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05/31/2026

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05/23/2026

Students! Get your applications in for the Fulton County Youth Commission by 5:30 p.m. today! www.fultoncountyga.gov/fcyc

Youth Commissioners play a vital role in shaping the future for youth in our community! As a Youth Commissioner, you will engage in volunteer work, spearhead community initiatives, connect with county leaders, and voice the opinions of students like yourself.

05/23/2026

05/21/2026

Jeans For Teens 👖

The Atlanta Police Department is asking for the community’s help in donating new or gently used jeans for teenagers in need. APD’s Police Recruit Class #300 is asking for 300 pairs of jeans to be donated by May 27, 2026.

The items will be donated to Atlanta’s Lost-n-Found Youth nonprofit which supports homeless LGBTQIA+ youth and Solomon’s Temple Foundation, which a shelter for homeless women and children.

If you are willing to donate any pairs of jeans, you can drop them off at the following APD precinct locations:

- Zone 1 Precinct- 2315 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
- Zone 2 Precinct – 3120 Maple Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
- Zone 3 Precinct – 2353 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
- Zone 4 Precinct – 884 York Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
- Zone 5 Precinct – 200 Ted Turner Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
- Zone 6 Precinct – 2025 Hosea L. Williams Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

APD thanks you for your support!

05/21/2026

Looking for a new hobby or a fun skill to learn? Gwinnett County Library is offering FREE sewing programs all summer long across multiple branches!
Gwinnett County Library Sewing Programs in June:
🧵 Sewing Machine Basics
Friday, May 29 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch (Makerspace and Recording Studio)
Ages 12+
⚠️ Registration opens Friday, May 22 at 1:00pm
🧵 Sewing Machine Basics
Wednesday, June 3 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Suwanee Branch (Makerspace and Recording Studio)
Ages 12+
⚠️ Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00pm
🧵 CosMania Series: Sewing Machine Basics
Thursday, June 4 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch (Makerspace)
Ages 16+
⚠️ Registration opens Monday, May 25 at 5:00pm
🧵 Sew a Revolutionary Workbag
Monday, June 8 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch (Makerspace)
Ages 12+
⚠️ Registration opens Monday, June 1 at 6:00pm
🧵 Sewing Machine Basics
Wednesday, June 10 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Five Forks Branch
Ages 13+
⚠️ Registration opens Wednesday, June 3 at 9:00am
🧵 Advanced Sewing: Sew a Summer Garland
Wednesday, June 10 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Suwanee Branch (Makerspace and Recording Studio)
Ages 12+
⚠️ Registration opens Wednesday, June 3 at 6:00pm
🧵 Sew Your Own Coasters
Saturday, June 13 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Centerville Branch
Ages 12+
⚠️ Registration opens Saturday, June 6 at 1:00pm
🧵 CosMania! Series: Choosing Fabrics for Sewing Lecture
Tuesday, June 16 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Snellville Branch (Makerspace)
Ages 12+
✅ No registration required
🧵 Sewing Machine Basics
Tuesday, June 30 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch (Makerspace and Recording Studio)
Ages 12+
⚠️ Registration opens Tuesday, June 23 at 6:00pm
SEE FULL DETAILS & REGISTER on the GCPL website: gwinnettpl .libnet .info/events
(see link in comments).

05/20/2026

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YLA2026

Councilwoman Dr. Jamelle McKenzie’s Summer Youth Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for middle and high school students. The program is designed to provide leadership development, team-building activities, and civic engagement learning experiences for youth throughout the summer.

Program Dates:
July 7-31, 2026 on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Application Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YLA2026

05/18/2026

On Tuesday, May 19, volunteer with The Welcome Co-Op at The Shop of Hope in Tucker, GA to support newly arrived refugee families. Volunteers will help organize and sort clothing and shoe donations, preparing items to be placed on the shop floor for families to select. This is a fun, collaborative, and casual opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping provide essential resources to those in need!

Learn more + sign up → https://buff.ly/oZr2F1E

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

For more information email [email protected].

05/16/2026