County\, Songs For a New World)\, Parade follows Leo as he struggles to navigate a hostile community and a justice system shaped by fear and poli tical pressure. As the case intensifies\, his wife Lucille becomes his str ongest advocate\, finding the courage to stand beside him and fight to cle ar his name. Both intimate and epic in scope\, Parade combines soaring mu sic with a deeply human story. The result is a haunting theatrical experie nce that confronts one of the darkest corners in American history while il luminating the endurance of love\, hope\, and conviction in the face of ov erwhelming odds.  Do you have a group of 10+? Call the Box Office at 770 -293-0080 for a group discount! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T123253Z LOCATION:Strand Theatre\, 117 N Park Square\, Marietta\, GA\, 30060 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/parade-2026-strand-theatrical-season-3/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gwinnett County Fair DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260914T061048Z UID:10002914-1789603200-1790553599@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Ride carnival rides\, see themed stunt shows\, watch puppet pe rformances\, listen to live concerts and more. Mon.-Fri. 5-11 p.m.\; Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight and Sun. 1-10 p.m. $10\; ages 6-11\, $5\; ages 5 and youn ger\, free\; ride tickets\, extra. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T061048Z LOCATION:Gwinnett County Fairgrounds\, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Lawrencevi lle URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/gwinnett-county-fair/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BAA 3-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Jill Soukup / "Composition & Color: Building Paintings from the Ground Up" DTSTART:20260917T130000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T061815Z UID:10001526-1789635600-1789833600@boothmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:3-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Jill Soukup / “Compositi on & Color: Building Paintings from the Ground Up”\nThursday\, September 17 – Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nIn this hand s-on workshop\, we’ll move step by step through the process of creating a painting\; starting with a strong foundation and building toward color\, texture\, and expression. We’ll begin with value studies\, focusing on simplification and creating a dynamic\, solid underlying structure. Shifti ng into color\, we’ll explore color theory and the properties of light a nd shadow-ranging from the basics to more advanced applications– while e xperimenting with different approaches to palette\, harmony\, and mood. To gether we’ll troubleshoot and refine your paintings\, exploring texture\ , paint application\, and ways to push your work further. Along the way\, I’ll share my process through demonstrations and examples\, while guidin g you to apply concepts such as compositional contracts\, simplification\, and color relationships. Each student will receive individual attention t ailored to their strengths and challenges. The workshop includes short dis cussions\, guided exercises\, demos\, and critiques\, all designed to stre ngthen your technical skills while encouraging intention and play in your work. \n*All media and all levels of ability are welcome! \nMinimum of 10 students\, Maximum of 18 students\nFEE: $675.00 for Booth Museum Members\, $750.00 for not-yet-members \nTo learn more about the Booth Art Academy\, click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T061815Z LOCATION:Booth Art Academy @ TRC\, 1 N. Gilmer ST\, Cartersville\, GA\, 30 120\, United States URL:https://boothmuseum.org/event/baa-3-day-painting-workshop-with-artist- jill-soukup-composition-color-building-paintings-from-the-ground-up-2/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Booth Western Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://boothmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Los Angeles Black Restaurant Week 2026 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260911T183636Z UID:10000243-1789689600-1790553599@blackrestaurantweeks.com CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:From elite sports lounges to national fast-food empires\, thes e NFL athletes are making major business moves and scoring big in the culi nary world. Making the transition from the gridiron to the boardroom takes vision\, discipline\, and a rock-solid strategy. For a select group of ex ceptional NFL players\, the ultimate post-football game plan includes buil ding a powerful presence in the food and beverage industry. Rather than si mply lending their famous names to a brand\, these athletes have stepped i nto roles as visionary founders\, franchise moguls\, and community leaders . They are using their professional platforms to create local jobs\, suppo rt mentorship programs\, and build multimillion-dollar business empires. B ring your appetite because this is your VIP pass to some of the most succe ssful player-owned dining concepts in America. \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Problem Lounge \n \n \n \n 7341 East 6th Avenue\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85 251Website | Instagram | Facebook Problem Lounge delivers an ultra-luxurio us\, three-story upscale dining and nightlife destination right in the hea rt of Old Town. San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel co-fou nded the multi-story venue alongside his long-time personal chef\, Cleasha un Hill. The space moves seamlessly from an intimate first-floor fine dini ng room to a high-vibe second-floor cocktail lounge and an open-air roofto p lounge. Guests flock to the space to experience its phenomenal energy\, stunning panoramic desert views\, and high-profile athlete sightings. Must -Try Item: The signature\, fire-grilled $175 Tomahawk Ribeye or the Creole -Cajun influenced lobster thermidor. \n \n \n \n Jiny a Ramen Bar \n \n \n \n 1142 Eddy St\, South Bend\, I N 46617Website | Instagram | Facebook  Jinya Ramen Bar provides a sleek\, contemporary\, and incredibly high-energy atmosphere for college students and foodies alike near the Notre Dame campus. Former Pro Bowl NFL linebac ker Jaylon Smith acts as the primary franchise partner for this powerhouse Indiana location. Known for its slow-simmered\, meticulously crafted brot hs and sleek industrial interior design\, the restaurant brings true culin ary artistry to the local community. You should plan a visit because the v ibrant spot effortlessly pairs an authentic\, soul-warming dining experien ce with an upscale\, trendy cocktail bar energy. Must-Try Item: The rich\, legendary Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen or the signature Tonkotsu Black Ramen. \n \n \n \n Cookie Society \n \n \n \n Multiple Locations in TexasWebsite | Instagram | Facebook Cookie So ciety welcomes patrons into a bright\, modern\, and intensely aromatic bou tique bakery that smells like pure nostalgia. Former NFL offensive lineman Jeff Allen and his talented wife\, Melissa Allen\, founded the exceptiona lly popular brand together. The powerhouse duo successfully turned a homem ade baking passion project into an acclaimed\, multi-location luxury cooki e empire. It is a necessary addition to your food tour itinerary because t heir thick\, heavy\, and perfectly chewy cookies have captured a massive n ational cult following. Must-Try Item: The decadent\, award-winning Chocol ate Chip Cookie or the signature Salted Caramel Pecan. \n \n \n \n Ten58 Sports Bar & Lounge \n \n \n \n 43 0 W 4th St\, Charlotte\, NC 28202Website | Instagram Ten58 Sports Bar & Lo unge delivers an elegant\, high-definition viewing experience designed for the ultimate sports enthusiast. Carolina Panthers legend and All-Pro line backer Thomas Davis Sr. owns and operates this premier downtown Charlotte institution. Named after his iconic jersey number 58\, the sleek venue boa sts dozens of massive flat-screens\, custom leather booths\, and an unmatc hed community-first game day environment. It is worth an extended visit be cause the lounge beautifully elevates the classic American sports bar conc ept with top-tier Southern hospitality. Must-Try Item: The legendary\, cri spy Carolina-style 58 Gold Wings paired with a custom signature cocktail. \n \n \n \n Sunset Raw Juice Bar \n \n \n \n Multiple Locations in MarylandWebsite | Instagram | Facebo ok  Sunset Raw Juice Bar provides a refreshing\, clean\, and vibrant well ness oasis focused on healthy lifestyle activation. Former NFL wide receiv er Gerrard Shepherd founded the growing holistic brand to bring premium\, plant-based nutrition to his home community. The minimalist\, sunlit space radiates positive health energy\, serving up completely raw\, cold-presse d juices\, functional wellness shots\, and loaded superfood bowls. You sho uld make this your daily morning destination because Gerrard uses only pre mium\, organic\, and locally sourced ingredients to fuel your day. Must-Tr y Item: The nutrient-packed Sunset Acai Bowl topped with fresh fruit\, hem p seeds\, and local organic honey. \n \n \n \n Honora ble Mentions Across the League \n \n \n \n If you are traveling through these major urban hubs\, make sure to support these incr edible player-aligned spots: New York City & Washington D.C.: PubKey — F ormer Pro Bowl tight end Eric Ebron is a proud investor in this iconic\, t ech-forward cultural hotspot with buzzing locations in both NYC and Washin gton D.C. Houston\, Texas: Quad Houston — Eleven-year NFL defensive vete ran Michael Brockers owns and operates this premier\, upscale TSU alumni-a ligned restaurant and live music lounge. Boston Area: Veggie Galaxy — Su per Bowl Champion defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. acts as a proud part-own er of this legendary\, retro-themed vegetarian and vegan diner in Cambridg e. \n \n \n \n Whether they are crafting gourmet small-batch treats or managing massive multi-state franchise networks\, th ese Black NFL athletes are redefining the modern retirement playbook. They prove that true elite status extends far beyond the stadium walls\, using culinary entrepreneurship to anchor communities\, create local multi-mill ion dollar economies\, and build lasting multi-generational wealth. The ne xt time you plan a night out\, score a touchdown for small businesses by b uying a meal at one of these player-owned destinations! LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T183636Z URL:https://blackrestaurantweeks.com/event/los-angeles-black-restaurant-we ek-2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Black Restaurant Week X-SOURCE-URL:https://blackrestaurantweeks.com/atlanta-black-restaurant-wee k END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shaky Knees Music Festival DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260902T000354Z UID:26118-1789689600-1789948799@piedmontpark.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:*This event is hosted by an external partner and is not produc ed by Piedmont Park Conservancy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000354Z URL:https://piedmontpark.org/event/shaky-knees-music-festival/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Piedmont Park Conservancy\, Inc. X-SOURCE-URL:https://piedmontpark.org/green-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Passion & Pride I Atlanta Ballet DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260914T050055Z UID:170401-1789689600-1789948799@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Remi Wörtmeyer’s Significant Others\, a captivating blend of music and art inspired by Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel and Sonia Delaunay\, returns to the Atlanta stage for a celebration of love and collaboration that highlights the transformative power of artistic partnerships. \nMelis sa Hough\, recognized for her choreographic style that emphasizes strong t echnique\, clean lines\, and precise musicality\, will create a new work f or Atlanta Ballet set to a Tchaikovsky score\, skillfully fusing neoclassi cal structure with contemporary fluidity. \nCommemorating 250 years of our nation’s history with an exuberant finale\, Atlanta Ballet presents Geo rge Balanchine’s signature style in Stars and Stripes\, a masterpiece se t to John Philip Sousa’s marches\, including the well-known “Stars and Stripes Forever.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050055Z LOCATION:Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre\, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30339 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/passion-pride/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Acworth Farmers Market DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260917T123253Z UID:166843-1789689600-1789862399@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Historic Downtown Acworth Farmer’s Market will take place on Friday mornings between April 10 and October 30\, and Saturday m ornings between May 16 and November 14 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The market is located in the Logan Farm Park Expansion\, located at 4405 Cherokee Str eet in Acworth. \nThere will be no farmers market on the following Saturda ys: July 25\, October 17\, and October 24. \nMarket customers will have a wide variety of garden ripe Georgia grown vegetables\, eggs\, cheese\, bed ding plants\, fresh-baked bread\, pies\, cakes\, honey\, and jams to choos e from each week. This year’s market will be bigger and better than prev ious years and shoppers won’t believe the selection of homegrown goodies ! \nThe Acworth Farmer’s Market is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Down town Development Authority. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T123253Z LOCATION:Logan Farm Park\, 4405 Cherokee Street\, Acworth\, GA\, 30101 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/acworth-farmers-market-20/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CULTURA DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260914T061048Z UID:10006502-1789689600-1789862399@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:festival,food,free,music DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the diversity of Latin culture with live music\, str eet performances\, food and more. Free admission. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T061048Z LOCATION:Lawrenceville Lawn\, 210 Luckie St.\,\, Lawrenceville URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/fiesta-latina/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:This Is She DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTSTAMP:20260917T063859Z UID:10051896-1789689600-1793318399@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:This Is She\, a Studio Gallery exhibition by Alpharetta poet S abrina Cleary\, features nine original poems typed on her 1974 Smith Coron a Galaxie Twelve. Each work is individually composed\, typed and presented as an original manuscript\, inviting viewers to experience poetry as both language and visual art. Admission is free during regular Alpharetta Arts Center hours. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T063859Z LOCATION:Alpharetta Arts Center\, 238 Canton Street\, Alpharetta\, 30009\, United States URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/this-is-she/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm _medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Six Flags Shuttle Check-Out 2026 DTSTART:20260918T200000Z DTEND:20260919T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T193411Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53502787657676 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Shuttle check out.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHosted by: POUNCE Rew ards Program\, Spotlight Programs Board\n\nAdditional Information can be f ound at: https://pin.gsu.edu/event/12519709 LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T193411Z LOCATION:Student Center East URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/six-flags-shuttle-check-out-2026?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bienvenido al Centro: tour por la galería de español DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260827T183514Z UID:144565-1789776000-1789948799@www.civilandhumanrights.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:For nearly a decade\, the National Center for Civil and Huma n Rights has served as the home of the LGBTQ+ Institute\, which advanced  research\, education\, and leadership development  Today\, we are proud t o announce that a program developed under the Institute has evolved into the Rustin Institute for Leadership Development\, an independent nonprof it inspired by Bayard Rustin’s legacy of moral courage\, coalition-build ing\, and imagination.   Named for the visionary strategist\, organizer\ , and architect of the 1963 March on Washington\, the Rustin Institute is dedicated to cultivating intergenerational leadership and movements roote d in justice\, dignity\, and democratic change.   Tim’m West\, who s erved as the director of the LGBTQ+ Institute\, established the Rustin  Institute as an independent 501(c)(3) organization to deepen its impact\ , pursue new funding opportunities\, and expand partnerships.   “As our programs expanded and our vision grew\, I knew establishing an indepen dent organization would help us focus on building a new generation of le aders\,” said Tim’m West\, now the Executive Director of the Rust in Institute for Leadership Development. “I am deeply grateful to the Na tional Center for Civil and Human Rights for helping to make this possibl e.”  As the Rustin Institute embarks on this exciting new chapter\, th e Center congratulates Tim’m West and the Rustin Institute team.   “We look forward to seeing the organization cultivate courageous leaders  and carry forward Bayard Rustin’s enduring legacy of moral courage\, c oalition-building\, and the pursuit of justice and equal dignity for all\, ” said Jill Savitt\, CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Righ ts. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T183514Z LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. B lvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/bienvenido-al-centro-19-20/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:National Center for Civil and Human Rights X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dahlia Show DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260909T191110Z UID:10012025-1789776000-1789948799@atlantabg.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Experience the annual Georgia Dahlia Show\, showcasing hundred s of exquisite dahlia varieties grown and cultivated by members of the Dah lia Society of Georgia. From bold dinner-plate blooms to delicate pompons\ , explore a stunning display of colors\, forms and sizes that highlight th e artistry and dedication of Georgia’s dahlia growers. \nSaturday\, Sept . 19\, 1-3 p.m.\nSunday\, Sept. 20\, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.\nMershon Hall   \nFr ee with Garden admission LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T191110Z LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/dahlia-show/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:College of Law Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Clinic & Externship Applic ation Period DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260913T000039Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52922638413030 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Spring 2027 Clinic & Externship Application Period\n\nSeptembe r 16-30 2025\n\nThe application for Spring enrollment for all clinics and externships opens on Wednesday\, September 16th and closes on Wednesday\, September 30th at 11:59 p.m. To apply\, visit the Clinical Programs page o r the Externships page. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T000039Z URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/copy-of-college-of-law-fall-2025-spring -2026-clinic-externship-application-period?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_med ium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Withdrawal Period - Full Semester DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260913T000039Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52328748780469 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The Withdrawal Period begins via PAWS at 8 a.m.\n\nWithdrawn c lasses appear on the official transcript with the grade of W or WF.\n\nFor detailed information on withdrawals\, refer to the "Revision of Class Sch edule" section of the University Catalog. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T000039Z URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/copy-of-classes-begin-mmii?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pop-In for Family Fun: Music of Marietta DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260914T050055Z UID:170931-1789776000-1789862399@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:arts,family,free,music DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to make some noise at the Marietta Histor y Center’s Music of Marietta Pop-In for Family Fun on Saturday\, Septemb er 19th. Held on the 3rd Saturday of every month\, Pop-Ins offer an exciti ng opportunity for children and their families to engage with the museum t hrough themed crafts and activities. \nFamilies will engage with an instru ment “petting zoo\,” live music in the galleries\, and other lyrical a nd rhythm-based crafts and interactive activities. \nFREE\, sponsored by C authorn\, Sanders & Schmidt LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050055Z LOCATION:Marietta History Center\, 1 Depot Street\, Marietta\, GA\, 30060 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/pop-in-for-family-fun-music-of-marietta/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Big Game Day DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260914T050055Z UID:171505-1789776000-1789862399@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Football season is here\, and the United Bankshares Amphitheat er at Depot Park is the perfect place to watch the big game. \n  \nJoin t he City of Kennesaw beginning at 12:30 PM to enjoy the pregame atmosphere before the matchup kicks off on the amphitheater’s large LED screen. Bri ng your lawn chairs\, pack your favorite snacks and drinks\, and spend the afternoon cheering alongside friends\, family\, and fellow football fans in Downtown Kennesaw. \n  \nCheer with friends\, neighbors\, and fellow f ans\, and make the most of a game day right at home. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050055Z LOCATION:Depot Park\, 2828 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/big-game-day/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm _medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yo Soy Smyrna: Hispanic Heritage Celebration DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260917T123253Z UID:171816-1789776000-1789862399@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:community,festival,food,free,music DESCRIPTION:Celebra La Cultura! Disfruta de la Comida y El Baile. Join us Saturday\, September 19th\, as we honor and celebrate the rich cultures\, traditions\, and contributions of Hispanic communities for National Hispan ic American Heritage Month. Enjoy vibrant live entertainment\, delicious H ispanic cuisine\, and a diverse array of local vendors. Bring the whole fa mily for a day of music\, flavor\, and fun as we celebrate heritage and un ity! This all-ages event is free to attend. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T123253Z LOCATION:Village Green Park\, 200 Village Green Cir SE\, Smyrna\, GA\, 300 80 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/yo-soy-smyrna-hispanic-heritage-celebrati on/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guns N' Roses at Truist Park DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260914T050055Z UID:163344-1789776000-1789862399@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Guns N’ Roses are bringing the 2026 World Tour to Truist Par k September 19! Tickets are now on sale below. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050055Z LOCATION:Truist Park\, 755 Battery Ave SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30339 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/guns-n-roses-at-truist-park/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Where Being Takes Root DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260915T193411Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53195805663220 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:"Where Being Takes Root: Works by Southern Artists From the La rry M. and Gwendolyn E. Walker Collection" celebrates the artistic vision\ , mentorship and lasting cultural influence of acclaimed artist\, GSU prof essor emeritus and former Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design Director Larry M. Walker (1935–2023)\, whose personal collection of over 300 work s was gifted to the university following his death.\n\nCurated by Lauren J ackson Harris\, the exhibition considers the South not merely as a geograp hic location but as a lived experience that shapes artistic methods and wa ys of seeing. Drawing from the Walker Collection\, the exhibition presents works by artists whose practices are deeply rooted in the region’s hist ory\, culture and environment.\n\nThe exhibition spans two gallery spaces: a large gallery featuring works from the broader collection\, and an inti mate gallery dedicated to the Walker family. Artists on view include Charl es White\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Kevin Cole\, Bethany Collins\, Benny Andrews \, David Driskell\, Steve Prince and Kara Walker\, among many others\, and luminaries who were friends\, colleagues and mentees of Larry Walker thro ughout his remarkable career.\n\nThe exhibition is generously supported by Forward Arts Foundation and the David\, Helen\, and Marian Woodward Fund. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T193411Z LOCATION:The Welch School Galleries URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/where-being-takes-root?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy on the Square DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260915T195348Z UID:171457-1789776000-1789862399@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of world-class laughs at The Alley Stage ’s Comedy on the Square — Cobb County’s premier professional comedy show! Every weekend\, the BEST comedians from Atlanta\, the Southeast\, an d across the country\, deliver unforgettable performances that will have y ou laughing all night long. From national touring headliners to rising sta rs of the comedy scene\, the lineup is carefully curated to showcase top-t ier talent and diverse comedic styles — all in an intimate\, up-close se tting that makes every show feel personal and electric. Whether you’re a dedicated comedy fan or just looking for an incredible night out\, Comedy on the Square promises nonstop laughs\, sharp wit\, and a high-energy atm osphere. Grab your friends\, get a drink\, and experience why The Alley St age is Cobb County’s home for professional live comedy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T195348Z LOCATION:The Alley Stage\, 11 Anderson Street\, Marietta\, GA\, 30064 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/comedy-on-the-square-29/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Jude Walk DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260915T195348Z UID:171512-1789776000-1789862399@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:oin St. Jude for the Annual St. Jude Walk on September 19\, 20 26\, at The Battery Atlanta!Gather with friends\, family\, and supporters as we come together to raise awareness and funds for the lifesaving missio n of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. \nEvent Schedule:7:00 AM – Registration Opens & The Plaza Green Activates for Participants and Famil ies.7:30 AM – Opening Ceremonies.8:25 AM – 5K Walk/Run Begins.10:30 AM – Event Concludes.Splash pad will be closed until 12:00PM* LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T195348Z LOCATION:Battery Atlanta\, 800 Battery Ave. SE\, Suite 110\, Atlanta\, GA\ , 30339 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/st-jude-walk/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm _medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Marietta Square Farmers Market DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260915T195348Z UID:165509-1789776000-1789862399@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:The market has an average of 65 vendors and hundreds of custom ers each week. Market customers have lots of variety to choose from includ ing heirloom tomatoes\, fruits and vegetables that are rarely\, if ever\, available from the grocery store. They also have lots of staples such as p otatoes\, onions\, tomatoes\, squash\, and beans in addition to pattypan s quash\, heirloom salad mix\, amazing cut flower arrangements\, local honey \, herbal soaps\, whole-grain breads\, jelly\, jam\, and preserves. Custom ers can also take home many live garden\, yard\, and culinary herb plants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T195348Z LOCATION:41 Mill Street\, Marietta\, GA URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/marietta-square-farmers-market-31/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Encore Acting Workshops: Carmela Full of Wishes DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260915T201048Z UID:10001647-1789776000-1789862399@www.alliancetheatre.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Carmela Full of Wishes\nSaturday\, SEP 19 // Following the 4:3 0 PM Performance\n\n\n\nFollowing weekend performances of Carmela Full of Wishes\, audiences are invited to stay after the show for a FREE Encore Ac ting workshop! Step into the spotlight with an Alliance Theatre teaching a rtist for a engaging workshop inspired by the show. This hands-on experien ce is open to all ages and perfect for curious performers of every level.* No workshops offered after shows with a talkback. \nGet Show Tickets LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T201048Z LOCATION:Center Space URL:https://www.alliancetheatre.org/event/encore-acting-workshops-carmela- full-of-wishes-sep-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Alliance Theatre X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.alliancetheatre.org/content/shows-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AYC Club Championship (Y FLYER) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260915T201325Z UID:2m6o6oo6ajumt270jfkjqpda92@google.com CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:https://atlantayachtclub.org/clubChampionship LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T201325Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Yacht Club Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantayachtclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Model Railroad Days Fall Edition DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260915T203646Z UID:133507-1789776000-1789948799@www.train-museum.org CATEGORIES:arts,market DESCRIPTION:North Georgia Modular Rail returns with other guests to highli ght the craft behind our favorite toys – Model RRs of all scales\, a few vendors and a Museum model surplus sale. Should be fun for all! LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T203646Z LOCATION:Southeastern Railway Museum\, 3595 Buford Hwy\, Duluth\, GA\, 300 96\, United States URL:https://www.train-museum.org/event/model-railroad-days-fall-edition/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Southeastern Railway Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.train-museum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game Day at Glover Park Brewery DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260916T062548Z UID:171509-1789776000-1789862399@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:Experience college football game day at Glover Park Brewery an d enjoy pizza by Fusco’s Food Truck! LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T062548Z LOCATION:Glover Park Brewery\, 65 Atlanta St SE\, Marietta\, GA\, 30060 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/game-day-at-glover-park-brewery-2/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Root House Harvest Dinner DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260917T123253Z UID:170933-1789776000-1789862399@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss a special evening of rustic elegance at the Willi am Root House. This popular experience includes an intimate meal served in the picturesque gardens surrounding the 1840s home. Have a seat at one of the antique farmhouse tables and enjoy a southern-style dinner including appetizers\, fried chicken\, seasonal vegetables\, and dessert. Iced tea a nd water will be served. \nGuests may bring their own beverages to enjoy. Space is limited. No refunds. This event may be rescheduled in the event o f inclement weather. Participants will be notified in advance. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T123253Z LOCATION:William Root House\, 80 N Marietta Pkwy NW\, Marietta\, GA\, 3006 0 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/root-house-harvest-dinner/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Panthers Commitment to Consent 2026-2027 Academic Year DTSTART:20260919T040000Z DTEND:20260920T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T000039Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53547031930155 CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Take the Georgia State Commitment to Consent and help create a culture of respect\, communication\, and positive sexual wellness across our Panther community. \nConsent is enthusiastic\, communicated\, specific \, informed\, and reversible. It means making sure everyone is able and wi lling to participate\, communicating clearly\, respecting boundaries\, and understanding that anyone can change their mind at any time. \nHow it wor ks (less than 2 minutes!): \n\nRSVP to this event during the 2026–2027 a cademic year. \nShare your name and affirm your commitment to practicing t he Student Wellness Five Components of Consent in your sexual and intimate interactions. \nComplete the virtual commitment to demonstrate your suppo rt for a culture where consent\, communication\, and respect are valued. \ n\nYour attendance will be recorded in PIN\, making you eligible to earn P ounce Rewards and contribute toward your Health & Wellness Advocate proces s. \nTake a moment to make the commitment. Your participation helps promot e respect\, healthy communication\, safety\, and positive sexual wellness at Georgia State University. 🐾 \nLearn more about consent by registerin g for the Your Sexual Wellness Matters iCollege Course\n \n\nHosted by: B e Well Panthers Health & Wellness\n\nAdditional Information can be found a t: https://pin.gsu.edu/event/12526520 LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T000039Z LOCATION:Online URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/yes-to-consent-panthers-pledge-2026-202 7-academic-year?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlant a-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Second Collection—Saint Vincent the Paul Society DTSTART:20260919T040000Z DTEND:20260921T035959Z DTSTAMP:20260915T203413Z UID:10000035-1789776000-1789948799@archatl.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:St. Vincent de Paul has been serving Georgia for more than 120 years and provides vital programs to feed\, shelter\, clothe\, and educat e the poor with a spirit of compassion\, respect\, and dignity. The Societ y of St. Vincent de Paul empowers people to achieve stability and self-suf ficiency regardless of their background\, race\, ethnicity\, or faith. \n\ n\n\nDonate LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T203413Z LOCATION:GA\, United States URL:https://archatl.com/event/second-collection-saint-vincent-the-paul-soc iety/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:archatl.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://archatl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KGP 5K: Harvest Hustle 5K DTSTART:20260919T103000Z DTEND:20260919T131500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T123253Z UID:158198-1789799400-1789809300@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:The Kennesaw Grand Prix Series is the premier 5K race series i n North Georgia. The course is mostly asphalt and is flat and fast. The ra ce begins at Kennesaw First Baptist Church\, heads north on Main Street\, meanders through Swift-Cantrell Park\, and finishes in historic downtown K ennesaw. Runners will cross the finish line into a post-race party for the awards ceremony and celebration. \nEach of the races is professionally ti med and USAT&F Certified. The course is perfect for competitive runners se eking a qualifying time for the Peachtree Road Race. The festival-like atm osphere and plentiful food and drink make these races perfect for beginner runners and walkers as well as families. \nRace Day Schedule:6:30 AM – Race Day Packet Pickup and Day of Registration Begins7:30 AM – 1 Mile Fu n Run Start8:05 AM – 5K Start8:55 AM – Tot Trot9:15 AM – Awards Cere mony LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T123253Z LOCATION:Downtown Kennesaw\, 2829 Cherokee Street\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/kgp-5k-harvest-hustle-5k/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Jude 5k Walk DTSTART:20260919T110000Z DTEND:20260919T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T060301Z UID:10005537-1789801200-1789813800@batteryatl.com CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Join St. Jude for the Annual St. Jude Walk on September 19\, 2 026\, at The Battery Atlanta! \nGather with friends\, family\, and support ers as we come together to raise awareness and funds for the lifesaving mi ssion of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. \nEvent Schedule: \n7:00 AM – Registration Opens & The Plaza Green Activates for Participants a nd Families. \n7:30 AM – Opening Ceremonies. \n8:25 AM – 5K Walk/Run Begins. \n10:30 AM – Event Concludes. \nSplash pad will be closed unti l 12:00PM* \nParking Information: \nParking will be available in the Red\ , Green\, Yellow and Purple Decks\, with the first 2 hours FREE for all guests. \n“When you join the St. Jude Walk\, every stride you take brin gs us closer to a cure.” \n  \nClick here for more information! LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T060301Z LOCATION:The Battery Atlanta\, 800 Battery Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA \, 30339\, United States URL:https://batteryatl.com/event/st-jude-walk/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm _medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:BatteryATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://batteryatl.com/events-calendar/tag/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open Play: Basketball DTSTART:20260919T110000Z DTEND:20260919T124500Z DTSTAMP:20260913T061304Z UID:10014209-1789801200-1789807500@www.kennesaw-ga.gov CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Hours will vary depending on City scheduled programs and event s. All open play participants under the age of 15 must have a guardian pre sent. Please call the Kennesaw Recreation Center at 678-385-0165 to confir m daily schedules. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T061304Z LOCATION:Recreation Center\, 2737 Watts Drive\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, Un ited States URL:https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/open-play-basketball-11/202 6-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Kennesaw X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Harvest Hustle 5K DTSTART:20260919T120000Z DTEND:20260919T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T061304Z UID:10012272-1789804800-1789812000@www.kennesaw-ga.gov CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:The City of Kennesaw announces the schedule for the 2026 Ken nesaw Grand Prix 5K series. The series\, the premier 5K race series in nor th Georgia\, is run on a mostly flat and fast asphalt course\, professiona lly timed and USAT&F Certified\, through Downtown Kennesaw and Swift-Ca ntrell Park. The course is perfect for competitive runners seeking a quali fying time for the Peachtree Road Race. But the festival-like atmosphere a nd food and drinks make these races perfect for beginner runners/walke rs\, as well as families.  \nRegistration can be done online at www.kenn esawgrandprix.com. The entry fee is $35 per race\, which includes a race t -shirt for those registered before the shirt cutoff date. Early registrati on is encouraged. This year’s lineup is as follows: \n\nApril 11 – Fit City 5K \n\nT-shirt cutoff: March 29 \n\n\nJune 6 – Summer Sun Run 5K  \n\nT-shirt cutoff: May 24 \n\n\nSeptember 19 – Harvest Hustle 5K \n \nT-shirt cutoff: September 6 \n\n\nOctober 31 – Nightmare on Main 5K  \n\nT-shirt cutoff: October 18 \n\n\n\nThe Kennesaw Grand Prix makes a gr eat race experience simple and easy. Each race begins at the Kennesaw Firs t Baptist Church on Main Street in Downtown Kennesaw. With plentiful park ing\, restrooms\, room to spread out and warm-up\, the registration and s tart area helps to get racers ready for a PR race. Each race program inc ludes a one-mile fun run at 7:30 a.m.\; the 5K at 8 a.m.\; and a Tot Tro t at 8:55 a.m. Awards are presented at 9:15 a.m.  \nAll races are ele ctronically timed by Orion Racing powered by Start2Finish and awards are p resented to the overall Male and Female winners\, Male and Female Masters Winners\, and the top three finishers in 12 age groups. \nThe 2026 Kenne saw Grand Prix 5K series is presented by Wellstar Health Systems with su pport from Williams Elleby Howard & Easter\, Cobb Sport Alliance and Bi g Peach Running Company. \nVisit www.kennesawgrandprix.com for complete details. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T061304Z LOCATION:Downtown Kennesaw URL:https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/harvest-hustle-5k-3/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Kennesaw X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:September Run/Walk Meetup DTSTART:20260919T120000Z DTEND:20260919T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T203106Z UID:10005881-1789804800-1789812000@unityatl.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join In For The September Run/Walk Group Meetup!\n \nDate: Sat urday\, September 19\nTime: 8:00 am\nLocation: Sims Lake Park at 4600 Su wanee Dam Road\, Suwanee\, GA \nLook for a white Honda Accord with a teal flag attached. \nRemember to bring your fluids\; water\, Powerade\, etc. \ nAnyone who can\, please join us for breakfast after the event. \nIf you p lan to participate or if you have any questions\, contact Chuck Speight at \n770-842-4150 or cesdisc@yahoo.com.  Please contact Chuck if you are ru nning late. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T203106Z LOCATION:Unity Atlanta Church\, 3597 Parkway Lane\, Peachtree Corners\, 30 092\, United States URL:https://unityatl.org/events/september-run-walk-meetup/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Unity Atlanta Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://unityatl.org/events/congregational-care-team-training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paladin Pacer 5K and Fun Run DTSTART:20260919T120000Z DTEND:20260919T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T204742Z UID:10018404-1789804800-1789813800@thequestatlanta.com CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Join in the fun of the 9th Annual Paladin Pacer\, hosted by Pi necrest Academy. This running event features beautiful shady trails on Pin ecrest Academy’s sprawling 68-acre campus. Be ready for pavement\, sceni c dirt trails\, grass\, and hills!\n\n\n\nThe 1-mile Fun Run includes thre e laps around the driveway so parents can support their little Olympians t hroughout the race. The Fun Run is also perfect for adults who enjoy walki ng.\n\n\n\nThe competition can be friendly or fierce (you’ll have your c hoice of both) as you run or walk with other enthusiasts!\n\n\n\nhose regi stered by September 4 can take advantage of early bird pricing and will be guaranteed a keepsake Paladin Pacer race t-shirt.\n\n\nIf you can’t run but would like to support the event\, you can register as a ghost runner.   Sponsorships are available. Learn more here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T204742Z LOCATION:Pinecrest Academy\, 955 Peachtree Parkway\, Cumming\, GA\, 30041\ , United States URL:https://thequestatlanta.com/event/paladin-pacer-5k-and-fun-run/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:The Quest Atlanta X-SOURCE-URL:https://thequestatlanta.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🏃 Run for a Mission 5K & Family Walk – Transform Lives Togeth er DTSTART:20260919T120000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T204742Z UID:10018237-1789804800-1789826400@thequestatlanta.com CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th Annual Run for a Mission 5K & Family Walk\ , hosted by Shepherds of the Meek Mission\, a ministry led by Fr. Dairo Ri co\, Pastor of St. Benedict Catholic Church. \nThis family-friendly commun ity event brings together runners\, walkers\, families\, businesses\, and volunteers to support a life-changing mission. All proceeds help provide f ood\, education\, housing\, and hope to underprivileged children and youth in Colombia and Guatemala. \nWhether you run\, walk\, sponsor\, volunteer \, or donate\, your participation will help transform lives and bring hope to children in need. \nLearn more and register: shepherdsofthemeek.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T204742Z LOCATION:Lilburn City Park\, 76 Main St NW\, Lilburn\, GA\, 30047 URL:https://thequestatlanta.com/event/%f0%9f%8f%83-run-for-a-mission-5k-fa mily-walk-transform-lives-together/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics &utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:The Quest Atlanta X-SOURCE-URL:https://thequestatlanta.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 DCS Fall Open DTSTART:20260919T120000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T011111Z UID:10770037-1789804800-1789840800@www.atlantajcc.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:2026 DCS Fall Open  \n \nLocation: Boundary Waters Aquatic Ce nter\, 5000 GA-92\, Douglasville\, GA 30135  \n \nDate: September 19-20 \ n \nUSA SWIMMING ACCOUNT MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T011111Z LOCATION:Boundary Waters Aquatic Center\, 5000 GA-92\, Douglasville\, GA 3 0135\, United States URL:https://www.atlantajcc.org/event/2026-dcs-fall-open/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Marcus JCC of Atlanta (MJCCA) in Dunwoody\, GA X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantajcc.org/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East Cobb Saturday Group Ride DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T202202Z UID:176atcfgsbfbgqm5ja9ff19nki@google.