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Hey neighbors,
First off - Thank you for your patience this week.
I'm feeling a bit under the weather and so, the newsletter is both late and condensed BUT I still wanted to get this out so y'all can plan your weekend.
We'll be back to our full size newsletter next week.
PS - We'd love your opinion on the poll.
- Andrew
In Today’s Post:
🎷 The Roots free in Piedmont Park Sunday night
🏖️ Hurricane Harbor flips on its daily season Friday
🍺 90 Georgia pours and keeper talks at Brew at the Zoo Saturday
🎆 250 fire drones and an eagle in the sky at Stone Mountain
⚾ Braves vs Nationals Saturday and Sunday at Truist Park
🌺 41 Niki de Saint Phalle sculptures at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
🎮 MomoCon takes over the GWCC, 650,000 sq ft of anime and cosplay
How do you feel about the condensed format this week?
This issue is sponsored by Peachy Insurance
Just some of the Peachy team
When was the last time you actually looked at your homeowners policy?
For most folks in East Cobb, the honest answer is "when we bought the house." Which would be fine, except home values around here are up $150K to $200K+ since 2020. If your policy hasn't kept up, your dwelling limit is probably short of what it would actually cost to rebuild today. That gap won't show up on your bill. It only shows up when you file a claim, which is the worst time to find out.
Peachy Insurance is Atlanta-based and built to make this kind of check painless. No call center, no upselling, no runaround. Just a licensed local agent who looks at your full picture and gives you a straight answer on where you stand.
Three things worth a quick look while it's on your mind:
Home: Whether your dwelling limit still reflects what it would actually cost to rebuild your house right now
Auto: Whether your coverage is current for every vehicle you drive, plus rental reimbursement if yours ends up in the shop
Bundle: Whether pairing home and auto makes sense for your situation (East Cobb households sometimes save up to 25%)
Takes about 5 minutes. Free, no pressure.
Get a free coverage review OR text/call 770-520-7095 (Mon-Fri, closed weekends)
Friday, May 22
🌺 Niki in the Garden - Atlanta Botanical Garden | 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta | 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | General admission tickets | More: atlantabg.org
Forty-one bold Niki de Saint Phalle sculptures throughout the gardens through September. Open until 9 PM Friday for an after-dinner family walk.
👶 Bossa Nova Baby: The Lungs of the Earth - Alliance Theatre PNC PlaySpace | 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta | Check site for showtimes | Adult $25, child 6-17 $5, under 5 free | More: alliancetheatre.org
Immersive Brazilian-rainforest sensory experience for newborn through age 5. The Midtown toddler go-to.
🎮 MomoCon 2026 (Friday) - Georgia World Congress Center | 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta | 9:00 AM-8:00 PM | 4-day badges from $95, single-day passes available | More: momocon.com
Four-day anime, gaming, and cosplay convention covering 650,000+ square feet of GWCC. Teen heaven with family-friendly programming throughout the day.
🏖️ Hurricane Harbor Opening Day - Six Flags Over Georgia | 275 Riverside Pkwy SW, Austell | Park hours vary, check site | Tickets vary | More: sixflags.com
Water park officially opens for the season with slides, wave pools, and the lazy river. Summer starts here.
🎆 Stone Mountain Memorial Weekend Kickoff - Stone Mountain Park | 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain | Park daytime + 9:30 PM Drone & Light Show | Attractions Pass varies, lawn-only show $5+ | More: stonemountainpark.com
Four-day Memorial Weekend bash with the new 250th-anniversary drone show. 250 fire drones form an eagle, plus lasers and a fireworks finale.
Saturday, May 23
🎨 Alpharetta Arts Streetfest, Day 1 - The Grove at Wills Park | 175 Roswell St, Alpharetta | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | Free | More: awesomealpharetta.com
One-hundred-plus artists, face painting, kids' crafts, food, and live music in the Grove. Free children's interactive activities throughout.
⚾ Braves vs Nationals (Saturday Afternoon) - Truist Park | 755 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta | 4:10 PM | Tickets from $20 | More:mlb.com
Memorial Day weekend home stand with an early 4:10 first pitch. Grab dinner at The Battery after.
🎮 MomoCon 2026 (Saturday) - Georgia World Congress Center | 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta | 9:00 AM-8:00 PM | Single-day Saturday badges available | More: momocon.com
The convention's biggest day for cosplay parades, celebrity panels, and the exhibitors hall. Single-day badges available.
Sunday, May 24
🎨 Alpharetta Arts Streetfest, Day 2 - The Grove at Wills Park | 175 Roswell St, Alpharetta | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | Free | More: awesomealpharetta.com
Closing day with the same 100-plus artists and free kids' programming. Better deals tend to surface on the second day.
⚾ Braves vs Nationals (Final Home Game) - Truist Park | 755 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta | 4:10 PM | Tickets from $20 | More: mlb.com
Closing afternoon of the Memorial Weekend home stand. Easy Sunday outing before the school week resumes.
🎮 MomoCon 2026 (Closing Day) - Georgia World Congress Center | 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | Single-day Sunday badges available | More: momocon.com
Closing half-day of the convention with relaxed crowds and last-chance vendor deals. Easier for younger kids who can't handle the Saturday crush.
Friday, May 22
🎷 Atlanta Jazz Festival Kick-Off: Miles Electric Band - Atlanta Symphony Hall | 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta | 7:30 PM | Tickets vary | More: aso.org
Official festival kick-off celebrating the Miles Davis centennial with the Miles Electric Band. Indoor warmup before the Piedmont Park weekend.
🎸 City Green Live: Sister Hazel - City Green at City Springs | 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs | Gates 4 PM, music 8:30 PM | Free lawn seating | More: sandyspringsga.gov
Free outdoor kickoff to the City Green Live summer series with the Florida rock band behind "All for You." Bring chairs, food trucks at 6 PM.
🎤 Diljit Dosanjh: Aura World Tour - State Farm Arena | 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta | 8:00 PM | Tickets vary | More: statefarmarena.com
Global Punjabi superstar bringing his Aura World Tour to Atlanta in support of his October 2025 album. One of the biggest tours hitting downtown all year.
🍺 Pontoon Brewing Friday Night - Pontoon Brewing Sandy Springs | 8601 Dunwoody Place, Sandy Springs | Friday evening | Free entry, beer pricing varies | More: pontoonbrewing.com
Award-winning Sandy Springs craft brewery with THC mocktails, live music, and food trucks. The Perimeter's weekend-kickoff hang.
Saturday, May 23
🦁 Brew at the Zoo - Zoo Atlanta | 800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta | 5:30-9:00 PM (VIP at 4:30 PM) | $60-$130 | More: zooatlanta.org
21+ Memorial Weekend tradition with 90+ pours from 30+ Georgia breweries, evening Keeper Talks, yard games, and rides on the carousel. New Brew Challenge scavenger hunt this year.
🎷 Atlanta Jazz Festival: Kamasi Washington & Christian McBride - Piedmont Park | 1071 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta | Christian McBride 7:00 PM, Kamasi Washington 9:00 PM | Free | More: atljazzfest.com
Saturday night main-stage closing run with two of the biggest names in modern jazz. Pack a blanket and a cooler.
🎤 Reggae Fest Massive ATL - State Farm Arena | 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta | 8:00 PM | Tickets from $84 | More: statefarmarena.com
Memorial Weekend reggae lineup with Mavado, Busy Signal, Beenie Man, Spice, Elephant Man, Ding Dong, and more. One of the biggest Caribbean shows of the year.
🎤 Eric Roberson - Buckhead Theatre | 3110 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta | 8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM) | Tickets from $63 | More: ticketmaster.com
Grammy-nominated independent R&B artist playing an intimate show at the Buckhead Theatre. Reserved seating on the floor and balcony.
🎻 Georgia Symphony Orchestra: 75th Anniversary Concert - Atlanta Symphony Hall | 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta | 7:30 PM | Tickets vary | More: aso.org
Georgia Symphony Orchestra's 75th anniversary celebration in Symphony Hall. Special program marking the milestone season.
Sunday, May 24
🎷 Atlanta Jazz Festival Closing: The Roots & Esperanza Spalding - Piedmont Park | 1071 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta | Spalding 7:00 PM, The Roots 9:00 PM | Free | More: atljazzfest.com
Festival closing night with Esperanza Spalding at 7 and The Roots headlining at 9. Free. Bring chairs early, this lawn fills up.
🎤 RnB Block Party ATL (Memorial Weekend) - Underground Atlanta | 50 Upper Alabama St SW, Atlanta | 12:00-6:00 PM | Tickets via organizer | More: undergroundatl.com
Outdoor R&B day party in downtown Atlanta with food vendors and Memorial Weekend energy. Daytime feel-good vibe.
🎆 Stone Mountain Drone & Light Show (Sunday Date Night) - Stone Mountain Park | 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain | 9:30 PM | Lawn-only $5+, Attractions Pass varies | More: stonemountainpark.com
Sunday-night drone show with the 250-fire-drone eagle formation, lasers, and fireworks finale. Date-night version of the family-day programming.
🍺 Pontoon Brewing Sunday Funday - Pontoon Brewing Sandy Springs | 8601 Dunwoody Place, Sandy Springs | Sunday afternoon-evening | Free entry, beer pricing varies | More: pontoonbrewing.com
Sandy Springs craft brewery with THC mocktails, live music, and a rotating food truck. Low-key Memorial Weekend cap.
🍸 Mutation Brewing & Distilling Sunday - Mutation Brewing & Distilling | 5825 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs | Sunday hours vary, check site | Free entry, drink pricing varies | More: mutationbrewery.com
Two-story brewery-distillery on Roswell Road with a rooftop, speakeasy, and weekly events including stand-up nights and DJ sets. Different vibe from Pontoon if you want options.
🚗 Gap Insurance Covers Your Loan, Not Everything Else
If you financed or leased your car, there's a good chance gap insurance is already baked into your policy. It's a smart thing to carry, but it's also one of the most misunderstood pieces of an auto policy.
Why it exists: A new car can lose 20% or more of its value the first year, but your loan balance doesn't drop that fast. If the car gets totaled early on, standard insurance only pays out what the car is currently worth, which can leave you owing thousands on a vehicle you can't even drive. Gap insurance closes that difference.
What gap insurance covers:
The difference between your car's current value and what you still owe on the loan, if the car is declared a total loss. That's it.
What it does NOT cover:
Damage to another vehicle you hit
Property damage (fences, mailboxes, signs)
Medical bills or injuries (yours or anyone else's)
Repairs of any kind, even expensive ones
When it stops being useful: Once your loan balance dips below your car's actual value, gap insurance stops earning its keep. That's why a lot of people drop it after a few years.
The bigger takeaway: it's easy to assume you're more covered than you really are, especially when you've got a stack of policies and add-ons you barely remember signing up for. Knowing what each piece of your coverage actually does is the difference between a stressful claim and a smooth one.
Not sure what your auto policy actually includes? Your Peachy agent will walk through every line with you and make sure it still fits where you are today.
If you want to read any of our previous issues, check them out HERE on our website.
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