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Back-to-school events and giveaways in metro Atlanta- 2024

Back-to-school events and giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2024

By Joyce Lupiani

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 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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.

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Dream Network Back-to-School Bash

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 p.m. July 18 (rain date 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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.

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Shoot Hoops Not Guns Back-2-School Bash

When: 1 p.m. 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.

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Drive-thru School Supplies Giveaway

When: 5 to 6 p.m. 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 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 p.m. 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.

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Carver High School Back-to-School Bash

When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 a.m. 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 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 a.m. 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 p.m. 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 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 p.m. 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

DONATIONS NEEDED
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