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:This is a weather permitting ride and any ride updates will be posted on the event page. Join Free-Flite staff and customers for a nice conversational ride on Saturday mornings at 8:30am. This is a no-drop grou p road bike ride out of the Roswell rd. Free-Flite Bicycles location in Ea st Cobb\, Ga. This is a beginner friendly ride\, and all skill levels are welcome. Please call 770-422-5237 with any questions or email cason.smith@ freeflite.com for more information LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T202202Z LOCATION:4177 Roswell Rd\, Marietta\, GA 30062\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:freeflitega@gmail.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.freeflite.com/articles/upcoming-events-pg1420.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Atlanta Gun and Knife Show DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260920T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T170245Z UID:48585-1789808400-1789920000@www.gunshows-usa.com CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:The Atlanta Gun Show will be held September 19th – 20th\, 2 026 in Atlanta\, GA. \nLocation: The Atlanta gun show is held at Atlanta E xpo Center\, 3650 Jonesboro Road\, Atlanta\, GA. \nThis show will have app rox. 2000 tables \nHosted by Gun Shows of the South \nHours:  \nSaturday\ , September 19th\, 9:00 am thru 5:00 pm \nSunday\, September 20th\, 10:00 am thru 4:00 pm \nRegular Admission:  \nGeneral: $16 \nKids: $6 \nVIP Adm ission:   \nGeneral: $18.50 \nKids: $8.50 \nDealer Info \n Set Up: Frida y\, September 18th\, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm  &  Saturday\, September 19th\ , 7:30 am – 8:30 am. \n$100 Electricity \nTable cost: \n$95 per table \ n$85 prepaid per table \n Non-Gun tables \n$100 per table \nAll federal a nd local firearm laws and ordinances must be obeyed. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170245Z LOCATION:Atlanta Expo Center\, 3650 Jonesboro Rd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30354\, United States URL:https://www.gunshows-usa.com/event/atlanta-gun-and-knife-show-10/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:GunShows-USA X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.gunshows-usa.com/venue/atlanta-expo-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Student Leadership Conference DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180352Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53202064326801 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The Annual Student Leadership Conference is an oppoprtunty for student leaders to learn more and sharpen skills as they serve in their l eadership roles on campus. Student leaders including SGA\, Organization P residents\, SPAs\, Career Peers\, RCMS Tutors\, CDVL Tutors\, CWS tutors\, RAs and Legacy Leaders will attend the all day training. where experts in leadership development will share with them important topics for success. Lunch provide.\n\nALL STUDENTS INVITED! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180352Z LOCATION:Campbell Hall\, C-Computer Lab Classroom (G-15) URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu/event/student-leadership-conference?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Agnes Scott College Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Workshop - Developing Black and White Film & Introduction to the D arkroom DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260920T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T010959Z UID:590@atlantaphotographygroup.org CATEGORIES:arts,education,film DESCRIPTION:[vc_row height="auto" full_height="1"][vc_column][vc_column_te xt]\n\nDeveloping Black & White Film & Introduction to the Darkroom\nA 2-d ay workshop - take 1 day or both - your choice!\nSaturday: Developing Blac k & White Film - Chip Standifer - 9am-3pm\nSunday: Intro to the Darkroom - Quintavious Oliver - 10am-3pm\n\nAt the APG Gallery and Darkroom\n\nDevel oping Black and White Film is a hands-on\, one-day workshop designed for p hotographers who want a clear\, practical introduction to analog film deve lopment. Taught by artist Chip Standifer\, this course demystifies the dar kroom process and gives participants the confidence to develop black and w hite film on their own.\n\nThe workshop is structured as three hours in th e morning and two hours in the afternoon\, with a break for lunch. In the morning session\, participants will cover the fundamentals of black and wh ite film\, including exposure considerations\, film types\, chemistry\, eq uipment\, and darkroom workflow. Chip will walk through each step of the d evelopment process\, explaining not just how to do it\, but why each step matters.\n\nAfter lunch\, participants will put theory into practice by de veloping their own first roll of black and white film. The afternoon sessi on focuses on hands-on learning\, troubleshooting common issues\, and best practices for consistency and archival results. By the end of the class\, participants will leave with a developed roll of film and a solid underst anding of how to repeat the process independently.\n\nThis workshop is ide al for beginners with little or no darkroom experience\, as well as digita l photographers curious about working with film.\n\nINSTRUCTOR: Chip Stand ifer\n\nAs a well-travelled but odd and disconnected child\, Chip Standife r was always a keen observer of people\, places and situations. At the age of 12\, he built a pinhole camera and discovered the delights of creating images\, developing film\, and the magic of photographic images emerging from the darkness.  Today\, when travelling the world for fast paced star tups\, he enjoys the meditative benefits of noticing the beauty everyone e lse misses as they hustle by.  His images have been juried into multiple shows at the Atlanta Photography Group\, the Photographer’s Eye Collecti ve\, The Houston Center for Photography\, the Photo Place Gallery\, the SO HO Photo Gallery\, the Southeastern Center for Photography\, the Atlanta A irport\, The 2025 Atlanta Art Fair\, The Marietta Cobb Art Museum\,  the John’s Creek Art Center\, The Fence Regional Show\, Slow Exposures\, The Montgomery Photo Festival\, The South By Southeast Gallery\, The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts\, The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center and the B uckhead Library.[/vc_column_text][us_separator size="small"][vc_column_tex t]Introduction to the Darkroom - Learning how to see and make pictures wit h your camera is one thing - learning how to make your photographs real by printing them is another artform\, entirely. To do so by hand is often lo oked at as something of a meditative\, alchemical\, and spiritual practice . Inthis Intro To Darkroom class\, you’ll be given the tools to immortal ize your images on silver gelatin paper through the classical means of bla ck and white photographic development.\n\nStudents will explore the relati onship between their film and paper of choice\, various chemistry\, contra st filters\, and proper darkroom etiquette. This course will be a hands on an immersive experience for beginners and returning analogue printers ali ke. Once complete\, students will have a fundamental understanding of dark room printing concepts as well as how to see and understand print worthy i mages before raising their camera to expose their film.\n\nChemistry will be provided.\n\nEach student should bring their own black and white negati ves and photosensitive paper to print with.\n\nClass will be limited to si x students.\n\nINSTRUCTOR: Quintavious Oliver\n\nQuintavius Oliver (b. 198 9 Atlanta\, Ga.) is an Atlanta based fine art and documentary photographer who uses his engaging and intimate portraits as a means for dynamic story telling. Acquiring his first camera at the age of six from his grandmother \, he immediately began to document his ever-expanding world. By his mid-2 0s the self-taught colorblind photographer was making waves in the photogr aphy community\, landing exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Atlanta and the Griffin Museum in Winchester\, MA - all while raising his daughter as a full-time single father. Quintavius spent much of his early career straddling the fence between his documentary-style photography in t he streets of Atlanta and making intimate portraits with friends\, explori ng sexuality\, fear\, joy\, and identity. His work would eventually expand to places like India and Cuba where he would explore life in the homes of individuals and families\, fostering a sense of global community through photography. Those photographs have since been awarded 1st place in the 20 25 International Photography Awards in Greece\, exhibitions at The Art Gal lery of Alberta\, Canada\, and even the permanent collections of The Museu m of Contemporary Art\, Houston TX and the Museum of Contemporary Art\, Ga . Now\, still with a camera in hand\, Quintavius has made it his mission t o see and photograph people honestly and wholly as he continues to create a space for self-expression and vulnerability through his passion for phot ography.[/vc_column_text][us_separator size="small"][vc_column_text]\nWork shop Title – Saturday: Developing Black & White Film - Chip Standifer - 9am-3pm\nSunday: Intro to the Darkroom - Quintavious Oliver - 10am-3pm\nIn structor’s Names – Chip Standifer & Quintavious Oliver\nDate(s) – Sa turday\, September 19 & Sunday\, September 20\, 2026\nTime(s) – Saturday : 9:00am - 3:00pm / Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm\nLocation – In-Person at th e APG Gallery and Darkroom\nWorkshop Fee – Saturday $45 member / $65 non -members\nSunday $175 member / $195 non-members\nPurchase both Saturday an d Sunday $185 member / $205 non-members\nMaximum of 6 students for each cl ass\n[/vc_column_text][us_separator size="small"][us_btn label="REGISTER" link="%7B%22url%22:%22https:%2F%2Fatlantaphotographygroup.org%2Fshop%2Fwor kshop-developing-black-and-white-film-introduction-to-the-darkroom%2F%22\, %22title%22:%22Workshop:%20Cultivate%20New%20Audiences%20and%20Disseminate %20Your%20Work%22%7D" hide_with_empty_link="1" align="center"][us_separato r size="small"][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T010959Z URL:https://atlantaphotographygroup.org/events/workshop-developing-black-a nd-white-film-introduction-to-the-darkroom/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_me dium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Photography Group X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantaphotographygroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open Play: Pickleball DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T061419Z UID:10014254-1789808400-1789826400@www.kennesaw-ga.gov CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Hours will vary depending on City scheduled programs and event s. All open play participants under the age of 15 must have a guardian pre sent. Please call the Kennesaw Recreation Center at 678-385-0165 to confir m daily schedules. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T061419Z LOCATION:Recreation Center\, 2737 Watts Drive\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, Un ited States URL:https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/open-play-pickleball-7/2026 -09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Kennesaw X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Refuge Coffee Fun Run DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T193101Z UID:10041547-1789808400-1789817400@www.globalatlanta.com CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Join Refuge Coffee for Atlanta’s most welcoming race — whe re every step supports job training for our refugee and immigrant neighbor s\, and every finisher line is a celebration of community built together. \nThis day is for everyone: \n\n5K Run — Lace up and lead the way\, or t ake a walk with friends\nCompetitive 1K — Let the kids shine\nColor Run (or Walk) — Get gloriously messy\nGood coffee. Good company. — Stick a round and soak it in\n\nAll ages. All paces. All welcome.refuge co LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T193101Z LOCATION:Refuge Coffee Co.\, 4170 E Ponce de Leon Ave NE\, Clarkston\, 300 21 URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/refuge-coffee-fun-run/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Global Atlanta X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/events/category/culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Made in Italy Expo Atlanta 2026 DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T193101Z UID:10041366-1789808400-1789837200@www.globalatlanta.com CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:The Made in Italy Expo\, held Sept. 19-27\, celebrates the inn ovation\, craftsmanship\, and heritage of Italian excellence in the Southe astern United States. \nA week of events will connect businesses and consu mers across industries while showcasing the best of Italian technology\, d esign\, fashion\, food\, wine\, and more. \nThrough meaningful partnership s and immersive experiences\, the Expo elevates the “Made in Italy” br and and expands its cultural and economic footprint across Georgia and bey ond. \nView the detailed schedule of events here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T193101Z LOCATION:GA URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/made-in-italy-expo-atlanta-2026/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Global Atlanta X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/events/category/culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Adult Learn to Sail - Class 2.4 DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T201325Z UID:5cms1ker61enqujm7kf3i7dki5@google.com CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:http://www.atlantayachtclub.org/Sailing-Classes LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T201325Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Yacht Club Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantayachtclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sponsor the Hymn-A-Thon and Send Our Choristers to New York DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T201431Z UID:10002947-1789808400-1789840800@episcopalatlanta.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Our Junior and Senior Choristers will visit New York City in J anuary to participate in the annual Chorister Festival at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine. This unique fundraising event will aid in their trav el expenses. Beginning at 9 a.m.\, join the choirs of St. Luke’s as they sing THE HYMNAL 1982. Yes\, all 720 hymns. Our organists are ready to go\ , and the Alston Memorial Organ is\, too. Coffee\, water\, and refreshment s will be available throughout the day\, so feel free to come and go as yo u wish. \nHow it works: Anyone can sponsor the Hymn-A-Thon at any level. M aybe it’s 10¢ per hymn ($72)\, or 25¢ per hymn ($180)\, or even $1 per hymn ($720). You can also dedicate a hymn for a $100 sponsorship. The ded ication will be announced before the hymn is sung. For example\, “Hymn 6 57\, Love divine all loves excelling\, is sung in honor of (N.) by (N.). ” This is a wonderful way to honor or remember a friend or loved one. \n Sponsor \nContact: Matthew Michael Brown\, music@stlukesatlanta.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T201431Z LOCATION:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 435 Peachtree Street Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308 URL:https://episcopalatlanta.org/event/sponsor-the-hymn-a-thon-and-send-ou r-choristers-to-new-york/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campa ign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta X-SOURCE-URL:https://episcopalatlanta.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Marriage Preparation DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T203413Z UID:10000020-1789808400-1789833600@archatl.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation workshops are designed f or engaged couples preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church. It is hi ghly recommended that couples take these two separate classes as soon as p ossible\, to avoid scheduling conflicts. The two parts\, “Life Skills fo r Couples” or “Love Again”\, and “Marriage as Sacrament”\, are o ffered simultaneously on the Saturdays listed. Therefore\, they cannot be taken on the same Saturday. \n\n\n\nThis event is only available in Englis h. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact: Julian Saviano\, J. D. at 404-920-7631\, jsaviano@archatl.com \n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\nWhat is the Joy-Filled Marriage Program LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T203413Z LOCATION:Chancery\, 2401 Lake Park Dr. SE\, Smyrna\, GA\, 30080\, United S tates URL:https://archatl.com/event/marriage-preparation-september-19-2026/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:archatl.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://archatl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Love Again - September 19\, 2026 DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T203413Z UID:10000023-1789808400-1789833600@archatl.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The Love Again workshop is part one of a two part workshop ser ies that is needed to complete the marriage preparation requirements.  Th is workshop is followed by the “Marriage as Sacrament” workshop\, afte r which couples receive their certificate of completion. \n\n\n\nThe Love Again workshop is a one-day workshop designed to help the remarrying coupl e anticipate the challenges and provide specific tools to help work throug h them. Each topic will be presented from a Catholic perspective\, and the couple will be led through interactive exercises to help prepare them for their new life together. \n\n\n\nThis event is only available in English. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact: Julian Saviano\, J.D. at 404-920-7631\, jsaviano@archatl.com \n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\nWhat i s the Joy-Filled Marriage Program LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T203413Z LOCATION:Chancery\, 2401 Lake Park Dr. SE\, Smyrna\, GA\, 30080\, United S tates URL:https://archatl.com/event/love-again-september-19-2026/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:archatl.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://archatl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Suwanee Fest 2026 | Visit Georgia Festival of Trees at Town Center Park DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T203808Z UID:26221-1789808400-1789923600@gafestivaloftrees.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Join Georgia Festival of Trees at Suwanee Fest 2026\nStep into a storybook at Suwanee Fest 2026\, happening September 19–20 at Town Ce nter Park in Suwanee. This beloved annual festival transforms the city int o a fairytale-inspired marketplace filled with nearly 200 vendors\, live e ntertainment\, a parade\, and family-friendly fun. \nAs you explore handcr afted goods\, enchanting art\, and delicious food\, be sure to stop by the Georgia Festival of Trees booth. Our team will be there connecting with t he community\, sharing more about the Festival\, and raising awareness for our mission to help end human trafficking in Georgia. \nCome enjoy the ma gic of Suwanee Fest\, discover unique treasures\, and take a moment to lea rn how you can support a meaningful cause. We’d love to see you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T203808Z LOCATION:Town Center\, 330 Town Center Avenue\, Suwanee\, GA\, 30024\, Uni ted States URL:https://gafestivaloftrees.org/event/suwanee-fest-2026-visit-georgia-fe stival-of-trees-at-town-center-park/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ic s&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:GA Festival of Trees X-SOURCE-URL:https://gafestivaloftrees.org/volunteers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T210208Z UID:10001928-1789808400-1789826400@www.woodlandsgarden.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Fall Plant Sale events are Rain or Shine! \nDonor Preview: Fri day\, September 18 (Become a donor here — Sept 9th deadline to donate fo r the exclusive invitation!) \nOpen to the Public: Saturday\, September 19 & Sunday\, September 20 (Just sign up to shop here. New for 2026-afternoo n is for drop in shoppers-all are welcome!) \n  \nSpecial thank you to Fa ll Plant Sale sponsors for supporting this event: Piedmont Azalea level-Hu mble Harvest Landscapes\; Oakleaf Hydrangea level-Arborguard Tree Speciali sts\, Gill Tree Care\, Tai Chi Co-op\; American Beautyberry level-Nealscap e Landscape Design and Lawrence Sharp Real Estate \nWhat to expect at this year’s Fall Plant Sale: \n-Reserving a time slot to shop is required fo r only morning times and will be monitored as shoppers arrive at the Fall Plant Sale. Register here.\n– Credit card purchases only. No cash or che cks\, please.\n– One way traffic for vehicles and pedestrians.\n– Entr ance for cars on Clairemont Ave and exit is ‘right turn only’ onto Sco tt Blvd. Carpooling is recommended due to limited parking.\n– No on-site bathrooms\n– Bring your own wagon or cart as wheelbarrows on-site are l imited and first come first served. \nFeatured plants:\n– Sun-loving nat ives including: Butterfly Milkweed\, Narrowleaf Sunflower\, ‘White Cloud ’ Muhly Grass\, Foxglove Beardtongue\, Goldenrod\, and many more!\n– G A Piedmont natives including: Ocmulgee Skullcap\, River Oats\, Woodland Ph lox\, Climbing Hydrangea\, Carolina Jessamine\, Strawberry Bush\, Beautybe rry\, Devil’s Walking Stick\, and countless more!\n– Non-natives inclu ding: Japanese Painted Fern\, Variegated Solomon’s Seal\, Strawberry Beg onia and Arborvitae Fern!\n–Ferns that will thrive in this area year aft er year: Christmas fern\, Northern Maiden Hair Fern\, and Southern Shield Fern LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T210208Z URL:https://www.woodlandsgarden.org/event/fall-plant-sale-13/2026-09-19/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Woodlands Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.woodlandsgarden.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Koffee & Kibbutz DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T133000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T131511Z UID:0cmi5urn9ndja4hc99pfvj9u94@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T131511Z LOCATION:Anshi S'Fard\, 1324 North Highland Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, G A 30306\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Anshi S'fard X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.anshisfard.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Aikido DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T011111Z UID:10320903-1789808400-1789815600@www.atlantajcc.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:The Atlanta School of Aikido offers a style of Aikido based on the teachings of Koichi Tohei's Ki Society\, Shihan Shizuo Imaizumi's Shi n Budo Kai Aikido\, Mark Leidig of the School of Inner Martial Arts\, and Dan Harden's Sangenkai. It is movement-based\, flowing and smooth\, but tr ue to Aikido's martial roots.  \n \nTraining includes the empty-handed ar ts of Aikido (throwing and pinning) as well as weapons training with jo (s taff)\, bokken (wooden sword)\, and Internal Power development. Classes ar e small and focused on personalized instruction. Beginners train with expe rienced students or an instructor at the start of their training. We look forward to seeing you in class! Pricing is listed per month and varies bas ed on membership options. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T011111Z LOCATION:MJCCA Zaban Park\, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd.\, Dunwoody\, Georgia\, 303 38\, United States URL:https://www.atlantajcc.org/event/aikido-2/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Marcus JCC of Atlanta (MJCCA) in Dunwoody\, GA X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantajcc.org/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shacharit/Mussaf DTSTART:20260919T133000Z DTEND:20260919T144500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T131511Z UID:lmsom4s16bl9jaui4heh25ci1s@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T131511Z LOCATION:Anshi S'Fard\, 1324 North Highland Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, G A 30306\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Anshi S'fard X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.anshisfard.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Fest 2026 with 4-H DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T183250Z UID:10000372-1789812000-1789826400@www.atlantahistorycenter.com CATEGORIES:community,family,festival,food DESCRIPTION:Not-Yet a Member \n \n Purchase Ticket\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Member \n \n Login\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the season with harvests\, history\, a nd hands-on fun! Enjoy historic demonstrations\, seasonal garden activitie s\, interactive programs from Georgia 4-H Extension\, fall-themed games\, delicious food\, and more. \n\n\n\nAll activities are included with gener al admission—bring the whole family for a festive celebration as autumn begins! *while supplies last \n\n\n\nPlease note programming will take pla ce from 10:00am-2:00pm and admission to the museum is for the full day\, 9 :00am-4:00pm. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n This event is sponsored by\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\ n \n \n This event is in partnership with\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 4-H\n \n \n Fall Festival i s part of Atlanta History Center’s partnership with 4-H\, a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experie nces where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years\, 4‑H ha s welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds\, giving kids a voi ce to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities b etter. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Family and Kids Activities\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Blender Bikes\n \n \n Use the power of pedaling to create your own d elicious fall treat with the 4-H blender bike! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Fall Hayride\n \n \n Experience the fun of a fall hayride at AHC! Tickets will be available for purchase on site\, first come first se rved. Rides moving consistently. \nAnyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Fall Crafts\n \n \n Bri ng art to autumn with an array of seasonal crafts from making leaf people to creating fall corn for harvest!   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Fall Games\n \n \n Enjoy festive fall games including pumpkin bowlin g\, hay bale tossing\, and much more! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n\n \n \n Quarry Garden Scavenger Hunt\n \n \n Explore our most diverse collec tion of native plants in an historic Quarry! Use clues to discover fl ora\, fauna\, and more in this unique garden through an interactive scave nger hunt. Make sure to get your prize at the end!   \n*Please know th at the Quarry Garden has limited accessibility through dirt ramps and stai rs for entrance.   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Animal Encounters\n \n \n Since 1994 the Arrowhead Environmental Education Center (AEE C)\, part of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources\, offers programs to allow students of all ages to experience and learn about wildlife and ecology in Georgia. \nJoin us while AEEC staff will be onsite and have som e live wild animals to teach kids about the native animals and ecology of Georgia. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Photo Ops\n \n \n Snap a festive fall photo at one of our campus photo ops! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Goizueta Children ’s Experience\n \n \n Join us for fall fun at the Goizueta Children’s Experience! Enjoy festive\, hands-o n crafts\, playful activities\, and creative experiences inspired by the s eason. It’s the perfect way to welcome the season through imagination and play\, designed especially for children ages 0–8.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 4-H and UGA Extension Resources\n \n \n Learn mor e about the many ways to get involved in 4-H and the resources UGA Extensi on offers! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Demonstrations & Agriculture\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Greet the Sheep and Goats \n \n \n Say hello to our heritage b reed Angora Goats and Gulf Coast Sheep that live their best lives at Smith Farm. \nBrett Bannor\, Manager of Animal Collections\, will lead d emonstrations at  11:00am and 1:00pm.   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Candle Making\n \n \n As the days get shorter\, learn the histor ic practice of candlemaking. Make your own candle to take home with you! \n*while supplies last \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Beekeeping\n \n \n Visit our Gardens team to learn how honey and wax were harveste d and used in daily life. See live bees (safely contained in our observa tion hive!) while you learn about honey\, try a sample from the hives at AHC!    \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Cider Pressing\n \n \n Cider pressing was an important way to preserve fruit from the harvest. Visit our farm to learn about the machinery and techniques used\, as well as try your hand at pressing apples.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Three Sisters Activity\n \n \n For centuries\, indigenous groups—i ncluding the Cherokee of the southeast—grew squash\, beans\, and corn. This trio became known as the Three Sisters and continues as an important piece of Native American culture and agricultural practice. Learn more a bout the story and realities of the Three Sisters with 4-H members.    \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Ente rtainment & Refreshments\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \ n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Live Music: Animal Signs\n \n \n Animal Signs is a string band based in A tlanta\, Georgia. They combine their background in old-time with an apprec iation for folk/singer songwriter music for a uniquely spry and warm sound . \n11:30am—1:00pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Live Music\n \n \n Enjoy a variety of live music from 4-H members\, including Piano an d Saxophone performances! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n AHC Bar Stations \n \n \n Soft drinks and alcoholic dr inks available for purchase from our AHC bar.   \n\n \n \n \ n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Chick-fil-A\n \n \n A selection of Chick Fil A menu ite ms will be available for purchase. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Ginny’s Apples\n \n \n Stop by Ginny’s Apples for an apple or peach treat—while you’re there\, be sure to pick up some stewed apples or salsa to take home!   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Facepainting by India\n \n \n Kids of all ages can enjoy complimentary facepainting  designs from Facepainting by India!   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Pop-Up Shop\n \n \n Stop by our museum shop and our outdoor Pop Up Shop to load up on fall goodies\, from books to stuffies and more!     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Members-Only Lounge\n \n \n Members can enjoy a special break area with complimentary refreshments! In terested in securing a membership? Visit the link below to learn more. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T183250Z LOCATION:Atlanta History Center\, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States URL:https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/fall-fest-2026/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/party-with-the-pas t-center-for-puppetry-arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Atlanta Adaptive Mountain Biking Clinic DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T005533Z UID:10002305-1789812000-1789819200@shepherd.org CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Kelly Brush Foundation\, this event will take place at Blanket’s Creek in Canton\, GA. Participants will have the opp ortunity to join Shepherd Center and Catalyst Sports for a clinic focusing on adaptive mountain biking. This course offers educational and hands-on demonstrations. Participants will be responsible for securing their own tr ansportation for this event.  This event is free thanks to the generosity of the Kelly Brush Foundation and includes a T-shirt\, instruction\, and equipment. Registration is required for all events and opens at least six weeks prior to the start of the class or course. Most courses require a sm all fee\; however\, financial assistance is available. Please contact Kati e Harmon at katie.harmon@shepherd.org for more information regarding requi rements for financial assistance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register on CampDoc LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T005533Z LOCATION:Blanket’s Creek\, 2261 Sixes Rd.\, Canton\, Georgia\, 30114\, U nited States URL:https://shepherd.org/event/atlanta-mountain-biking-clinic/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Shepherd Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://shepherd.org/treatment/services-clinics/recreation-th erapy/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Saturday Adventures at the Center: Side Quest DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T003347Z UID:144503-1789812000-1789833600@www.civilandhumanrights.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:For nearly a decade\, the National Center for Civil and Huma n Rights has served as the home of the LGBTQ+ Institute\, which advanced  research\, education\, and leadership development  Today\, we are proud t o announce that a program developed under the Institute has evolved into the Rustin Institute for Leadership Development\, an independent nonprof it inspired by Bayard Rustin’s legacy of moral courage\, coalition-build ing\, and imagination.   Named for the visionary strategist\, organizer\ , and architect of the 1963 March on Washington\, the Rustin Institute is dedicated to cultivating intergenerational leadership and movements roote d in justice\, dignity\, and democratic change.   Tim’m West\, who s erved as the director of the LGBTQ+ Institute\, established the Rustin  Institute as an independent 501(c)(3) organization to deepen its impact\ , pursue new funding opportunities\, and expand partnerships.   “As our programs expanded and our vision grew\, I knew establishing an indepen dent organization would help us focus on building a new generation of le aders\,” said Tim’m West\, now the Executive Director of the Rust in Institute for Leadership Development. “I am deeply grateful to the Na tional Center for Civil and Human Rights for helping to make this possibl e.”  As the Rustin Institute embarks on this exciting new chapter\, th e Center congratulates Tim’m West and the Rustin Institute team.   “We look forward to seeing the organization cultivate courageous leaders  and carry forward Bayard Rustin’s enduring legacy of moral courage\, c oalition-building\, and the pursuit of justice and equal dignity for all\, ” said Jill Savitt\, CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Righ ts. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003347Z LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. B lvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/mystery-changemaker/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:National Center for Civil and Human Rights X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:College Park Vaccine Clinic DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T061439Z UID:36701-1789812000-1789822800@lifelineanimal.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Our goal with this page is to share the current shelter needs with our community in an ongoing way. We hope to update this page seasonal ly or more frequently as needed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2024 \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Last year\, we reached a pivotal break ing point in terms of the number of animals housed in our care. We recogni zed the physical capacity limitations of our buildings and made a commitme nt to work towards humane housing solutions\, which means both the county shelters need to reduce the number of animals living in the buildings. Whi le we continue to face severe overcrowding into 2024\, we have worked hard to increase resources to help more pet owners and improve the quality of life for the animals in our care. We are continuing to adapt to the challe nges we’re facing\, including many systemic problems that contribute to the number of animals arriving in our care. We have collaborated with many supportive community members and leaders in pursuit of creating a safer a nd more humane shelter environment for all. There are no overnight solutio ns to drastically reduce our shelter populations\, but we continue to have hope that with your support and the strategies currently in place\, our c ommunity will help us get more animals into homes where they belong. Here is a brief update for all three LifeLine shelters\, including the unique c hallenges and the most important ways you can get involved. \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal ServicesDog Population: 506 | Opti mum Capacity: 475 \n \n \n \n Last year\, DeKalb Count y Animal Services reached peak numbers of dogs housed in the shelter durin g an outbreak of Canine Flu.. Because of an incredible response from our c ommunity\, we successfully saw the population drop down to 312 dogs. Becau se the need in our community is so great\, this number steadily rose back up to 500+ dogs and has remained in that range for months on end despite o ur best efforts. It is a near constant struggle to balance the amount of “noses in”\, pets arriving at the shelter\, with the amount of “nose s out” each week\, pets leaving. As an open intake municipal facility\, we do not turn away animals in need in Dekalb County\, no matter how much or little space we have in our kennels when we begin a new day. It is impo rtant that the community understands this distinction from other rescue or ganizations and is aware of ways they can help prevent lost or stray pets from ever having to enter the shelter. We need to create room for pets tha t have the most urgent need for our help. We must find a way to help more animals find homes and keep the shelter at a capacity that is humane for t he pets in our care. Heartbreaking space euthanasia decisions must be made weekly and overcrowding is putting more dogs at risk. Instead of focusing our at-risk dogs\, we are asking our community to focus efforts and resou rces on getting more of our highly-adoptable dogs out so that those animal s identified as most at risk (struggling in the shelter and exhibiting a v ariety of challenging behaviors) can get the time that they need to find a home. Any animal that leaves the building will help us reach our target o f decreasing the dog population to below a threshold of 475. This new proc ess includes daily population updates on the website and improved communic ations with our volunteers and community about how to best support dogs in need in our shelters. Even still\, 475 dogs housed in the building is les s than ideal. This is an incredible number of pets to care for daily. Whil e their basic needs are met\, quality of life deteriorates the longer they are housed in a shelter intended to be a temporary safety net. The lower we can keep that number\, the less dogs there will be at risk for illness\ , increased stress and euthanasia. In addition to these adjustments in com municating the ongoing need\, we have partnered with DeKalb County leaders on both short and long-term solutions that were announced last fall to he lp more pets in need: Increased funding for support to pets of DeKalb Coun ty residents including:A free monthly pet food bankFree spay/neuter surger ies through SNIP DeKalbFree vaccinations through LifeLine’s Mobile Clini cAdditional kennel space to provide more humane housing for the dogs curre ntly in our care:Plans have been approved to build new\, additional kennel s which will provide better housing for court case dogs who are in our car e long termProjected installation is September 2024We believe programs lik e these that make pet resources more accessible\, including affordable spa y/neuter surgery\, are the key to helping more pets stay out of the shelte rs and in homes where they belong. \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal ServicesDog Population: 419 | Optimum Capacity: 325 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the end of 2023\, we celebrated the grand opening of a brand new 40\,0 00 square foot shelter facility in Fulton County! With the opening of the new building\, we’ve fortunately seen improvement in all of these ways t o create a better environment for the teams and the animals as well as a b etter experience for visitors and supporters: Staff is less stressed. We h ave improved our ability to train\, onboard and implement new and efficien t processes.The building is easier to clean and has decreased the spread o f infectious disease.With separate kennel runs\, animals are less stressed or overwhelmed in the building and do not experience as high of stimulati on. It’s now easier to identify issues with dogs so we can work on getti ng them placed in a home more quickly.Visitors feel more welcome and have the ability to more easily spend time with individual animals. We have als o been able to increase the number of spay/neuter surgeries for our adopta ble animals and provide adopters\, fosters and rescue partners with better diagnostics for their pets with the new clinic.We have seen an increase i n the number of volunteers and hours spent with our team.We are able to ho st other shelters and bring more learning and collaborative opportunities to staff in-houseAt the same time\, we experienced a challenging transitio n as we worked to close the former facility\, adjust to the new set up\, a nd final projects and installations were wrapped up by the county. With th e new opening\, there was an uptick of stray or abandoned pets being broug ht to the new shelter. The shelter is a safe haven\, but can only be so te mporarily for pets in need of homes\, and we’ve seen the dog population quickly fill the building past its limits. Similarly to DeKalb County\, it has been difficult to balance the new intakes with finding outcomes for t he animals\, even in the wake of creative and successful adoption events. According to Animal Shelters Count’s recent annual report\, “In 2023\, 3% more dogs entered shelters than left\, resulting in an additional 107\ ,000 dogs in shelters at the end the year.” Fulton County Animal Service s is also an open intake municipal shelter facility and can’t simply “ stop” taking new animals in even when we’re overcapacity. Fortunately\ , we’ve also started 2024 with recent pawsitive media and exciting opera tional updates. The full-service clinic at Fulton County Animal Services i s now open for the public to make low-cost wellness appointments for their pets to receive the care they need! Additionally\, a Fulton County foster dog\, a pit mix now known as Miss Peaches\, has gone viral after being ad opted by celebrity and President of Barstool Sports\, Dave Portnoy. Miss P eaches’s story\, Dave’s choice to adopt and his initiative to raise fu nds for animal rescue has captured hearts nationwide. Lifesaving deserves to be trending so that we can keep up with the influx of dogs in need. We hope others will follow in his footsteps!  \n \n \n \n LifeLine Community Animal CenterDog Population: 119 | Optimum Capacity: 80 \n \n \n \n The incredible dedication of the team at our LifeLine Community Animal Center cannot be overlooked. Our county s helter facilities tend to take the spotlight in the news and on social med ia because of the massive number of pets that come through their doors\, b ut the Community Animal Center is always working quietly in the background to help the county operations. When the county shelters are over capacity \, so is this facility to keep up with the need. Not only do they consiste ntly take in pets from our county shelters and other rural facilities\, bu t\, when there is a neglect or hoarding case being investigated\, this loc ation takes in dozens of pets when they have nowhere else to go. As we ent er the warmer months of summer\, the Community Animal Center is also const antly preparing to help with the large numbers of kittens and puppies that are in need. Maintaining a full staff at this location is critical to its function. If you’re interested in joining our team full-time\, or even as a volunteer\, our Community Animal Center would love to have you! