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15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend

The fun includes FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park and Braves Country Fest.

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Need weekend plans? Start with these metro Atlanta events: watch parties, festivals and more

It can be a World Cup weekend or time for a concert, movie or festival — or all of ‘em.

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Cool off with frozen treats at these Atlanta dessert shops and restaurants

Metro Atlanta has more than enough frosty sweet treats to offer this summer, from towering sundaes and bingsu, to swirls of soft serve and vegan ice cream.

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Meals on Wheels Atlanta CEO is preparing the nonprofit for its next course

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Kristine Reed, founder of Mobile Beauty Bar ATL, struck a partnership in 2024 to offer salon services at Google’s offices in Midtown. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
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From tarot cards to toys: SCAD grad rolls out products by licensing her art

Andrea Furtick attended Savannah College of Art and Design and stayed in Atlanta, finding mentorship through Atlanta Tech Village.

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Big Boi plays to his hometown crowd at Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Big Boi performs at Decatur WatchFest '26

Big Boi and Sleepy Brown perform at Decatur Watchfest '26 at Decatur Square on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The monthlong festival coincides with the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.

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PHOTOS: FIFA Fan Fest starts in downtown Atlanta

Soccer fans turn out for World Cup festivities at Centennial Olympic Park. Mexico faced South Afrida Thursday on the first day of FIFA World Cup action.

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PHOTOS: Atlanta gets ready for its World Cup close-up

Atlanta is putting its best foot forward for the world and the World Cup.