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Close to home
Things to go, do and see in metro Atlanta this weekend
You’ve got a few hours over the weekend and are looking for a nearby diversion – something that doesn’t require reservations or a tank of gas. Welcome to Close to Home! Each week we’ll highlight the quick, quaint and quirky events in your neighborhood. Email submissions to CommunityNews@ajc.com.
5K for Hope and Health Run/Walk in Decatur
South DeKalb Striders Running Club: 5K for Hope and Health Run/ Walk. 8 a.m. today. $5. Georgia State University - Decatur Campus, 3251 Panthersville Road, Decatur. All levels of runners and walkers are welcome. Terrence Franklin at 404-275-3513 or Robert Truesdale at 404-733-0370, email at SouthDeKalbStriders@gmail.com, SouthDeKalbStriders.org.
Atlanta Dogworks event in Ball Ground
Charity event by Atlanta Dogworks for its 20th anniversary celebration to benefit Cherokee and Forsyth animal shelters and two local animal rescue shelters for Labradors and German ShortHaired Pointers. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Free. Atlanta Dogworks Training and Boarding Facility, 1690 Julius Bridge Road, Ball Ground. Open auditions by Animal Casting Atlanta 9-11 a.m., a swimming and dock-diving clinic for all dogs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a dock-diving event for all breeds 1-3 p.m. 770-735-6200, dobeactors@gmail.com, DivingForDollars.weebly.com.
Free shredding event today at Hiram church
Document shredding event. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Free. New Season Church, 4457 Atlanta Highway, Hiram. American Document Securities will conduct this secure shred event that is presented by Keep Paulding Beautiful, the Paulding County Board of Commissioners, Dallas, Hiram and New Season Church. CityOfHiramGa.gov.
Free Super Heroes photo shoot in Alpharetta
Free Marvelous Adventure Photo Event with Super Heroes. 10 a.m. to noon today. Free, including refreshments. Alpharetta Welcome Center, 178 South Main St., Suite 200, Alpharetta. A photo will be printed on-site to take away and emailed instantly for sharing. Wear no green since the photographer will use a green background. 678-297-0102, Layne@ AwesomeAlpharetta.com.
BBQ Festival at Adams Park in Kennesaw
Kennesaw Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today (rain or shine). Free parking and shuttles. Adams Park, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. Kids’ Que CookOff, barbecue and peach dessert contests, entertainment on three stages, Kid Zone, helicopter rides, zip line, Saturday night fireworks. Kennesaw-Ga.gov, PigsAndPeaches.com/LocationAndParking.html.
Police in the Park with Atlanta police today
Police in the Park with the Atlanta Police Department. 1-4 p.m. today. Washington Park, 102 Ollie St. NW, Atlanta. Free backpacks, haircuts, vision screenings, children’s activities, safety programs, Play Mobile recreation center and maybe a free bike. COPS Unit at 404-546-5650 or AtlantaCOPS@AtlantaGa.gov.
OneDouglas Day of Unity has music, walk, picnic
OneDouglas Day of Unity. 5 p.m. today. Free. Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville. Music, Unity Walk, free picnic provided by the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Department and the Douglasville Police Department. CelebrateDouglasCounty. com.
Movie tribute concert at theater in Marietta
“O Brother, Where Art Thou?” Tribute Concert with songs from the Coen Brother’s hit movie, vocals and live band accompaniment. 8 p.m. today. $20 to $25. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. Southern song favorites will be sung by 22 singers and the First United Methodist Church of Marietta Choir. EarlSmithStrand.org.