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A National Crisis \n \n \n \n In conversations wit h other rescue organizations and in a review of data over the past few yea rs\, we’ve learned that these challenges are not unique to LifeLine or t he city of Atlanta. For the fourth year in a row\, we are faced with a “ new normal” in animal sheltering. According to the report\, “A total o f 900\,000 animals have entered and lingered in our nation’s shelters an d rescues since January 2021. This surplus is on top of the population alr eady residing within organizations\, resulting in an ongoing capacity cris is.” “The number of animals entering shelters through community intake s in 2023 remained roughly the same as 2022 at 6.5 million\, with intakes nearly evenly split between dogs and cats.” Compared to a national decre ase of 3.2% in intakes between 2019 and 2023\, our community intakes throu gh the Fulton and DeKalb County shelters decreased 6.89% from 2019 to 2023 . But\, intakes increased by 14.5% from 2022 to 2023. Even in the wake of these higher intake numbers\, we have been able to rally our community and find an incredible number of homes in 2023 compared to previous years. “While 2.2 million dogs were adopted in 2023\, dog adoptions are still 5 % lower than in 2019 (-108\,000 dogs adopted).” At LifeLine\, our overal l pet adoptions were only down by 1.92% in 2023 compared to 2019\, and ado ptions were higher in 2023 compared to 2018\, 2020\, 2021 and 2022. We are frequently partnering with more organizations who want to help and who ar e spreading the word that adopting is the way to go when searching for a n ew pet. For full shelter statistics across our organization\, please visit www.shelteranimalscount.org/stats. \n \n \n \n In Su mmary \n \n \n \n The animals in our city need help. W hile donations are the foundation for our work in the community and allow us to help more pets get the care they need\, donations don’t create mor e available kennel space. We need your help in getting more pets adopted o r fostered. We need the community’s help in getting more lost pets back home. We need our community to know about available resources for food\, v eterinary care\, and affordable spay/neuter options. Together\, we can sav e these lives and help the animals who need us most. \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Octob er 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message To Our C ommunity \n \n \n \n We are in the midst of an ongoing crisis affecting city and county animal shelters across the country. Time s are extremely difficult for the animals housed in our shelters and the s taff and volunteers who care for them. We have frequently reported on the conditions of our shelters and how desperate we are to get hundreds of ani mals into homes. We hear the distress and complaints about the overcrowdin g from our volunteers\, fosters\, and community\; we experience the condit ions daily\; we see the news articles written and segments being broadcast on television and radio\; we feel and share your frustration and heartbre ak. We are heartbroken\, too. Let us express to you in no uncertain terms: the current conditions in our shelters are not humane or sustainable. We can and we must do better. We will exhaust all efforts to prioritize the h ealth and safety of both pets and people in our care. The balance of human ely sheltering a growing number of animals while giving each one the care and the time they deserve to be placed in a loving home is getting substan tially harder to achieve. The issues contributing to overcrowding primaril y are rooted in the community\, not the shelter\, and cannot be changed ov ernight. In the shelters\, we’ve reached a pivotal breaking point. We ha ve stretched the shelter capacity and resources to unsustainable limits wh ile hoping\, for too long now\, that there would be a turning point where more animals would leave these buildings than enter. But that has not happ ened this year and without homes to go to\, we must euthanize more dogs at both county shelters in order to reach and maintain safe and humane housi ng. There are many facets to the challenges we are currently facing and we will cover some of them in this blog. We also encourage you to check out two other blog posts that go into deeper detail on two important issues: T he No-Kill controversyThe Impact of Spay and Neuter (and other pressing qu estions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Are The Shelters So Overcrowded? \n \n \n \n We know there are a lot of questions around why this is happening. We are seeing a new reality\, a post-pandemic world\; E conomic challenges to families\, a lack of affordable and pet-friendly hou sing\, a national shortage of veterinarians\, a decrease in spay/neuter du ring the pandemic and a need for more accessible and affordable spay/neute r options\, a desire for specific breeds\, and a diminishing public capaci ty to help and home shelter animals are all taking a heartbreaking toll on the growing number of animals coming into LifeLine’s care. We have acce pted pets from families arriving at the shelter with all of their possessi ons in a U-haul and nowhere to turn for help. People newly arriving to the area are surrendering their dogs to the shelter because they are unable t o find affordable housing that will allow them to keep their companions.We are coming to terms with an untenable reality of the community relying on a singular shelter as the sole means of support for the growing number of animals at risk – animals who mostly were people’s pets and family me mbers at one time. Systemically\, the shelter alone cannot support the she er volume of need. Here Is A Look At Our Shelters In Crisis: \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dogs: 569Target Dog Capacity: 450 On Tuesday \, October 17th\, DeKalb County CEO\, Michael Thurmond\, visited DeKalb Co unty Animal Services. The following day\, he met with our CEO\, Rebecca Gu inn\, and other LifeLine leadership. Together\, LifeLine and DeKalb County leadership agreed that Dekalb County Animal Services must reduce the dog population at the shelter to 450 in 60 days and maintain the population at or below that number. They collaborated and decided on both short- and lo nger-term actions to help aid in this crisis including: Working with staff ing agencies for additional staff and support for cleaning.Deploying perso nnel from other divisions within LifeLine to assist with animal care\, man agement and training and restructuring staff schedules to ensure greater c overage\, particularly on weekends.Sadly\, increasing euthanasia rates if necessary and continuing to do so until we reduce the dog population to 45 0 or less. If we cannot increase lifesaving outcomes beyond the current ra te\, we will have to euthanize 9 animals each day\, or 63 animals each wee k.Constructing an overflow campus adjacent to the shelter\, designed to ho ld up to 120 additional dogs above the current target capacity and provide effective isolation areas\, to help alleviate the need for euthanasia for population control. This solution will take time to build\, staff and ope rate and until then we must get below 450 animals in the current building. Improving communications between DeKalb County’s Animal Services Enforce ment division and the shelter to more proactively address factors in the f ield that are causing animals to come into the shelter.Increasing support to fund access to veterinary care for DeKalb pet owners in need\, includin g subsidized and free spay/neuter\, and targeting areas of DeKalb County y ielding the highest number of animals impounded in the shelter.What it wil l take to change the situation most\, in the short-term\, is simply fewer dogs in the building. We are asking our community to help us achieve those target dog population numbers because\, without homes to go to\, dogs wil l be euthanized for space\, regardless of health and temperment. Please a dopt or foster a pet today. \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dog s: 357Sustainable Capacity for Dogs: 325 We’ve mentioned that there is h ope on the horizon in Fulton County in the form of a brand new shelter fac ility preparing to open before the end of the year. However\, this does no t change the fact that the current facility is in dire straits. On average \, 15 dogs are being euthanized for space each week. Each day\, 16 dogs en ter the facility. That’s\, on average\, 2 more dogs that come in than le ave. While some conditions will improve with the upcoming move to the new facility\, rising intake and overcrowding will not be solved entirely by t ransitioning from one building to another. Fulton County is in desperate n eed of adopters and fosters\, including Friendly Finders who are willing t o foster a lost or stray dog through its mandated stray hold (3 to 5 busin ess days total) instead of immediately dropping them at the shelter when f ound. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LifeLin e Midtown \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dogs: 105O ptimum Capacity for Dogs: 75 As an overflow facility\, for every dog adopt ed at LifeLine Midtown\, space opens up for another dog from the Fulton Co unty Animal Services. And\, because the shelter is smaller\, it is a less overwhelming experience for individuals to visit and bring home a pet. Ado pting a pet from LifeLine Midtown greatly supports the main Fulton County shelter. When the new Fulton shelter opens\, the Midtown facility will clo se and any dogs still there will have to move to the new shelter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LifeLine Community Animal Center \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dogs: 111 O ptimum Capacity for Dogs: 60  LifeLine’s Community Animal Center adopti on center was designed as an overflow facility for our county shelters. St aff and volunteers also provide pets with special medical or behavioral ch allenges more time and attention to meet those needs. For dogs\, the Commu nity Animal Center is the primary overflow facility for the DeKalb County shelter. Because it is also full\, our Community Animal Center is limited in serving these critical functions. Beyond just dogs\, our staff is also caring for the majority of our organization’s cats. This adoption center \, like our Midtown location\, offers a calmer environment that may be eas ier to visit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We Cannot Do This Alone \n \n \n \n Two things can be true: we can be proud of what we’ve accomplished together as a community in 10 ye ars’ time AND acknowledge the ways LifeLine needs to improve and perseve re as an organization. We have committed ourselves to helping these animal s\, but we are limited now by a lack of space and resources\, as well as e xternal challenges in the communities we serve. We are also human and make mistakes. And\, most importantly\, we cannot do this alone. While we are pursuing all avenues toward long-term solutions\, in the short term\, we n eed a miracle. We need you. We are asking our community to please foster o r adopt a pet today. You will be truly saving a life. If you have question s about any topic in this blog and would like to reach out\, please email feedback@lifelineanimal.org or write to LifeLine Animal Project\, ATTN: Op erations 3180 Presidential Drive\, Atlanta\, GA 30340. Thank you\, Atlanta . For believing in our work and helping us save lives today and always. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n February 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hello\, friends and supporters.  We wanted to share some critical u pdates and news as we turn the page on 2022\, and enter 2023 in a much bet ter position to give our deserving animals the love and space they need to thrive. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In January\, on the heels of a Canine Flu outbreak\, we were faced with a grim reality and life or death decisions. After more than a year of being at critical capacity at our DeKalb County Animal Services sh elter\, we were left with the heartbreaking possibility of having to eutha nize animals for space. We had nearly 600 dogs in need of home (at just th is one shelter). We put out a plea for help in the Greater Atlanta area\, and in a mere 7 days\, 373 dogs from DeKalb and 556 dogs from all LifeLine shelters found new homes! We are forever grateful to the Atlanta communit y for their support in our darkest hour. This is what lifesaving looks lik e. By the end of January\, our Fulton County Animal Services had fewer tha n 300 animals for the first time in almost a year. But within days of hitt ing that milestone\, we were called in with law enforcement on a rescue ca se and brought more than 60 new impounded animals safely into our care. Ea ch of these animals requires space\, food and immediate medical care. Our Fulton shelter team was also tasked with running LifeLine Midtown\, our te mporary shelter that opened in early January during the Canine Flu outbrea k to divert intake and keep dogs healthy. While it helped contain that out break\, a new location strains precious resources and manpower\, which has been challenging due to staffing shortages. \n \n \n \n Number of Dogs in Need of Homes as of February 15th \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services: 343 in the shelter and 928 in foster hom es\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services: 339 in the shelter and 22 0 in foster homes\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n LifeLine Community Animal Center: 65 in t he shelter and 85 in foster homes\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n LifeLine Midtown: 82 in t he shelter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The LifeLine Community Animal Center con tinues to aid in the efforts of freeing up space at our county shelters an d helping dogs clear their quarantine period from the Canine Flu outbreak. Recent staffing hires have provided much needed relief to our existing te ams. After the incredible number of adoptions at our DeKalb shelter\, ther e are many animals in need of spay/neuter procedures. The Community Animal Center has stepped in to help temporarily house animals awaiting surgery and ensure that pets don’t have to wait any longer than necessary to go home with new\, loving families. Fortunately\, while the dogs in our care have been a major media focus in 2023\, we have also happily seen a steady flow of cat adoptions at the Community Animal Center and have enough open cat housing space to prepare for a busy kitten season to start in the spr ing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n It’s bee n a busy start to the new year. And\, while we are celebrating the wins\, the hard work isn’t over. Even though we successfully saved many lives\ , 20-40 dogs come into our county shelters every single day and they need your help to find their way home.  \n \n \n \n What We Need Most Now: \n \n \n \n Volunteers and new staff are urgently needed to keep this much-needed LifeLine Midtown shelter up and running\, as well as help at our other locations.We always need adopte rs and fosters to place more pets into homes where they belong.We need goo d Samaritans in our community to help lost pets make their way back home i nstead of to the shelter. Find out what to do if you should find a lost pe t.And\, if you can’t foster or adopt\, please consider making a donation .As always\, thank you for your critical support. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Posts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Novem ber\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n September\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n June\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n May\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n March\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AN URGENT PLEA FROM OUR CEO TO THE CITY OF ATLANTA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The current situation in our Atlanta animal shelters is dire. The animals in our care do not have the space they need\, or dese rve\, and we need your help. Our hard working teams are understaffed and w orking extreme overtime to ensure that kennels are clean\, bowls are full\ , and the pets in our shelters are well cared for. Our volunteers walk hun dreds of dogs a day. And it’s still not enough. We have teams covering r escue\, adoptions\, marketing\, volunteers\, and foster parents\, all work ing tirelessly to find homes and other ways Atlanta’s pets can get out o f the shelter. This is not the life our city’s animals deserve. This sta te our shelters are in is not sustainable for the pets nor the people who care for them. Animal shelters have never been\, and will never be\, the i deal solution for the animals. Atlanta\, we urgently need your help. Our a nimals are in desperate need of homes. Each of our shelters have exceeded capacity by the hundreds. DeKalb County Animal Services has nearly 600 dog s and over 50 cats in the building\, Fulton County Animal Services has alm ost 400 dogs in a building meant to hold 80. The more pets in our care\, t he harder it is to make sure they are living as comfortably as they deserv e during their time with us. We are meant to be a temporary refuge for pet s in need\, not a home. Pets cannot thrive here\, especially when there is an overwhelming amount of them. We know you’ve heard this plea before. And we hope you’ll hear it now. The situation is not improving. There ar e more animals in our care than ever and they really need your help. We ne ed your help. Adopt: Whether you’re looking for a calm couch potato\, wa lking partner\, or anything in between\, there are over 1\,000 deserving p ets waiting for you. Foster: If you have just two weeks to help a pet\, th at can make all of the difference. Sign up here.Donate: We need monetary d onations and supplies to continue caring for this many animals each day. Y ou can help by donating here or sending us much-needed items from our Amaz on wishlists. Help lost pets: Most pets are found within a mile of their h ome. If they come to a shelter\, their chances of being reunited greatly d eclines. If you find a pet\, follow these steps or become a friendly finde r. Spay/Neuter: Unlike humans\, dogs and cats give birth to 4-to-6 animals in one litter. Also\, dogs can give birth up to twice a year and cats up to 5 times a year! Because they can produce so many offspring each year\, it is important to spay/neuter your pet as soon as possible to reduce pet overpopulation. Learn more here about the benefits and how to book an appo intment with one of our Spay/Neuter clinics. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 202 2 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We wish we had bette r news to share\, but right now\, the shelters are still struggling. There is a lot of pressure right now on the county shelters to be the lifeline for more pets than the shelters have space to house. The reason for this o vercrowding is simple: more animals are coming in than are leaving. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In August\, we saw a total of 601 dogs adopted\, but 863 came in du ring that same time. That’s 262 more dogs entering our already full buil dings.  \nNumber of dogs that need homes: \n\n337 dogs in need at our Ful ton County shelter\n526 dogs in need at our DeKalb County shelter\n81 dogs in need at our Community Animal Center\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The situation is dir e. We are urging our communities in Fulton and DeKalb Counties to please n ot bring healthy pets they find straight to the shelter as first response. Please take a few steps in the first 48 hours to get lost pets back home where they belong. This does not mean pets will be without support in the community. Those injured or sick are always a top priority. We’re tryin g to make more space for those most in need. And\, we are also trying to f ind solutions for humans in emergency situations who have run out of optio ns. Here are a few things anyone can do to help during this crisis: Adopt a petFoster a pet. 200 emergency fosters are needed at our shelters right nowDonate to support pets in the shelterCollect newspaper\, towels and bla nkets to drop off at any locationCheck the shelter wishlist for items most in needHelp a neighbor who can’t keep their pet find a new home – her e’s howFollow our social channels and help us get the word out by sharin g posts from your preferred platform\, Facebook\, Instagram and Twitter.Wr ite an article in your local neighborhood paper about adopting/fostering s helter petsIf you find a lost pet\, fill out a found pet report\, follow t hese steps or become a friendly finder \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are the next chapter in animal w elfare. \n \n \n \n Animal shelters have never been\, and will never be\, the ideal solution for the animals. They have always b een a flawed answer to a bigger community challenge of how to best help lo st\, stray and unwanted pets.  Across the nation\, all communities are fa cing the aftershocks of the pandemic. For animal shelters\, those challeng es include overpopulated and understaffed facilities\, higher intake and f ewer adopters\, and a substantial decrease in rescue transfer support. In Atlanta\, we’ve had to restrict intake at varying levels due to the seve re overcapacity status at both county shelters.  But over the last few ye ars\, and through the recent challenges\, we’ve begun to see how a criti cal shift\, and a different path forward\, can actually save the lives of the animals in our community without having animals languish in shelters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Over 60% of the animals in a shelter are stray/lost pets. Imagine if the shelters d idn’t exist to collect all the lost and stray pets of a community. What if the community itself was able to help those pets find and reunite with their families?  63% of animals are found just a mile from their home (26 % are just a block away). If neighbors could reunite pets with their famil ies\, instead of bringing them to the shelter\, our shelters would always have space to help those with nowhere to go. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What if the community could help struggling neighbors rehome their pets instead of turning them over to a shelter? Wha t if more resources were spent on keeping pets and people together instead of housing pets in a crowded shelter? If we\, as a community\, could shif t the focus to support each other in creative and practical ways\, the she lters wouldn’t be overcrowded with lost pets missing their families\, or abandoned pets looking for new homes. There will always be a need for she lters to help animals in emergency situations and victims of animal cruelt y\, but the real safety net for pets is a caring community – neighbors h elping neighbors.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Especially now\, when the need continues to exceed available sh eltering resources\, we believe we must find more community-centric soluti ons by working together with pet-lovers and good samaritans to get more pe ts home where they belong.  LifeLine does not believe killing healthy and treatable pets to make more space in a shelter is ever the right answer. Population management through euthanasia has never worked. Reliance on eut hanasia constrains the development of lifesaving solutions\, and the resul ts are always tragic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When faced with external pressure to euthanize healthy and treatabl e animals to create more shelter space last month\, we turned to our anima l-loving community and in one week found foster and adoptive homes for 300 + pets. Atlanta\, you are the ideal solution. With your help\, we can weav e together a new safety net for the animals in need. Whether you are a vet eran rescuer or new to animal welfare\, help us shift the response when we find lost and stray pets\, so that more pets can be returned to their hom es. If you hear of situations where people need help with a found pet\, he lp them find options\, contact friends to find a foster home and help canv as the neighborhood to reunite families. Share this page.If you read about someone needing to rehome a pet\, share these resources and ask your neig hbors and friends if anyone can help. The pet owner\, rather than the shel ter\, will be able to find the best match for a loved pet. If someone is missing a pet\, check the lost pet pages of our website to see if the pet ended up at the shelter.If you can’t adopt\, foster. If you can’t fost er\, donate. If you can’t donate\, volunteer. If you can’t volunteer\, become an ambassador and share information and resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please continue to suppor t our county shelters. Know that the staff is making the best decisions fo r every individual animal and human who comes to our doors with the resour ces that are available.  \nPlease extend the benefit of the doubt to lear n more about decisions that are being made. The people who dedicate our li ves to help animals in the shelter are not perfect\, but we are doing thei r very best in every situation\, for every individual pet\, and we are wor king with very limited resources and the most challenging of circumstances .  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Right now\, we are at a pivotal moment to change the course of animal welfare and lif esaving in our city. Animals deserve to be in homes and people deserve the love of a pet. Will you join us in committing to turn to each other to fi nd ways to help the animals in your community? Are you in?  We are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availabili ty ofkennel space\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangerously full\n \n \n \n \n \n Metro Atlanta County Animal Shelters are Out of Space! \n \n \n \n The county shelters have reached peak capacity and no longer have kennel space to house dogs. Because of the sheer volume\, we have had to set up temporary crates to house new arrivals but this is n ot a sustainable or acceptable solution.  This year we have seen a declin e in adoptions by 14% and a 37% decline in the number of animals leaving w ith rescue partners (compared to 2019 pre-pandemic levels). We also saw a decline in the number of lost pets finding their families again. Not only are there more animals currently in the shelters\, but they are staying lo nger which impacts their physical and mental wellbeing.  We URGENTLY need help to place our medium to large dogs into homes so that the shelters do not have to face difficult life or death decisions. We currently need to find 250 homes for dogs living at the DeKalb shelter. The Fulton County an imal shelter is facing a similar situation and needs to find 150 homes thi s week.  Here’s what we are experiencing currently across metro Atlanta . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DeKalb Coun ty Animal Services \n \n \n \n Today\, there are 560 d ogs in our DeKalb facility*. In May 2019\, prior to the pandemic the shelt er held 440 dogs. Fewer animals are leaving the shelter\, and animals are staying longer looking for homes. They’re waiting an average of 80 days at DeKalb County Animal Services. Due to this critical status\, Dekalb Cou nty and LifeLine Animal Project\, in conjunction with the Georgia Departme nt of Agriculture\, are enacting emergency only intake protocols. This mea ns the DeKalb shelter is only able to accept animals from emergency situat ions or in critical need (injured animals\, animals involved in bite cases or cruelty situations). DeKalb County Animal Enforcement will also enforc e these emergency protocols and will only respond to high priority calls. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *As of May 25\, 2022\, with the help of our community\, the number of dogs housed at DeKalb County Animal Service s has decreased to 433. We are making slow\, but steady\, progress towards reducing the number of pets housed at the shelter to a more comfortable t hreshold of 320. However\, the situation remains critical and your continu ed help is needed to find homes for the pets in our care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n There are currently 360  dogs in our Fulton facility**\, which was bui lt to house only 80 dogs. Dogs are waiting an average 40 days to be placed in a home\, which is longer than previous years and is very stressful for the animals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n **As of May 25\, 2022\, thanks to our community’s help in response to an urgent plea for fosters and ad opters\, the number of dogs housed at Fulton County Animal Services has di pped below 300. Additionally\, a generous volunteer has pledged to sponsor 100 dog adoptions this May at Fulton County. We always want to provide hu mane housing for the animals in our care and at the levels we are experien cing\, that is extremely challenging. Our community’s continued help at this critical time is needed to find homes for the pets in our care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Animal C enter \n \n \n \n Our Community Animal Center takes in pets from our county shelters to help alleviate space constraints. Right now\, the center is full and can only take in more dogs when dogs currentl y in our care are adopted or head to foster homes.  Last week\, 128 cats arrived from our DeKalb and Fulton shelters. If you are looking for a cat\ , there are many available at the LifeLine Community Animal Center. There are also over 100 dogs available for adoption at this location. \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Let's save lives together. \n \n \n \n Please share this blog with your community and network to help more pets find the homes they deserve today. \n \n \n \n Ways to Help \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availability ofkennel spa ce\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangero usly full\n \n \n \n \n \n Crit ical Needs This Week: Adopters and Fosters \n \n \n \n This February\, we saw the highest intake levels on record for the mont h since LifeLine took over shelter management in 2013. Both of our county shelters are in the red zone for space availability!  As we continue to f ace a growing space crisis\, we turn our attention to the impact of crowdi ng and the shelter environment on the health of our pets. It is a common m isconception that pets may fare better in a shelter than in a home where t he pet parent has to leave daily for work or doesn’t have a yard. There is no place like a home when it comes to animals. Even with the incredible support of our staff and volunteers\, it is impossible to replicate the c alm and one-on-one attention a pet will receive in a home. Shelters\, part icularly at the capacity level we currently face\, can be loud and overwhe lming for many pets. Though they are safe and fed\, the close proximity to so many other pets can lead to a spread in medical conditions. Ultimately \, we see a deterioration of our pets the longer they spend in the shelter \, along with added strain for our veterinary teams.  Our goal is to see all of our pets find their way to a warm and loving home. We need help giv ing our shelter pets a break\, including taking them out for a day or a we ekend\, while they await the arrival of their new family. We immediately s ee an improvement in our pet’s health and happiness when they are in a h ome. Plus\, you can provide key insights on the dog or cat’s personality (which tends to shine beyond the shelter walls) to share with potential a dopters! We are facing a particular need for fosters for our pets that hav e medical needs\, are part of an ongoing court case\, and dogs that are la rger in size. To find out more and help give our pets a break\, check out our Foster page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services \n \n \n \n There ar e currently 471 dogs at DeKalb County Animal Services\, 253 MORE than the ideal number of dogs that should be housed in our shelter here and putting us in the RED ZONE!  The need for special care fosters is imperative. Ce rtain pets\, such as those that have just given birth\, are undergoing med ical treatment or are part of a court case\, deserve a quiet space and may need a little extra care. This can include receiving regular doses of med icine\, restricted or regulated exercise regimes or extra space to care fo r their puppies. It is important that they have a home where they can rela x\, heal and rest stress-free.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n The Fulton County Animal Services shelter is in the RED ZONE! There are 265 dogs in the shelter\, an alarming 115 dogs over the ideal number of 150. This means some runs have up to five dogs s haring a space. As a result\, the shelter is seeing an uptick in medical i ssues\, particularly contagious ailments like upper respiratory infections . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Community Animal Center \n \n \n \n In Feb ruary 2022\, the LifeLine Community Animal Center brought in 222 pets to h elp create space at our two county shelters. 94 dogs and 84 cats are waiti ng for a place to call home\, with many more patiently waiting in foster h omes. Our animals are showing tremendous resilience\, but we need urgent h elp from our community to provide these precious pets with homes! Our miss ion remains\, as always\, to save the lives of all healthy and treatable a nimals. We appreciate the support of our community! \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Help us save lives together! \n \n \n \n Share this blog with your community\, and help get mor e pets into homes today! \n \n \n \n Ways to Help \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availability ofkennel space\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangerously full\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availability ofkennel space\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangerously full\n \n \n \n \n \n We are kicking off the new year with an unfamiliar sight for this time of the year: shelters that are stil l full from this summer. Shelter space is unfortunately\, yet typically\, limited during the summer months\, but this is the first time we have expe rienced such a continued strain on our shelter capacity and team. The numb er of animals coming in our doors has increased by 12% over last year whil e the number of dogs adopted has decreased. People are also struggling to care for their pets and have been facing evictions and other challenges. T his means more pets have been surrendered. Over the last two years\, we ha ve seen a 39% decline in the number of animals our rescue partners have be en able to help pull to safety\, largely due to factors resulting from the COVID pandemic. All of these challenges would be difficult alone but\, li ke so many others\, we are also facing severe labor shortages. We currentl y have 34 open positions across three locations\, which means we are missi ng 13% of our workforce. Between the staffing challenge and the number of staff who have been out sick due to the latest wave of the COVID-19 virus\ , we are struggling. Animal care is always our top priority. Our understaf fed teams and volunteers are working doubly hard to care for all the anima ls in need\, covering extra shifts and taking on additional responsibiliti es. In these times\, we must depend even more so on our community’s supp ort. By adopting\, donating\, volunteering\, helping lost animals back hom e and finding new homes for those alone in the shelter\, our community off ers real and sustained hope for the animals in our care. We are continuing to take in animals for emergency situations and for those who do not have any other options. Our Animal Service Officers and community support team s continue to provide resources\, including access to veterinary care and pet supplies\, pet lost and found assistance and self-rehoming options for animals in non-emergency situations. We always work with individuals faci ng financial hardship who need help for their pets. We often reduce or wai ve reclaim and surrender fees in the hopes of helping people and finding t he best outcomes for the animals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services \n \n \n \ n The ideal number of dogs that should be housed at DeKalb County Animal Services is 218. This allows us to house one dog per kennel with ac cess to both sides of the kennel. We are currently in the red zone with 48 0 dogs in the building. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n With Fulton County Animal Services being a smaller\, older building\, there is space to optimally house only 150 dogs. As of la st week\, there were 221 dogs in the shelter. This forces us to house mult iple dogs in most of the kennels. Not only does this make cleaning the she lter a logistical challenge\, but it means the environment is less than id eal for our animals. Our goal is to safely house a large population while mitigating risk of disease and shelter stress on the animals. If we had fe wer dogs in the building\, we could provide larger\, single kennels for 26 of our larger breed dogs\, who need individual housing\, and who are curr ently residing in smaller cages. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Animal Center \n \n \n \n In December 2021\, the LifeLine Community Animal C enter transferred in 170 pets from Fulton and DeKalb to help make space at the our two county shelters. We currently have 95 dogs and 102 cats looki ng for homes\, and even more are waiting to find families while they live in foster homes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We believe space limitations alone are an unacceptable reason to euthani ze healthy and treatable animals. LifeLine has been able to achieve “no- kill\,”  saving 90% or more of all the animals who enter our shelters\, but we are only able to maintain this lifesaving achievement with the com munity’s support and advocacy. We know our community has the ability to provide the support needed to save precious lives.  Their lives depend on it. \n \n \n \n Make a difference today! \n \n \n \n Share this blog post with your community\, and help g et more pets into homes today. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T061439Z LOCATION:LifeLine College Park Spay & Neuter Clinic\, 2533 Sullivan Road\, College Park\, GA\, 30037\, United States URL:https://lifelineanimal.org/lifeline-events/college-park-vaccine-clinic /2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-g a X-SOURCE-NAME:LifeLine Animal Project X-SOURCE-URL:https://lifelineanimal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mobile Vaccine Clinic DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T061439Z UID:37639-1789812000-1789826400@lifelineanimal.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Our goal with this page is to share the current shelter needs with our community in an ongoing way. We hope to update this page seasonal ly or more frequently as needed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2024 \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Last year\, we reached a pivotal break ing point in terms of the number of animals housed in our care. We recogni zed the physical capacity limitations of our buildings and made a commitme nt to work towards humane housing solutions\, which means both the county shelters need to reduce the number of animals living in the buildings. Whi le we continue to face severe overcrowding into 2024\, we have worked hard to increase resources to help more pet owners and improve the quality of life for the animals in our care. We are continuing to adapt to the challe nges we’re facing\, including many systemic problems that contribute to the number of animals arriving in our care. We have collaborated with many supportive community members and leaders in pursuit of creating a safer a nd more humane shelter environment for all. There are no overnight solutio ns to drastically reduce our shelter populations\, but we continue to have hope that with your support and the strategies currently in place\, our c ommunity will help us get more animals into homes where they belong. Here is a brief update for all three LifeLine shelters\, including the unique c hallenges and the most important ways you can get involved. \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal ServicesDog Population: 506 | Opti mum Capacity: 475 \n \n \n \n Last year\, DeKalb Count y Animal Services reached peak numbers of dogs housed in the shelter durin g an outbreak of Canine Flu.. Because of an incredible response from our c ommunity\, we successfully saw the population drop down to 312 dogs. Becau se the need in our community is so great\, this number steadily rose back up to 500+ dogs and has remained in that range for months on end despite o ur best efforts. It is a near constant struggle to balance the amount of “noses in”\, pets arriving at the shelter\, with the amount of “nose s out” each week\, pets leaving. As an open intake municipal facility\, we do not turn away animals in need in Dekalb County\, no matter how much or little space we have in our kennels when we begin a new day. It is impo rtant that the community understands this distinction from other rescue or ganizations and is aware of ways they can help prevent lost or stray pets from ever having to enter the shelter. We need to create room for pets tha t have the most urgent need for our help. We must find a way to help more animals find homes and keep the shelter at a capacity that is humane for t he pets in our care. Heartbreaking space euthanasia decisions must be made weekly and overcrowding is putting more dogs at risk. Instead of focusing our at-risk dogs\, we are asking our community to focus efforts and resou rces on getting more of our highly-adoptable dogs out so that those animal s identified as most at risk (struggling in the shelter and exhibiting a v ariety of challenging behaviors) can get the time that they need to find a home. Any animal that leaves the building will help us reach our target o f decreasing the dog population to below a threshold of 475. This new proc ess includes daily population updates on the website and improved communic ations with our volunteers and community about how to best support dogs in need in our shelters. Even still\, 475 dogs housed in the building is les s than ideal. This is an incredible number of pets to care for daily. Whil e their basic needs are met\, quality of life deteriorates the longer they are housed in a shelter intended to be a temporary safety net. The lower we can keep that number\, the less dogs there will be at risk for illness\ , increased stress and euthanasia. In addition to these adjustments in com municating the ongoing need\, we have partnered with DeKalb County leaders on both short and long-term solutions that were announced last fall to he lp more pets in need: Increased funding for support to pets of DeKalb Coun ty residents including:A free monthly pet food bankFree spay/neuter surger ies through SNIP DeKalbFree vaccinations through LifeLine’s Mobile Clini cAdditional kennel space to provide more humane housing for the dogs curre ntly in our care:Plans have been approved to build new\, additional kennel s which will provide better housing for court case dogs who are in our car e long termProjected installation is September 2024We believe programs lik e these that make pet resources more accessible\, including affordable spa y/neuter surgery\, are the key to helping more pets stay out of the shelte rs and in homes where they belong. \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal ServicesDog Population: 419 | Optimum Capacity: 325 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the end of 2023\, we celebrated the grand opening of a brand new 40\,0 00 square foot shelter facility in Fulton County! With the opening of the new building\, we’ve fortunately seen improvement in all of these ways t o create a better environment for the teams and the animals as well as a b etter experience for visitors and supporters: Staff is less stressed. We h ave improved our ability to train\, onboard and implement new and efficien t processes.The building is easier to clean and has decreased the spread o f infectious disease.With separate kennel runs\, animals are less stressed or overwhelmed in the building and do not experience as high of stimulati on. It’s now easier to identify issues with dogs so we can work on getti ng them placed in a home more quickly.Visitors feel more welcome and have the ability to more easily spend time with individual animals. We have als o been able to increase the number of spay/neuter surgeries for our adopta ble animals and provide adopters\, fosters and rescue partners with better diagnostics for their pets with the new clinic.We have seen an increase i n the number of volunteers and hours spent with our team.We are able to ho st other shelters and bring more learning and collaborative opportunities to staff in-houseAt the same time\, we experienced a challenging transitio n as we worked to close the former facility\, adjust to the new set up\, a nd final projects and installations were wrapped up by the county. With th e new opening\, there was an uptick of stray or abandoned pets being broug ht to the new shelter. The shelter is a safe haven\, but can only be so te mporarily for pets in need of homes\, and we’ve seen the dog population quickly fill the building past its limits. Similarly to DeKalb County\, it has been difficult to balance the new intakes with finding outcomes for t he animals\, even in the wake of creative and successful adoption events. According to Animal Shelters Count’s recent annual report\, “In 2023\, 3% more dogs entered shelters than left\, resulting in an additional 107\ ,000 dogs in shelters at the end the year.” Fulton County Animal Service s is also an open intake municipal shelter facility and can’t simply “ stop” taking new animals in even when we’re overcapacity. Fortunately\ , we’ve also started 2024 with recent pawsitive media and exciting opera tional updates. The full-service clinic at Fulton County Animal Services i s now open for the public to make low-cost wellness appointments for their pets to receive the care they need! Additionally\, a Fulton County foster dog\, a pit mix now known as Miss Peaches\, has gone viral after being ad opted by celebrity and President of Barstool Sports\, Dave Portnoy. Miss P eaches’s story\, Dave’s choice to adopt and his initiative to raise fu nds for animal rescue has captured hearts nationwide. Lifesaving deserves to be trending so that we can keep up with the influx of dogs in need. We hope others will follow in his footsteps!  \n \n \n \n LifeLine Community Animal CenterDog Population: 119 | Optimum Capacity: 80 \n \n \n \n The incredible dedication of the team at our LifeLine Community Animal Center cannot be overlooked. Our county s helter facilities tend to take the spotlight in the news and on social med ia because of the massive number of pets that come through their doors\, b ut the Community Animal Center is always working quietly in the background to help the county operations. When the county shelters are over capacity \, so is this facility to keep up with the need. Not only do they consiste ntly take in pets from our county shelters and other rural facilities\, bu t\, when there is a neglect or hoarding case being investigated\, this loc ation takes in dozens of pets when they have nowhere else to go. As we ent er the warmer months of summer\, the Community Animal Center is also const antly preparing to help with the large numbers of kittens and puppies that are in need. Maintaining a full staff at this location is critical to its function. If you’re interested in joining our team full-time\, or even as a volunteer\, our Community Animal Center would love to have you! