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Back-to-school events and giveaways in metro Atlanta

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Back-to-school events and giveaways in metro Atlanta

ATLANTA – Here is a list of back-to-school events and giveaways in the metro Atlanta area. Please be aware that some events require registration and space is limited. Double-check the details for the event before attending.

Back-to-School Cobb Community Event

  • When: 10 am to 2 pm July 13
  • Where: Fair Oaks Recreation Center, 1465 W. Booth Road Ext. SW, Marietta
  • What: Games, arts and crafts, inflatables for kids, parent and educator resources, supplies for educators, concessions, supply donations for teachers and students accepted.
  • More info

Dream Network Back-to-School Bash

  • When: 10 am to 4 pm July 13
  • Where: 2125 Rockbridge Road SW, Stone Mountain
  • What: Games, music, school supplies bazaar and giveaway, public safety briefing by local law enforcement.
  • More info

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Back-to-School Giveaway

  • When: 10 am to 1 pm July 13
  • Where: The Villages at Carver Family YMCA, Atlanta
  • What: A giveaway event offering school supplies to students in need. There will also be live entertainment and food.
  • More info

All In Decatur Back-to-School Bash

  • When: 4 to 7 pm July 18 (rain date 10 am to 1 pm July 20)
  • Where: Green space across from Elizabeth Wilson Student Support Center and Ebster Gym, downtown Decatur
  • What: Food, school supplies, on-site health services, and other resources.
  • More info

Shoot Hoops Not Guns Back-2-School Bash

  • When: 1 pm July 19
  • Where: Hoyt Smith Center, 3444 N. Fulton Ave, Atlanta
  • What: A community event focusing on violence prevention, featuring basketball activities and school supply giveaways.
  • More info

Drive-thru School Supplies Giveaway

  • When: 5 to 6 pm July 19
  • Where: Wolf Creek Library, 3100 Enon Road SW, South Fulton
  • What: Back-to-school supply giveaways organized by Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr. in collaboration with various partners.
  • Registration required

Atlanta Public Schools Back-to-School Bash

  • When: 9 am to 1 pm July 20
  • Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Halls C1 + C2, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd, Atlanta
  • What: Free backpacks, school supplies, and resources for APS students and their families.
  • Registration required

Trucks and Tunes Back-to-School Block Party

  • When: 4 to 7 pm July 20
  • Where: Lithonia City Park and Amphitheater, 2515 Park Drive, Lithonia
  • What: Games, bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, music, school supplies, health screenings, mental health resources, and more.
  • More info

Carver High School Back-to-School Bash

  • When: 11 am to 3 pm July 20
  • Where: Carver High School, 55 McDonough Blvd. SW, Atlanta
  • What: School supply giveaway for elementary, middle, and high school students, along with student and parent resources, activities, and entertainment.
  • Registration requested

Haralson County’s Rebel Fest

  • When: 10 am to noon July 20
  • Where: Haralson County High School, 1655 GA-120, Tallapoosa
  • What: Annual event offering Haralson families access to necessary school supplies.
  • More info

Friends of Hairston Park Back-to-School Resource Fair

  • When: 11 am to 3 pm July 20
  • Where: Hairston Park, 911 S. Hairston Road, Stone Mountain
  • What: 2nd annual back-to-school resource fair.
  • Registration

Drive-thru School Supplies Giveaway

  • When: 5 to 6 pm July 25
  • Where: Fairburn Hobgood-Palmer Library, 60 Valley View Drive, Fairburn
  • What: Back-to-school supply giveaways organized by Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr. in collaboration with various partners.
  • Registration required

Drive-thru School Supplies Giveaway

  • When: 5:30 to 7 pm July 26
  • Where: Gladys S. Dennard Library, 4055 Flat Shoals Road, Union City
  • What: Back-to-school supply giveaways organized by Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr. in collaboration with various partners.
  • Registration required

Annual Back-to-School Bash

  • When: 10 am July 27
  • Where: Shorty Howell Park, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
  • What: A community event with activities, giveaways, and resources for students.
  • Registration required

Oakland City Back-to-School Giveaway

  • When: Noon to 3 pm July 27
  • Where: The Rev. James Orange Park at Oakland City, 1305 Oakland Lane SW, Atlanta
  • What: Backpacks with supplies given away by AID Atlanta’s Sisters With A Voice, Spark United, and others.
  • Registration required

World Changers Church International Back-to-School Outreach

  • When: 11 am to 2 pm July 27
  • Where: World Changers Church International, 2500 Burdett Road, Atlanta
  • What: Free backpacks, school supplies, food, onsite health screenings, haircuts, and more.
  • Registration required

In The Layne Back-2-School Giveaway

  • When: 2 to 5 pm July 27
  • Where: Grace Church, 675 Holt Road NE, Marietta
  • What: Annual school supply giveaway with food, fun, and water activities.
  • Registration required

DaVidos Pizza & Wings Back-to-School Bash

  • When: Noon to 5 pm Aug. 3
  • Where: 6150 Covington Highway, Lithonia
  • What: Annual back-to-school bash featuring a school supply giveaway and more. Donations are still being accepted.
  • More info

The NRJ Foundation Annual School Supply and Block Party Backpack Giveaway

  • When: Aug. 3
  • Where: 495 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta
  • What: Block party with a backpack giveaway, live music, and community activities.
  • Registration required

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