UPCOMING

Pushing Up Daisies Garden Tour

East Atlanta Strut invites the community to a neighborhood garden tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday beginning and ending at the notable Sylvester Cemetery.

The event will introduce visitors to the cemetery that has been rescued by dedicated volunteers. A percentage of profits will benefit the Historic Sylvester Cemetery Foundation.

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and listen to music from 3-6 p.m. Food and drinks will be offered at this event.

For additional information and tickets, go to https://eastatlantastrut.com/garden-tour/ or contact info@eastatlantastrut.com.

The cemetery address is 2073 Braeburn Circle, Atlanta, 30316.

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