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A National Crisis \n \n \n \n In conversations wit h other rescue organizations and in a review of data over the past few yea rs\, we’ve learned that these challenges are not unique to LifeLine or t he city of Atlanta. For the fourth year in a row\, we are faced with a “ new normal” in animal sheltering. According to the report\, “A total o f 900\,000 animals have entered and lingered in our nation’s shelters an d rescues since January 2021. This surplus is on top of the population alr eady residing within organizations\, resulting in an ongoing capacity cris is.” “The number of animals entering shelters through community intake s in 2023 remained roughly the same as 2022 at 6.5 million\, with intakes nearly evenly split between dogs and cats.” Compared to a national decre ase of 3.2% in intakes between 2019 and 2023\, our community intakes throu gh the Fulton and DeKalb County shelters decreased 6.89% from 2019 to 2023 . But\, intakes increased by 14.5% from 2022 to 2023. Even in the wake of these higher intake numbers\, we have been able to rally our community and find an incredible number of homes in 2023 compared to previous years. “While 2.2 million dogs were adopted in 2023\, dog adoptions are still 5 % lower than in 2019 (-108\,000 dogs adopted).” At LifeLine\, our overal l pet adoptions were only down by 1.92% in 2023 compared to 2019\, and ado ptions were higher in 2023 compared to 2018\, 2020\, 2021 and 2022. We are frequently partnering with more organizations who want to help and who ar e spreading the word that adopting is the way to go when searching for a n ew pet. For full shelter statistics across our organization\, please visit www.shelteranimalscount.org/stats. \n \n \n \n In Su mmary \n \n \n \n The animals in our city need help. W hile donations are the foundation for our work in the community and allow us to help more pets get the care they need\, donations don’t create mor e available kennel space. We need your help in getting more pets adopted o r fostered. We need the community’s help in getting more lost pets back home. We need our community to know about available resources for food\, v eterinary care\, and affordable spay/neuter options. Together\, we can sav e these lives and help the animals who need us most. \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Octob er 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message To Our C ommunity \n \n \n \n We are in the midst of an ongoing crisis affecting city and county animal shelters across the country. Time s are extremely difficult for the animals housed in our shelters and the s taff and volunteers who care for them. We have frequently reported on the conditions of our shelters and how desperate we are to get hundreds of ani mals into homes. We hear the distress and complaints about the overcrowdin g from our volunteers\, fosters\, and community\; we experience the condit ions daily\; we see the news articles written and segments being broadcast on television and radio\; we feel and share your frustration and heartbre ak. We are heartbroken\, too. Let us express to you in no uncertain terms: the current conditions in our shelters are not humane or sustainable. We can and we must do better. We will exhaust all efforts to prioritize the h ealth and safety of both pets and people in our care. The balance of human ely sheltering a growing number of animals while giving each one the care and the time they deserve to be placed in a loving home is getting substan tially harder to achieve. The issues contributing to overcrowding primaril y are rooted in the community\, not the shelter\, and cannot be changed ov ernight. In the shelters\, we’ve reached a pivotal breaking point. We ha ve stretched the shelter capacity and resources to unsustainable limits wh ile hoping\, for too long now\, that there would be a turning point where more animals would leave these buildings than enter. But that has not happ ened this year and without homes to go to\, we must euthanize more dogs at both county shelters in order to reach and maintain safe and humane housi ng. There are many facets to the challenges we are currently facing and we will cover some of them in this blog. We also encourage you to check out two other blog posts that go into deeper detail on two important issues: T he No-Kill controversyThe Impact of Spay and Neuter (and other pressing qu estions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Are The Shelters So Overcrowded? \n \n \n \n We know there are a lot of questions around why this is happening. We are seeing a new reality\, a post-pandemic world\; E conomic challenges to families\, a lack of affordable and pet-friendly hou sing\, a national shortage of veterinarians\, a decrease in spay/neuter du ring the pandemic and a need for more accessible and affordable spay/neute r options\, a desire for specific breeds\, and a diminishing public capaci ty to help and home shelter animals are all taking a heartbreaking toll on the growing number of animals coming into LifeLine’s care. We have acce pted pets from families arriving at the shelter with all of their possessi ons in a U-haul and nowhere to turn for help. People newly arriving to the area are surrendering their dogs to the shelter because they are unable t o find affordable housing that will allow them to keep their companions.We are coming to terms with an untenable reality of the community relying on a singular shelter as the sole means of support for the growing number of animals at risk – animals who mostly were people’s pets and family me mbers at one time. Systemically\, the shelter alone cannot support the she er volume of need. Here Is A Look At Our Shelters In Crisis: \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dogs: 569Target Dog Capacity: 450 On Tuesday \, October 17th\, DeKalb County CEO\, Michael Thurmond\, visited DeKalb Co unty Animal Services. The following day\, he met with our CEO\, Rebecca Gu inn\, and other LifeLine leadership. Together\, LifeLine and DeKalb County leadership agreed that Dekalb County Animal Services must reduce the dog population at the shelter to 450 in 60 days and maintain the population at or below that number. They collaborated and decided on both short- and lo nger-term actions to help aid in this crisis including: Working with staff ing agencies for additional staff and support for cleaning.Deploying perso nnel from other divisions within LifeLine to assist with animal care\, man agement and training and restructuring staff schedules to ensure greater c overage\, particularly on weekends.Sadly\, increasing euthanasia rates if necessary and continuing to do so until we reduce the dog population to 45 0 or less. If we cannot increase lifesaving outcomes beyond the current ra te\, we will have to euthanize 9 animals each day\, or 63 animals each wee k.Constructing an overflow campus adjacent to the shelter\, designed to ho ld up to 120 additional dogs above the current target capacity and provide effective isolation areas\, to help alleviate the need for euthanasia for population control. This solution will take time to build\, staff and ope rate and until then we must get below 450 animals in the current building. Improving communications between DeKalb County’s Animal Services Enforce ment division and the shelter to more proactively address factors in the f ield that are causing animals to come into the shelter.Increasing support to fund access to veterinary care for DeKalb pet owners in need\, includin g subsidized and free spay/neuter\, and targeting areas of DeKalb County y ielding the highest number of animals impounded in the shelter.What it wil l take to change the situation most\, in the short-term\, is simply fewer dogs in the building. We are asking our community to help us achieve those target dog population numbers because\, without homes to go to\, dogs wil l be euthanized for space\, regardless of health and temperment. Please a dopt or foster a pet today. \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dog s: 357Sustainable Capacity for Dogs: 325 We’ve mentioned that there is h ope on the horizon in Fulton County in the form of a brand new shelter fac ility preparing to open before the end of the year. However\, this does no t change the fact that the current facility is in dire straits. On average \, 15 dogs are being euthanized for space each week. Each day\, 16 dogs en ter the facility. That’s\, on average\, 2 more dogs that come in than le ave. While some conditions will improve with the upcoming move to the new facility\, rising intake and overcrowding will not be solved entirely by t ransitioning from one building to another. Fulton County is in desperate n eed of adopters and fosters\, including Friendly Finders who are willing t o foster a lost or stray dog through its mandated stray hold (3 to 5 busin ess days total) instead of immediately dropping them at the shelter when f ound. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LifeLin e Midtown \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dogs: 105O ptimum Capacity for Dogs: 75 As an overflow facility\, for every dog adopt ed at LifeLine Midtown\, space opens up for another dog from the Fulton Co unty Animal Services. And\, because the shelter is smaller\, it is a less overwhelming experience for individuals to visit and bring home a pet. Ado pting a pet from LifeLine Midtown greatly supports the main Fulton County shelter. When the new Fulton shelter opens\, the Midtown facility will clo se and any dogs still there will have to move to the new shelter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LifeLine Community Animal Center \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dogs: 111 O ptimum Capacity for Dogs: 60  LifeLine’s Community Animal Center adopti on center was designed as an overflow facility for our county shelters. St aff and volunteers also provide pets with special medical or behavioral ch allenges more time and attention to meet those needs. For dogs\, the Commu nity Animal Center is the primary overflow facility for the DeKalb County shelter. Because it is also full\, our Community Animal Center is limited in serving these critical functions. Beyond just dogs\, our staff is also caring for the majority of our organization’s cats. This adoption center \, like our Midtown location\, offers a calmer environment that may be eas ier to visit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We Cannot Do This Alone \n \n \n \n Two things can be true: we can be proud of what we’ve accomplished together as a community in 10 ye ars’ time AND acknowledge the ways LifeLine needs to improve and perseve re as an organization. We have committed ourselves to helping these animal s\, but we are limited now by a lack of space and resources\, as well as e xternal challenges in the communities we serve. We are also human and make mistakes. And\, most importantly\, we cannot do this alone. While we are pursuing all avenues toward long-term solutions\, in the short term\, we n eed a miracle. We need you. We are asking our community to please foster o r adopt a pet today. You will be truly saving a life. If you have question s about any topic in this blog and would like to reach out\, please email feedback@lifelineanimal.org or write to LifeLine Animal Project\, ATTN: Op erations 3180 Presidential Drive\, Atlanta\, GA 30340. Thank you\, Atlanta . For believing in our work and helping us save lives today and always. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n February 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hello\, friends and supporters.  We wanted to share some critical u pdates and news as we turn the page on 2022\, and enter 2023 in a much bet ter position to give our deserving animals the love and space they need to thrive. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In January\, on the heels of a Canine Flu outbreak\, we were faced with a grim reality and life or death decisions. After more than a year of being at critical capacity at our DeKalb County Animal Services sh elter\, we were left with the heartbreaking possibility of having to eutha nize animals for space. We had nearly 600 dogs in need of home (at just th is one shelter). We put out a plea for help in the Greater Atlanta area\, and in a mere 7 days\, 373 dogs from DeKalb and 556 dogs from all LifeLine shelters found new homes! We are forever grateful to the Atlanta communit y for their support in our darkest hour. This is what lifesaving looks lik e. By the end of January\, our Fulton County Animal Services had fewer tha n 300 animals for the first time in almost a year. But within days of hitt ing that milestone\, we were called in with law enforcement on a rescue ca se and brought more than 60 new impounded animals safely into our care. Ea ch of these animals requires space\, food and immediate medical care. Our Fulton shelter team was also tasked with running LifeLine Midtown\, our te mporary shelter that opened in early January during the Canine Flu outbrea k to divert intake and keep dogs healthy. While it helped contain that out break\, a new location strains precious resources and manpower\, which has been challenging due to staffing shortages. \n \n \n \n Number of Dogs in Need of Homes as of February 15th \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services: 343 in the shelter and 928 in foster hom es\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services: 339 in the shelter and 22 0 in foster homes\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n LifeLine Community Animal Center: 65 in t he shelter and 85 in foster homes\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n LifeLine Midtown: 82 in t he shelter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The LifeLine Community Animal Center con tinues to aid in the efforts of freeing up space at our county shelters an d helping dogs clear their quarantine period from the Canine Flu outbreak. Recent staffing hires have provided much needed relief to our existing te ams. After the incredible number of adoptions at our DeKalb shelter\, ther e are many animals in need of spay/neuter procedures. The Community Animal Center has stepped in to help temporarily house animals awaiting surgery and ensure that pets don’t have to wait any longer than necessary to go home with new\, loving families. Fortunately\, while the dogs in our care have been a major media focus in 2023\, we have also happily seen a steady flow of cat adoptions at the Community Animal Center and have enough open cat housing space to prepare for a busy kitten season to start in the spr ing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n It’s bee n a busy start to the new year. And\, while we are celebrating the wins\, the hard work isn’t over. Even though we successfully saved many lives\ , 20-40 dogs come into our county shelters every single day and they need your help to find their way home.  \n \n \n \n What We Need Most Now: \n \n \n \n Volunteers and new staff are urgently needed to keep this much-needed LifeLine Midtown shelter up and running\, as well as help at our other locations.We always need adopte rs and fosters to place more pets into homes where they belong.We need goo d Samaritans in our community to help lost pets make their way back home i nstead of to the shelter. Find out what to do if you should find a lost pe t.And\, if you can’t foster or adopt\, please consider making a donation .As always\, thank you for your critical support. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Posts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Novem ber\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n September\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n June\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n May\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n March\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AN URGENT PLEA FROM OUR CEO TO THE CITY OF ATLANTA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The current situation in our Atlanta animal shelters is dire. The animals in our care do not have the space they need\, or dese rve\, and we need your help. Our hard working teams are understaffed and w orking extreme overtime to ensure that kennels are clean\, bowls are full\ , and the pets in our shelters are well cared for. Our volunteers walk hun dreds of dogs a day. And it’s still not enough. We have teams covering r escue\, adoptions\, marketing\, volunteers\, and foster parents\, all work ing tirelessly to find homes and other ways Atlanta’s pets can get out o f the shelter. This is not the life our city’s animals deserve. This sta te our shelters are in is not sustainable for the pets nor the people who care for them. Animal shelters have never been\, and will never be\, the i deal solution for the animals. Atlanta\, we urgently need your help. Our a nimals are in desperate need of homes. Each of our shelters have exceeded capacity by the hundreds. DeKalb County Animal Services has nearly 600 dog s and over 50 cats in the building\, Fulton County Animal Services has alm ost 400 dogs in a building meant to hold 80. The more pets in our care\, t he harder it is to make sure they are living as comfortably as they deserv e during their time with us. We are meant to be a temporary refuge for pet s in need\, not a home. Pets cannot thrive here\, especially when there is an overwhelming amount of them. We know you’ve heard this plea before. And we hope you’ll hear it now. The situation is not improving. There ar e more animals in our care than ever and they really need your help. We ne ed your help. Adopt: Whether you’re looking for a calm couch potato\, wa lking partner\, or anything in between\, there are over 1\,000 deserving p ets waiting for you. Foster: If you have just two weeks to help a pet\, th at can make all of the difference. Sign up here.Donate: We need monetary d onations and supplies to continue caring for this many animals each day. Y ou can help by donating here or sending us much-needed items from our Amaz on wishlists. Help lost pets: Most pets are found within a mile of their h ome. If they come to a shelter\, their chances of being reunited greatly d eclines. If you find a pet\, follow these steps or become a friendly finde r. Spay/Neuter: Unlike humans\, dogs and cats give birth to 4-to-6 animals in one litter. Also\, dogs can give birth up to twice a year and cats up to 5 times a year! Because they can produce so many offspring each year\, it is important to spay/neuter your pet as soon as possible to reduce pet overpopulation. Learn more here about the benefits and how to book an appo intment with one of our Spay/Neuter clinics. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 202 2 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We wish we had bette r news to share\, but right now\, the shelters are still struggling. There is a lot of pressure right now on the county shelters to be the lifeline for more pets than the shelters have space to house. The reason for this o vercrowding is simple: more animals are coming in than are leaving. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In August\, we saw a total of 601 dogs adopted\, but 863 came in du ring that same time. That’s 262 more dogs entering our already full buil dings.  \nNumber of dogs that need homes: \n\n337 dogs in need at our Ful ton County shelter\n526 dogs in need at our DeKalb County shelter\n81 dogs in need at our Community Animal Center\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The situation is dir e. We are urging our communities in Fulton and DeKalb Counties to please n ot bring healthy pets they find straight to the shelter as first response. Please take a few steps in the first 48 hours to get lost pets back home where they belong. This does not mean pets will be without support in the community. Those injured or sick are always a top priority. We’re tryin g to make more space for those most in need. And\, we are also trying to f ind solutions for humans in emergency situations who have run out of optio ns. Here are a few things anyone can do to help during this crisis: Adopt a petFoster a pet. 200 emergency fosters are needed at our shelters right nowDonate to support pets in the shelterCollect newspaper\, towels and bla nkets to drop off at any locationCheck the shelter wishlist for items most in needHelp a neighbor who can’t keep their pet find a new home – her e’s howFollow our social channels and help us get the word out by sharin g posts from your preferred platform\, Facebook\, Instagram and Twitter.Wr ite an article in your local neighborhood paper about adopting/fostering s helter petsIf you find a lost pet\, fill out a found pet report\, follow t hese steps or become a friendly finder \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are the next chapter in animal w elfare. \n \n \n \n Animal shelters have never been\, and will never be\, the ideal solution for the animals. They have always b een a flawed answer to a bigger community challenge of how to best help lo st\, stray and unwanted pets.  Across the nation\, all communities are fa cing the aftershocks of the pandemic. For animal shelters\, those challeng es include overpopulated and understaffed facilities\, higher intake and f ewer adopters\, and a substantial decrease in rescue transfer support. In Atlanta\, we’ve had to restrict intake at varying levels due to the seve re overcapacity status at both county shelters.  But over the last few ye ars\, and through the recent challenges\, we’ve begun to see how a criti cal shift\, and a different path forward\, can actually save the lives of the animals in our community without having animals languish in shelters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Over 60% of the animals in a shelter are stray/lost pets. Imagine if the shelters d idn’t exist to collect all the lost and stray pets of a community. What if the community itself was able to help those pets find and reunite with their families?  63% of animals are found just a mile from their home (26 % are just a block away). If neighbors could reunite pets with their famil ies\, instead of bringing them to the shelter\, our shelters would always have space to help those with nowhere to go. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What if the community could help struggling neighbors rehome their pets instead of turning them over to a shelter? Wha t if more resources were spent on keeping pets and people together instead of housing pets in a crowded shelter? If we\, as a community\, could shif t the focus to support each other in creative and practical ways\, the she lters wouldn’t be overcrowded with lost pets missing their families\, or abandoned pets looking for new homes. There will always be a need for she lters to help animals in emergency situations and victims of animal cruelt y\, but the real safety net for pets is a caring community – neighbors h elping neighbors.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Especially now\, when the need continues to exceed available sh eltering resources\, we believe we must find more community-centric soluti ons by working together with pet-lovers and good samaritans to get more pe ts home where they belong.  LifeLine does not believe killing healthy and treatable pets to make more space in a shelter is ever the right answer. Population management through euthanasia has never worked. Reliance on eut hanasia constrains the development of lifesaving solutions\, and the resul ts are always tragic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When faced with external pressure to euthanize healthy and treatabl e animals to create more shelter space last month\, we turned to our anima l-loving community and in one week found foster and adoptive homes for 300 + pets. Atlanta\, you are the ideal solution. With your help\, we can weav e together a new safety net for the animals in need. Whether you are a vet eran rescuer or new to animal welfare\, help us shift the response when we find lost and stray pets\, so that more pets can be returned to their hom es. If you hear of situations where people need help with a found pet\, he lp them find options\, contact friends to find a foster home and help canv as the neighborhood to reunite families. Share this page.If you read about someone needing to rehome a pet\, share these resources and ask your neig hbors and friends if anyone can help. The pet owner\, rather than the shel ter\, will be able to find the best match for a loved pet. If someone is missing a pet\, check the lost pet pages of our website to see if the pet ended up at the shelter.If you can’t adopt\, foster. If you can’t fost er\, donate. If you can’t donate\, volunteer. If you can’t volunteer\, become an ambassador and share information and resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please continue to suppor t our county shelters. Know that the staff is making the best decisions fo r every individual animal and human who comes to our doors with the resour ces that are available.  \nPlease extend the benefit of the doubt to lear n more about decisions that are being made. The people who dedicate our li ves to help animals in the shelter are not perfect\, but we are doing thei r very best in every situation\, for every individual pet\, and we are wor king with very limited resources and the most challenging of circumstances .  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Right now\, we are at a pivotal moment to change the course of animal welfare and lif esaving in our city. Animals deserve to be in homes and people deserve the love of a pet. Will you join us in committing to turn to each other to fi nd ways to help the animals in your community? Are you in?  We are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availabili ty ofkennel space\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangerously full\n \n \n \n \n \n Metro Atlanta County Animal Shelters are Out of Space! \n \n \n \n The county shelters have reached peak capacity and no longer have kennel space to house dogs. Because of the sheer volume\, we have had to set up temporary crates to house new arrivals but this is n ot a sustainable or acceptable solution.  This year we have seen a declin e in adoptions by 14% and a 37% decline in the number of animals leaving w ith rescue partners (compared to 2019 pre-pandemic levels). We also saw a decline in the number of lost pets finding their families again. Not only are there more animals currently in the shelters\, but they are staying lo nger which impacts their physical and mental wellbeing.  We URGENTLY need help to place our medium to large dogs into homes so that the shelters do not have to face difficult life or death decisions. We currently need to find 250 homes for dogs living at the DeKalb shelter. The Fulton County an imal shelter is facing a similar situation and needs to find 150 homes thi s week.  Here’s what we are experiencing currently across metro Atlanta . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DeKalb Coun ty Animal Services \n \n \n \n Today\, there are 560 d ogs in our DeKalb facility*. In May 2019\, prior to the pandemic the shelt er held 440 dogs. Fewer animals are leaving the shelter\, and animals are staying longer looking for homes. They’re waiting an average of 80 days at DeKalb County Animal Services. Due to this critical status\, Dekalb Cou nty and LifeLine Animal Project\, in conjunction with the Georgia Departme nt of Agriculture\, are enacting emergency only intake protocols. This mea ns the DeKalb shelter is only able to accept animals from emergency situat ions or in critical need (injured animals\, animals involved in bite cases or cruelty situations). DeKalb County Animal Enforcement will also enforc e these emergency protocols and will only respond to high priority calls. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *As of May 25\, 2022\, with the help of our community\, the number of dogs housed at DeKalb County Animal Service s has decreased to 433. We are making slow\, but steady\, progress towards reducing the number of pets housed at the shelter to a more comfortable t hreshold of 320. However\, the situation remains critical and your continu ed help is needed to find homes for the pets in our care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n There are currently 360  dogs in our Fulton facility**\, which was bui lt to house only 80 dogs. Dogs are waiting an average 40 days to be placed in a home\, which is longer than previous years and is very stressful for the animals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n **As of May 25\, 2022\, thanks to our community’s help in response to an urgent plea for fosters and ad opters\, the number of dogs housed at Fulton County Animal Services has di pped below 300. Additionally\, a generous volunteer has pledged to sponsor 100 dog adoptions this May at Fulton County. We always want to provide hu mane housing for the animals in our care and at the levels we are experien cing\, that is extremely challenging. Our community’s continued help at this critical time is needed to find homes for the pets in our care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Animal C enter \n \n \n \n Our Community Animal Center takes in pets from our county shelters to help alleviate space constraints. Right now\, the center is full and can only take in more dogs when dogs currentl y in our care are adopted or head to foster homes.  Last week\, 128 cats arrived from our DeKalb and Fulton shelters. If you are looking for a cat\ , there are many available at the LifeLine Community Animal Center. There are also over 100 dogs available for adoption at this location. \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Let's save lives together. \n \n \n \n Please share this blog with your community and network to help more pets find the homes they deserve today. \n \n \n \n Ways to Help \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availability ofkennel spa ce\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangero usly full\n \n \n \n \n \n Crit ical Needs This Week: Adopters and Fosters \n \n \n \n This February\, we saw the highest intake levels on record for the mont h since LifeLine took over shelter management in 2013. Both of our county shelters are in the red zone for space availability!  As we continue to f ace a growing space crisis\, we turn our attention to the impact of crowdi ng and the shelter environment on the health of our pets. It is a common m isconception that pets may fare better in a shelter than in a home where t he pet parent has to leave daily for work or doesn’t have a yard. There is no place like a home when it comes to animals. Even with the incredible support of our staff and volunteers\, it is impossible to replicate the c alm and one-on-one attention a pet will receive in a home. Shelters\, part icularly at the capacity level we currently face\, can be loud and overwhe lming for many pets. Though they are safe and fed\, the close proximity to so many other pets can lead to a spread in medical conditions. Ultimately \, we see a deterioration of our pets the longer they spend in the shelter \, along with added strain for our veterinary teams.  Our goal is to see all of our pets find their way to a warm and loving home. We need help giv ing our shelter pets a break\, including taking them out for a day or a we ekend\, while they await the arrival of their new family. We immediately s ee an improvement in our pet’s health and happiness when they are in a h ome. Plus\, you can provide key insights on the dog or cat’s personality (which tends to shine beyond the shelter walls) to share with potential a dopters! We are facing a particular need for fosters for our pets that hav e medical needs\, are part of an ongoing court case\, and dogs that are la rger in size. To find out more and help give our pets a break\, check out our Foster page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services \n \n \n \n There ar e currently 471 dogs at DeKalb County Animal Services\, 253 MORE than the ideal number of dogs that should be housed in our shelter here and putting us in the RED ZONE!  The need for special care fosters is imperative. Ce rtain pets\, such as those that have just given birth\, are undergoing med ical treatment or are part of a court case\, deserve a quiet space and may need a little extra care. This can include receiving regular doses of med icine\, restricted or regulated exercise regimes or extra space to care fo r their puppies. It is important that they have a home where they can rela x\, heal and rest stress-free.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n The Fulton County Animal Services shelter is in the RED ZONE! There are 265 dogs in the shelter\, an alarming 115 dogs over the ideal number of 150. This means some runs have up to five dogs s haring a space. As a result\, the shelter is seeing an uptick in medical i ssues\, particularly contagious ailments like upper respiratory infections . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Community Animal Center \n \n \n \n In Feb ruary 2022\, the LifeLine Community Animal Center brought in 222 pets to h elp create space at our two county shelters. 94 dogs and 84 cats are waiti ng for a place to call home\, with many more patiently waiting in foster h omes. Our animals are showing tremendous resilience\, but we need urgent h elp from our community to provide these precious pets with homes! Our miss ion remains\, as always\, to save the lives of all healthy and treatable a nimals. We appreciate the support of our community! \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Help us save lives together! \n \n \n \n Share this blog with your community\, and help get mor e pets into homes today! \n \n \n \n Ways to Help \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availability ofkennel space\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangerously full\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availability ofkennel space\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangerously full\n \n \n \n \n \n We are kicking off the new year with an unfamiliar sight for this time of the year: shelters that are stil l full from this summer. Shelter space is unfortunately\, yet typically\, limited during the summer months\, but this is the first time we have expe rienced such a continued strain on our shelter capacity and team. The numb er of animals coming in our doors has increased by 12% over last year whil e the number of dogs adopted has decreased. People are also struggling to care for their pets and have been facing evictions and other challenges. T his means more pets have been surrendered. Over the last two years\, we ha ve seen a 39% decline in the number of animals our rescue partners have be en able to help pull to safety\, largely due to factors resulting from the COVID pandemic. All of these challenges would be difficult alone but\, li ke so many others\, we are also facing severe labor shortages. We currentl y have 34 open positions across three locations\, which means we are missi ng 13% of our workforce. Between the staffing challenge and the number of staff who have been out sick due to the latest wave of the COVID-19 virus\ , we are struggling. Animal care is always our top priority. Our understaf fed teams and volunteers are working doubly hard to care for all the anima ls in need\, covering extra shifts and taking on additional responsibiliti es. In these times\, we must depend even more so on our community’s supp ort. By adopting\, donating\, volunteering\, helping lost animals back hom e and finding new homes for those alone in the shelter\, our community off ers real and sustained hope for the animals in our care. We are continuing to take in animals for emergency situations and for those who do not have any other options. Our Animal Service Officers and community support team s continue to provide resources\, including access to veterinary care and pet supplies\, pet lost and found assistance and self-rehoming options for animals in non-emergency situations. We always work with individuals faci ng financial hardship who need help for their pets. We often reduce or wai ve reclaim and surrender fees in the hopes of helping people and finding t he best outcomes for the animals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services \n \n \n \ n The ideal number of dogs that should be housed at DeKalb County Animal Services is 218. This allows us to house one dog per kennel with ac cess to both sides of the kennel. We are currently in the red zone with 48 0 dogs in the building. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n With Fulton County Animal Services being a smaller\, older building\, there is space to optimally house only 150 dogs. As of la st week\, there were 221 dogs in the shelter. This forces us to house mult iple dogs in most of the kennels. Not only does this make cleaning the she lter a logistical challenge\, but it means the environment is less than id eal for our animals. Our goal is to safely house a large population while mitigating risk of disease and shelter stress on the animals. If we had fe wer dogs in the building\, we could provide larger\, single kennels for 26 of our larger breed dogs\, who need individual housing\, and who are curr ently residing in smaller cages. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Animal Center \n \n \n \n In December 2021\, the LifeLine Community Animal C enter transferred in 170 pets from Fulton and DeKalb to help make space at the our two county shelters. We currently have 95 dogs and 102 cats looki ng for homes\, and even more are waiting to find families while they live in foster homes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We believe space limitations alone are an unacceptable reason to euthani ze healthy and treatable animals. LifeLine has been able to achieve “no- kill\,”  saving 90% or more of all the animals who enter our shelters\, but we are only able to maintain this lifesaving achievement with the com munity’s support and advocacy. We know our community has the ability to provide the support needed to save precious lives.  Their lives depend on it. \n \n \n \n Make a difference today! \n \n \n \n Share this blog post with your community\, and help g et more pets into homes today. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T061439Z URL:https://lifelineanimal.org/lifeline-events/mobile-vaccine-clinic-2026- 06-24/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atla nta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:LifeLine Animal Project X-SOURCE-URL:https://lifelineanimal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Famer's Market Saturdays in Lovejoy City Garden DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260907T050521Z UID:10000588-1789812000-1789822800@seeclaytoncountyga.com CATEGORIES:community,market DESCRIPTION:Farmers Market Saturdays at Lovejoy City Garden \nEnjoy a fres h and vibrant community experience at Farmers Market Saturdays at the Love joy City Garden. Visitors and locals alike are invited to explore the mark et every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nBrowse a variety of local vendors offering fresh produce\, handmade goods\, and unique finds. While you’re there\, be sure to stop by the Lovejoy Garden store to sho p for locally inspired products. \nThis event is free and open to visitors and the community\, making it a perfect addition to your Saturday plans w hile exploring Clayton County\, GA. \nFor more information\, please contac t the Lovejoy City Garden. \n2635 N Steele Rd\, Hampton\, GA 30228 LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T050521Z LOCATION:Lovejoy City Garden\, 2635 Steele Rd\, Hampton\, GA\, 30228\, Uni ted States URL:https://seeclaytoncountyga.com/event/famers-market-saturdays-in-lovejo y-city-garden/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campa ign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:See Clayton County X-SOURCE-URL:https://seeclaytoncountyga.com/things-to-do/attraction/atlant a-state-farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paint Chip Poetry Contest DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T123434Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53883418863524 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:"In celebration of Latine Heritage Month\, Latinas UNIDES and McCain Library are partnering to host a paint chip poetry contest. To part icipate\, pick up a paint chip from the Check Out Desk in McCain Library. Write your poem on the paint chip\, and then place it in the submission bo x. All entries will be reviewed by Latinas UNIDES. A prize will be given t o the winner\, and all entries will be displayed in McCain Library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T123434Z LOCATION:McCain Library\, Main Reading Room (1st Floor Lobby) URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu/event/paint-chip-poetry-contest?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Agnes Scott College Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Lantern Shadow Box Workshop DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T061350Z UID:10013485-1789812000-1789817400@www.kennesaw-ga.gov CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun in-person workshop where you’ll create you r very own mini shadow box! Perfect for adding a personal touch to your sp ace or gifting to someone special. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and good vibes\, and we’ll guide you step-by-step to craft a cool keepsake that you’ll be proud of. The design is called Fall Lantern \, and it features rich autumn colors and looks amazing in an open 5″ x 5″ natural frame. All materials will be provided. Ages 12 and up. Don’ t miss out on this hands-on\, artsy experience! For Adults. Class is $40. Jeanette Folkes leads this workshop. Members call for a discount code. Pre -registration required.  Register here: https://ticketscandy.com/e/fall-l antern-shadow-box-17782 LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T061350Z LOCATION:Smith-Gilbert Gardens\, 2382 Pine Mountain Road\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30152\, United States URL:https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/fall-lantern-shadow-box-wor kshop/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Kennesaw X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Musical Tour Through Latin America DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T193057Z UID:10041572-1789812000-1789815600@www.globalatlanta.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Pack your imagination and get ready to dance! Havana Son takes families on an interactive musical adventure across Latin America filled with lively rhythms\, colorful cultures\, and hands-on fun. From Cuba to M exico\, Puerto Rico to Colombia\, children and families will sing\, clap\, dance\, and play percussion instruments as they experience the unique sou nds of each country along the way. \nPerfect for kids and grown-ups alike\ , this joyful celebration invites audiences of all backgrounds to connect through music\, movement\, and culture. It’s a high-energy morning of le arning\, laughter\, and Latin beats the whole family will love. \nNo passp ort required\, just bring your dancing shoes!roswe LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T193057Z LOCATION:Roswell Cultural Arts Center\, 950 Forrest Street\, Roswell\, GA\ , 30076\, United States URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/a-musical-tour-through-latin-ameri ca/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Global Atlanta X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/events/category/culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:JapanFest Atlanta 2026: Timeless Japan DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T193101Z UID:10041447-1789812000-1789840800@www.globalatlanta.com CATEGORIES:dance,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:Experience the sights\, sounds\, and flavors of Japan at Japan Fest Atlanta\, one of the largest Japanese culture festivals in the Southe ast. This annual celebration brings together traditional and modern elemen ts of Japanese culture\, offering a vibrant mix of performances\, food\, a nd interactive experiences for all ages. \n\n\n\nGuests can enjoy live mus ic and dance\, martial arts demonstrations\, hands-on activities like orig ami and calligraphy\, and a wide variety of authentic Japanese cuisine. Wi th vendor booths\, cultural exhibits\, and a lively festival atmosphere\, JapanFest provides a fun and engaging way to explore Japanese culture and connect with the community. \nSpecial guest performers include: \n\nWaves of Harmony\, Traditional Shamisen Group\nHaribow\, Rope Skipping Performan ce Team\nand many more!\n\nSeptember 19\, 10am to 6pm \nSeptember 20\, 10a m to 5pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T193101Z LOCATION:Gas South Convention Center\, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, G A\, 30097\, United States URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/japanfest-atlanta-2026-timeless-ja pan/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Global Atlanta X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/events/category/culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Acrylics Class DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T205128Z UID:10018968-1789812000-1789819200@decaturartsalliance.org CATEGORIES:arts,education LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T205128Z LOCATION:Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park\, 500 S. Columbia Dr.\, Decatur\, GA \, 30030\, United States URL:https://decaturartsalliance.org/event/acrylics-class/2026-09-19/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Decatur Arts Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://decaturartsalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Torah Discussion DTSTART:20260919T144500Z DTEND:20260919T154500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T131511Z UID:ap9pedvahmg0n8tq99n9b61seg@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:A Torah discussion centering on the weekly Torah portion. (On the first Shabbat of the month\, this is generally replaced with Good Sha bbos\, Atlanta!) LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T131511Z LOCATION:Anshi S'Fard\, 1324 North Highland Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, G A 30306\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Anshi S'fard X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.anshisfard.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Georgia State University Volleyball vs Montana State DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T170246Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53502786560058 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Georgia State University Volleyball vs Montana State LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170246Z LOCATION:Macon\, Ga. URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/georgia-state-university-volleyball-vs- montana-state?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta- ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kids Day In The Park DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T183414Z UID:10001531-1789815600-1789826400@www.tuckerga.gov CATEGORIES:family,free DESCRIPTION:Ready for a day of lighthearted fun with your kids? Join us at the Church Street Greenspace for Optimist Kids Day in the Park on Saturda y\, 9/19! \nThis FREE event includes Food Trucks and Field Day Games like cornhole\, ring toss\, egg spoon\, bowling pins\, sack races and more. Eve ry game includes prizes! \nWe’ll have a few craft tables set up for maki ng pinwheels and ornaments PLUS: TWO FREE Bicycle Giveaways with bike helm ets! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T183414Z LOCATION:Church Street Greenspace\, 4316 Church St\, Tucker\, GA\, 30084\, United States URL:https://www.tuckerga.gov/events_list/kids-day-in-the-park/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Tucker\, GA\, Official City Website X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tuckerga.