LIST: Back-to-school events, giveaways, supply drives around metro Atlanta
It’s almost time for kids to head back to school. Another school year is quickly approaching and it’s almost time for kids to head back to the classroom.
By Merissa Ware
ATLANTA, Ga. (HERE NEWS) – It’s about that time. The start of the 2024-2025 school year is just around the corner and back-to-school events are happening all across the metro to get parents and students prepared.
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The following is an updated list of free events and school supply drives.
CLAYTON COUNTY
- Jim Huie Recreation Center Welcome Back-to-School Party
- WHAT: Giveaways, free haircuts, free school supplies, DJ, food trucks, bounce house, games and more.
- WHEN: Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- WHERE: Jim Huie Recreation Center – 9045 Tara Blvd. Jonesboro, GA 30236
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- Harlem Meets Georgia Back-to-School Block Party
- WHAT: Entertainment, music, food, giveaways, and activities.
- WHEN: Sunday, July 14, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- WHERE: 803 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
COBB COUNTY
- Tools for School 2024
- WHAT: Back to school supplies, resources, and interactive activities
- WHEN: Wednesday, July 17, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- WHERE: Riverside Epicenter – 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168
- Kids Care – “Backing the Need” Backpack and School Supply Drive
- WHAT: Collecting new school supplies from the community for local students in need.
- WHEN: Saturday, July 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- WHERE: Cobb County Civic Center – 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060
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DEKALB COUNTY
- Tools for School 2024
- WHAT: Haircuts and styles, uniform shirts, socks, resources, and interactive activities.
- WHEN: Sunday, July 28, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- WHERE: Exchange Park Recreation Center – 2771 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30034
DOUGLAS COUNTY
- “Stuff-the-Bus” Back-to-School Donation Drive
- WHAT: Support local families and ensure children are well-prepared for the upcoming school year.
- WHEN: June 24 – July 17
- WHERE: List of Locations
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FULTON COUNTY
- Chase Back-to-School Event at Summerhill Community Center
- WHAT: Five financial health workshops for parents and students. Representatives from Atlanta’s Emerging 100 will engage with attendees.
- WHEN: Saturday, July 13,10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- WHERE: Summerhill Community Center – 9 Georgia Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
- Tools for School
- WHAT: Haircuts and styles, uniform shirts, socks, resources, and interactive activities.
- WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 4, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- WHERE: College Park Elementary School – 2075 Princeton Ave, College Park, GA 30337
- “It Takes a Village” Back-to-School Supply Giveaway – Wolf Creek Library
- WHAT: Helping families and students with supplies and book scholarships.
- WHEN: Friday, July 19, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- WHERE: 3100 Enon Road SW, South Fulton, GA 30331
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- “It Takes a Village” Back-to-School Supply Giveaway – Fairburn Hobgood-Palmer Library
- WHAT: Helping families and students with supplies and book scholarships.
- WHEN: Thursday, July 25, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- WHERE: 60 Valley View Drive, Fairburn, GA 30213
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- “It Takes a Village” Back-to-School Supply Giveaway – Gladys S. Dennard Library
- WHAT: Helping families and students with supplies and book scholarships.
- WHEN: Friday, July 26, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- WHERE: 4055 Flat Shoals Road, Union City, GA 30291
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GWINNETT COUNTY
- Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office 4th annual Back-to-School Bash
- WHAT: Free health screenings, vendors, fun activities, and giveaways to students and families while supplies last.
- WHEN: Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- WHERE: Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville
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