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Xfinity Movie Series is Back at The Battery Atlanta
The Battery Atlanta will once again present the Xfinity Movie Series from Oct. 13 – Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. on the Plaza Green. Every weekend this fall, moviegoers will experience family-favorite classics ranging from “Shrek” to “E.T.” The Battery Atlanta’s extensive...
August SFR Housing Market Update for Clayton County, Henry County, & Tri-Cities
Welcome to The Housing Corner. We have the numbers for the month of August in regard to single-family homes sold during that time and current activity as of 09/08/2023. Click the tabs below to find information for your area of interest. If you do not see your...
How to Help Kids from Toddler to Teens Get Over Back to School Blues
This story was contributed by Harvey Karp, M.D. For so many kids, back-to-school season is full of excitement! They get to pick out a new lunchbox or backpack, see old friends, play at recess, and return to a more predictable routine. The truth is: While children...
Fig & Pomegranate Brisket Recipe
Want to wow your family for the Jewish New Year? This Fig & Pomegranate Brisket is the perfect way to please a crowd and honor tradition during Rosh Hashanah. Celebrated cookbook author Adeena Sussman calls this meal one of the "crown jewels of Shabbat and holiday...
South Atlanta Moms Guide to Apple Picking in Georgia
Discover the top 5 picturesque apple orchards in Georgia where you can enjoy a delightful day of apple picking this fall season.
Meet a Mom: Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave
Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave is best known for her star turn on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, as well as the daughter of legendary musician John Cougar Mellencamp. "They know 'PeePaw' is a famous singer. They love getting on stage with him when he’s touring," says...
12 Fall Mom Uniform Pieces You’ll Wear All Season
A mom uniform is something that simplifies your life, whether you’re going from drop-off to tend to younger kids and do endless errands and activities, or heading to work and back. These are a few key pieces that you wear on repeat, that you don’t have to think about,...
A Parent’s Guide: Supporting Your College Freshman with Psychiatric Disabilities Affecting College Students
As a parent who recently sent my daughter off to college, I understand the mix of excitement and concern that comes with this significant milestone. If your child has psychiatric disabilities affecting them, you might be wondering how best to support them during their...
Meet a Dad: Bob Odenkirk
Bob Odenkirk is best known for his memorable acting roles, as Saul Goodman on Breaking Bad and the title role in the spin-off, Better Call Saul. His background is as a comedian, though, having forged a TV career first on Saturday Night Live and Late Night with Conan...
Tickets on Sale for Trick-or-Treat at The Children’s Museum
Tickets on Sale Now for Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s Annual Trick-or-Treat on Oct. 21 and Oct. 28.
The Battery Atlanta Announces September Events
Fall Festivities and Seasonal Fun Slated for The Battery Atlanta this September. Atlanta’s prime entertainment destination hosting 5K races, Girls Night Out, an assortment of live shows, and much more!
Recycling Lego Blocks Through LEGO Replay
Check the attic and basement: Replay will take any previously used LEGO bricks and donate them to children’s non-profits across the country.
Good Housekeeping Nutritionist Approved: Snacks Kids and Moms Will Love
If there’s one task that makes parents groan about back-to-school, it’s packing lunches. We need quick get-us-out-the-door options that both taste good and are good for our kids’ growing bodies and brains. With so many options on the shelves, how do we narrow...
Meet a Mom: Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting
Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting has 1 million followers on Instagram, a popular podcast and coined an iconic self-care catch phrase for moms: “get yourself a snack”. But her foray into social media started at a tough time in her life. “When I was pregnant...
6 Endless Summer Cocktails
There are a few more weeks till Fall (September 23 if you’re counting), so enjoy all the in-season August produce—from juicy peaches and mango to sweet corn and blackberries—you can. One refreshing way to enjoy the rest of summer? Cocktails infused with these flavors....
Meet the Moms Behind Habitual Hostess
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Alston Calabrese and Leigh Hansen, the friends (and moms!) behind Habitual Hostess, a gorgeous Instagram and website, both filled with beautifully photographed recipes, and the stories behind them. Their content is all about...
Easy Weeknight Recipe: Marinated Mediterranean Chicken
As we turn the corner on summer and head back to school, easy weeknight recipes become even more important than ever. Marinade recipes, like this one from Layla Lisiewski, CEO and co-founder of The Local Moms Network, are a true timesaver. “I use surgical gloves for...
July SFR Housing Market Update for Clayton County, Henry County, & Tri-Cities
Welcome to The Housing Corner. We have the numbers for the month of July in regard to single-family homes sold during that time and current activity as of 08/04/2023. Click the tabs below to find information for your area of interest. If you do not see your county...
Back-to-School Backpack Roundup
Does your child *need* a new backpack? Maybe not. But it’s likely on your shopping list anyway to fit your kid’s growing personality, homework load, or sense of fashion. Plus, it's a great way to get your child excited for the year ahead. Each of the brands...
Back to School in South Atlanta: School Start Dates 2023-2024
The 2023-2024 school year is just around the corner, and as parents, we know how important it is to be prepared. Here are the start dates for school districts in South Atlanta: Lamar County: July 28 Butts County: July 31 Atlanta Public Schools: August 1...