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jazz Brunch at C. Ellet's DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T000330Z UID:10002462-1789815600-1789830000@batteryatl.com CATEGORIES:food,music DESCRIPTION:Join C. Ellet’s Saturdays and Sundays for jazz brunch! Dine on your favorite bites\, like Southern Fried Chicken and Pancake Paloozas\ , sip on mimosas\, and listen to jazzy tunes from their live band. The Jaz z Duo plays from 11-3pm every Saturday and Sunday. \nClick here to make yo ur reservation today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T000330Z LOCATION:C. Ellet’s\, 2605 Circle 75 Parkway Ste 400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30 339\, United States URL:https://batteryatl.com/event/jazz-brunch-at-c-ellets/2026-09-19/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:BatteryATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://batteryatl.com/events-calendar/tag/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Atlanta India Festival DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T193101Z UID:10041431-1789815600-1789844400@www.globalatlanta.com CATEGORIES:festival,free DESCRIPTION:Experience one of Georgia’s largest celebrations of Indian c ulture at the Atlanta India Festival on Saturday\, September 19\, in Roswe ll\, GA. Enjoy authentic Indian cuisine\, live music and dance performance s\, cultural exhibits\, artisan shopping\, family-friendly activities\, ou tdoor games\, and a vibrant community atmosphere. \nAdmission is free\, ma king it the perfect day to discover the rich traditions\, flavors\, and di versity of India with friends and family. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T193101Z LOCATION:St. Mary’s Orthodox Church\, 1950 old Alabama rd.\, Roswell\, G A\, 30076\, United States URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/atlanta-india-festival-3/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Global Atlanta X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/events/category/culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Members Only DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260920T014500Z DTSTAMP:20260915T201239Z UID:0fulpouh11il58tgjnmuef26ck@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T201239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:GardenHillsPool X-SOURCE-URL:https://gardenhillspool.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kiddush DTSTART:20260919T154500Z DTEND:20260919T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T131511Z UID:86ije0cv7hdubaebikm68ofa8o@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for a scrumptious kiddush! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T131511Z LOCATION:Anshi S'Fard\, 1324 North Highland Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, G A 30306\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Anshi S'fard X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.anshisfard.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PetSmart (Camp Creek) Dog Adoption Event DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T181622Z UID:38123-1789819200-1789826400@lifelineanimal.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Our goal with this page is to share the current shelter needs with our community in an ongoing way. We hope to update this page seasonal ly or more frequently as needed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2024 \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Last year\, we reached a pivotal break ing point in terms of the number of animals housed in our care. We recogni zed the physical capacity limitations of our buildings and made a commitme nt to work towards humane housing solutions\, which means both the county shelters need to reduce the number of animals living in the buildings. Whi le we continue to face severe overcrowding into 2024\, we have worked hard to increase resources to help more pet owners and improve the quality of life for the animals in our care. We are continuing to adapt to the challe nges we’re facing\, including many systemic problems that contribute to the number of animals arriving in our care. We have collaborated with many supportive community members and leaders in pursuit of creating a safer a nd more humane shelter environment for all. There are no overnight solutio ns to drastically reduce our shelter populations\, but we continue to have hope that with your support and the strategies currently in place\, our c ommunity will help us get more animals into homes where they belong. Here is a brief update for all three LifeLine shelters\, including the unique c hallenges and the most important ways you can get involved. \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal ServicesDog Population: 506 | Opti mum Capacity: 475 \n \n \n \n Last year\, DeKalb Count y Animal Services reached peak numbers of dogs housed in the shelter durin g an outbreak of Canine Flu.. Because of an incredible response from our c ommunity\, we successfully saw the population drop down to 312 dogs. Becau se the need in our community is so great\, this number steadily rose back up to 500+ dogs and has remained in that range for months on end despite o ur best efforts. It is a near constant struggle to balance the amount of “noses in”\, pets arriving at the shelter\, with the amount of “nose s out” each week\, pets leaving. As an open intake municipal facility\, we do not turn away animals in need in Dekalb County\, no matter how much or little space we have in our kennels when we begin a new day. It is impo rtant that the community understands this distinction from other rescue or ganizations and is aware of ways they can help prevent lost or stray pets from ever having to enter the shelter. We need to create room for pets tha t have the most urgent need for our help. We must find a way to help more animals find homes and keep the shelter at a capacity that is humane for t he pets in our care. Heartbreaking space euthanasia decisions must be made weekly and overcrowding is putting more dogs at risk. Instead of focusing our at-risk dogs\, we are asking our community to focus efforts and resou rces on getting more of our highly-adoptable dogs out so that those animal s identified as most at risk (struggling in the shelter and exhibiting a v ariety of challenging behaviors) can get the time that they need to find a home. Any animal that leaves the building will help us reach our target o f decreasing the dog population to below a threshold of 475. This new proc ess includes daily population updates on the website and improved communic ations with our volunteers and community about how to best support dogs in need in our shelters. Even still\, 475 dogs housed in the building is les s than ideal. This is an incredible number of pets to care for daily. Whil e their basic needs are met\, quality of life deteriorates the longer they are housed in a shelter intended to be a temporary safety net. The lower we can keep that number\, the less dogs there will be at risk for illness\ , increased stress and euthanasia. In addition to these adjustments in com municating the ongoing need\, we have partnered with DeKalb County leaders on both short and long-term solutions that were announced last fall to he lp more pets in need: Increased funding for support to pets of DeKalb Coun ty residents including:A free monthly pet food bankFree spay/neuter surger ies through SNIP DeKalbFree vaccinations through LifeLine’s Mobile Clini cAdditional kennel space to provide more humane housing for the dogs curre ntly in our care:Plans have been approved to build new\, additional kennel s which will provide better housing for court case dogs who are in our car e long termProjected installation is September 2024We believe programs lik e these that make pet resources more accessible\, including affordable spa y/neuter surgery\, are the key to helping more pets stay out of the shelte rs and in homes where they belong. \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal ServicesDog Population: 419 | Optimum Capacity: 325 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the end of 2023\, we celebrated the grand opening of a brand new 40\,0 00 square foot shelter facility in Fulton County! With the opening of the new building\, we’ve fortunately seen improvement in all of these ways t o create a better environment for the teams and the animals as well as a b etter experience for visitors and supporters: Staff is less stressed. We h ave improved our ability to train\, onboard and implement new and efficien t processes.The building is easier to clean and has decreased the spread o f infectious disease.With separate kennel runs\, animals are less stressed or overwhelmed in the building and do not experience as high of stimulati on. It’s now easier to identify issues with dogs so we can work on getti ng them placed in a home more quickly.Visitors feel more welcome and have the ability to more easily spend time with individual animals. We have als o been able to increase the number of spay/neuter surgeries for our adopta ble animals and provide adopters\, fosters and rescue partners with better diagnostics for their pets with the new clinic.We have seen an increase i n the number of volunteers and hours spent with our team.We are able to ho st other shelters and bring more learning and collaborative opportunities to staff in-houseAt the same time\, we experienced a challenging transitio n as we worked to close the former facility\, adjust to the new set up\, a nd final projects and installations were wrapped up by the county. With th e new opening\, there was an uptick of stray or abandoned pets being broug ht to the new shelter. The shelter is a safe haven\, but can only be so te mporarily for pets in need of homes\, and we’ve seen the dog population quickly fill the building past its limits. Similarly to DeKalb County\, it has been difficult to balance the new intakes with finding outcomes for t he animals\, even in the wake of creative and successful adoption events. According to Animal Shelters Count’s recent annual report\, “In 2023\, 3% more dogs entered shelters than left\, resulting in an additional 107\ ,000 dogs in shelters at the end the year.” Fulton County Animal Service s is also an open intake municipal shelter facility and can’t simply “ stop” taking new animals in even when we’re overcapacity. Fortunately\ , we’ve also started 2024 with recent pawsitive media and exciting opera tional updates. The full-service clinic at Fulton County Animal Services i s now open for the public to make low-cost wellness appointments for their pets to receive the care they need! Additionally\, a Fulton County foster dog\, a pit mix now known as Miss Peaches\, has gone viral after being ad opted by celebrity and President of Barstool Sports\, Dave Portnoy. Miss P eaches’s story\, Dave’s choice to adopt and his initiative to raise fu nds for animal rescue has captured hearts nationwide. Lifesaving deserves to be trending so that we can keep up with the influx of dogs in need. We hope others will follow in his footsteps!  \n \n \n \n LifeLine Community Animal CenterDog Population: 119 | Optimum Capacity: 80 \n \n \n \n The incredible dedication of the team at our LifeLine Community Animal Center cannot be overlooked. Our county s helter facilities tend to take the spotlight in the news and on social med ia because of the massive number of pets that come through their doors\, b ut the Community Animal Center is always working quietly in the background to help the county operations. When the county shelters are over capacity \, so is this facility to keep up with the need. Not only do they consiste ntly take in pets from our county shelters and other rural facilities\, bu t\, when there is a neglect or hoarding case being investigated\, this loc ation takes in dozens of pets when they have nowhere else to go. As we ent er the warmer months of summer\, the Community Animal Center is also const antly preparing to help with the large numbers of kittens and puppies that are in need. Maintaining a full staff at this location is critical to its function. If you’re interested in joining our team full-time\, or even as a volunteer\, our Community Animal Center would love to have you! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A National Crisis \n \n \n \n In conversations wit h other rescue organizations and in a review of data over the past few yea rs\, we’ve learned that these challenges are not unique to LifeLine or t he city of Atlanta. For the fourth year in a row\, we are faced with a “ new normal” in animal sheltering. According to the report\, “A total o f 900\,000 animals have entered and lingered in our nation’s shelters an d rescues since January 2021. This surplus is on top of the population alr eady residing within organizations\, resulting in an ongoing capacity cris is.” “The number of animals entering shelters through community intake s in 2023 remained roughly the same as 2022 at 6.5 million\, with intakes nearly evenly split between dogs and cats.” Compared to a national decre ase of 3.2% in intakes between 2019 and 2023\, our community intakes throu gh the Fulton and DeKalb County shelters decreased 6.89% from 2019 to 2023 . But\, intakes increased by 14.5% from 2022 to 2023. Even in the wake of these higher intake numbers\, we have been able to rally our community and find an incredible number of homes in 2023 compared to previous years. “While 2.2 million dogs were adopted in 2023\, dog adoptions are still 5 % lower than in 2019 (-108\,000 dogs adopted).” At LifeLine\, our overal l pet adoptions were only down by 1.92% in 2023 compared to 2019\, and ado ptions were higher in 2023 compared to 2018\, 2020\, 2021 and 2022. We are frequently partnering with more organizations who want to help and who ar e spreading the word that adopting is the way to go when searching for a n ew pet. For full shelter statistics across our organization\, please visit www.shelteranimalscount.org/stats. \n \n \n \n In Su mmary \n \n \n \n The animals in our city need help. W hile donations are the foundation for our work in the community and allow us to help more pets get the care they need\, donations don’t create mor e available kennel space. We need your help in getting more pets adopted o r fostered. We need the community’s help in getting more lost pets back home. We need our community to know about available resources for food\, v eterinary care\, and affordable spay/neuter options. Together\, we can sav e these lives and help the animals who need us most. \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Octob er 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message To Our C ommunity \n \n \n \n We are in the midst of an ongoing crisis affecting city and county animal shelters across the country. Time s are extremely difficult for the animals housed in our shelters and the s taff and volunteers who care for them. We have frequently reported on the conditions of our shelters and how desperate we are to get hundreds of ani mals into homes. We hear the distress and complaints about the overcrowdin g from our volunteers\, fosters\, and community\; we experience the condit ions daily\; we see the news articles written and segments being broadcast on television and radio\; we feel and share your frustration and heartbre ak. We are heartbroken\, too. Let us express to you in no uncertain terms: the current conditions in our shelters are not humane or sustainable. We can and we must do better. We will exhaust all efforts to prioritize the h ealth and safety of both pets and people in our care. The balance of human ely sheltering a growing number of animals while giving each one the care and the time they deserve to be placed in a loving home is getting substan tially harder to achieve. The issues contributing to overcrowding primaril y are rooted in the community\, not the shelter\, and cannot be changed ov ernight. In the shelters\, we’ve reached a pivotal breaking point. We ha ve stretched the shelter capacity and resources to unsustainable limits wh ile hoping\, for too long now\, that there would be a turning point where more animals would leave these buildings than enter. But that has not happ ened this year and without homes to go to\, we must euthanize more dogs at both county shelters in order to reach and maintain safe and humane housi ng. There are many facets to the challenges we are currently facing and we will cover some of them in this blog. We also encourage you to check out two other blog posts that go into deeper detail on two important issues: T he No-Kill controversyThe Impact of Spay and Neuter (and other pressing qu estions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Are The Shelters So Overcrowded? \n \n \n \n We know there are a lot of questions around why this is happening. We are seeing a new reality\, a post-pandemic world\; E conomic challenges to families\, a lack of affordable and pet-friendly hou sing\, a national shortage of veterinarians\, a decrease in spay/neuter du ring the pandemic and a need for more accessible and affordable spay/neute r options\, a desire for specific breeds\, and a diminishing public capaci ty to help and home shelter animals are all taking a heartbreaking toll on the growing number of animals coming into LifeLine’s care. We have acce pted pets from families arriving at the shelter with all of their possessi ons in a U-haul and nowhere to turn for help. People newly arriving to the area are surrendering their dogs to the shelter because they are unable t o find affordable housing that will allow them to keep their companions.We are coming to terms with an untenable reality of the community relying on a singular shelter as the sole means of support for the growing number of animals at risk – animals who mostly were people’s pets and family me mbers at one time. Systemically\, the shelter alone cannot support the she er volume of need. Here Is A Look At Our Shelters In Crisis: \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dogs: 569Target Dog Capacity: 450 On Tuesday \, October 17th\, DeKalb County CEO\, Michael Thurmond\, visited DeKalb Co unty Animal Services. The following day\, he met with our CEO\, Rebecca Gu inn\, and other LifeLine leadership. Together\, LifeLine and DeKalb County leadership agreed that Dekalb County Animal Services must reduce the dog population at the shelter to 450 in 60 days and maintain the population at or below that number. They collaborated and decided on both short- and lo nger-term actions to help aid in this crisis including: Working with staff ing agencies for additional staff and support for cleaning.Deploying perso nnel from other divisions within LifeLine to assist with animal care\, man agement and training and restructuring staff schedules to ensure greater c overage\, particularly on weekends.Sadly\, increasing euthanasia rates if necessary and continuing to do so until we reduce the dog population to 45 0 or less. If we cannot increase lifesaving outcomes beyond the current ra te\, we will have to euthanize 9 animals each day\, or 63 animals each wee k.Constructing an overflow campus adjacent to the shelter\, designed to ho ld up to 120 additional dogs above the current target capacity and provide effective isolation areas\, to help alleviate the need for euthanasia for population control. This solution will take time to build\, staff and ope rate and until then we must get below 450 animals in the current building. Improving communications between DeKalb County’s Animal Services Enforce ment division and the shelter to more proactively address factors in the f ield that are causing animals to come into the shelter.Increasing support to fund access to veterinary care for DeKalb pet owners in need\, includin g subsidized and free spay/neuter\, and targeting areas of DeKalb County y ielding the highest number of animals impounded in the shelter.What it wil l take to change the situation most\, in the short-term\, is simply fewer dogs in the building. We are asking our community to help us achieve those target dog population numbers because\, without homes to go to\, dogs wil l be euthanized for space\, regardless of health and temperment. Please a dopt or foster a pet today. \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dog s: 357Sustainable Capacity for Dogs: 325 We’ve mentioned that there is h ope on the horizon in Fulton County in the form of a brand new shelter fac ility preparing to open before the end of the year. However\, this does no t change the fact that the current facility is in dire straits. On average \, 15 dogs are being euthanized for space each week. Each day\, 16 dogs en ter the facility. That’s\, on average\, 2 more dogs that come in than le ave. While some conditions will improve with the upcoming move to the new facility\, rising intake and overcrowding will not be solved entirely by t ransitioning from one building to another. Fulton County is in desperate n eed of adopters and fosters\, including Friendly Finders who are willing t o foster a lost or stray dog through its mandated stray hold (3 to 5 busin ess days total) instead of immediately dropping them at the shelter when f ound. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LifeLin e Midtown \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dogs: 105O ptimum Capacity for Dogs: 75 As an overflow facility\, for every dog adopt ed at LifeLine Midtown\, space opens up for another dog from the Fulton Co unty Animal Services. And\, because the shelter is smaller\, it is a less overwhelming experience for individuals to visit and bring home a pet. Ado pting a pet from LifeLine Midtown greatly supports the main Fulton County shelter. When the new Fulton shelter opens\, the Midtown facility will clo se and any dogs still there will have to move to the new shelter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LifeLine Community Animal Center \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dogs: 111 O ptimum Capacity for Dogs: 60  LifeLine’s Community Animal Center adopti on center was designed as an overflow facility for our county shelters. St aff and volunteers also provide pets with special medical or behavioral ch allenges more time and attention to meet those needs. For dogs\, the Commu nity Animal Center is the primary overflow facility for the DeKalb County shelter. Because it is also full\, our Community Animal Center is limited in serving these critical functions. Beyond just dogs\, our staff is also caring for the majority of our organization’s cats. This adoption center \, like our Midtown location\, offers a calmer environment that may be eas ier to visit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We Cannot Do This Alone \n \n \n \n Two things can be true: we can be proud of what we’ve accomplished together as a community in 10 ye ars’ time AND acknowledge the ways LifeLine needs to improve and perseve re as an organization. We have committed ourselves to helping these animal s\, but we are limited now by a lack of space and resources\, as well as e xternal challenges in the communities we serve. We are also human and make mistakes. And\, most importantly\, we cannot do this alone. While we are pursuing all avenues toward long-term solutions\, in the short term\, we n eed a miracle. We need you. We are asking our community to please foster o r adopt a pet today. You will be truly saving a life. If you have question s about any topic in this blog and would like to reach out\, please email feedback@lifelineanimal.org or write to LifeLine Animal Project\, ATTN: Op erations 3180 Presidential Drive\, Atlanta\, GA 30340. Thank you\, Atlanta . For believing in our work and helping us save lives today and always. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n February 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hello\, friends and supporters.  We wanted to share some critical u pdates and news as we turn the page on 2022\, and enter 2023 in a much bet ter position to give our deserving animals the love and space they need to thrive. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In January\, on the heels of a Canine Flu outbreak\, we were faced with a grim reality and life or death decisions. After more than a year of being at critical capacity at our DeKalb County Animal Services sh elter\, we were left with the heartbreaking possibility of having to eutha nize animals for space. We had nearly 600 dogs in need of home (at just th is one shelter). We put out a plea for help in the Greater Atlanta area\, and in a mere 7 days\, 373 dogs from DeKalb and 556 dogs from all LifeLine shelters found new homes! We are forever grateful to the Atlanta communit y for their support in our darkest hour. This is what lifesaving looks lik e. By the end of January\, our Fulton County Animal Services had fewer tha n 300 animals for the first time in almost a year. But within days of hitt ing that milestone\, we were called in with law enforcement on a rescue ca se and brought more than 60 new impounded animals safely into our care. Ea ch of these animals requires space\, food and immediate medical care. Our Fulton shelter team was also tasked with running LifeLine Midtown\, our te mporary shelter that opened in early January during the Canine Flu outbrea k to divert intake and keep dogs healthy. While it helped contain that out break\, a new location strains precious resources and manpower\, which has been challenging due to staffing shortages. \n \n \n \n Number of Dogs in Need of Homes as of February 15th \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services: 343 in the shelter and 928 in foster hom es\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services: 339 in the shelter and 22 0 in foster homes\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n LifeLine Community Animal Center: 65 in t he shelter and 85 in foster homes\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n LifeLine Midtown: 82 in t he shelter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The LifeLine Community Animal Center con tinues to aid in the efforts of freeing up space at our county shelters an d helping dogs clear their quarantine period from the Canine Flu outbreak. Recent staffing hires have provided much needed relief to our existing te ams. After the incredible number of adoptions at our DeKalb shelter\, ther e are many animals in need of spay/neuter procedures. The Community Animal Center has stepped in to help temporarily house animals awaiting surgery and ensure that pets don’t have to wait any longer than necessary to go home with new\, loving families. Fortunately\, while the dogs in our care have been a major media focus in 2023\, we have also happily seen a steady flow of cat adoptions at the Community Animal Center and have enough open cat housing space to prepare for a busy kitten season to start in the spr ing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n It’s bee n a busy start to the new year. And\, while we are celebrating the wins\, the hard work isn’t over. Even though we successfully saved many lives\ , 20-40 dogs come into our county shelters every single day and they need your help to find their way home.  \n \n \n \n What We Need Most Now: \n \n \n \n Volunteers and new staff are urgently needed to keep this much-needed LifeLine Midtown shelter up and running\, as well as help at our other locations.We always need adopte rs and fosters to place more pets into homes where they belong.We need goo d Samaritans in our community to help lost pets make their way back home i nstead of to the shelter. Find out what to do if you should find a lost pe t.And\, if you can’t foster or adopt\, please consider making a donation .As always\, thank you for your critical support. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Posts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Novem ber\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n September\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n June\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n May\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n March\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AN URGENT PLEA FROM OUR CEO TO THE CITY OF ATLANTA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The current situation in our Atlanta animal shelters is dire. The animals in our care do not have the space they need\, or dese rve\, and we need your help. Our hard working teams are understaffed and w orking extreme overtime to ensure that kennels are clean\, bowls are full\ , and the pets in our shelters are well cared for. Our volunteers walk hun dreds of dogs a day. And it’s still not enough. We have teams covering r escue\, adoptions\, marketing\, volunteers\, and foster parents\, all work ing tirelessly to find homes and other ways Atlanta’s pets can get out o f the shelter. This is not the life our city’s animals deserve. This sta te our shelters are in is not sustainable for the pets nor the people who care for them. Animal shelters have never been\, and will never be\, the i deal solution for the animals. Atlanta\, we urgently need your help. Our a nimals are in desperate need of homes. Each of our shelters have exceeded capacity by the hundreds. DeKalb County Animal Services has nearly 600 dog s and over 50 cats in the building\, Fulton County Animal Services has alm ost 400 dogs in a building meant to hold 80. The more pets in our care\, t he harder it is to make sure they are living as comfortably as they deserv e during their time with us. We are meant to be a temporary refuge for pet s in need\, not a home. Pets cannot thrive here\, especially when there is an overwhelming amount of them. We know you’ve heard this plea before. And we hope you’ll hear it now. The situation is not improving. There ar e more animals in our care than ever and they really need your help. We ne ed your help. Adopt: Whether you’re looking for a calm couch potato\, wa lking partner\, or anything in between\, there are over 1\,000 deserving p ets waiting for you. Foster: If you have just two weeks to help a pet\, th at can make all of the difference. Sign up here.Donate: We need monetary d onations and supplies to continue caring for this many animals each day. Y ou can help by donating here or sending us much-needed items from our Amaz on wishlists. Help lost pets: Most pets are found within a mile of their h ome. If they come to a shelter\, their chances of being reunited greatly d eclines. If you find a pet\, follow these steps or become a friendly finde r. Spay/Neuter: Unlike humans\, dogs and cats give birth to 4-to-6 animals in one litter. Also\, dogs can give birth up to twice a year and cats up to 5 times a year! Because they can produce so many offspring each year\, it is important to spay/neuter your pet as soon as possible to reduce pet overpopulation. Learn more here about the benefits and how to book an appo intment with one of our Spay/Neuter clinics. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 202 2 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We wish we had bette r news to share\, but right now\, the shelters are still struggling. There is a lot of pressure right now on the county shelters to be the lifeline for more pets than the shelters have space to house. The reason for this o vercrowding is simple: more animals are coming in than are leaving. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In August\, we saw a total of 601 dogs adopted\, but 863 came in du ring that same time. That’s 262 more dogs entering our already full buil dings.  \nNumber of dogs that need homes: \n\n337 dogs in need at our Ful ton County shelter\n526 dogs in need at our DeKalb County shelter\n81 dogs in need at our Community Animal Center\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The situation is dir e. We are urging our communities in Fulton and DeKalb Counties to please n ot bring healthy pets they find straight to the shelter as first response. Please take a few steps in the first 48 hours to get lost pets back home where they belong. This does not mean pets will be without support in the community. Those injured or sick are always a top priority. We’re tryin g to make more space for those most in need. And\, we are also trying to f ind solutions for humans in emergency situations who have run out of optio ns. Here are a few things anyone can do to help during this crisis: Adopt a petFoster a pet. 200 emergency fosters are needed at our shelters right nowDonate to support pets in the shelterCollect newspaper\, towels and bla nkets to drop off at any locationCheck the shelter wishlist for items most in needHelp a neighbor who can’t keep their pet find a new home – her e’s howFollow our social channels and help us get the word out by sharin g posts from your preferred platform\, Facebook\, Instagram and Twitter.Wr ite an article in your local neighborhood paper about adopting/fostering s helter petsIf you find a lost pet\, fill out a found pet report\, follow t hese steps or become a friendly finder \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are the next chapter in animal w elfare. \n \n \n \n Animal shelters have never been\, and will never be\, the ideal solution for the animals. They have always b een a flawed answer to a bigger community challenge of how to best help lo st\, stray and unwanted pets.  Across the nation\, all communities are fa cing the aftershocks of the pandemic. For animal shelters\, those challeng es include overpopulated and understaffed facilities\, higher intake and f ewer adopters\, and a substantial decrease in rescue transfer support. In Atlanta\, we’ve had to restrict intake at varying levels due to the seve re overcapacity status at both county shelters.  But over the last few ye ars\, and through the recent challenges\, we’ve begun to see how a criti cal shift\, and a different path forward\, can actually save the lives of the animals in our community without having animals languish in shelters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Over 60% of the animals in a shelter are stray/lost pets. Imagine if the shelters d idn’t exist to collect all the lost and stray pets of a community. What if the community itself was able to help those pets find and reunite with their families?  63% of animals are found just a mile from their home (26 % are just a block away). If neighbors could reunite pets with their famil ies\, instead of bringing them to the shelter\, our shelters would always have space to help those with nowhere to go. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What if the community could help struggling neighbors rehome their pets instead of turning them over to a shelter? Wha t if more resources were spent on keeping pets and people together instead of housing pets in a crowded shelter? If we\, as a community\, could shif t the focus to support each other in creative and practical ways\, the she lters wouldn’t be overcrowded with lost pets missing their families\, or abandoned pets looking for new homes. There will always be a need for she lters to help animals in emergency situations and victims of animal cruelt y\, but the real safety net for pets is a caring community – neighbors h elping neighbors.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Especially now\, when the need continues to exceed available sh eltering resources\, we believe we must find more community-centric soluti ons by working together with pet-lovers and good samaritans to get more pe ts home where they belong.  LifeLine does not believe killing healthy and treatable pets to make more space in a shelter is ever the right answer. Population management through euthanasia has never worked. Reliance on eut hanasia constrains the development of lifesaving solutions\, and the resul ts are always tragic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When faced with external pressure to euthanize healthy and treatabl e animals to create more shelter space last month\, we turned to our anima l-loving community and in one week found foster and adoptive homes for 300 + pets. Atlanta\, you are the ideal solution. With your help\, we can weav e together a new safety net for the animals in need. Whether you are a vet eran rescuer or new to animal welfare\, help us shift the response when we find lost and stray pets\, so that more pets can be returned to their hom es. If you hear of situations where people need help with a found pet\, he lp them find options\, contact friends to find a foster home and help canv as the neighborhood to reunite families. Share this page.If you read about someone needing to rehome a pet\, share these resources and ask your neig hbors and friends if anyone can help. The pet owner\, rather than the shel ter\, will be able to find the best match for a loved pet. If someone is missing a pet\, check the lost pet pages of our website to see if the pet ended up at the shelter.If you can’t adopt\, foster. If you can’t fost er\, donate. If you can’t donate\, volunteer. If you can’t volunteer\, become an ambassador and share information and resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please continue to suppor t our county shelters. Know that the staff is making the best decisions fo r every individual animal and human who comes to our doors with the resour ces that are available.  \nPlease extend the benefit of the doubt to lear n more about decisions that are being made. The people who dedicate our li ves to help animals in the shelter are not perfect\, but we are doing thei r very best in every situation\, for every individual pet\, and we are wor king with very limited resources and the most challenging of circumstances .  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Right now\, we are at a pivotal moment to change the course of animal welfare and lif esaving in our city. Animals deserve to be in homes and people deserve the love of a pet. Will you join us in committing to turn to each other to fi nd ways to help the animals in your community? Are you in?  We are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availabili ty ofkennel space\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangerously full\n \n \n \n \n \n Metro Atlanta County Animal Shelters are Out of Space! \n \n \n \n The county shelters have reached peak capacity and no longer have kennel space to house dogs. Because of the sheer volume\, we have had to set up temporary crates to house new arrivals but this is n ot a sustainable or acceptable solution.  This year we have seen a declin e in adoptions by 14% and a 37% decline in the number of animals leaving w ith rescue partners (compared to 2019 pre-pandemic levels). We also saw a decline in the number of lost pets finding their families again. Not only are there more animals currently in the shelters\, but they are staying lo nger which impacts their physical and mental wellbeing.  We URGENTLY need help to place our medium to large dogs into homes so that the shelters do not have to face difficult life or death decisions. We currently need to find 250 homes for dogs living at the DeKalb shelter. The Fulton County an imal shelter is facing a similar situation and needs to find 150 homes thi s week.  Here’s what we are experiencing currently across metro Atlanta . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DeKalb Coun ty Animal Services \n \n \n \n Today\, there are 560 d ogs in our DeKalb facility*. In May 2019\, prior to the pandemic the shelt er held 440 dogs. Fewer animals are leaving the shelter\, and animals are staying longer looking for homes. They’re waiting an average of 80 days at DeKalb County Animal Services. Due to this critical status\, Dekalb Cou nty and LifeLine Animal Project\, in conjunction with the Georgia Departme nt of Agriculture\, are enacting emergency only intake protocols. This mea ns the DeKalb shelter is only able to accept animals from emergency situat ions or in critical need (injured animals\, animals involved in bite cases or cruelty situations). DeKalb County Animal Enforcement will also enforc e these emergency protocols and will only respond to high priority calls. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *As of May 25\, 2022\, with the help of our community\, the number of dogs housed at DeKalb County Animal Service s has decreased to 433. We are making slow\, but steady\, progress towards reducing the number of pets housed at the shelter to a more comfortable t hreshold of 320. However\, the situation remains critical and your continu ed help is needed to find homes for the pets in our care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n There are currently 360  dogs in our Fulton facility**\, which was bui lt to house only 80 dogs. Dogs are waiting an average 40 days to be placed in a home\, which is longer than previous years and is very stressful for the animals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n **As of May 25\, 2022\, thanks to our community’s help in response to an urgent plea for fosters and ad opters\, the number of dogs housed at Fulton County Animal Services has di pped below 300. Additionally\, a generous volunteer has pledged to sponsor 100 dog adoptions this May at Fulton County. We always want to provide hu mane housing for the animals in our care and at the levels we are experien cing\, that is extremely challenging. Our community’s continued help at this critical time is needed to find homes for the pets in our care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Animal C enter \n \n \n \n Our Community Animal Center takes in pets from our county shelters to help alleviate space constraints. Right now\, the center is full and can only take in more dogs when dogs currentl y in our care are adopted or head to foster homes.  Last week\, 128 cats arrived from our DeKalb and Fulton shelters. If you are looking for a cat\ , there are many available at the LifeLine Community Animal Center. There are also over 100 dogs available for adoption at this location. \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Let's save lives together. \n \n \n \n Please share this blog with your community and network to help more pets find the homes they deserve today. \n \n \n \n Ways to Help \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availability ofkennel spa ce\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangero usly full\n \n \n \n \n \n Crit ical Needs This Week: Adopters and Fosters \n \n \n \n This February\, we saw the highest intake levels on record for the mont h since LifeLine took over shelter management in 2013. Both of our county shelters are in the red zone for space availability!  As we continue to f ace a growing space crisis\, we turn our attention to the impact of crowdi ng and the shelter environment on the health of our pets. It is a common m isconception that pets may fare better in a shelter than in a home where t he pet parent has to leave daily for work or doesn’t have a yard. There is no place like a home when it comes to animals. Even with the incredible support of our staff and volunteers\, it is impossible to replicate the c alm and one-on-one attention a pet will receive in a home. Shelters\, part icularly at the capacity level we currently face\, can be loud and overwhe lming for many pets. Though they are safe and fed\, the close proximity to so many other pets can lead to a spread in medical conditions. Ultimately \, we see a deterioration of our pets the longer they spend in the shelter \, along with added strain for our veterinary teams.  Our goal is to see all of our pets find their way to a warm and loving home. We need help giv ing our shelter pets a break\, including taking them out for a day or a we ekend\, while they await the arrival of their new family. We immediately s ee an improvement in our pet’s health and happiness when they are in a h ome. Plus\, you can provide key insights on the dog or cat’s personality (which tends to shine beyond the shelter walls) to share with potential a dopters! We are facing a particular need for fosters for our pets that hav e medical needs\, are part of an ongoing court case\, and dogs that are la rger in size. To find out more and help give our pets a break\, check out our Foster page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services \n \n \n \n There ar e currently 471 dogs at DeKalb County Animal Services\, 253 MORE than the ideal number of dogs that should be housed in our shelter here and putting us in the RED ZONE!  The need for special care fosters is imperative. Ce rtain pets\, such as those that have just given birth\, are undergoing med ical treatment or are part of a court case\, deserve a quiet space and may need a little extra care. This can include receiving regular doses of med icine\, restricted or regulated exercise regimes or extra space to care fo r their puppies. It is important that they have a home where they can rela x\, heal and rest stress-free.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n The Fulton County Animal Services shelter is in the RED ZONE! There are 265 dogs in the shelter\, an alarming 115 dogs over the ideal number of 150. This means some runs have up to five dogs s haring a space. As a result\, the shelter is seeing an uptick in medical i ssues\, particularly contagious ailments like upper respiratory infections . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Community Animal Center \n \n \n \n In Feb ruary 2022\, the LifeLine Community Animal Center brought in 222 pets to h elp create space at our two county shelters. 94 dogs and 84 cats are waiti ng for a place to call home\, with many more patiently waiting in foster h omes. Our animals are showing tremendous resilience\, but we need urgent h elp from our community to provide these precious pets with homes! Our miss ion remains\, as always\, to save the lives of all healthy and treatable a nimals. We appreciate the support of our community! \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Help us save lives together! \n \n \n \n Share this blog with your community\, and help get mor e pets into homes today! \n \n \n \n Ways to Help \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availability ofkennel space\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangerously full\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availability ofkennel space\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangerously full\n \n \n \n \n \n We are kicking off the new year with an unfamiliar sight for this time of the year: shelters that are stil l full from this summer. Shelter space is unfortunately\, yet typically\, limited during the summer months\, but this is the first time we have expe rienced such a continued strain on our shelter capacity and team. The numb er of animals coming in our doors has increased by 12% over last year whil e the number of dogs adopted has decreased. People are also struggling to care for their pets and have been facing evictions and other challenges. T his means more pets have been surrendered. Over the last two years\, we ha ve seen a 39% decline in the number of animals our rescue partners have be en able to help pull to safety\, largely due to factors resulting from the COVID pandemic. All of these challenges would be difficult alone but\, li ke so many others\, we are also facing severe labor shortages. We currentl y have 34 open positions across three locations\, which means we are missi ng 13% of our workforce. Between the staffing challenge and the number of staff who have been out sick due to the latest wave of the COVID-19 virus\ , we are struggling. Animal care is always our top priority. Our understaf fed teams and volunteers are working doubly hard to care for all the anima ls in need\, covering extra shifts and taking on additional responsibiliti es. In these times\, we must depend even more so on our community’s supp ort. By adopting\, donating\, volunteering\, helping lost animals back hom e and finding new homes for those alone in the shelter\, our community off ers real and sustained hope for the animals in our care. We are continuing to take in animals for emergency situations and for those who do not have any other options. Our Animal Service Officers and community support team s continue to provide resources\, including access to veterinary care and pet supplies\, pet lost and found assistance and self-rehoming options for animals in non-emergency situations. We always work with individuals faci ng financial hardship who need help for their pets. We often reduce or wai ve reclaim and surrender fees in the hopes of helping people and finding t he best outcomes for the animals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services \n \n \n \ n The ideal number of dogs that should be housed at DeKalb County Animal Services is 218. This allows us to house one dog per kennel with ac cess to both sides of the kennel. We are currently in the red zone with 48 0 dogs in the building. