As the new school year approaches, here are back-to-school events in metro Atlanta

ATLANTA — The new school year is just around the corner, and for parents, students, teachers and more across the Atlanta metro area, that means one thing: it’s time to celebrate back to school!

With various events happening across the metro area, here’s a quick look at some of the things to do and places to go for back to school.

In Atlanta

Atlanta Public Schools Back-to-School Party at the Georgia World Congress Center:

APS Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Battle and incoming Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson welcome back to school beginning at 9:30 a.m. APS leaders and staff will welcome students, parents and the community to the Georgia World Congress Center in Halls C-1 and C-2 all day Saturday with a 200-exhibitor Back to School Bash.

Participants will receive free backpacks filled with school supplies, fun activities and giveaways, and will have the opportunity to take a school physical.

Registrations are open from 7am to 10am

Carver STEAM Academy Backpack Contest:

Columbia Residence Hall is hosting a backpack and school supply giveaway for Carver STEAM Academy K-12 students from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Check-in starts at 10:30am

Event organizers say they will hand out 1,500 pre-filled backpacks to students, with activities and a live DJ also on site.

Around the metro

Quincy Carter Foundation, Stonecrest City Back to School Event at Browns Mill Recreation Center:

The Quincy Carter Foundation and the City of Stonecrest are hosting a back-to-school football event to promote mental and physical health and well-being.

At the event, which begins at 9 a.m. at the Browns Mill Recreation Center, attendees can receive free haircuts, physical exams, vaccinations, backpacks and school supplies.

During the event, several inspiring speakers will be present to talk to students about how to live a substance-free life.

Duluth Back-to-School Sneaker and Supplies Giveaway:

Change Church and Change Foundation partner to provide backpacks, school supplies and new sneakers to more than 1,000 students in grades K-8.

The event will take place at Change Church on Premiere Parkway in Duluth and will begin at 10 a.m.

Douglas County Schools Kicks Off Back-to-School at Legacy Arena:

Douglas County Schools will host a back-to-school kickoff from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the third year, this time at Legacy Arena in Douglasville.

During the event, there will be games, food and backpacks with school supplies for students.

Henry County School Year Kicks Off at Stockbridge Amphitheatre:

The City of Stockbridge is hosting a back-to-school kickoff event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring school supply giveaways for Henry County students and teachers.

There will be giveaways, games and inflatables, as well as lunch for attendees.

School supply distribution at Walmart on Tara Boulevard in Hampton:

From noon to 4 p.m., Clayton County Schools is hosting a free block party and supply giveaway at Walmart on Tara Boulevard in Hampton.

The event includes donated merchandise, a live DJ, food trucks, play tents, bounce houses and more.

Green Bay Packers Backpack Contest at Eastside High School in Covington:

Covington students will be able to attend a special backpack drive with a fun twist: Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes is hosting the event.

Stokes will help Covington students and families prepare for the new school year by donating backpacks, school supplies and other educational materials.

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