Amplify Decatur Music Festival marks 10 years with Gillian Welch and David Rawlings headlining
The Amplify Decatur Music Festival will return June 4-7 for a four-day run of performances in and around downtown Decatur, with organizers marking the event’s 10th outdoor festival under the theme “A Decade of Music on the Square.”
The centerpiece of the weekend is a June 6 ticketed concert on the new downtown Decatur stage featuring Gillian Welch and David Rawlings as headliners. The lineup also includes Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers, Dylan LeBlanc, Kyshona, Georgia Mountain Stringband and the winner of an upcoming high school Battle of the Bands. The show is scheduled for 3 to 11 p.m., with tickets starting at $75 and VIP packages available.
Other events include Penny & Sparrow at the Avon Theatre in Avondale on June 4, a free June 5 performance by The Sundogs presenting “The Tom Petty Show” on the new downtown stage, and an “Amplify Hall of Fame” event on June 7 celebrating artists from the festival’s 10-year history. Organizers said the June 5 concert will be the first official performance on the new downtown stage. Tickets for all paid events go on sale March 11.
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— Derek Prall
Cosm Atlanta to open June 10 at Centennial Yards with NBA Finals watch party
Cosm, a technology and entertainment company that creates dome-based experiences for sports, film and other programming, will open its new Atlanta venue at Centennial Yards on June 10, with Game 4 of the NBA Finals set to serve as the first public event.
The downtown Atlanta location is Cosm’s third venue, following launches in Los Angeles and Dallas. Situated near State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the 70,000-square-foot, three-level facility features an 87-foot-diameter 12K LED dome designed for what the company calls “Shared Reality,” an immersive format that blends live-event presentation, digital production and in-venue crowd energy.
Its initial Atlanta lineup includes NBA Finals Game 4 on June 10, with Game 5 on June 13 if needed, plus UFC, the College World Series, MLB’s Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, and WWE SummerSlam. The early entertainment schedule also includes Shared Reality presentations of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” “The Matrix” and Cirque du Soleil’s “O.”
Cosm Atlanta is part of the broader Centennial Yards redevelopment, a $5 billion mixed-use project in downtown Atlanta. The opening adds another attraction to the district’s growing sports and entertainment footprint.
— Derek Prall
Georgia State law school launches Bondurant Center for constitutional law and democracy
Georgia State University College of Law has launched the Emmet J. Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, Practice and Democracy, a new institute focused on constitutional law, democratic governance and civic engagement.
Named for veteran trial lawyer Emmet J. Bondurant, the center was established through a gift from Bondurant and his wife, attorney Jane Fahey. Bondurant, a founding partner of Bondurant, Mixon & Elmore LLP, is known for his decades of legal work and pro bono advocacy on voting rights and democratic institutions.
The center Is intended to become a regional and national hub for scholarship, public programming and legal practice related to constitutional and election law. The school says Its creation comes as voting rights, election confidence and the role of democratic institutions remain central issues in public debate, particularly in the Southeast.
Professor Eric Segall, the Ashe Family Chair Professor of Law and the center’s executive director, said the center will support students, lawyers and judges through conferences, lectures and workshops while also contributing to public understanding of democracy and the rule of law. Associate Director Anthony Michael Kreis said the new center gives the College of Law added capacity to expand its constitutional law programming and national profile.
— Derek Prall
Georgia Tech launches Tony Kepano Joint Center for real estate
Georgia Tech is launching the Tony Kepano Joint Center for Real Estate, a new interdisciplinary hub designed to expand real estate education, strengthen industry engagement, and deepen alumni involvement across campus.
The center is supported by a major commitment from Tony Kepano, a 1986 Georgia Tech graduate in industrial management and vice chairman at CBRE’s Industrial and Logistics Advisory & Transaction Services. University officials said the center will combine the expertise of the Scheller College of Business and the College of Design’s School of Building Construction, creating a central platform for students interested in real estate careers.
Aimed at both undergraduate and graduate students, the center will offer academic support, professional development, research opportunities, and stronger connections with industry partners. Georgia Tech said the initiative is intended to help students gain a broader understanding of the field by integrating perspectives from business, design, architecture, city planning, and building construction.
School leaders said the center will help prepare students for an industry being reshaped by technology and innovation. Funding will support programming, outreach, technology, operations, and conference participation, allowing Georgia Tech to expand opportunities in one of the state’s most active economic sectors.
— Derek Prall
Pullman Yards to host 2026 High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction
Pullman Yards will host the 2026 High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction from March 26-28, marking a venue change for one of Atlanta’s longest-running philanthropic events tied to the High Museum of Art.