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n With Fulton County Animal Services being a smaller\, older building\, there is space to optimally house only 150 dogs. As of la st week\, there were 221 dogs in the shelter. This forces us to house mult iple dogs in most of the kennels. Not only does this make cleaning the she lter a logistical challenge\, but it means the environment is less than id eal for our animals. Our goal is to safely house a large population while mitigating risk of disease and shelter stress on the animals. If we had fe wer dogs in the building\, we could provide larger\, single kennels for 26 of our larger breed dogs\, who need individual housing\, and who are curr ently residing in smaller cages. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Animal Center \n \n \n \n In December 2021\, the LifeLine Community Animal C enter transferred in 170 pets from Fulton and DeKalb to help make space at the our two county shelters. We currently have 95 dogs and 102 cats looki ng for homes\, and even more are waiting to find families while they live in foster homes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We believe space limitations alone are an unacceptable reason to euthani ze healthy and treatable animals. LifeLine has been able to achieve “no- kill\,”  saving 90% or more of all the animals who enter our shelters\, but we are only able to maintain this lifesaving achievement with the com munity’s support and advocacy. We know our community has the ability to provide the support needed to save precious lives.  Their lives depend on it. \n \n \n \n Make a difference today! \n \n \n \n Share this blog post with your community\, and help g et more pets into homes today. 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LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T195050Z URL:https://stillfirebrewing.com/event/south-of-philly-5/2026-09-19/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:StillFire Brewing X-SOURCE-URL:https://stillfirebrewing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dog Adoption Event in Roswell DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T202036Z UID:51098-1789819200-1789830000@atlantahumane.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us select Saturdays for special dog adoption events featu ring adoptable puppies and adult dogs of all sizes. While our Roswell loca tion is typically home to cats\, these events offer even more opportunitie s to meet your new best friend and support lifesaving rescue efforts acros s our community. \nDogs for this event will be from Braveheart Bulliez Res cue. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T202036Z LOCATION:Atlanta Humane Society – Roswell\, 1010 Mansell Rd\, Roswell\, GA\, 30076\, United States URL:https://atlantahumane.org/event/dog-adoption-event-in-roswell-9/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Humane Society X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantahumane.org/get-involved/volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pup-A-Palooza Dog Adoption Event DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T001659Z UID:38117-1789819200-1789830000@lifelineanimal.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Our goal with this page is to share the current shelter needs with our community in an ongoing way. We hope to update this page seasonal ly or more frequently as needed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2024 \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Last year\, we reached a pivotal break ing point in terms of the number of animals housed in our care. We recogni zed the physical capacity limitations of our buildings and made a commitme nt to work towards humane housing solutions\, which means both the county shelters need to reduce the number of animals living in the buildings. Whi le we continue to face severe overcrowding into 2024\, we have worked hard to increase resources to help more pet owners and improve the quality of life for the animals in our care. We are continuing to adapt to the challe nges we’re facing\, including many systemic problems that contribute to the number of animals arriving in our care. We have collaborated with many supportive community members and leaders in pursuit of creating a safer a nd more humane shelter environment for all. There are no overnight solutio ns to drastically reduce our shelter populations\, but we continue to have hope that with your support and the strategies currently in place\, our c ommunity will help us get more animals into homes where they belong. Here is a brief update for all three LifeLine shelters\, including the unique c hallenges and the most important ways you can get involved. \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal ServicesDog Population: 506 | Opti mum Capacity: 475 \n \n \n \n Last year\, DeKalb Count y Animal Services reached peak numbers of dogs housed in the shelter durin g an outbreak of Canine Flu.. Because of an incredible response from our c ommunity\, we successfully saw the population drop down to 312 dogs. Becau se the need in our community is so great\, this number steadily rose back up to 500+ dogs and has remained in that range for months on end despite o ur best efforts. It is a near constant struggle to balance the amount of “noses in”\, pets arriving at the shelter\, with the amount of “nose s out” each week\, pets leaving. As an open intake municipal facility\, we do not turn away animals in need in Dekalb County\, no matter how much or little space we have in our kennels when we begin a new day. It is impo rtant that the community understands this distinction from other rescue or ganizations and is aware of ways they can help prevent lost or stray pets from ever having to enter the shelter. We need to create room for pets tha t have the most urgent need for our help. We must find a way to help more animals find homes and keep the shelter at a capacity that is humane for t he pets in our care. Heartbreaking space euthanasia decisions must be made weekly and overcrowding is putting more dogs at risk. Instead of focusing our at-risk dogs\, we are asking our community to focus efforts and resou rces on getting more of our highly-adoptable dogs out so that those animal s identified as most at risk (struggling in the shelter and exhibiting a v ariety of challenging behaviors) can get the time that they need to find a home. Any animal that leaves the building will help us reach our target o f decreasing the dog population to below a threshold of 475. This new proc ess includes daily population updates on the website and improved communic ations with our volunteers and community about how to best support dogs in need in our shelters. Even still\, 475 dogs housed in the building is les s than ideal. This is an incredible number of pets to care for daily. Whil e their basic needs are met\, quality of life deteriorates the longer they are housed in a shelter intended to be a temporary safety net. The lower we can keep that number\, the less dogs there will be at risk for illness\ , increased stress and euthanasia. In addition to these adjustments in com municating the ongoing need\, we have partnered with DeKalb County leaders on both short and long-term solutions that were announced last fall to he lp more pets in need: Increased funding for support to pets of DeKalb Coun ty residents including:A free monthly pet food bankFree spay/neuter surger ies through SNIP DeKalbFree vaccinations through LifeLine’s Mobile Clini cAdditional kennel space to provide more humane housing for the dogs curre ntly in our care:Plans have been approved to build new\, additional kennel s which will provide better housing for court case dogs who are in our car e long termProjected installation is September 2024We believe programs lik e these that make pet resources more accessible\, including affordable spa y/neuter surgery\, are the key to helping more pets stay out of the shelte rs and in homes where they belong. \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal ServicesDog Population: 419 | Optimum Capacity: 325 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the end of 2023\, we celebrated the grand opening of a brand new 40\,0 00 square foot shelter facility in Fulton County! With the opening of the new building\, we’ve fortunately seen improvement in all of these ways t o create a better environment for the teams and the animals as well as a b etter experience for visitors and supporters: Staff is less stressed. We h ave improved our ability to train\, onboard and implement new and efficien t processes.The building is easier to clean and has decreased the spread o f infectious disease.With separate kennel runs\, animals are less stressed or overwhelmed in the building and do not experience as high of stimulati on. It’s now easier to identify issues with dogs so we can work on getti ng them placed in a home more quickly.Visitors feel more welcome and have the ability to more easily spend time with individual animals. We have als o been able to increase the number of spay/neuter surgeries for our adopta ble animals and provide adopters\, fosters and rescue partners with better diagnostics for their pets with the new clinic.We have seen an increase i n the number of volunteers and hours spent with our team.We are able to ho st other shelters and bring more learning and collaborative opportunities to staff in-houseAt the same time\, we experienced a challenging transitio n as we worked to close the former facility\, adjust to the new set up\, a nd final projects and installations were wrapped up by the county. With th e new opening\, there was an uptick of stray or abandoned pets being broug ht to the new shelter. The shelter is a safe haven\, but can only be so te mporarily for pets in need of homes\, and we’ve seen the dog population quickly fill the building past its limits. Similarly to DeKalb County\, it has been difficult to balance the new intakes with finding outcomes for t he animals\, even in the wake of creative and successful adoption events. According to Animal Shelters Count’s recent annual report\, “In 2023\, 3% more dogs entered shelters than left\, resulting in an additional 107\ ,000 dogs in shelters at the end the year.” Fulton County Animal Service s is also an open intake municipal shelter facility and can’t simply “ stop” taking new animals in even when we’re overcapacity. Fortunately\ , we’ve also started 2024 with recent pawsitive media and exciting opera tional updates. The full-service clinic at Fulton County Animal Services i s now open for the public to make low-cost wellness appointments for their pets to receive the care they need! Additionally\, a Fulton County foster dog\, a pit mix now known as Miss Peaches\, has gone viral after being ad opted by celebrity and President of Barstool Sports\, Dave Portnoy. Miss P eaches’s story\, Dave’s choice to adopt and his initiative to raise fu nds for animal rescue has captured hearts nationwide. Lifesaving deserves to be trending so that we can keep up with the influx of dogs in need. We hope others will follow in his footsteps!  \n \n \n \n LifeLine Community Animal CenterDog Population: 119 | Optimum Capacity: 80 \n \n \n \n The incredible dedication of the team at our LifeLine Community Animal Center cannot be overlooked. Our county s helter facilities tend to take the spotlight in the news and on social med ia because of the massive number of pets that come through their doors\, b ut the Community Animal Center is always working quietly in the background to help the county operations. When the county shelters are over capacity \, so is this facility to keep up with the need. Not only do they consiste ntly take in pets from our county shelters and other rural facilities\, bu t\, when there is a neglect or hoarding case being investigated\, this loc ation takes in dozens of pets when they have nowhere else to go. As we ent er the warmer months of summer\, the Community Animal Center is also const antly preparing to help with the large numbers of kittens and puppies that are in need. Maintaining a full staff at this location is critical to its function. If you’re interested in joining our team full-time\, or even as a volunteer\, our Community Animal Center would love to have you! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A National Crisis \n \n \n \n In conversations wit h other rescue organizations and in a review of data over the past few yea rs\, we’ve learned that these challenges are not unique to LifeLine or t he city of Atlanta. For the fourth year in a row\, we are faced with a “ new normal” in animal sheltering. According to the report\, “A total o f 900\,000 animals have entered and lingered in our nation’s shelters an d rescues since January 2021. This surplus is on top of the population alr eady residing within organizations\, resulting in an ongoing capacity cris is.” “The number of animals entering shelters through community intake s in 2023 remained roughly the same as 2022 at 6.5 million\, with intakes nearly evenly split between dogs and cats.” Compared to a national decre ase of 3.2% in intakes between 2019 and 2023\, our community intakes throu gh the Fulton and DeKalb County shelters decreased 6.89% from 2019 to 2023 . But\, intakes increased by 14.5% from 2022 to 2023. Even in the wake of these higher intake numbers\, we have been able to rally our community and find an incredible number of homes in 2023 compared to previous years. “While 2.2 million dogs were adopted in 2023\, dog adoptions are still 5 % lower than in 2019 (-108\,000 dogs adopted).” At LifeLine\, our overal l pet adoptions were only down by 1.92% in 2023 compared to 2019\, and ado ptions were higher in 2023 compared to 2018\, 2020\, 2021 and 2022. We are frequently partnering with more organizations who want to help and who ar e spreading the word that adopting is the way to go when searching for a n ew pet. For full shelter statistics across our organization\, please visit www.shelteranimalscount.org/stats. \n \n \n \n In Su mmary \n \n \n \n The animals in our city need help. W hile donations are the foundation for our work in the community and allow us to help more pets get the care they need\, donations don’t create mor e available kennel space. We need your help in getting more pets adopted o r fostered. We need the community’s help in getting more lost pets back home. We need our community to know about available resources for food\, v eterinary care\, and affordable spay/neuter options. Together\, we can sav e these lives and help the animals who need us most. \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Octob er 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message To Our C ommunity \n \n \n \n We are in the midst of an ongoing crisis affecting city and county animal shelters across the country. Time s are extremely difficult for the animals housed in our shelters and the s taff and volunteers who care for them. We have frequently reported on the conditions of our shelters and how desperate we are to get hundreds of ani mals into homes. We hear the distress and complaints about the overcrowdin g from our volunteers\, fosters\, and community\; we experience the condit ions daily\; we see the news articles written and segments being broadcast on television and radio\; we feel and share your frustration and heartbre ak. We are heartbroken\, too. Let us express to you in no uncertain terms: the current conditions in our shelters are not humane or sustainable. We can and we must do better. We will exhaust all efforts to prioritize the h ealth and safety of both pets and people in our care. The balance of human ely sheltering a growing number of animals while giving each one the care and the time they deserve to be placed in a loving home is getting substan tially harder to achieve. The issues contributing to overcrowding primaril y are rooted in the community\, not the shelter\, and cannot be changed ov ernight. In the shelters\, we’ve reached a pivotal breaking point. We ha ve stretched the shelter capacity and resources to unsustainable limits wh ile hoping\, for too long now\, that there would be a turning point where more animals would leave these buildings than enter. But that has not happ ened this year and without homes to go to\, we must euthanize more dogs at both county shelters in order to reach and maintain safe and humane housi ng. There are many facets to the challenges we are currently facing and we will cover some of them in this blog. We also encourage you to check out two other blog posts that go into deeper detail on two important issues: T he No-Kill controversyThe Impact of Spay and Neuter (and other pressing qu estions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Are The Shelters So Overcrowded? \n \n \n \n We know there are a lot of questions around why this is happening. We are seeing a new reality\, a post-pandemic world\; E conomic challenges to families\, a lack of affordable and pet-friendly hou sing\, a national shortage of veterinarians\, a decrease in spay/neuter du ring the pandemic and a need for more accessible and affordable spay/neute r options\, a desire for specific breeds\, and a diminishing public capaci ty to help and home shelter animals are all taking a heartbreaking toll on the growing number of animals coming into LifeLine’s care. We have acce pted pets from families arriving at the shelter with all of their possessi ons in a U-haul and nowhere to turn for help. People newly arriving to the area are surrendering their dogs to the shelter because they are unable t o find affordable housing that will allow them to keep their companions.We are coming to terms with an untenable reality of the community relying on a singular shelter as the sole means of support for the growing number of animals at risk – animals who mostly were people’s pets and family me mbers at one time. Systemically\, the shelter alone cannot support the she er volume of need. Here Is A Look At Our Shelters In Crisis: \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dogs: 569Target Dog Capacity: 450 On Tuesday \, October 17th\, DeKalb County CEO\, Michael Thurmond\, visited DeKalb Co unty Animal Services. The following day\, he met with our CEO\, Rebecca Gu inn\, and other LifeLine leadership. Together\, LifeLine and DeKalb County leadership agreed that Dekalb County Animal Services must reduce the dog population at the shelter to 450 in 60 days and maintain the population at or below that number. They collaborated and decided on both short- and lo nger-term actions to help aid in this crisis including: Working with staff ing agencies for additional staff and support for cleaning.Deploying perso nnel from other divisions within LifeLine to assist with animal care\, man agement and training and restructuring staff schedules to ensure greater c overage\, particularly on weekends.Sadly\, increasing euthanasia rates if necessary and continuing to do so until we reduce the dog population to 45 0 or less. If we cannot increase lifesaving outcomes beyond the current ra te\, we will have to euthanize 9 animals each day\, or 63 animals each wee k.Constructing an overflow campus adjacent to the shelter\, designed to ho ld up to 120 additional dogs above the current target capacity and provide effective isolation areas\, to help alleviate the need for euthanasia for population control. This solution will take time to build\, staff and ope rate and until then we must get below 450 animals in the current building. Improving communications between DeKalb County’s Animal Services Enforce ment division and the shelter to more proactively address factors in the f ield that are causing animals to come into the shelter.Increasing support to fund access to veterinary care for DeKalb pet owners in need\, includin g subsidized and free spay/neuter\, and targeting areas of DeKalb County y ielding the highest number of animals impounded in the shelter.What it wil l take to change the situation most\, in the short-term\, is simply fewer dogs in the building. We are asking our community to help us achieve those target dog population numbers because\, without homes to go to\, dogs wil l be euthanized for space\, regardless of health and temperment. Please a dopt or foster a pet today. \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dog s: 357Sustainable Capacity for Dogs: 325 We’ve mentioned that there is h ope on the horizon in Fulton County in the form of a brand new shelter fac ility preparing to open before the end of the year. However\, this does no t change the fact that the current facility is in dire straits. On average \, 15 dogs are being euthanized for space each week. Each day\, 16 dogs en ter the facility. That’s\, on average\, 2 more dogs that come in than le ave. While some conditions will improve with the upcoming move to the new facility\, rising intake and overcrowding will not be solved entirely by t ransitioning from one building to another. Fulton County is in desperate n eed of adopters and fosters\, including Friendly Finders who are willing t o foster a lost or stray dog through its mandated stray hold (3 to 5 busin ess days total) instead of immediately dropping them at the shelter when f ound. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LifeLin e Midtown \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dogs: 105O ptimum Capacity for Dogs: 75 As an overflow facility\, for every dog adopt ed at LifeLine Midtown\, space opens up for another dog from the Fulton Co unty Animal Services. And\, because the shelter is smaller\, it is a less overwhelming experience for individuals to visit and bring home a pet. Ado pting a pet from LifeLine Midtown greatly supports the main Fulton County shelter. When the new Fulton shelter opens\, the Midtown facility will clo se and any dogs still there will have to move to the new shelter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LifeLine Community Animal Center \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dogs: 111 O ptimum Capacity for Dogs: 60  LifeLine’s Community Animal Center adopti on center was designed as an overflow facility for our county shelters. St aff and volunteers also provide pets with special medical or behavioral ch allenges more time and attention to meet those needs. For dogs\, the Commu nity Animal Center is the primary overflow facility for the DeKalb County shelter. Because it is also full\, our Community Animal Center is limited in serving these critical functions. Beyond just dogs\, our staff is also caring for the majority of our organization’s cats. This adoption center \, like our Midtown location\, offers a calmer environment that may be eas ier to visit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We Cannot Do This Alone \n \n \n \n Two things can be true: we can be proud of what we’ve accomplished together as a community in 10 ye ars’ time AND acknowledge the ways LifeLine needs to improve and perseve re as an organization. We have committed ourselves to helping these animal s\, but we are limited now by a lack of space and resources\, as well as e xternal challenges in the communities we serve. We are also human and make mistakes. And\, most importantly\, we cannot do this alone. While we are pursuing all avenues toward long-term solutions\, in the short term\, we n eed a miracle. We need you. We are asking our community to please foster o r adopt a pet today. You will be truly saving a life. If you have question s about any topic in this blog and would like to reach out\, please email feedback@lifelineanimal.org or write to LifeLine Animal Project\, ATTN: Op erations 3180 Presidential Drive\, Atlanta\, GA 30340. Thank you\, Atlanta . For believing in our work and helping us save lives today and always. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n February 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hello\, friends and supporters.  We wanted to share some critical u pdates and news as we turn the page on 2022\, and enter 2023 in a much bet ter position to give our deserving animals the love and space they need to thrive. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In January\, on the heels of a Canine Flu outbreak\, we were faced with a grim reality and life or death decisions. After more than a year of being at critical capacity at our DeKalb County Animal Services sh elter\, we were left with the heartbreaking possibility of having to eutha nize animals for space. We had nearly 600 dogs in need of home (at just th is one shelter). We put out a plea for help in the Greater Atlanta area\, and in a mere 7 days\, 373 dogs from DeKalb and 556 dogs from all LifeLine shelters found new homes! We are forever grateful to the Atlanta communit y for their support in our darkest hour. This is what lifesaving looks lik e. By the end of January\, our Fulton County Animal Services had fewer tha n 300 animals for the first time in almost a year. But within days of hitt ing that milestone\, we were called in with law enforcement on a rescue ca se and brought more than 60 new impounded animals safely into our care. Ea ch of these animals requires space\, food and immediate medical care. Our Fulton shelter team was also tasked with running LifeLine Midtown\, our te mporary shelter that opened in early January during the Canine Flu outbrea k to divert intake and keep dogs healthy. While it helped contain that out break\, a new location strains precious resources and manpower\, which has been challenging due to staffing shortages. \n \n \n \n Number of Dogs in Need of Homes as of February 15th \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services: 343 in the shelter and 928 in foster hom es\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services: 339 in the shelter and 22 0 in foster homes\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n LifeLine Community Animal Center: 65 in t he shelter and 85 in foster homes\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n LifeLine Midtown: 82 in t he shelter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The LifeLine Community Animal Center con tinues to aid in the efforts of freeing up space at our county shelters an d helping dogs clear their quarantine period from the Canine Flu outbreak. Recent staffing hires have provided much needed relief to our existing te ams. After the incredible number of adoptions at our DeKalb shelter\, ther e are many animals in need of spay/neuter procedures. The Community Animal Center has stepped in to help temporarily house animals awaiting surgery and ensure that pets don’t have to wait any longer than necessary to go home with new\, loving families. Fortunately\, while the dogs in our care have been a major media focus in 2023\, we have also happily seen a steady flow of cat adoptions at the Community Animal Center and have enough open cat housing space to prepare for a busy kitten season to start in the spr ing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n It’s bee n a busy start to the new year. And\, while we are celebrating the wins\, the hard work isn’t over. Even though we successfully saved many lives\ , 20-40 dogs come into our county shelters every single day and they need your help to find their way home.  \n \n \n \n What We Need Most Now: \n \n \n \n Volunteers and new staff are urgently needed to keep this much-needed LifeLine Midtown shelter up and running\, as well as help at our other locations.We always need adopte rs and fosters to place more pets into homes where they belong.We need goo d Samaritans in our community to help lost pets make their way back home i nstead of to the shelter. Find out what to do if you should find a lost pe t.And\, if you can’t foster or adopt\, please consider making a donation .As always\, thank you for your critical support. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Posts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Novem ber\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n September\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n June\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n May\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n March\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AN URGENT PLEA FROM OUR CEO TO THE CITY OF ATLANTA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The current situation in our Atlanta animal shelters is dire. The animals in our care do not have the space they need\, or dese rve\, and we need your help. Our hard working teams are understaffed and w orking extreme overtime to ensure that kennels are clean\, bowls are full\ , and the pets in our shelters are well cared for. Our volunteers walk hun dreds of dogs a day. And it’s still not enough. We have teams covering r escue\, adoptions\, marketing\, volunteers\, and foster parents\, all work ing tirelessly to find homes and other ways Atlanta’s pets can get out o f the shelter. This is not the life our city’s animals deserve. This sta te our shelters are in is not sustainable for the pets nor the people who care for them. Animal shelters have never been\, and will never be\, the i deal solution for the animals. Atlanta\, we urgently need your help. Our a nimals are in desperate need of homes. Each of our shelters have exceeded capacity by the hundreds. DeKalb County Animal Services has nearly 600 dog s and over 50 cats in the building\, Fulton County Animal Services has alm ost 400 dogs in a building meant to hold 80. The more pets in our care\, t he harder it is to make sure they are living as comfortably as they deserv e during their time with us. We are meant to be a temporary refuge for pet s in need\, not a home. Pets cannot thrive here\, especially when there is an overwhelming amount of them. We know you’ve heard this plea before. And we hope you’ll hear it now. The situation is not improving. There ar e more animals in our care than ever and they really need your help. We ne ed your help. Adopt: Whether you’re looking for a calm couch potato\, wa lking partner\, or anything in between\, there are over 1\,000 deserving p ets waiting for you. Foster: If you have just two weeks to help a pet\, th at can make all of the difference. Sign up here.Donate: We need monetary d onations and supplies to continue caring for this many animals each day. Y ou can help by donating here or sending us much-needed items from our Amaz on wishlists. Help lost pets: Most pets are found within a mile of their h ome. If they come to a shelter\, their chances of being reunited greatly d eclines. If you find a pet\, follow these steps or become a friendly finde r. Spay/Neuter: Unlike humans\, dogs and cats give birth to 4-to-6 animals in one litter. Also\, dogs can give birth up to twice a year and cats up to 5 times a year! Because they can produce so many offspring each year\, it is important to spay/neuter your pet as soon as possible to reduce pet overpopulation. Learn more here about the benefits and how to book an appo intment with one of our Spay/Neuter clinics. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 202 2 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We wish we had bette r news to share\, but right now\, the shelters are still struggling. There is a lot of pressure right now on the county shelters to be the lifeline for more pets than the shelters have space to house. The reason for this o vercrowding is simple: more animals are coming in than are leaving. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In August\, we saw a total of 601 dogs adopted\, but 863 came in du ring that same time. That’s 262 more dogs entering our already full buil dings.  \nNumber of dogs that need homes: \n\n337 dogs in need at our Ful ton County shelter\n526 dogs in need at our DeKalb County shelter\n81 dogs in need at our Community Animal Center\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The situation is dir e. We are urging our communities in Fulton and DeKalb Counties to please n ot bring healthy pets they find straight to the shelter as first response. Please take a few steps in the first 48 hours to get lost pets back home where they belong. This does not mean pets will be without support in the community. Those injured or sick are always a top priority. We’re tryin g to make more space for those most in need. And\, we are also trying to f ind solutions for humans in emergency situations who have run out of optio ns. Here are a few things anyone can do to help during this crisis: Adopt a petFoster a pet. 200 emergency fosters are needed at our shelters right nowDonate to support pets in the shelterCollect newspaper\, towels and bla nkets to drop off at any locationCheck the shelter wishlist for items most in needHelp a neighbor who can’t keep their pet find a new home – her e’s howFollow our social channels and help us get the word out by sharin g posts from your preferred platform\, Facebook\, Instagram and Twitter.Wr ite an article in your local neighborhood paper about adopting/fostering s helter petsIf you find a lost pet\, fill out a found pet report\, follow t hese steps or become a friendly finder \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are the next chapter in animal w elfare. \n \n \n \n Animal shelters have never been\, and will never be\, the ideal solution for the animals. They have always b een a flawed answer to a bigger community challenge of how to best help lo st\, stray and unwanted pets.  Across the nation\, all communities are fa cing the aftershocks of the pandemic. For animal shelters\, those challeng es include overpopulated and understaffed facilities\, higher intake and f ewer adopters\, and a substantial decrease in rescue transfer support. In Atlanta\, we’ve had to restrict intake at varying levels due to the seve re overcapacity status at both county shelters.  But over the last few ye ars\, and through the recent challenges\, we’ve begun to see how a criti cal shift\, and a different path forward\, can actually save the lives of the animals in our community without having animals languish in shelters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Over 60% of the animals in a shelter are stray/lost pets. Imagine if the shelters d idn’t exist to collect all the lost and stray pets of a community. What if the community itself was able to help those pets find and reunite with their families?  63% of animals are found just a mile from their home (26 % are just a block away). If neighbors could reunite pets with their famil ies\, instead of bringing them to the shelter\, our shelters would always have space to help those with nowhere to go. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What if the community could help struggling neighbors rehome their pets instead of turning them over to a shelter? Wha t if more resources were spent on keeping pets and people together instead of housing pets in a crowded shelter? If we\, as a community\, could shif t the focus to support each other in creative and practical ways\, the she lters wouldn’t be overcrowded with lost pets missing their families\, or abandoned pets looking for new homes. There will always be a need for she lters to help animals in emergency situations and victims of animal cruelt y\, but the real safety net for pets is a caring community – neighbors h elping neighbors.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Especially now\, when the need continues to exceed available sh eltering resources\, we believe we must find more community-centric soluti ons by working together with pet-lovers and good samaritans to get more pe ts home where they belong.  LifeLine does not believe killing healthy and treatable pets to make more space in a shelter is ever the right answer. Population management through euthanasia has never worked. Reliance on eut hanasia constrains the development of lifesaving solutions\, and the resul ts are always tragic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When faced with external pressure to euthanize healthy and treatabl e animals to create more shelter space last month\, we turned to our anima l-loving community and in one week found foster and adoptive homes for 300 + pets. Atlanta\, you are the ideal solution. With your help\, we can weav e together a new safety net for the animals in need. Whether you are a vet eran rescuer or new to animal welfare\, help us shift the response when we find lost and stray pets\, so that more pets can be returned to their hom es. If you hear of situations where people need help with a found pet\, he lp them find options\, contact friends to find a foster home and help canv as the neighborhood to reunite families. Share this page.If you read about someone needing to rehome a pet\, share these resources and ask your neig hbors and friends if anyone can help. The pet owner\, rather than the shel ter\, will be able to find the best match for a loved pet. If someone is missing a pet\, check the lost pet pages of our website to see if the pet ended up at the shelter.If you can’t adopt\, foster. If you can’t fost er\, donate. If you can’t donate\, volunteer. If you can’t volunteer\, become an ambassador and share information and resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please continue to suppor t our county shelters. Know that the staff is making the best decisions fo r every individual animal and human who comes to our doors with the resour ces that are available.  \nPlease extend the benefit of the doubt to lear n more about decisions that are being made. The people who dedicate our li ves to help animals in the shelter are not perfect\, but we are doing thei r very best in every situation\, for every individual pet\, and we are wor king with very limited resources and the most challenging of circumstances .  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Right now\, we are at a pivotal moment to change the course of animal welfare and lif esaving in our city. Animals deserve to be in homes and people deserve the love of a pet. Will you join us in committing to turn to each other to fi nd ways to help the animals in your community? Are you in?  We are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availabili ty ofkennel space\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangerously full\n \n \n \n \n \n Metro Atlanta County Animal Shelters are Out of Space! \n \n \n \n The county shelters have reached peak capacity and no longer have kennel space to house dogs. Because of the sheer volume\, we have had to set up temporary crates to house new arrivals but this is n ot a sustainable or acceptable solution.  This year we have seen a declin e in adoptions by 14% and a 37% decline in the number of animals leaving w ith rescue partners (compared to 2019 pre-pandemic levels). We also saw a decline in the number of lost pets finding their families again. Not only are there more animals currently in the shelters\, but they are staying lo nger which impacts their physical and mental wellbeing.  We URGENTLY need help to place our medium to large dogs into homes so that the shelters do not have to face difficult life or death decisions. We currently need to find 250 homes for dogs living at the DeKalb shelter. The Fulton County an imal shelter is facing a similar situation and needs to find 150 homes thi s week.  Here’s what we are experiencing currently across metro Atlanta . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DeKalb Coun ty Animal Services \n \n \n \n Today\, there are 560 d ogs in our DeKalb facility*. In May 2019\, prior to the pandemic the shelt er held 440 dogs. Fewer animals are leaving the shelter\, and animals are staying longer looking for homes. They’re waiting an average of 80 days at DeKalb County Animal Services. Due to this critical status\, Dekalb Cou nty and LifeLine Animal Project\, in conjunction with the Georgia Departme nt of Agriculture\, are enacting emergency only intake protocols. This mea ns the DeKalb shelter is only able to accept animals from emergency situat ions or in critical need (injured animals\, animals involved in bite cases or cruelty situations). DeKalb County Animal Enforcement will also enforc e these emergency protocols and will only respond to high priority calls. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *As of May 25\, 2022\, with the help of our community\, the number of dogs housed at DeKalb County Animal Service s has decreased to 433. We are making slow\, but steady\, progress towards reducing the number of pets housed at the shelter to a more comfortable t hreshold of 320. However\, the situation remains critical and your continu ed help is needed to find homes for the pets in our care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n There are currently 360  dogs in our Fulton facility**\, which was bui lt to house only 80 dogs. Dogs are waiting an average 40 days to be placed in a home\, which is longer than previous years and is very stressful for the animals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n **As of May 25\, 2022\, thanks to our community’s help in response to an urgent plea for fosters and ad opters\, the number of dogs housed at Fulton County Animal Services has di pped below 300. Additionally\, a generous volunteer has pledged to sponsor 100 dog adoptions this May at Fulton County. We always want to provide hu mane housing for the animals in our care and at the levels we are experien cing\, that is extremely challenging. Our community’s continued help at this critical time is needed to find homes for the pets in our care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Animal C enter \n \n \n \n Our Community Animal Center takes in pets from our county shelters to help alleviate space constraints. Right now\, the center is full and can only take in more dogs when dogs currentl y in our care are adopted or head to foster homes.  Last week\, 128 cats arrived from our DeKalb and Fulton shelters. If you are looking for a cat\ , there are many available at the LifeLine Community Animal Center. There are also over 100 dogs available for adoption at this location. \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Let's save lives together. \n \n \n \n Please share this blog with your community and network to help more pets find the homes they deserve today. \n \n \n \n Ways to Help \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availability ofkennel spa ce\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangero usly full\n \n \n \n \n \n Crit ical Needs This Week: Adopters and Fosters \n \n \n \n This February\, we saw the highest intake levels on record for the mont h since LifeLine took over shelter management in 2013. Both of our county shelters are in the red zone for space availability!  As we continue to f ace a growing space crisis\, we turn our attention to the impact of crowdi ng and the shelter environment on the health of our pets. It is a common m isconception that pets may fare better in a shelter than in a home where t he pet parent has to leave daily for work or doesn’t have a yard. There is no place like a home when it comes to animals. Even with the incredible support of our staff and volunteers\, it is impossible to replicate the c alm and one-on-one attention a pet will receive in a home. Shelters\, part icularly at the capacity level we currently face\, can be loud and overwhe lming for many pets. Though they are safe and fed\, the close proximity to so many other pets can lead to a spread in medical conditions. Ultimately \, we see a deterioration of our pets the longer they spend in the shelter \, along with added strain for our veterinary teams.  Our goal is to see all of our pets find their way to a warm and loving home. We need help giv ing our shelter pets a break\, including taking them out for a day or a we ekend\, while they await the arrival of their new family. We immediately s ee an improvement in our pet’s health and happiness when they are in a h ome. Plus\, you can provide key insights on the dog or cat’s personality (which tends to shine beyond the shelter walls) to share with potential a dopters! We are facing a particular need for fosters for our pets that hav e medical needs\, are part of an ongoing court case\, and dogs that are la rger in size. To find out more and help give our pets a break\, check out our Foster page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services \n \n \n \n There ar e currently 471 dogs at DeKalb County Animal Services\, 253 MORE than the ideal number of dogs that should be housed in our shelter here and putting us in the RED ZONE!  The need for special care fosters is imperative. Ce rtain pets\, such as those that have just given birth\, are undergoing med ical treatment or are part of a court case\, deserve a quiet space and may need a little extra care. This can include receiving regular doses of med icine\, restricted or regulated exercise regimes or extra space to care fo r their puppies. It is important that they have a home where they can rela x\, heal and rest stress-free.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n The Fulton County Animal Services shelter is in the RED ZONE! There are 265 dogs in the shelter\, an alarming 115 dogs over the ideal number of 150. This means some runs have up to five dogs s haring a space. As a result\, the shelter is seeing an uptick in medical i ssues\, particularly contagious ailments like upper respiratory infections . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Community Animal Center \n \n \n \n In Feb ruary 2022\, the LifeLine Community Animal Center brought in 222 pets to h elp create space at our two county shelters. 