Atlanta’s Got Festivals!

John Lemley | WABE

May 16th, 2013

The AJC’s Shane Harrison tells us about the following budget-friendly events coming up around Atlanta.

The Marietta Greek Festival is Friday through Sunday at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church.

Atlanta Streets Alive takes place Sunday, begining at 2 pm at the intersection of Peachtree Street and Ralph McGill Boulevard.

The Oak Groove Festival has been rescheduled for Sunday from 1 to 7 pm in the Vista Grove Shopping Center in Decatur.

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