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The Neighborhood Files
Know Your Farmers: Atlanta Gourmet Mushroom Honors The Memory Of Liam Rattray
Every week, East Atlanta Patch, in partnership with the EAV Farmers Market, will showcase one vendor discussing what farming local means to them and why it's important. This week's...
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Volunteers in the News
Gone But Not Forgotten
The loss of a loved one — particularly someone especially close such as a parent, child or sibling — never easy at any age. But it's especially true for children. It's the reaso...
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Government
Hurricane Season Begins June 1st
June 1st ushered in the official start of hurricane season for the Atlantic coast. Georgia doesn't get direct hits from hurricanes very much. But the state still suffers the effects ...
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Summer
Animals To Take Over East Atlanta Patch Libraries
Zoo Atlanta will bring the animals to you as it sends the ZooMobile to library branches throught Fulton County, including four visits to East Atlanta Patch. "This year’s Summer Readi...
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Arts
Atlanta Caribbean Festival, Parade This Weekend
The Atlanta Caribbean Festival, a 24-year tradition, returns Saturday, May 26 to Sweet Auburn. Festival central is Auburn Avenue NE & Fort Street NE. But it kicks off at noo...
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News
Daily PatchCast: APS Cheating, Billy Bob Thornton in Decatur, and a Wild Fur Bus Ride in Midtown
Buckhead Lawmaker: APS Has 'Lost its Way.' Take the Atlanta Board of Education SACS Progress Survey. Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School Gets Federal Grant. Billy Bob Thorn...
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News
Daily PatchCast: Highlights from the 42nd Annual Peachtree Road Race
Peachtree Road Race Runners Battle Heat, Humidity. Photos from the 42nd Annual Event. Why We Run: Brookhaven Residents Share Thoughts on Running First Peachtree as a Married Cou...
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News
The First Peachtree Road Race
The first Peachtree Road Race started at Georgia State University in 1970 with about 100 participatants, many of whom were students. Dean Tim Singleton (with the bullhorn) starte...