ATLANTA — The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will officially launch its NextGen Bus Network on April 18. The new modern network offers high frequency service with buses arriving every 15 minutes or better. This historic initiative represents the first time since MARTA began bus operations in the early 1970s that…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA— The Rockdale Farmer’s Market is opening for the season on Sunday, April 19, in Conyers. The markets will offer fresh produce and vegetables, baked breads and other homemade goods, as well as homemade crafts. This is your chance to shop local farmers, support small businesses, get…

CONYERS, GA—Business owners and leaders are invited to a listening session on Monday, April 27, from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Conyers City Hall, 901 O’Kelly Street.   Hosted by Mayor Connie Alsobrook and City Council member Sherri Washington, the session is designed to invite open dialogue among business owners and…

ATLANTA–The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAHBA) will present the 2026 Atlanta Parade of Homes over the course of three weekends: April 18-19, April 5-26, and May 2-3.  For more than 60 years, the event has been a magnet for prospective homebuyers, real estate agents, interior design influencers and inspiration seekers.…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department is hosting a DeKalb Community Academy “Towers 101” meeting on Thursday, April 30, from 6 to  8 p.m. , 1399 Austin Drive, Decatur.  This session is designed to empower residents by providing important information about zoning, housing, revitalization, and how local government…

CARTERSVILLE, GA —The cheers echoed across Cooper’s Furnace Day Use Area on April 11, where 44 kids and their families surrounded the pond.  “I caught my first fish! Let’s go!” several kids shouted in excitement.  This joy captured what the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) inaugural Greater Atlanta Kids Nature Day…

CONYERS, GA. –   Registration for Kindergarten is now open for the 2026-2027 school year.  All student registration for Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) is online at www.rockdaleschools.org/registration. Parents must provide the documentation described below.             For Kindergarten, children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1. Kindergarten registration takes place online atwww.rockdaleschools.org/registration. The…

MCDONOUGH, GA—A host of family, friends and shoppers celebrated Precious Solemates’ one-year anniversary on Saturday, April 11, 2026, enjoying a pink carpet runway fashion event, food, prizes, and giveaways.  What began in 2025 as a vision to provide timeless, quality footwear and accesesories for boys and girls has quickly…