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When Atlanta's only adaptive ice skating program lost its home, a 17-year-old hockey player created a new event that brought 35 skaters with disabilities back on the ice. Grey Altemeyer's Fun on Ice fills a gap left when The Cooler Rink closed after 28 years.
Thousands of soccer fans transformed Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park into a roaring celebration as Spain clinched World Cup victory. The free FIFA Fan Festival proved you don't need a stadium ticket to feel the magic of the world's biggest sporting event.
A warehouse in Atlanta is transforming donated bicycles into opportunities for children who need them most. Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta refurbishes and distributes over 1,000 bikes annually, complete with helmets and safety training.
The International Association of Blacks in Dance brings its 36th annual conference to Atlanta next week, inviting dancers and arts leaders to "disconnect to reconnect" at a celebration inspired by Black family reunions. The five-day festival features performances, workshops, and training for future artists and administrators.
The Atlanta Beltline just made it easier for residents to give back with a new online volunteer portal that puts everything in one place. From trail cleanups to art programming, Atlantans can now find opportunities, sign up, and track their community impact with just a few clicks.
The Atlanta Beltline just made it simple for anyone to give back to their community. A new online portal streamlines everything from signing up for trail cleanups to tracking volunteer hours in one place.
Twenty Black-owned businesses gathered at a historic civil rights landmark to celebrate Juneteenth with community and hope. The multi-day celebration continues with Atlanta's Freedom Day Parade showcasing art, peace, and progress.
Students at Singapore Institute of Technology now learn directly from events industry leaders who teach alongside professors. The program connects 32 professionals with future event planners through hands-on lessons and real-world projects.
What started as weekly library trips with his baby daughter became a thriving community of engaged fathers in Atlanta. Khari Arnold's Library Dads group proves dads show up for their kids.
A convention that started with 700 college students 21 years ago now fills over a million square feet with gamers, anime fans, and cosplayers celebrating what they love. MomoCon's four-day festival is pumping €39 million into Atlanta's economy while giving thousands a place to belong. #
Atlanta is rolling out the red carpet for soccer fans with a free downtown festival, natural grass pitch, and eight major matches including a semifinal. The city that once barely knew the sport is now poised to welcome the world.
A Nigerian master of ceremonies handled 111 events in 2025, averaging more than two gigs per week in a booming industry. His success story shows how Nigeria's growing events sector is creating opportunities for talented entertainers.
Atlanta is calling on residents to help maintain over 300 parks with just 500 full-time staff. The "Love Your Park" initiative offers 33 projects throughout February where neighbors can connect while greening their community.
Lancaster County needs hundreds of volunteers this spring and summer to power four major community events, from a unity race to a massive back-to-school supply drive. Each event offers families and individuals a chance to strengthen their neighborhood while making real impact.
The UK live events industry just took a major step toward slashing its biggest source of carbon pollution. Travel accounts for the majority of concert and event emissions, and now thousands of production companies have the tools to fix it.
At 87, George Rishfeld still feels younger every time he shares his Holocaust survival story, and he's racing against time. This Sunday, six survivors aged 87 to 96 will speak at Atlanta's annual Holocaust Remembrance Day, determined to pass their eyewitness testimony to the next generation before it's too late.
Two giant pandas are headed to Zoo Atlanta, rekindling a conservation partnership that brings together communities across the Pacific. The return marks a hopeful shift after diplomatic tensions paused exchanges between the nations.
South Metro Atlanta is launching the world's first public test of a pod transit system that promises to move as many people as light rail without the traffic headaches. The pilot starts in December 2026 and could change how cities solve congestion.
When hundreds of TSA workers went over 40 days without paychecks, the Atlanta Community Food Bank brought groceries directly to them. Volunteers loaded cars with fresh produce, chicken, and pantry staples to help families stretch their resources during the crisis.
When an elderly man couldn't care for nearly two dozen dogs after his wife's passing, Atlanta Humane Society stepped in to give every animal a second chance. All 18 rescued dogs are receiving care and could be ready for loving homes within a week.
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