Park goers who donate six new school supply items, such as packs of  pens, pencils, folders and writing paper, will receive a coupon valid for 50 percent off park admission during a “Bonus Week” of operation, Aug. 8-12. The supply drive is done in partnership with the charity Kids in Need, distributes school supplies to teachers in low-income schools in twelve metro-Atlanta school systems, including Cobb, Atlanta Public Schools, Fulton County and Marietta City. Information: www.acfb.org.

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Travelers walk around the baggage claim in the South Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Atlanta is among the airports where the FAA will reduce flights due to the shutdown, and airports are facing a shortage of air traffic controllers. 
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