South Fulton Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs and District 6 Councilwoman Natasha Williams‑Brown cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Creel Park playground on Saturday. The $275,000 project, funded by a federal Community Development Block Grant and built with Playworx, features wide ramps, elevated decks, high‑contrast colors, sensory panels, ground‑level musical elements and quiet spaces, meeting Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines. “This playground represents an investment in our children, our families, and quality of life in our community,” Gumbs said. The Parks and Recreation department plans to use the Creel Park design as a model for future playgrounds.
DeKalb County free climate film festival
DeKalb County will host a free Climate Film Festival on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23‑24, at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center. The lineup opens Friday at 7 p.m. with “The Tree Economy,” a look at development and Atlanta’s tree canopy by local filmmaker James Schroeder, preceded by a 6 p.m. artist talk. Saturday features “Groundswell,” about regenerative farming, at 1:30 p.m., and a screening of “How to Live on Earth,” presented by Benedict Cumberbatch, at 4 p.m. The day also includes short films by Georgia creators, a 10:30 a.m. opening ceremony, and a 3:05 p.m. panel on local climate action. Free popcorn, snacks, interactive art and tables from local environmental groups will be available, and the event is open to all ages. Commissioner Ted Terry’s Resilient DeKalb initiative is presenting the festival to mark the International Day of Climate Action.
AutoNation supports pediatric brain‑cancer research
AutoNation has contributed $100,000 to Atlanta‑based CURE Childhood Cancer to accelerate a potential treatment for diffuse midline glioma, a rare and aggressive brain cancer that primarily affects children. The grant, presented by AutoNation Toyota Mall of Georgia employees, will fund Mayo Clinic research aimed at moving the therapy toward FDA review and a Phase I trial. “AutoNation’s gift will help move a promising therapy out of the lab and toward a clinical trial, and that is how hope becomes real for families,” said Kristin Connor, CEO of CURE Childhood Cancer. This donation is one of ten $100,000 grants AutoNation is making nationwide to mark the 10th anniversary of its DRV PNK cancer initiative, which has raised and donated more than $50 million.
Covenant House Georgia Sleep Out at Truist Park
Covenant House Georgia will hold its annual Sleep Out at Truist Park on Friday, Nov. 13, inviting community members to spend a night at the Braves’ ballpark to raise money and awareness for youth experiencing homelessness. “Our commitment to leveling the playing field starts with ensuring young people have the stability and support they need to thrive,” said Danielle Bedasse, executive director of the Atlanta Braves Foundation. Since its first event in 2012, Sleep Out has raised over $8 million for Covenant House Georgia, which provides safe housing, supportive services, education and job opportunities for young people. Participants must be 13 or older and may register individually or as teams with friends, family or co‑workers.
Atlanta Hawks partner with Amazon Prime Video for local streaming
The Atlanta Hawks have signed a first‑of‑its‑kind agreement with Amazon Prime Video to stream games for fans within the Hawks’ territory—Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and Mississippi—during the 2026‑2027 NBA season. Prime Video subscribers can watch 74 of the 82 regular‑season games at no extra charge; the remaining eight games will be broadcast nationally. Fans in Georgia without Prime Video can still view games on Atlanta News First and Peachtree Sports Network.
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