94 dogs and 84 cats are waiti ng for a place to call home\, with many more patiently waiting in foster h omes. Our animals are showing tremendous resilience\, but we need urgent h elp from our community to provide these precious pets with homes! Our miss ion remains\, as always\, to save the lives of all healthy and treatable a nimals. We appreciate the support of our community! \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Help us save lives together! \n \n \n \n Share this blog with your community\, and help get mor e pets into homes today! \n \n \n \n Ways to Help \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availability ofkennel space\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangerously full\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availability ofkennel space\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangerously full\n \n \n \n \n \n We are kicking off the new year with an unfamiliar sight for this time of the year: shelters that are stil l full from this summer. Shelter space is unfortunately\, yet typically\, limited during the summer months\, but this is the first time we have expe rienced such a continued strain on our shelter capacity and team. The numb er of animals coming in our doors has increased by 12% over last year whil e the number of dogs adopted has decreased. People are also struggling to care for their pets and have been facing evictions and other challenges. T his means more pets have been surrendered. Over the last two years\, we ha ve seen a 39% decline in the number of animals our rescue partners have be en able to help pull to safety\, largely due to factors resulting from the COVID pandemic. All of these challenges would be difficult alone but\, li ke so many others\, we are also facing severe labor shortages. We currentl y have 34 open positions across three locations\, which means we are missi ng 13% of our workforce. Between the staffing challenge and the number of staff who have been out sick due to the latest wave of the COVID-19 virus\ , we are struggling. Animal care is always our top priority. Our understaf fed teams and volunteers are working doubly hard to care for all the anima ls in need\, covering extra shifts and taking on additional responsibiliti es. In these times\, we must depend even more so on our community’s supp ort. By adopting\, donating\, volunteering\, helping lost animals back hom e and finding new homes for those alone in the shelter\, our community off ers real and sustained hope for the animals in our care. We are continuing to take in animals for emergency situations and for those who do not have any other options. Our Animal Service Officers and community support team s continue to provide resources\, including access to veterinary care and pet supplies\, pet lost and found assistance and self-rehoming options for animals in non-emergency situations. We always work with individuals faci ng financial hardship who need help for their pets. We often reduce or wai ve reclaim and surrender fees in the hopes of helping people and finding t he best outcomes for the animals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services \n \n \n \ n The ideal number of dogs that should be housed at DeKalb County Animal Services is 218. This allows us to house one dog per kennel with ac cess to both sides of the kennel. We are currently in the red zone with 48 0 dogs in the building. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n With Fulton County Animal Services being a smaller\, older building\, there is space to optimally house only 150 dogs. As of la st week\, there were 221 dogs in the shelter. This forces us to house mult iple dogs in most of the kennels. Not only does this make cleaning the she lter a logistical challenge\, but it means the environment is less than id eal for our animals. Our goal is to safely house a large population while mitigating risk of disease and shelter stress on the animals. If we had fe wer dogs in the building\, we could provide larger\, single kennels for 26 of our larger breed dogs\, who need individual housing\, and who are curr ently residing in smaller cages. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Animal Center \n \n \n \n In December 2021\, the LifeLine Community Animal C enter transferred in 170 pets from Fulton and DeKalb to help make space at the our two county shelters. We currently have 95 dogs and 102 cats looki ng for homes\, and even more are waiting to find families while they live in foster homes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We believe space limitations alone are an unacceptable reason to euthani ze healthy and treatable animals. LifeLine has been able to achieve “no- kill\,”  saving 90% or more of all the animals who enter our shelters\, but we are only able to maintain this lifesaving achievement with the com munity’s support and advocacy. We know our community has the ability to provide the support needed to save precious lives.  Their lives depend on it. \n \n \n \n Make a difference today! \n \n \n \n Share this blog post with your community\, and help g et more pets into homes today. 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May the best woman.\nTicket URL: https://tickets.citywinery.com/eve nt/charli-xcx-vs-slayyyter-drag-brunch-i39791 LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170243Z LOCATION:City Winery Atlanta\, 650 North Ave NE\, Atlanta\, 30308\, US URL:https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/charli-xcx-vs-slayyyter-drag-brun ch-i39791?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:City Winery Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://citywinery.com/atlanta/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Big Game Day DTSTART:20260919T163000Z DTEND:20260920T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T061350Z UID:10012273-1789821000-1789855200@www.kennesaw-ga.gov CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Football season is here\, and the United Bankshares Amphitheat er at Depot Park is the perfect place to watch the big game. \nJoin us beg inning at 12:30 PM to enjoy the pregame atmosphere before the matchup kick s off on the amphitheater’s large LED screen. Bring your lawn chairs\, p ack your favorite snacks and drinks\, and spend the afternoon cheering alo ngside friends\, family\, and fellow football fans in Downtown Kennesaw. \ nGame schedule is:\n• 12:30 PM: Georgia\n• 3:30 PM: Alabama\n• 7:45 PM: Kennesaw \nFor Depot Park rules and event guidelines\, please visit ht tp://amphitheateratdepotpark.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T061350Z LOCATION:Downtown Kennesaw URL:https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/big-game-day-3/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Kennesaw X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Garden Learning Series: Cactus Dish Workshop DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T061350Z UID:10013486-1789822800-1789830000@www.kennesaw-ga.gov CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on gardening class where you’ll design a nd create your own beautiful cactus and succulent dish garden. We’ll beg in by covering the basics of cacti and succulent care\, including light\, watering\, soil\, and long-term maintenance\, so you can keep your plants healthy and thriving at home.\n \nAfter the instructional portion\, parti cipants will select from a variety of cacti and succulents and learn how t o arrange and plant them in a dish garden container. You’ll leave with a unique\, living centerpiece created by you\, along with the knowledge and confidence to care for it.\n \nThis class is taught by Garden Manager Ha nna Young and Horticulture Tech Zack Aulbach. No prior experience is neces sary—this class is perfect for beginners and plant lovers of all levels. \nThe cost is $45 for non-members. Discounted price for members (please co ntact the Gardens for the code)\n \nRegister here: https://ticketscandy.c om/e/cactus-dish-garden-workshop-garden-learning-series-17624 LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T061350Z LOCATION:Smith-Gilbert Gardens\, 2382 Pine Mountain Road\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30152\, United States URL:https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/garden-learning-series-cact us-dish-workshop/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atla nta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Kennesaw X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Downtown Gallery Fall/Holiday Show Opening DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T182057Z UID:10001682-1789826400-1789839000@boothmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Downtown Gallery Winter Show Opening\nOpening Receptions: Sept ember 19\, 2026\nBAG: 2:00 – 3:30 PM\nBPG: 4:00 – 5:30 PM \nGuests are invited to attend an opening reception of Downtown Gallery’s Fall/Holid ay Exhibition.  The exhibition will offer an exclusive look into the juri ed artwork of our Booth Photography and Art Guilds. Some of the regional a rtists plan to be in attendance to share their experience creating the pie ces exhibited in the Downtown Gallery. \nCLICK HERE for more info on the Downtown Gallery. LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T182057Z LOCATION:Downtown Gallery\, 13 N Wall St\, Cartersville\, GA\, 30120\, Uni ted States URL:https://boothmuseum.org/event/downtown-gallery-fall-holiday-show-openi ng/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Booth Western Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://boothmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Moondog Pub & Grub Dog Adoption Event DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T001618Z UID:38115-1789826400-1789833600@lifelineanimal.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Our goal with this page is to share the current shelter needs with our community in an ongoing way. We hope to update this page seasonal ly or more frequently as needed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2024 \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Last year\, we reached a pivotal break ing point in terms of the number of animals housed in our care. We recogni zed the physical capacity limitations of our buildings and made a commitme nt to work towards humane housing solutions\, which means both the county shelters need to reduce the number of animals living in the buildings. Whi le we continue to face severe overcrowding into 2024\, we have worked hard to increase resources to help more pet owners and improve the quality of life for the animals in our care. We are continuing to adapt to the challe nges we’re facing\, including many systemic problems that contribute to the number of animals arriving in our care. We have collaborated with many supportive community members and leaders in pursuit of creating a safer a nd more humane shelter environment for all. There are no overnight solutio ns to drastically reduce our shelter populations\, but we continue to have hope that with your support and the strategies currently in place\, our c ommunity will help us get more animals into homes where they belong. Here is a brief update for all three LifeLine shelters\, including the unique c hallenges and the most important ways you can get involved. \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal ServicesDog Population: 506 | Opti mum Capacity: 475 \n \n \n \n Last year\, DeKalb Count y Animal Services reached peak numbers of dogs housed in the shelter durin g an outbreak of Canine Flu.. Because of an incredible response from our c ommunity\, we successfully saw the population drop down to 312 dogs. Becau se the need in our community is so great\, this number steadily rose back up to 500+ dogs and has remained in that range for months on end despite o ur best efforts. It is a near constant struggle to balance the amount of “noses in”\, pets arriving at the shelter\, with the amount of “nose s out” each week\, pets leaving. As an open intake municipal facility\, we do not turn away animals in need in Dekalb County\, no matter how much or little space we have in our kennels when we begin a new day. It is impo rtant that the community understands this distinction from other rescue or ganizations and is aware of ways they can help prevent lost or stray pets from ever having to enter the shelter. We need to create room for pets tha t have the most urgent need for our help. We must find a way to help more animals find homes and keep the shelter at a capacity that is humane for t he pets in our care. Heartbreaking space euthanasia decisions must be made weekly and overcrowding is putting more dogs at risk. Instead of focusing our at-risk dogs\, we are asking our community to focus efforts and resou rces on getting more of our highly-adoptable dogs out so that those animal s identified as most at risk (struggling in the shelter and exhibiting a v ariety of challenging behaviors) can get the time that they need to find a home. Any animal that leaves the building will help us reach our target o f decreasing the dog population to below a threshold of 475. This new proc ess includes daily population updates on the website and improved communic ations with our volunteers and community about how to best support dogs in need in our shelters. Even still\, 475 dogs housed in the building is les s than ideal. This is an incredible number of pets to care for daily. Whil e their basic needs are met\, quality of life deteriorates the longer they are housed in a shelter intended to be a temporary safety net. The lower we can keep that number\, the less dogs there will be at risk for illness\ , increased stress and euthanasia. In addition to these adjustments in com municating the ongoing need\, we have partnered with DeKalb County leaders on both short and long-term solutions that were announced last fall to he lp more pets in need: Increased funding for support to pets of DeKalb Coun ty residents including:A free monthly pet food bankFree spay/neuter surger ies through SNIP DeKalbFree vaccinations through LifeLine’s Mobile Clini cAdditional kennel space to provide more humane housing for the dogs curre ntly in our care:Plans have been approved to build new\, additional kennel s which will provide better housing for court case dogs who are in our car e long termProjected installation is September 2024We believe programs lik e these that make pet resources more accessible\, including affordable spa y/neuter surgery\, are the key to helping more pets stay out of the shelte rs and in homes where they belong. \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal ServicesDog Population: 419 | Optimum Capacity: 325 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the end of 2023\, we celebrated the grand opening of a brand new 40\,0 00 square foot shelter facility in Fulton County! With the opening of the new building\, we’ve fortunately seen improvement in all of these ways t o create a better environment for the teams and the animals as well as a b etter experience for visitors and supporters: Staff is less stressed. We h ave improved our ability to train\, onboard and implement new and efficien t processes.The building is easier to clean and has decreased the spread o f infectious disease.With separate kennel runs\, animals are less stressed or overwhelmed in the building and do not experience as high of stimulati on. It’s now easier to identify issues with dogs so we can work on getti ng them placed in a home more quickly.Visitors feel more welcome and have the ability to more easily spend time with individual animals. We have als o been able to increase the number of spay/neuter surgeries for our adopta ble animals and provide adopters\, fosters and rescue partners with better diagnostics for their pets with the new clinic.We have seen an increase i n the number of volunteers and hours spent with our team.We are able to ho st other shelters and bring more learning and collaborative opportunities to staff in-houseAt the same time\, we experienced a challenging transitio n as we worked to close the former facility\, adjust to the new set up\, a nd final projects and installations were wrapped up by the county. With th e new opening\, there was an uptick of stray or abandoned pets being broug ht to the new shelter. The shelter is a safe haven\, but can only be so te mporarily for pets in need of homes\, and we’ve seen the dog population quickly fill the building past its limits. Similarly to DeKalb County\, it has been difficult to balance the new intakes with finding outcomes for t he animals\, even in the wake of creative and successful adoption events. According to Animal Shelters Count’s recent annual report\, “In 2023\, 3% more dogs entered shelters than left\, resulting in an additional 107\ ,000 dogs in shelters at the end the year.” Fulton County Animal Service s is also an open intake municipal shelter facility and can’t simply “ stop” taking new animals in even when we’re overcapacity. Fortunately\ , we’ve also started 2024 with recent pawsitive media and exciting opera tional updates. The full-service clinic at Fulton County Animal Services i s now open for the public to make low-cost wellness appointments for their pets to receive the care they need! Additionally\, a Fulton County foster dog\, a pit mix now known as Miss Peaches\, has gone viral after being ad opted by celebrity and President of Barstool Sports\, Dave Portnoy. Miss P eaches’s story\, Dave’s choice to adopt and his initiative to raise fu nds for animal rescue has captured hearts nationwide. Lifesaving deserves to be trending so that we can keep up with the influx of dogs in need. We hope others will follow in his footsteps!  \n \n \n \n LifeLine Community Animal CenterDog Population: 119 | Optimum Capacity: 80 \n \n \n \n The incredible dedication of the team at our LifeLine Community Animal Center cannot be overlooked. Our county s helter facilities tend to take the spotlight in the news and on social med ia because of the massive number of pets that come through their doors\, b ut the Community Animal Center is always working quietly in the background to help the county operations. When the county shelters are over capacity \, so is this facility to keep up with the need. Not only do they consiste ntly take in pets from our county shelters and other rural facilities\, bu t\, when there is a neglect or hoarding case being investigated\, this loc ation takes in dozens of pets when they have nowhere else to go. As we ent er the warmer months of summer\, the Community Animal Center is also const antly preparing to help with the large numbers of kittens and puppies that are in need. Maintaining a full staff at this location is critical to its function. If you’re interested in joining our team full-time\, or even as a volunteer\, our Community Animal Center would love to have you! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A National Crisis \n \n \n \n In conversations wit h other rescue organizations and in a review of data over the past few yea rs\, we’ve learned that these challenges are not unique to LifeLine or t he city of Atlanta. For the fourth year in a row\, we are faced with a “ new normal” in animal sheltering. According to the report\, “A total o f 900\,000 animals have entered and lingered in our nation’s shelters an d rescues since January 2021. This surplus is on top of the population alr eady residing within organizations\, resulting in an ongoing capacity cris is.” “The number of animals entering shelters through community intake s in 2023 remained roughly the same as 2022 at 6.5 million\, with intakes nearly evenly split between dogs and cats.” Compared to a national decre ase of 3.2% in intakes between 2019 and 2023\, our community intakes throu gh the Fulton and DeKalb County shelters decreased 6.89% from 2019 to 2023 . But\, intakes increased by 14.5% from 2022 to 2023. Even in the wake of these higher intake numbers\, we have been able to rally our community and find an incredible number of homes in 2023 compared to previous years. “While 2.2 million dogs were adopted in 2023\, dog adoptions are still 5 % lower than in 2019 (-108\,000 dogs adopted).” At LifeLine\, our overal l pet adoptions were only down by 1.92% in 2023 compared to 2019\, and ado ptions were higher in 2023 compared to 2018\, 2020\, 2021 and 2022. We are frequently partnering with more organizations who want to help and who ar e spreading the word that adopting is the way to go when searching for a n ew pet. For full shelter statistics across our organization\, please visit www.shelteranimalscount.org/stats. \n \n \n \n In Su mmary \n \n \n \n The animals in our city need help. W hile donations are the foundation for our work in the community and allow us to help more pets get the care they need\, donations don’t create mor e available kennel space. We need your help in getting more pets adopted o r fostered. We need the community’s help in getting more lost pets back home. We need our community to know about available resources for food\, v eterinary care\, and affordable spay/neuter options. Together\, we can sav e these lives and help the animals who need us most. \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Octob er 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message To Our C ommunity \n \n \n \n We are in the midst of an ongoing crisis affecting city and county animal shelters across the country. Time s are extremely difficult for the animals housed in our shelters and the s taff and volunteers who care for them. We have frequently reported on the conditions of our shelters and how desperate we are to get hundreds of ani mals into homes. We hear the distress and complaints about the overcrowdin g from our volunteers\, fosters\, and community\; we experience the condit ions daily\; we see the news articles written and segments being broadcast on television and radio\; we feel and share your frustration and heartbre ak. We are heartbroken\, too. Let us express to you in no uncertain terms: the current conditions in our shelters are not humane or sustainable. We can and we must do better. We will exhaust all efforts to prioritize the h ealth and safety of both pets and people in our care. The balance of human ely sheltering a growing number of animals while giving each one the care and the time they deserve to be placed in a loving home is getting substan tially harder to achieve. The issues contributing to overcrowding primaril y are rooted in the community\, not the shelter\, and cannot be changed ov ernight. In the shelters\, we’ve reached a pivotal breaking point. We ha ve stretched the shelter capacity and resources to unsustainable limits wh ile hoping\, for too long now\, that there would be a turning point where more animals would leave these buildings than enter. But that has not happ ened this year and without homes to go to\, we must euthanize more dogs at both county shelters in order to reach and maintain safe and humane housi ng. There are many facets to the challenges we are currently facing and we will cover some of them in this blog. We also encourage you to check out two other blog posts that go into deeper detail on two important issues: T he No-Kill controversyThe Impact of Spay and Neuter (and other pressing qu estions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Are The Shelters So Overcrowded? \n \n \n \n We know there are a lot of questions around why this is happening. We are seeing a new reality\, a post-pandemic world\; E conomic challenges to families\, a lack of affordable and pet-friendly hou sing\, a national shortage of veterinarians\, a decrease in spay/neuter du ring the pandemic and a need for more accessible and affordable spay/neute r options\, a desire for specific breeds\, and a diminishing public capaci ty to help and home shelter animals are all taking a heartbreaking toll on the growing number of animals coming into LifeLine’s care. We have acce pted pets from families arriving at the shelter with all of their possessi ons in a U-haul and nowhere to turn for help. People newly arriving to the area are surrendering their dogs to the shelter because they are unable t o find affordable housing that will allow them to keep their companions.We are coming to terms with an untenable reality of the community relying on a singular shelter as the sole means of support for the growing number of animals at risk – animals who mostly were people’s pets and family me mbers at one time. Systemically\, the shelter alone cannot support the she er volume of need. Here Is A Look At Our Shelters In Crisis: \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dogs: 569Target Dog Capacity: 450 On Tuesday \, October 17th\, DeKalb County CEO\, Michael Thurmond\, visited DeKalb Co unty Animal Services. The following day\, he met with our CEO\, Rebecca Gu inn\, and other LifeLine leadership. Together\, LifeLine and DeKalb County leadership agreed that Dekalb County Animal Services must reduce the dog population at the shelter to 450 in 60 days and maintain the population at or below that number. They collaborated and decided on both short- and lo nger-term actions to help aid in this crisis including: Working with staff ing agencies for additional staff and support for cleaning.Deploying perso nnel from other divisions within LifeLine to assist with animal care\, man agement and training and restructuring staff schedules to ensure greater c overage\, particularly on weekends.Sadly\, increasing euthanasia rates if necessary and continuing to do so until we reduce the dog population to 45 0 or less. If we cannot increase lifesaving outcomes beyond the current ra te\, we will have to euthanize 9 animals each day\, or 63 animals each wee k.Constructing an overflow campus adjacent to the shelter\, designed to ho ld up to 120 additional dogs above the current target capacity and provide effective isolation areas\, to help alleviate the need for euthanasia for population control. This solution will take time to build\, staff and ope rate and until then we must get below 450 animals in the current building. Improving communications between DeKalb County’s Animal Services Enforce ment division and the shelter to more proactively address factors in the f ield that are causing animals to come into the shelter.Increasing support to fund access to veterinary care for DeKalb pet owners in need\, includin g subsidized and free spay/neuter\, and targeting areas of DeKalb County y ielding the highest number of animals impounded in the shelter.What it wil l take to change the situation most\, in the short-term\, is simply fewer dogs in the building. We are asking our community to help us achieve those target dog population numbers because\, without homes to go to\, dogs wil l be euthanized for space\, regardless of health and temperment. Please a dopt or foster a pet today. \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dog s: 357Sustainable Capacity for Dogs: 325 We’ve mentioned that there is h ope on the horizon in Fulton County in the form of a brand new shelter fac ility preparing to open before the end of the year. However\, this does no t change the fact that the current facility is in dire straits. On average \, 15 dogs are being euthanized for space each week. Each day\, 16 dogs en ter the facility. That’s\, on average\, 2 more dogs that come in than le ave. While some conditions will improve with the upcoming move to the new facility\, rising intake and overcrowding will not be solved entirely by t ransitioning from one building to another. Fulton County is in desperate n eed of adopters and fosters\, including Friendly Finders who are willing t o foster a lost or stray dog through its mandated stray hold (3 to 5 busin ess days total) instead of immediately dropping them at the shelter when f ound. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LifeLin e Midtown \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dogs: 105O ptimum Capacity for Dogs: 75 As an overflow facility\, for every dog adopt ed at LifeLine Midtown\, space opens up for another dog from the Fulton Co unty Animal Services. And\, because the shelter is smaller\, it is a less overwhelming experience for individuals to visit and bring home a pet. Ado pting a pet from LifeLine Midtown greatly supports the main Fulton County shelter. When the new Fulton shelter opens\, the Midtown facility will clo se and any dogs still there will have to move to the new shelter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LifeLine Community Animal Center \n \n \n \n Current Population of Dogs: 111 O ptimum Capacity for Dogs: 60  LifeLine’s Community Animal Center adopti on center was designed as an overflow facility for our county shelters. St aff and volunteers also provide pets with special medical or behavioral ch allenges more time and attention to meet those needs. For dogs\, the Commu nity Animal Center is the primary overflow facility for the DeKalb County shelter. Because it is also full\, our Community Animal Center is limited in serving these critical functions. Beyond just dogs\, our staff is also caring for the majority of our organization’s cats. This adoption center \, like our Midtown location\, offers a calmer environment that may be eas ier to visit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We Cannot Do This Alone \n \n \n \n Two things can be true: we can be proud of what we’ve accomplished together as a community in 10 ye ars’ time AND acknowledge the ways LifeLine needs to improve and perseve re as an organization. We have committed ourselves to helping these animal s\, but we are limited now by a lack of space and resources\, as well as e xternal challenges in the communities we serve. We are also human and make mistakes. And\, most importantly\, we cannot do this alone. While we are pursuing all avenues toward long-term solutions\, in the short term\, we n eed a miracle. We need you. We are asking our community to please foster o r adopt a pet today. You will be truly saving a life. If you have question s about any topic in this blog and would like to reach out\, please email feedback@lifelineanimal.org or write to LifeLine Animal Project\, ATTN: Op erations 3180 Presidential Drive\, Atlanta\, GA 30340. Thank you\, Atlanta . For believing in our work and helping us save lives today and always. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n February 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hello\, friends and supporters.  We wanted to share some critical u pdates and news as we turn the page on 2022\, and enter 2023 in a much bet ter position to give our deserving animals the love and space they need to thrive. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In January\, on the heels of a Canine Flu outbreak\, we were faced with a grim reality and life or death decisions. After more than a year of being at critical capacity at our DeKalb County Animal Services sh elter\, we were left with the heartbreaking possibility of having to eutha nize animals for space. We had nearly 600 dogs in need of home (at just th is one shelter). We put out a plea for help in the Greater Atlanta area\, and in a mere 7 days\, 373 dogs from DeKalb and 556 dogs from all LifeLine shelters found new homes! We are forever grateful to the Atlanta communit y for their support in our darkest hour. This is what lifesaving looks lik e. By the end of January\, our Fulton County Animal Services had fewer tha n 300 animals for the first time in almost a year. But within days of hitt ing that milestone\, we were called in with law enforcement on a rescue ca se and brought more than 60 new impounded animals safely into our care. Ea ch of these animals requires space\, food and immediate medical care. Our Fulton shelter team was also tasked with running LifeLine Midtown\, our te mporary shelter that opened in early January during the Canine Flu outbrea k to divert intake and keep dogs healthy. While it helped contain that out break\, a new location strains precious resources and manpower\, which has been challenging due to staffing shortages. \n \n \n \n Number of Dogs in Need of Homes as of February 15th \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services: 343 in the shelter and 928 in foster hom es\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services: 339 in the shelter and 22 0 in foster homes\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n LifeLine Community Animal Center: 65 in t he shelter and 85 in foster homes\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n LifeLine Midtown: 82 in t he shelter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The LifeLine Community Animal Center con tinues to aid in the efforts of freeing up space at our county shelters an d helping dogs clear their quarantine period from the Canine Flu outbreak. Recent staffing hires have provided much needed relief to our existing te ams. After the incredible number of adoptions at our DeKalb shelter\, ther e are many animals in need of spay/neuter procedures. The Community Animal Center has stepped in to help temporarily house animals awaiting surgery and ensure that pets don’t have to wait any longer than necessary to go home with new\, loving families. Fortunately\, while the dogs in our care have been a major media focus in 2023\, we have also happily seen a steady flow of cat adoptions at the Community Animal Center and have enough open cat housing space to prepare for a busy kitten season to start in the spr ing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n It’s bee n a busy start to the new year. And\, while we are celebrating the wins\, the hard work isn’t over. Even though we successfully saved many lives\ , 20-40 dogs come into our county shelters every single day and they need your help to find their way home.  \n \n \n \n What We Need Most Now: \n \n \n \n Volunteers and new staff are urgently needed to keep this much-needed LifeLine Midtown shelter up and running\, as well as help at our other locations.We always need adopte rs and fosters to place more pets into homes where they belong.We need goo d Samaritans in our community to help lost pets make their way back home i nstead of to the shelter. Find out what to do if you should find a lost pe t.And\, if you can’t foster or adopt\, please consider making a donation .As always\, thank you for your critical support. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Posts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Novem ber\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n September\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n June\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n May\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n March\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AN URGENT PLEA FROM OUR CEO TO THE CITY OF ATLANTA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The current situation in our Atlanta animal shelters is dire. The animals in our care do not have the space they need\, or dese rve\, and we need your help. Our hard working teams are understaffed and w orking extreme overtime to ensure that kennels are clean\, bowls are full\ , and the pets in our shelters are well cared for. Our volunteers walk hun dreds of dogs a day. And it’s still not enough. We have teams covering r escue\, adoptions\, marketing\, volunteers\, and foster parents\, all work ing tirelessly to find homes and other ways Atlanta’s pets can get out o f the shelter. This is not the life our city’s animals deserve. This sta te our shelters are in is not sustainable for the pets nor the people who care for them. Animal shelters have never been\, and will never be\, the i deal solution for the animals. Atlanta\, we urgently need your help. Our a nimals are in desperate need of homes. Each of our shelters have exceeded capacity by the hundreds. DeKalb County Animal Services has nearly 600 dog s and over 50 cats in the building\, Fulton County Animal Services has alm ost 400 dogs in a building meant to hold 80. The more pets in our care\, t he harder it is to make sure they are living as comfortably as they deserv e during their time with us. We are meant to be a temporary refuge for pet s in need\, not a home. Pets cannot thrive here\, especially when there is an overwhelming amount of them. We know you’ve heard this plea before. And we hope you’ll hear it now. The situation is not improving. There ar e more animals in our care than ever and they really need your help. We ne ed your help. Adopt: Whether you’re looking for a calm couch potato\, wa lking partner\, or anything in between\, there are over 1\,000 deserving p ets waiting for you. Foster: If you have just two weeks to help a pet\, th at can make all of the difference. Sign up here.Donate: We need monetary d onations and supplies to continue caring for this many animals each day. Y ou can help by donating here or sending us much-needed items from our Amaz on wishlists. Help lost pets: Most pets are found within a mile of their h ome. If they come to a shelter\, their chances of being reunited greatly d eclines. If you find a pet\, follow these steps or become a friendly finde r. Spay/Neuter: Unlike humans\, dogs and cats give birth to 4-to-6 animals in one litter. Also\, dogs can give birth up to twice a year and cats up to 5 times a year! Because they can produce so many offspring each year\, it is important to spay/neuter your pet as soon as possible to reduce pet overpopulation. Learn more here about the benefits and how to book an appo intment with one of our Spay/Neuter clinics. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 202 2 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We wish we had bette r news to share\, but right now\, the shelters are still struggling. There is a lot of pressure right now on the county shelters to be the lifeline for more pets than the shelters have space to house. The reason for this o vercrowding is simple: more animals are coming in than are leaving. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In August\, we saw a total of 601 dogs adopted\, but 863 came in du ring that same time. That’s 262 more dogs entering our already full buil dings.  \nNumber of dogs that need homes: \n\n337 dogs in need at our Ful ton County shelter\n526 dogs in need at our DeKalb County shelter\n81 dogs in need at our Community Animal Center\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The situation is dir e. We are urging our communities in Fulton and DeKalb Counties to please n ot bring healthy pets they find straight to the shelter as first response. Please take a few steps in the first 48 hours to get lost pets back home where they belong. This does not mean pets will be without support in the community. Those injured or sick are always a top priority. We’re tryin g to make more space for those most in need. And\, we are also trying to f ind solutions for humans in emergency situations who have run out of optio ns. Here are a few things anyone can do to help during this crisis: Adopt a petFoster a pet. 200 emergency fosters are needed at our shelters right nowDonate to support pets in the shelterCollect newspaper\, towels and bla nkets to drop off at any locationCheck the shelter wishlist for items most in needHelp a neighbor who can’t keep their pet find a new home – her e’s howFollow our social channels and help us get the word out by sharin g posts from your preferred platform\, Facebook\, Instagram and Twitter.Wr ite an article in your local neighborhood paper about adopting/fostering s helter petsIf you find a lost pet\, fill out a found pet report\, follow t hese steps or become a friendly finder \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are the next chapter in animal w elfare. \n \n \n \n Animal shelters have never been\, and will never be\, the ideal solution for the animals. They have always b een a flawed answer to a bigger community challenge of how to best help lo st\, stray and unwanted pets.  Across the nation\, all communities are fa cing the aftershocks of the pandemic. For animal shelters\, those challeng es include overpopulated and understaffed facilities\, higher intake and f ewer adopters\, and a substantial decrease in rescue transfer support. In Atlanta\, we’ve had to restrict intake at varying levels due to the seve re overcapacity status at both county shelters.  But over the last few ye ars\, and through the recent challenges\, we’ve begun to see how a criti cal shift\, and a different path forward\, can actually save the lives of the animals in our community without having animals languish in shelters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Over 60% of the animals in a shelter are stray/lost pets. Imagine if the shelters d idn’t exist to collect all the lost and stray pets of a community. What if the community itself was able to help those pets find and reunite with their families?  63% of animals are found just a mile from their home (26 % are just a block away). If neighbors could reunite pets with their famil ies\, instead of bringing them to the shelter\, our shelters would always have space to help those with nowhere to go. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What if the community could help struggling neighbors rehome their pets instead of turning them over to a shelter? Wha t if more resources were spent on keeping pets and people together instead of housing pets in a crowded shelter? If we\, as a community\, could shif t the focus to support each other in creative and practical ways\, the she lters wouldn’t be overcrowded with lost pets missing their families\, or abandoned pets looking for new homes. There will always be a need for she lters to help animals in emergency situations and victims of animal cruelt y\, but the real safety net for pets is a caring community – neighbors h elping neighbors.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Especially now\, when the need continues to exceed available sh eltering resources\, we believe we must find more community-centric soluti ons by working together with pet-lovers and good samaritans to get more pe ts home where they belong.  LifeLine does not believe killing healthy and treatable pets to make more space in a shelter is ever the right answer. Population management through euthanasia has never worked. Reliance on eut hanasia constrains the development of lifesaving solutions\, and the resul ts are always tragic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When faced with external pressure to euthanize healthy and treatabl e animals to create more shelter space last month\, we turned to our anima l-loving community and in one week found foster and adoptive homes for 300 + pets. Atlanta\, you are the ideal solution. With your help\, we can weav e together a new safety net for the animals in need. Whether you are a vet eran rescuer or new to animal welfare\, help us shift the response when we find lost and stray pets\, so that more pets can be returned to their hom es. If you hear of situations where people need help with a found pet\, he lp them find options\, contact friends to find a foster home and help canv as the neighborhood to reunite families. Share this page.If you read about someone needing to rehome a pet\, share these resources and ask your neig hbors and friends if anyone can help. The pet owner\, rather than the shel ter\, will be able to find the best match for a loved pet. If someone is missing a pet\, check the lost pet pages of our website to see if the pet ended up at the shelter.If you can’t adopt\, foster. If you can’t fost er\, donate. If you can’t donate\, volunteer. If you can’t volunteer\, become an ambassador and share information and resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please continue to suppor t our county shelters. Know that the staff is making the best decisions fo r every individual animal and human who comes to our doors with the resour ces that are available.  \nPlease extend the benefit of the doubt to lear n more about decisions that are being made. The people who dedicate our li ves to help animals in the shelter are not perfect\, but we are doing thei r very best in every situation\, for every individual pet\, and we are wor king with very limited resources and the most challenging of circumstances .  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Right now\, we are at a pivotal moment to change the course of animal welfare and lif esaving in our city. Animals deserve to be in homes and people deserve the love of a pet. Will you join us in committing to turn to each other to fi nd ways to help the animals in your community? Are you in?  We are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availabili ty ofkennel space\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangerously full\n \n \n \n \n \n Metro Atlanta County Animal Shelters are Out of Space! \n \n \n \n The county shelters have reached peak capacity and no longer have kennel space to house dogs. Because of the sheer volume\, we have had to set up temporary crates to house new arrivals but this is n ot a sustainable or acceptable solution.  This year we have seen a declin e in adoptions by 14% and a 37% decline in the number of animals leaving w ith rescue partners (compared to 2019 pre-pandemic levels). We also saw a decline in the number of lost pets finding their families again. Not only are there more animals currently in the shelters\, but they are staying lo nger which impacts their physical and mental wellbeing.  We URGENTLY need help to place our medium to large dogs into homes so that the shelters do not have to face difficult life or death decisions. We currently need to find 250 homes for dogs living at the DeKalb shelter. The Fulton County an imal shelter is facing a similar situation and needs to find 150 homes thi s week.  Here’s what we are experiencing currently across metro Atlanta . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DeKalb Coun ty Animal Services \n \n \n \n Today\, there are 560 d ogs in our DeKalb facility*. In May 2019\, prior to the pandemic the shelt er held 440 dogs. Fewer animals are leaving the shelter\, and animals are staying longer looking for homes. They’re waiting an average of 80 days at DeKalb County Animal Services. Due to this critical status\, Dekalb Cou nty and LifeLine Animal Project\, in conjunction with the Georgia Departme nt of Agriculture\, are enacting emergency only intake protocols. This mea ns the DeKalb shelter is only able to accept animals from emergency situat ions or in critical need (injured animals\, animals involved in bite cases or cruelty situations). DeKalb County Animal Enforcement will also enforc e these emergency protocols and will only respond to high priority calls. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *As of May 25\, 2022\, with the help of our community\, the number of dogs housed at DeKalb County Animal Service s has decreased to 433. We are making slow\, but steady\, progress towards reducing the number of pets housed at the shelter to a more comfortable t hreshold of 320. However\, the situation remains critical and your continu ed help is needed to find homes for the pets in our care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n There are currently 360  dogs in our Fulton facility**\, which was bui lt to house only 80 dogs. Dogs are waiting an average 40 days to be placed in a home\, which is longer than previous years and is very stressful for the animals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n **As of May 25\, 2022\, thanks to our community’s help in response to an urgent plea for fosters and ad opters\, the number of dogs housed at Fulton County Animal Services has di pped below 300. Additionally\, a generous volunteer has pledged to sponsor 100 dog adoptions this May at Fulton County. We always want to provide hu mane housing for the animals in our care and at the levels we are experien cing\, that is extremely challenging. Our community’s continued help at this critical time is needed to find homes for the pets in our care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Animal C enter \n \n \n \n Our Community Animal Center takes in pets from our county shelters to help alleviate space constraints. Right now\, the center is full and can only take in more dogs when dogs currentl y in our care are adopted or head to foster homes.  