COA Youth Engagement, 68 Mitchell St SW, Atlanta, GA (2026)

04/10/2026

Spread the word. Spring Break is not over. The Mayor’s Office and partners have a great weekend of safe activities lined up:

The 1st 100 Teens & Friends are free (Fri. Sat. & Sun.) Check times on the flyer attached or call for details. Admission includes food, skates & games. 🛼🍟

Saving our Sons mentoring sessions by will be held at Pittman Park Rec Center. Saturday 9-11am. Families and walk-ins welcome. Program and Registration info. are linked at the bio. 💪🏽

Baseball & Softball Clinic presented by will take place on Saturday, at William Walker Rec Center in Ben Hill. 10am -1pm. ⚾️

💰 Enrollment for youth and employers is still open for the Summer Youth Employment Program.

Next weekend:
🏊🏿‍♂️Lifeguard training & hiring by
🧘🏽‍♀️ Community Wellness Resource Fair presented by

04/10/2026

Parents, let us support you. You’re not alone. If you’re having challenges with your Kids has brought to Atlanta 2x/month. Saving Our Sons mentoring sessions are weekly.

Join the mentorship group and be connected with other parents and mentors who are working together to keep our youth on the right path. Let be a part of your village.

🗣️Spread the word. Because keeping Youth safe, includes tough love. Bring your child to Saving our Sons mentoring. They’re tapped in with the juvenile court system as well as neighborhood leaders with a team of strong mentors.

⏰2nd & 4th Saturdays at Pittman Park Rec
⏰1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays on the Southside in Union City.

🗣️Spread the word. Walk-ins welcome. Full Registration information and program details are linked in the bio and on the website.

is rewriting destinies and reshaping futures. Their groundbreaking diversion program is not just about statistics; it’s about lives transformed, dreams revived, and communities revitalized. Next Level Boys Academy and Empowerment Center, helps young men become strong leaders by providing mentorship and support in a positive, caring and tough loving environment.

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04/10/2026

Last Friday hosted a free block party at City Hall. It served as the kickoff to the Mayor’s effort to provide safe spaces for youth to party for Spring Break & 404 Weekend.

We weren’t sure young people would come. But we entrusted to do what they did best. And it was epic. 🔥

Special guests | 🎤🥁🎸 Live performances by Dram, Pastor Troy & Hero the Band | 🍔Food Trucks | 🎧 Live DJs |👖Free clothes from Atlanta’s best Thrift Shops | 🎥Movies on the grass | and 🎨Art

We partied on the steps of the original City Hall, with the gold dome of the Capitol at our backs and Shirley C. Franklin Blvd in our sights. We went late into the night (not too late, we made curfew 😇), Students vibed with new friends—under the stars. Neighbors line danced in the street and kids ran around energized full of candy and snacks before falling asleep in the grass.

🫶🏽It was the best example of what is possible in Atlanta and how badly our young people need space to be expressive and freedom to enjoy themselves without fear of violence.

💰The Mayor has announced a commitment of $50K as a seed investment to support a youth-led feasibility study for a “3rd Spot” for young people…because Atlanta needs more permanent places for young people to have fun.

Stay locked in for information or sign up to partner .

At a time when people have lots of opinions and ideas, we thank you and the teams of for stepping up to respond immediately. Thank you for truly putting on for ATL’s youth.

See you next year. 💙🅰️

04/07/2026

It’s Tuesday of Spring Break and the Mayor’s “SO ATL” initiative to provide safe fun for youth is going strong!

🛼🍕 bought 400 tickets for Teens & Friends to enjoy starting tonight. 7-10pm 1st 100 Teens are FREE! Includes food, games & more. Check the site for details.

🏀🏆 The Teen Basketball Tournament starts tonight at C.T Martin Rec Center. Free admission for all.

⛹🏾‍♂️🏀 Midnight Basketball continues at Adam’s Park Rec Center. Kicking off with a free Community Fair at 6:30pm.

