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4 things to do in Atlanta today: The Secret Garden at the Center for Puppetry Arts, Best sweet potato fries in Atlanta

The Secret Garden. Photo courtesy of Simpich Marionettes.
The Secret Garden. Photo courtesy of Simpich Marionettes.
By Jen West
Feb 24, 2016

Four things to do around Atlanta on Wednesday, Feb. 24:

1. FEATURED
Using hand-carved marionettes, puppeteer David Simpich brings Frances Hodgson Burnett's famous British novel "The Secret Garden" to the stage at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Tickets are $25. [Rev your engine, because this week's events are looking mighty fine.]

2. FREE & CHEAP
Sip on half-priced bottles of wine all night and 2-for-1 appetizers from 5 until 7 p.m. at Wahoo Grill in Decatur. [You can also chow down on the Original Burger from Coldbrews Oyster Bar & Grill for $5 on Wednesdays, then wash it down with a Heineken for just $3.]

3. FOOD
Have a hankering for sweet potato fries? We know where you can find some of the best. [Love the Grandma's Pie at O4W Pizza? Now you can make it at home. Don't worry, it's not as difficult as it might seem.]

4. FAMILY-FRIENDLY
Are the kids feeling restless after all of this rain? Here are five playgrounds your kids will be begging to explore. [With sunny weather head, a trip to Piedmont Park might be in order soon. Here's everything you need to know about one of our city's most beloved parks.]

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