Marietta is planning a special 250th-anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence with a "Let Freedom Ring Parade" on July 4, 2026, inviting local groups to participate. Applications are due by May 31.

Park Pride is putting $3.5M into 19 park projects across Atlanta and DeKalb, with roughly $2.5M targeted to historically disinvested neighborhoods. Improvements range from playgrounds to entrances and gathering spaces.

The Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is focusing on park improvements and program partnerships, with public meetings for discussion and upcoming volunteer clean-up events.

Organizers say a favorable scientific review has moved the Okefenokee’s World Heritage bid forward. The World Heritage Committee is set to vote in Busan this July.

Kennesaw Parks & Recreation is hosting a Valentine's Dance on February 13 at Ben Robertson Community Center, featuring dining, dancing, a DJ, and a pre-purchase ticket system.

Clayton County invites community members to discuss the future of local parks and recreation on January 26, 2026, at Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center or via Zoom.

Clayton County parks and recreation centers will be closed on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an all-staff meeting but will reopen afterward.

Three female gorillas from Zoo Atlanta have arrived to take up residence in the new Congo Falls habitat, which opens Dec. 13. The arrival marks a major conservation milestone for the zoo.

Dunwoody's Wildcat Park features a new public art exhibit, "Art for All," with 12 sculptures from various artists, aimed at attracting visitors to the park.

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department received honors from the GRPA for its exceptional public recreation contributions, with an emphasis on the volunteer-guided nature education at Sandy Creek Nature Center.

Clayton County Parks and Recreation is hosting a Community Park Clean Up event at International Park on December 6 to improve local green spaces and promote community engagement.

Atlanta is inviting public input for the revitalization of the Chattahoochee Brick Company Site during an open house event at English Park Recreation Center.

A section of Birmingham Park's Green Trail along Little River is closed for habitat restoration to aid local wildlife, including rare species. Other park trails remain open for visitors.