Founded in 1993, the auction supports the museum’s exhibitions and education programs. Organizers said the event has raised more than $37 million over the years, including support for initiatives serving about 35,000 schoolchildren annually. This year’s move to the historic Kirkwood property reflects the event’s continued growth while keeping its focus on arts, education, and community impact.
The three-day program will include winemaker dinners, the Live Wine Auction Luncheon, and the Palette & Pour reception on March 27, which is now open to individual ticket holders. The live auction will also again feature the Dick Denny Paddle Raise, launched in 2006 and credited with generating more than $2.1 million for the High’s Art Access student field trip program.
— Derek Prall
South Fulton to break ground on historic district welcome center
The City of South Fulton is set to break ground March 5 on a new Welcome Center at 4800 Campbell Drive, marking the start of a project aimed at revitalizing a long-vacant property in the city’s historic district.
City officials said the site, located in District 3, will be transformed into a community gathering place designed to connect residents and visitors with the area’s history and future. Councilwoman Helen Z. Willis said the project represents an effort to turn a neglected property into a gateway for the district while preserving its historical character.
Plans for the Welcome Center include a double-height entry lounge with a fireplace and reception desk, built-in bookshelves highlighting local culture and history, open ceilings, and glass storefronts intended to bring in natural light. The design will also include flexible seating areas for community programs, events and gatherings.
— Derek Prall
Atlanta students to host inaugural ‘Future. ATL. Now’ event
On Mar. 7, Atlanta students will join in the first ever “Future. ATL. Now.” A daylong event packed with sessions from city leaders and youth voices.
The event is intended to be a space where the next generations of Atlantans will share their vision for a better city. Students from Midtown High School, Westlake High School, Booker T. Washington High School and others will lead youth sessions and performances like “Work Environments are Changing — How do we Prepare Youth?”
City of Atlanta Chief of Staff Courtney English and Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education Vice Chair Ken Zeff will also speak during the event. In between sessions there will also be a “youth business expo.”
The vision for the event is to create a “sustainable program” that can return year after year and bring young people into the fold of civic conversation. Nonprofit Atlanta Partners for Education, the school system’s fiscal agent, is fundraising for the event to support catering, printed materials, audiovisual costs and security.
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— Delaney Tarr
The Breman announces the 2026 Levison Family Music Series: New Orleans Klezmer, Fiddler on the Roof jazz and Bacharach
The Breman will feature a three-concert Levison Family Music Series for 2026. The lineup begins with “Klezmer: Old, New and NOW!” with the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars on Sunday March 22, “Raise the Roof: The Fiddler Jazz Sessions” with the Joe Alterman Trio on Sunday, April 19, and Flying Carpet Theatre Company debuting the concert-cabaret show Bacharach at The Breman on Sunday, June 7.
“Our mission is to share the richness of Jewish culture with diverse Atlanta audiences,” The Breman Executive Director Leslie Gordon said, “but at this year’s Levison Series, expect a great amount of joy at a time when it’s especially needed.”
Each event in the Levison Family Music Series will include a pre-performance reception inviting audience members to enjoy a beverage, a bite and time for conversation starting at 4 p.m., with concerts starting at 5 p.m. General admission tickets are $50 per show for Breman members and $60 per show for non-members. $100 season tickets are available to members.
For more information and ticket purchases, visit The Breman website.
— Megan Anderson
Chattahoochee Nature Center announces “Ready, Set, Grow!” Annual Spring Native Plant Sale
Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC), will host their annual plant sale starting March 27 for members, followed by the general public beginning March 28. The spring sale will offer over 100 varieties of native plants, all of which are grown directly on CNC’s 127-acres.
“Plants native to Georgia, meaning plants that belong in our Georgia gardens because they provide native wildlife sources of food, shelter, and places to rear their young,” said Jacqueline McRae, horticulture manager of Chattahoochee Nature Center. “When you focus on growing native plants, even on a small scale in a container garden, you are going to make a positive difference for the nature in your yard. It feels good to watch pollinators visiting the plants you’re growing in summer or to see a chipmunk gather fallen seeds or nuts in fall.”
Horticulturists and local experts will be on-site to help visitors customize their gardens based on landscape and desired aesthetic by selecting a combination of native plants that thrive in the same conditions. The sale will also include herb and vegetable seedlings for purchase.
The sale will take place near CNC’s greenhouse and Unity Garden and does not require attendees to purchase admission to the nature center. For more information about admission to the Chattahoochee Nature Center and the Native Plant Sale, visit their website or call 770-992-2055.
— Megan Anderson