Last week\, 128 cats arrived from our DeKalb and Fulton shelters. If you are looking for a cat\ , there are many available at the LifeLine Community Animal Center. There are also over 100 dogs available for adoption at this location. \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Let's save lives together. \n \n \n \n Please share this blog with your community and network to help more pets find the homes they deserve today. \n \n \n \n Ways to Help \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availability ofkennel spa ce\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangero usly full\n \n \n \n \n \n Crit ical Needs This Week: Adopters and Fosters \n \n \n \n This February\, we saw the highest intake levels on record for the mont h since LifeLine took over shelter management in 2013. Both of our county shelters are in the red zone for space availability!  As we continue to f ace a growing space crisis\, we turn our attention to the impact of crowdi ng and the shelter environment on the health of our pets. It is a common m isconception that pets may fare better in a shelter than in a home where t he pet parent has to leave daily for work or doesn’t have a yard. There is no place like a home when it comes to animals. Even with the incredible support of our staff and volunteers\, it is impossible to replicate the c alm and one-on-one attention a pet will receive in a home. Shelters\, part icularly at the capacity level we currently face\, can be loud and overwhe lming for many pets. Though they are safe and fed\, the close proximity to so many other pets can lead to a spread in medical conditions. Ultimately \, we see a deterioration of our pets the longer they spend in the shelter \, along with added strain for our veterinary teams.  Our goal is to see all of our pets find their way to a warm and loving home. We need help giv ing our shelter pets a break\, including taking them out for a day or a we ekend\, while they await the arrival of their new family. We immediately s ee an improvement in our pet’s health and happiness when they are in a h ome. Plus\, you can provide key insights on the dog or cat’s personality (which tends to shine beyond the shelter walls) to share with potential a dopters! We are facing a particular need for fosters for our pets that hav e medical needs\, are part of an ongoing court case\, and dogs that are la rger in size. To find out more and help give our pets a break\, check out our Foster page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services \n \n \n \n There ar e currently 471 dogs at DeKalb County Animal Services\, 253 MORE than the ideal number of dogs that should be housed in our shelter here and putting us in the RED ZONE!  The need for special care fosters is imperative. Ce rtain pets\, such as those that have just given birth\, are undergoing med ical treatment or are part of a court case\, deserve a quiet space and may need a little extra care. This can include receiving regular doses of med icine\, restricted or regulated exercise regimes or extra space to care fo r their puppies. It is important that they have a home where they can rela x\, heal and rest stress-free.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n The Fulton County Animal Services shelter is in the RED ZONE! There are 265 dogs in the shelter\, an alarming 115 dogs over the ideal number of 150. This means some runs have up to five dogs s haring a space. As a result\, the shelter is seeing an uptick in medical i ssues\, particularly contagious ailments like upper respiratory infections . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Community Animal Center \n \n \n \n In Feb ruary 2022\, the LifeLine Community Animal Center brought in 222 pets to h elp create space at our two county shelters. 94 dogs and 84 cats are waiti ng for a place to call home\, with many more patiently waiting in foster h omes. Our animals are showing tremendous resilience\, but we need urgent h elp from our community to provide these precious pets with homes! Our miss ion remains\, as always\, to save the lives of all healthy and treatable a nimals. We appreciate the support of our community! \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Help us save lives together! \n \n \n \n Share this blog with your community\, and help get mor e pets into homes today! \n \n \n \n Ways to Help \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availability ofkennel space\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangerously full\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Availability ofkennel space\n \n \n \n \n Good amount\n Dangerously full\n \n \n \n \n \n We are kicking off the new year with an unfamiliar sight for this time of the year: shelters that are stil l full from this summer. Shelter space is unfortunately\, yet typically\, limited during the summer months\, but this is the first time we have expe rienced such a continued strain on our shelter capacity and team. The numb er of animals coming in our doors has increased by 12% over last year whil e the number of dogs adopted has decreased. People are also struggling to care for their pets and have been facing evictions and other challenges. T his means more pets have been surrendered. Over the last two years\, we ha ve seen a 39% decline in the number of animals our rescue partners have be en able to help pull to safety\, largely due to factors resulting from the COVID pandemic. All of these challenges would be difficult alone but\, li ke so many others\, we are also facing severe labor shortages. We currentl y have 34 open positions across three locations\, which means we are missi ng 13% of our workforce. Between the staffing challenge and the number of staff who have been out sick due to the latest wave of the COVID-19 virus\ , we are struggling. Animal care is always our top priority. Our understaf fed teams and volunteers are working doubly hard to care for all the anima ls in need\, covering extra shifts and taking on additional responsibiliti es. In these times\, we must depend even more so on our community’s supp ort. By adopting\, donating\, volunteering\, helping lost animals back hom e and finding new homes for those alone in the shelter\, our community off ers real and sustained hope for the animals in our care. We are continuing to take in animals for emergency situations and for those who do not have any other options. Our Animal Service Officers and community support team s continue to provide resources\, including access to veterinary care and pet supplies\, pet lost and found assistance and self-rehoming options for animals in non-emergency situations. We always work with individuals faci ng financial hardship who need help for their pets. We often reduce or wai ve reclaim and surrender fees in the hopes of helping people and finding t he best outcomes for the animals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DeKalb County Animal Services \n \n \n \ n The ideal number of dogs that should be housed at DeKalb County Animal Services is 218. This allows us to house one dog per kennel with ac cess to both sides of the kennel. We are currently in the red zone with 48 0 dogs in the building. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fulton County Animal Services \n \n \n \n With Fulton County Animal Services being a smaller\, older building\, there is space to optimally house only 150 dogs. As of la st week\, there were 221 dogs in the shelter. This forces us to house mult iple dogs in most of the kennels. Not only does this make cleaning the she lter a logistical challenge\, but it means the environment is less than id eal for our animals. Our goal is to safely house a large population while mitigating risk of disease and shelter stress on the animals. If we had fe wer dogs in the building\, we could provide larger\, single kennels for 26 of our larger breed dogs\, who need individual housing\, and who are curr ently residing in smaller cages. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Animal Center \n \n \n \n In December 2021\, the LifeLine Community Animal C enter transferred in 170 pets from Fulton and DeKalb to help make space at the our two county shelters. We currently have 95 dogs and 102 cats looki ng for homes\, and even more are waiting to find families while they live in foster homes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We believe space limitations alone are an unacceptable reason to euthani ze healthy and treatable animals. LifeLine has been able to achieve “no- kill\,”  saving 90% or more of all the animals who enter our shelters\, but we are only able to maintain this lifesaving achievement with the com munity’s support and advocacy. We know our community has the ability to provide the support needed to save precious lives.  Their lives depend on it. \n \n \n \n Make a difference today! \n \n \n \n Share this blog post with your community\, and help g et more pets into homes today. 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Topics such as reproduction\, metamorphosis\, functional morphology\, freeze tolerance\, and phenotypic plasticity will be covered in splendid detail\, while also examining basic questions like ‘Is that frog or a toad?’\, ‘a salamander or a newt?’ And ‘What do amphibia ns do in the winter?’\n\nThe course is intended for adults and assumes a basic understanding of biology\, but not a requirement. All course materi als will be available for free download.\n\n\nThis class takes place over 8 Saturday afternoons\; each class is 3 hours long (2:30-5:30)\; basically 3 regular classes in succession each Saturday from September 19 - Novembe r 7. The $100 fee is for the entire course. See the course syllabus.\n\nCl ass instructor\, Mark Mandica\, can be reached via email at mark@amphibian foundation.org. Click HERE to learn more about Mark and the Amphibian Fo undation. 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No RSVP required. \nGet Show Tickets LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T201048Z LOCATION:Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families\, 1280 Peachtree Street NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States URL:https://www.alliancetheatre.org/event/afterwords-carmela-sep-19/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Alliance Theatre X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.alliancetheatre.org/content/shows-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Six Flags Shuttle Check-Out 2026 DTSTART:20260919T200000Z DTEND:20260920T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T193411Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53502787665871 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Shuttle check out.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHosted by: POUNCE Rew ards Program\, Spotlight Programs Board\n\nAdditional Information can be f ound at: https://pin.gsu.edu/event/12519709 LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T193411Z LOCATION:Student Center East URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/six-flags-shuttle-check-out-2026?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Cross Parish Patronal Feast with World Fest 2026 DTSTART:20260919T200000Z DTEND:20260920T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T203413Z UID:10000119-1789833600-1789848000@archatl.com CATEGORIES:festival,food DESCRIPTION:Holy Cross Church will celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation o f the Holy Cross with Holy Cross World Fest 2026: Many Cultures\, One Fait h\, One Cross\, on Saturday\, September 19\, starting with Holy Mass at 4 p.m. at the the Holy Cross Soccer Field. \n\n\n\nThe parish-wide celebrati on will be a celebration of the patronal Feast of Holy Cross in worship\, faith formation\, fellowship\, cultural celebration and family activities. After Mass\, families will be asked to bring crosses or crucifixes from h ome to be blessed. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, there will be an international fo od festival (where each parishioner gets to bring a traditional dish from his or her culture)\, youth activities\, children’s games\, people weari ng cultural attire\, music and opportunities for ministries to get involve d. \n\n\n\nThe purpose of the celebration is to increase parishioners’ a wareness of the Feast of the Holy Cross and to celebrate the diversity of the Holy Cross parish family. \n\n\n\nEveryone in the parish\, families\, ministries and friends and all are welcome. \n\n\n\nEvent organized by Hol y Cross Catholic Church LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T203413Z LOCATION:Holy Cross Catholic Church\, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road\, Atlanta\ , GA\, 30341\, United States URL:https://archatl.com/event/holy-cross-parish-patronal-feast-with-world- fest-2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:archatl.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://archatl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MEMBER OPENING: Arnold Friberg: Painting Faith\, Freedom and the A merican Spirit DTSTART:20260919T200000Z DTEND:20260919T221500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T182619Z UID:10001640-1789833600-1789841700@boothmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Arnold Friberg: Painting Faith\, Freedom and the American Spir it\nSeptember 19\, 2026 – January 10\, 2027\nOn loan from First Freedom Art\, a CAZ Investments Company\, Houston\, Texas. All rights reserved.\nM ember opening September 19\, 2026\, 4 – 7 PM \n  \nArnold Friberg stand s among America’s most celebrated artists and illustrators\, renowned fo r his powerful depictions of religious\, Western\, and patriotic themes. H is iconic body of work includes the monumental paintings created as chief visualization artist for Cecil B. DeMille’s The Ten Commandments\, as we ll as his widely beloved masterpiece\, The Prayer at Valley Forge. \nThis upcoming exhibition offers a rare and exciting opportunity to experience t he breadth and depth of Friberg’s remarkable career. Featuring more than 40 works\, the exhibition brings together a rich cross-section of his art —many pieces drawn from Friberg’s private collection and presented pub licly for the very first time. From sweeping historical narratives to inti mate expressions of faith\, the exhibition reveals the extraordinary range \, technical mastery\, and enduring vision that define Friberg’s legacy. \nOrganized in collaboration with First Freedom Art Company of Houston\, Texas\, this exhibition reflects a shared commitment to preserving and pro moting iconic American art while illuminating the enduring importance of t he freedoms of religion and speech. \nMembers are invited to a 4:00 PM Gal lery Walk (Temporary Exhibition Gallery) and 4:45 PM Reception (Eaton Atri um)\, followed by a presentation in the Bergman Theatre  at 5:30 PM. Regi stration is required. \n4:00 PM Gallery Walk | 5:00 PM Reception \n  \n  \n© Arnold Friberg\, Her Calf\, 1973\, oil on canvas\, 33 x 43”\, On l oan from First Freedom Art\, a CAZ Investments Company\, Houston\, Texas. All rights reserved. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182619Z LOCATION:Booth Western Art Museum\, 501 N Museum Dr\, Cartersville\, GA\, 30120\, United States URL:https://boothmuseum.org/event/member-opening-arnold-friberg-painting-f aith-freedom-and-the-american-spirit/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=i cs&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Booth Western Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://boothmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pre-Game Tailgate: Georgia State Football at UCF DTSTART:20260919T203000Z DTEND:20260919T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T002124Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53746636287754 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Join us for a GSU Alumni tailgate and stay to watch the Panthe rs take on the UCF Knights.\n\nJoin fellow alumni and fans for food\, drin ks\, and camaraderie! Celebrate with your Panther family at this spirited pre-game party before Georgia State takes on University of Central Florida at Acrisure Bounce House at 7 p.m. Wear all your GSU blue gear and you ca n win a prize for the most spirited!\n\nThe tailgate will take place Satur day\, September 19th from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the UCF Soccer and Track Com plex. Game kickoff is at 7 p.m.\n\nThere are two ticket options which incl ude:\n\nTailgate Only $50:\n\nBeer and seltzersDelicious BBQ provided by S onny's BBQParkingOutdoor games and collective Panther spiritTailgate and G ame $100:\n\nBeer and seltzersDelicious BBQ provided by Sonny's BBQParking Outdoor games and collective Panther spiritGame TicketEach ticket purchase d enters you into two raffle drawings for Georgia State alumni swag packag es! Drawing will occur September 21 and winners announced via email.\n\nTh is event is open to everyone. The venue is wheelchair accessible. All mino rs 17 and under must be accompanied by a ticketed adult guardian LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T002124Z LOCATION:UCF Soccer and Track Complex URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/pre-game-tailgate-georgia-state-footbal l-at-ucf?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Atlanta Beltline's Art Lantern Parade DTSTART:20260919T210000Z DTEND:20260920T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T193101Z UID:10041435-1789837200-1789848000@www.globalatlanta.com CATEGORIES:arts,festival DESCRIPTION:The Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade debuted on the Atlanta art scene in 2010 with a few hundred people and continues to grow to include tens of thousands of lantern enthusiasts. \nAnyone with a lantern is invit ed to come out and light up the Atlanta Beltline corridor by walking in th e parade! Others are invited to watch the fun as a spectator. \nThe parade is led by Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons and a host of live bands. \nAdditional details\, including times\, parade route\ , workshop information\, will be available soon. Stay tuned! LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T193101Z LOCATION:GA URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/atlanta-beltlines-art-lantern-para de/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Global Atlanta X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/events/category/culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maroon Tigers Football Schedule 2026 DTSTART:20260919T210000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T210101Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53745414938460 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Get ready to cheer on the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers thro ughout the 2026 football season! From the season-opening Natural State Ki ckoff Classic in Little Rock to the annual Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic and Homecoming at B.T. Harvey Stadium\, there are plenty of opportunities to s how your Maroon Tiger pride.\n\n2026 Schedule\n\nSaturday\, August 29 Univ ersity of Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7:00 p.m. ET War Memorial Stadium — Little Rock\, AR Natural State Kickoff Classic\n\nSaturday\, September 5 Clark A tlanta University 1:00 p.m. ET B.T. Harvey Stadium — Atlanta\, GA Home G ame (ATL Labor Day Classic)\n\nSaturday\, September 12 Central State Unive rsity 1:00 p.m. ET B.T. Harvey Stadium — Atlanta\, GA Home Game (Den of Honor)\n\nSaturday\, September 19 Lane College 5:00 p.m. ET Lane Field — Jackson\, TN Away Game\n\nSaturday\, September 26 Edward Waters Universit y 1:00 p.m. ET B.T. Harvey Stadium — Atlanta\, GA Home Game (Senior Day) \n\nSaturday\, October 3 Tuskegee University 7:00 p.m. ET Cramton Bowl — Montgomery\, AL Away Game (Morehouse-Tuskegee Football Classic)\n\nSaturd ay\, October 10 Savannah State University 1:00 p.m. ET B.T. Harvey Stadium — Atlanta\, GA Home Game (Homecoming)\n\nSaturday\, October 17 Howard U niversity 3:30 p.m. ET Greene Stadium — Washington\, DC Away Game\n\nSat urday\, October 24———Bye Week\n\nSaturday\, October 31 Allen Univers ity 2:00 p.m. ET Columbia\, SC Away Game\n\nSaturday\, November 7 Kentucky State University 1:00 p.m. ET Frankfort\, KY Away Game\n\nSaturday\, Nove mber 14 SIAC Championship Game TBD\n\nAll times are Eastern Time and are s ubject to change.\n\nHome games are played at B.T. Harvey Stadium on the M orehouse College campus in Atlanta.\n\nFor the latest game information\, t ickets\, and schedule updates\, visit the Morehouse Athletics football sch edule. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T210101Z URL:https://events.morehouse.edu/event/maroon-tigers-football-schedule?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Morehouse College Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://morehouse.edu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Concert on the Green: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month DTSTART:20260919T210000Z DTEND:20260920T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T123253Z UID:168177-1789837200-1789855200@travelcobb.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Concert on the Green: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month retu rns to Logan Farm Park on Saturday\, September 19\, 2026! Enjoy great foo d and fantastic music from 5-10 p.m. as you dance the night away! There wi ll be music and performances from 5 p.m. with a concert at 7 p.m. Bring yo ur family\, friends and neighbors as Acworth celebrates its community and culture at Logan Farm Park. \nEl evento especial\, Concierto en el Parque: Celebrando el Mes de Herencia Hispana regresa a Logan Farm Park el Sábad o 19 de Septiembre! Acompáñanos de 5pm a 10pm para disfrutar de comida d eliciosa\, actividades para los niños y música para bailar. Habrá músi ca y bailadores a partir de las 5pm y la banda empezando a las 7pm. Traiga a su familia\, amigos y vecinos y celebre la cultura Hispana con la ciuda d de Acworth. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T123253Z LOCATION:Logan Farm Park\, 4405 Cherokee Street\, Acworth\, GA\, 30101 URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/concert-on-the-green-celebrating-hispanic -heritage-month/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlan ta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Cobb Travel & Tourism X-SOURCE-URL:https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:George Wallace DTSTART:20260919T213000Z DTEND:20260919T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T002422Z UID:6a83447a29c932d25461f24f CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:City Winery Atlanta presents George Wallace live on Saturday\, September 19th at 5:30pm. Literally\, a rags-to-riches story\, Wallace we nt from selling rags to VP of Advertising. Still\, his dream of being a co median had a strong hold on him. Within a week of leaving the advertising field\, he began to perform stand-up comedy and was offered a job writing for “The Redd Foxx Show.”\nTicket URL: https://tickets.citywinery.com/ event/george-wallace-meuwdo LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T002422Z LOCATION:City Winery Atlanta\, 650 North Ave NE\, Atlanta\, 30308\, US URL:https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/george-wallace-meuwdo?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:City Winery Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://citywinery.com/atlanta/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase - Saturday September 19 at 5:30PM DTSTART:20260919T213000Z DTEND:20260919T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T060957Z UID:10001803-1789839000-1789842600@laughingskulllounge.com CATEGORIES:comedy LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T060957Z LOCATION:Laughing Skull Lounge\, 878 Peachtree Street\, Atlanta\, GA\, 303 09\, United States URL:https://laughingskulllounge.com/event/best-of-atlanta-comedy-showcase- saturday-september-19-2026-at-530pm/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ic s&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughing Skull Lounge X-SOURCE-URL:https://laughingskulllounge.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guest Artist Masterclass: Celeste Johnson\, Oboe & Leigh Muñoz\, Bassoon DTSTART:20260919T213000Z DTEND:20260919T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T000039Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53124802136372 CATEGORIES:education,free DESCRIPTION:Join guest artists Celeste Johnson\, Professor of Oboe at the University of Missouri–Kansas City Conservatory\, and Leigh Muñoz\, bas soonist\, contrabassoonist and Vice President of the International Double Reed Society\, for a special masterclass featuring Georgia State Universit y double reed students.\n\nParticipants will receive individualized instru ction and coaching while audience members gain insight into the artistic\, technical and musical aspects of performance through an engaging and inte ractive educational experience.\n\nThis event is free and open to the publ ic. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T000039Z LOCATION:Florence Kopleff Recital Hall URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/guest-artist-masterclass-celeste-johnso n-oboe-leigh-munoz-bassoon?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp aign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Music in the Garden: Chris Burroughs DTSTART:20260919T220000Z DTEND:20260920T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T002349Z UID:10007493-1789840800-1789851600@www.wyldecenter.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Late summer gathering in the garden. Music\, nature\, and comm unity in perfect harmony.\nJoin us on Saturday\, September 19 for an eveni ng celebration of jazz as master drummer Chris Burroughs(opens in new tab) brings his artistry to Wylde Center’s Oakhurst Garden. In the heart of summer\, when the garden is at its most vibrant and welcoming\, experienc e the rhythmic brilliance and improvisational magic that only live jazz ca n deliver. \nDetails: \n\nDoors open at 6 pm for mingling and garden explo ration\nMusic begins at 7 pm\nBring your own beverages (BYOB)\nBring food to enjoy during the concert\nBring a lawn chair or blanket for seating\n10 0% of ticket revenue supports the artist\n\n>>Get Your Tickets Now for $30 (opens in new tab)\nA Shared Vision\nWylde Center connects the community t o nature in urban environments. Through four urban greenspaces across Atla nta\, Wylde Center grows more than plants\; we cultivate community\, envir onmental stewardship\, and access to green spaces for all. \nSnug Concerts believes that music is meant to be felt\, not just heard. As an artist-fi rst nonprofit\, they create intimate spaces where musicians and audiences connect authentically\, where every ticket supports the performer\, and wh ere the distance between artist and listener dissolves into shared experie nce. \nTogether\, we are creating evenings where artistic expression and n atural beauty amplify each other\, where the garden becomes a stage and mu sic becomes part of the landscape. \nThe Experience\nMusic in the Garden i s a collaboration between Snug Concerts(opens in new tab) and Wylde Center . True to Snug Concerts’ mission\, 100% of ticket revenue supports perfo rming musicians. \nWhy This Matters \n\nFor Artists: Fair pay\, intimate a udiences\, and performances in a space that honors their craft and the env ironment.\nFor Community: Accessible live music in a neighborhood setting\ , building relationships and shared cultural experiences.\nFor Atlanta: A model showing how nonprofits can collaborate to enrich the cultural and en vironmental fabric of our neighborhoods.\n\nUpcoming concerts\n\nOctober 1 8: Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics\n\nSponsored by LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T002349Z LOCATION:Oakhurst Garden\, 435 Oakview Rd.\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States URL:https://www.wyldecenter.org/event/music-in-the-garden-chris-burroughs/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Wylde Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wyldecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guns N' Roses at Truist Park DTSTART:20260919T220000Z DTEND:20260920T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T060325Z UID:10004574-1789840800-1789858800@batteryatl.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Guns N’ Roses is coming to Truist Park on Saturday\, Septemb er 19th! \n🎟️ Get your tickets Here! \n❓ Make sure to check Truist Park’s Know Before You Go page before visiting for the latest venue in fo\, policy\, and protocol. \n⚠️ Please be advised that road closures will go into effect prior to large events. \n🚗 Event day parking inform ation can be found Here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T060325Z LOCATION:Truist Park\, 755 Battery Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30339 \, United States URL:https://batteryatl.com/event/guns-n-roses-at-truist-park/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:BatteryATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://batteryatl.com/events-calendar/tag/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kasper & 911 | 1st Show DTSTART:20260919T220000Z DTEND:20260920T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T193352Z UID:10050-1789844400-1789844400@stjamesliveatl.com CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T193352Z LOCATION:St. James Live\, 3220 Butner Rd SW\, Suite 240 Atlanta\, GA 30331 \, Atlanta\, 30331 URL:https://stjamesliveatl.com/show/kasper-911-1st-show-2/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:St. James Live! X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stjamesliveatl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guns N' Roses: World Tour 2026 DTSTART:20260919T222500Z DTEND:20260920T002500Z DTSTAMP:20260915T204448Z UID:18015-1789842300-1789842300@atlantaconcertreviews.com CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T204448Z LOCATION:Truist Park\, 755 Battery Ave.\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30339 URL:https://atlantaconcertreviews.com/event/guns-n-roses-world-tour-2026/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Concert Reviews X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantaconcertreviews.com/concert-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Karaoke Sing- Along at Park Bench DTSTART:20260919T230000Z DTEND:20260920T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T182107Z UID:10005571-1789844400-1789858800@batteryatl.com CATEGORIES:free,music DESCRIPTION:After Concert 80’s & 90’s Rock Karaoke Sing-Along at Park Bench! \nWatch the 97.1 (The River) Live Broadcast of the Guns N’ Rose C oncert her at Park Bench from 3 – 7 pm. \nStay with us to enjoy our 80 ’s & 90’s Rock Karaoke Sing-along after the concert. \nNo Cover | Open Late Night | 21+ Admission \nDoors Open:  2:00 pm \nLive Broadcast:  3: 00 pm – 7:00 pm \nKaraoke Sing-along:  After the Concert \nClick here f or more information! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182107Z LOCATION:Park Bench\, 900 Battery Ave\, Ste 1060\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30339 URL:https://batteryatl.com/event/karaoke-sing-along-at-park-bench-3/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:BatteryATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://batteryatl.com/events-calendar/tag/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Members Only-Movie Night! Movie will begin approx. 7 PM DTSTART:20260919T230000Z DTEND:20260920T014500Z DTSTAMP:20260915T201239Z UID:7bn6rroh36geprhjhcvo3gattv@google.com CATEGORIES:film LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T201239Z X-SOURCE-NAME:GardenHillsPool X-SOURCE-URL:https://gardenhillspool.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:THE CLASSIC IMPROV SHOW DTSTART:20260920T000000Z DTEND:20260920T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T061446Z UID:10003803-1789848000-1789853400@www.wholeworldtheatre.com CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:Whole World Improv Theatre Presents: The Award-Winning Classic Improv Show! \n\n\n\nGet ready for an electrifying night of spontaneous l aughter with Atlanta’s best improv comedy! Whole World Improv Theatre\, your favorite little venue nestled in the vibrant Heart of Midtown\, Atl anta\, is thrilled to feature our award-winning improvisers every Friday a nd Saturday night. Prepare to be amazed as our quick-witted performers tra nsform your audience suggestions into side-splitting scenes\, unforgettab le characters\, and hilarious stories – all made up on the spot\, right before your eyes! \n\n\n\nARE YOU READY TO PLAY? Wanna pull an all-nighte r? 8pm ticket holders can purchase $10 tickets at the door for the 10pm sh ow the same night\, provided tickets are still available. This is an at-do or purchase only and is non-transferable. Upon your arrival\, let our Will Call attendant know you want to stay over for the 10pm and they will assi st you with the ticket purchase   \n\n\n\nThis show is intended for a mat ure audience and may contain adult language and contentThis show will cons ist of two sets. Show run time is @75-80 minutesSeating is GENERAL ADMISSI ON LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T061446Z LOCATION:Whole World Improv\, 1216 Spring St. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States URL:https://www.wholeworldtheatre.com/show/the-classic-improv-show/2026-09 -19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Whole World Improv Theatre X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wholeworldtheatre.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase - Saturday September 19 at 8:00PM DTSTART:20260920T000000Z DTEND:20260920T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T060857Z UID:10001806-1789848000-1789853400@laughingskulllounge.com CATEGORIES:comedy LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T060857Z LOCATION:Laughing Skull Lounge\, 878 Peachtree Street\, Atlanta\, GA\, 303 09\, United States URL:https://laughingskulllounge.com/event/best-of-atlanta-comedy-showcase- saturday-september-19-2026-at-800pm/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ic s&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughing Skull Lounge X-SOURCE-URL:https://laughingskulllounge.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Excitable - A Tribute to Def Leppard at Lou Sobh Amphitheater DTSTART:20260920T000000Z DTEND:20260920T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120912Z UID:13895-1789848000-1789855200@www.cityofcumming.net CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Excitable is an electrifying Def Leppard tribute band based in Atlanta\, Georgia. With a lineup of talented musicians who are passionate about classic rock\, Excitable delivers extreme high-energy performances that capture the essence of Def Leppard. Fans can expect an unforgettable experience filled with nostalgia\, mind-blowing vocals\, and enthralling g uitar solos. Join them for a night of rock and roll that will make you EXC ITABLE!\n\nFall Concert Series at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater brought to you by The Providence Group.\n\nREMINDER: Free admission & free parking. No c oolers\, outside food\, outside alcoholic beverages\, cans\, glass bottles \, or smoking allowed. Friendly dogs on leash are welcome! BYO lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Tents are not allowed. To ensure the safety and en joyment of our patrons\, it is required that all balls are stored away onc e the music starts. Any throwing or kicking of objects is strictly prohibi ted during the show. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120912Z LOCATION:Cumming City Center\, 423 Canton Road\, Cumming\, GA\, 30040\, Un ited States URL:https://www.cityofcumming.net/event/excitable-a-tribute-to-def-leppard -at-lou-sobh-amphitheater?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campa ign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Cumming X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cityofcumming.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Night at the Juke DTSTART:20260920T000000Z DTEND:20260920T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182536Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53865718272091 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:House of Onyx's early fall event. Come join us for a night of Southern Gothic fun with a timeless edge. Make sure you bring garlic just in case some unexpected things go bump in the night! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182536Z LOCATION:Alston Campus Center\, AL-Hub URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu/event/a-night-at-the-juke?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Agnes Scott College Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Westside Beltline Lantern Parade DTSTART:20260920T000000Z DTEND:20260920T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T062803Z UID:65@atlantafreedombands.com CATEGORIES:community,food,music DESCRIPTION:Join Atlanta Freedom Bands for the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Pa rade\n\nThe Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade is set to light up the Westsid e trail with a dazzling procession of illuminated creatures and people on September 19.  Atlanta Freedom Bands is one of the parade’s Cultural Pa rtners\, leading a block of the parade!  Come see our Marching Band and C olor Guard as they light up the night with great music!\n\nThe parade roll s through the Adair Park neighborhood before taking to the Westside Beltli ne.  The parade ends with a giant party the Lee+White Food Hall with musi c\, food trucks\, and a collection of all the illuminations.  The evening is always quite a spectacle and quite a bit of fun!\n\nThe parade steps o ff at 8 PM from Beulah Colbert Park (formerly Adair Park II) and usually e nds by around 9:30 at the Lee+White Food Hall. (See map below)\n\nGetting There:\n\n There is neighborhood parking streetside near the start and th e end of the parade.  As always in Atlanta\, pay attention to all parking signs.\n Paid parking is available in the Lee+White Food Hall lot at the end of the route.\n MARTA + ATL Spoke: The Beltline’s new free automat ed ATL Spoke shuttles run every 15 minutes between the West End MARTA Stat ion and the Lee+White Food Hall.  https://beltline.org/atl-spoke/\n\nMore Info :\n\n After Party: A big party with all the parade participants at the Lee+White Food Hall follows the parade.  There will be food trucks an d the restaurants will be open.\n What are we playing in the parade?  Wh itney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” and Huntrix’s “Gol den”\n Feeling Creative? Check out the free drop-in Lantern Workshop on Sunday 9/13 from 1 to 5 PM at the Lee+White Food Hall.\n Make Your Own L antern: Start with a simple a paper lantern with LED lights and a battery then add your own flair!\n Check Out all the Parade Details: The Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade Web Page\n\nMap of the Festivities: LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T062803Z LOCATION:Westside Trail\, 933 Lee St SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30304\, United St ates URL:https://atlantafreedombands.com/events/westside-beltline-lantern-parad e-2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Freedom Bands X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantafreedombands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stranger Company DTSTART:20260920T000000Z DTEND:20260920T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T195050Z UID:10000240-1789848000-1789858800@stillfirebrewing.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:This rock ‘n’ roll alternative group from Atlanta\, GA wil l take the StillFire stage from 8-11pm! LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T195050Z URL:https://stillfirebrewing.com/event/strangercompany/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:StillFire Brewing X-SOURCE-URL:https://stillfirebrewing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Buffalo Traffic Jam - Pictures of You Tour DTSTART:20260920T000000Z DTEND:20260920T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T204448Z UID:19941-1789848000-1789848000@atlantaconcertreviews.com CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T204448Z LOCATION:Buckhead Theatre\, 3110 Roswell Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305 URL:https://atlantaconcertreviews.com/event/buffalo-traffic-jam-pictures-o f-you-tour/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Concert Reviews X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantaconcertreviews.com/concert-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:George Wallace DTSTART:20260920T010000Z DTEND:20260920T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T002422Z UID:6a834776194266a61a38ba2b CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:City Winery Atlanta presents George Wallace live on Saturday\, September 19th at 9pm. Literally\, a rags-to-riches story\, Wallace went from selling rags to VP of Advertising. Still\, his dream of being a comed ian had a strong hold on him. Within a week of leaving the advertising fie ld\, he began to perform stand-up comedy and was offered a job writing for “The Redd Foxx Show.”\nTicket URL: https://tickets.citywinery.com/eve nt/george-wallace-zlk44s LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T002422Z LOCATION:City Winery Atlanta\, 650 North Ave NE\, Atlanta\, 30308\, US URL:https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/george-wallace-zlk44s?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:City Winery Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://citywinery.com/atlanta/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:UFC 331 Watch Party at Live! DTSTART:20260920T010000Z DTEND:20260920T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T060325Z UID:10005550-1789851600-1789860600@batteryatl.com CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Live! At The Battery Atlanta is the ultimate viewing destinati on for Fight Night. Get ready for a night of knockout action presented by Jägermeister \nCatch all the action on our massive 36-foot screen and wal l-to-wall screens with immersive surround sound that puts you right cagesi de. Enjoy great food and featured drink specials\, including $5 Jäger sho ts and bucket specials featuring Surfside and Gin & Juice. Reserve your ta ble now and catch every punch\, kick\, and knockout in the ultimate fight- night atmosphere. \nClick here for more information! LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T060325Z LOCATION:Live! at The Battery Atlanta\, 825 Battery Ave SE\, Atlanta\, GA\ , 30339\, United States URL:https://batteryatl.com/event/ufc-331-watch-party-at-live/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:BatteryATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://batteryatl.com/events-calendar/tag/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kasper & 911 | 2nd Show DTSTART:20260920T010000Z DTEND:20260920T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T193352Z UID:10024-1789855200-1789855200@stjamesliveatl.com CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T193352Z LOCATION:St. James Live\, 3220 Butner Rd SW\, Suite 240 Atlanta\, GA 30331 \, Atlanta\, 30331 URL:https://stjamesliveatl.com/show/kasper-911-2nd-show-2/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:St. James Live! X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stjamesliveatl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:After Dark at Punch Bowl Social DTSTART:20260920T013000Z DTEND:20260920T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T000337Z UID:10005560-1789853400-1789853400@batteryatl.com CATEGORIES:community,drink,music DESCRIPTION:Your late night is getting a refresh! Come hang every Saturday for After Dark! \nJoin us for Saturdays After Dark with DJs spinning all your favorite bangers\, incredible drink specials 🍹\, and throwback boa rd games! ✨ \nWhat you’ll get: \n🎧 Vibe out: Our DJ will be spinnin g the best tracks to bop & sing along to. \n🎟️ Hourly raffles: Win fu n prizes you won’t want to miss. \n♠️ Game on: Challenge your friend s to throwback board games. \nClick here for more information! LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T000337Z LOCATION:Punch Bowl Social\, 875 Battery Ave SE Ste 720\, Atlanta\, Georgi a\, 30339\, United States URL:https://batteryatl.com/event/punch-bowl-2026-after-dark/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:BatteryATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://batteryatl.com/events-calendar/tag/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PRIME TIME DTSTART:20260920T020000Z DTEND:20260920T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T061446Z UID:10004153-1789855200-1789858800@www.wholeworldtheatre.com CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:Whole World Prime Time!It’s the golden age of the small scre en\, so flip the channel to Whole World Prime Time andwatch an hour block of non-stop improvised television\, where we’ll surf the channels of tv ’sgreatest programs. From soap operas to classic sitcoms to game shows and everything inbetween\, we perform it all for you live! Commercials inc luded.So\, come join us on Saturday’s at 10pm and just sit back\, relax and let us be your remote!Whole World Prime Time: improv and chill.  \n \n\n\nARE YOU READY TO PLAY? \n\n\n\nThis show is intended for mature audi ences and may contain adult themes and content This show will consist of one 60-minute set Seating is GENERAL ADMISSION LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T061446Z LOCATION:Whole World Improv\, 1216 Spring St. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States URL:https://www.wholeworldtheatre.com/show/prime-time/2026-09-19/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Whole World Improv Theatre X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wholeworldtheatre.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase - Saturday September 19 at 10:30PM DTSTART:20260920T023000Z DTEND:20260920T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T181024Z UID:10001809-1789857000-1789860600@laughingskulllounge.com CATEGORIES:comedy LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181024Z LOCATION:Laughing Skull Lounge\, 878 Peachtree Street\, Atlanta\, GA\, 303 09\, United States URL:https://laughingskulllounge.com/event/best-of-atlanta-comedy-showcase- saturday-september-19-2026-at-1030pm/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=i cs&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughing Skull Lounge X-SOURCE-URL:https://laughingskulllounge.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Portland Timbers - Atlanta United FC DTSTART:20260920T023000Z DTEND:20260920T041500Z DTSTAMP:20260915T204603Z UID:SWAGc9qCp0okZyIE3uwZKGGgIhsgwByaADMKtDPN@maak-agenda.nl CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Calendar not up to date? Check https://fixtur.es/up-to-date?pa th=atlanta-united-fc\n\nSupport Fixtur.es via Buy Me a Coffee https://buym eacoffee.com/fixtures LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T204603Z LOCATION:Providence Park X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta United FC X-SOURCE-URL:https://fixtur.es/en/team/atlanta-united-fc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR