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Karate Kid coming to Southwest Atlanta

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Aug 2, 2011

The Karate Kid is coming to John A. White Park.

Atlanta City Councilmember Keisha Lance Bottoms will host her Movies in the Park on Aug. 13, with a showing of “The Karate Kid” remake.

Bottoms is partnering with the the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.

Movie-goers are invited to bring folding chairs, blankets and snacks to the park’s ball field to watch the movie, which starts at 8 p.m.

John A. White is located at 1053 Cascade Circle.

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