🎭🪇 Bring the family to enjoy a FREE performance of Sherri and the Unfairies, the musical, presented by

💰 Registration for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is open! Jobs for youth ages 14-24 will begin in June. Apply for a job Or to hire youth.

Spread the word. Details for all are linked in our bio. Have a wonderful, safe week, ATL. 🫶🏽🛼🏀⛹🏾‍♂️🎭💰🅰️

04/07/2026

On April 2nd, in advance of the Metro-wide Spring Break, Mayor Dickens held a press conference to launch Student Opportunities: ATL (S.O. ATL)— a Year of the Youth initiative focused on one simple idea: giving Atlanta’s teens access to information on safe spaces, real opportunities, and positive environments to spend their time.

Through S.O. ATL, we’re recruiting citywide partners — community organizations, businesses, clergy, schools, and youth groups — to offer internships, jobs, programs, events and resources to youth and caregivers.

Visit www.ATLYearoftheYouth.com to download guides, register for jobs, access FAQs, register to employ youth and connect with partner sites.

Spread the word: Parents, please stay engaged. Know where your children are, and remember curfew laws are in place to protect our young people.

⏰ Citywide Curfew: 11pm weekdays & 12 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. *Employers please be mindful when scheduling shifts for teens under 18.

While youth enjoy a Spring Break, it’s time to lock-in Summer Opportunities. Potential program partners and employers should follow and visit the site to register to join the effort. Help us by hiring Atlanta youth. Assist with sharing the information.

The Mayor was joined by Senior Advisor, Janean Lewis, Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson , Nick Clark ( ) and Genesiss Hollins ( student).

They say it takes a village to raise a child. We need you. Our youth need us. 💙 Links are in the bio.

04/06/2026

🗣️Parents, Youth, Community Members: Spread the word! There are safe, affordable, secured activities for youth to engage THIS week and throughout the year.

The list below is a sample of the Student Opportunities immediately available to metro-area children, teens and young adults.

🏀 Teen Basketball Tournament | Ages 13-18 | March Madness style sponsored by

🧩 Spring Break Camp | 5-12 years of age | Register in iParcs link in bio | Sponsored by

🛼 1st 100 Teens & Friends are FREE, courtesy of | Tues. Fri. Sat. & Sun includes skates, food & more.

🎨 Center for Civil & Human Rights | Spring In Action Camp | provided by Partners

🎭 Sherri & the Unfairies | Musical (Free Tickets) | Brought to you by

💰 Summer Youth Employment is now hiring ages 14-24 to be placed in a job or work experience program | $14/hour

📌Details for all programs including safe, secure events taking place citywide are linked in the bio. Visit www.atlyearoftheyouth.com and download the Safe Summer Guide today!

Thank you to our Partners :

04/04/2026

Via .atl We’ll see YOU and your folks on Peachtree. 🙌🏽🍑🅰️
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ATLANTA. Here are your Grand Marshals for the 2nd Annual 404 Day Parade: Mayor Dickens Da Brat. Dungeon Family. Greg Street. and Pastor Troy

🗓️Saturday, April 4th
⏰10AM
📍 Peachtree Street between Ralph McGill and Marietta.

The only parade in the country built to celebrate the culture, creativity, and community of the 404.😎🎡🎼🅰️

Pull up. Bring the whole family. This is OUR day.

📌*Parade info is linked in the bio!

Thank you to The 404 Collective .ATL for the 2nd Annual Parade! 🔥

04/04/2026

April 4th is “404 Day” in Atlanta. There are so many ways to enjoy our cultural holiday. Check the link in the bio for events happening in every corner of our beloved city.

We’ll see you at the parade, or the block party, or the skating rink, or the basketball tournament, or a musical, or the museum or enjoying a park near you. Forever, we love Atlanta. .I.L.A

04/03/2026

It’s HERE! Whatever your plans were—cancel them. You will want to be Downtown for this TODAY‼️🎯

Come check out one of ‘s best and most immersive productions yet 🌟🌟YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS.

When the clock hits 4pm TODAY, 404 Weekend & Metrowide Spring Break pop off! You won’t want to miss this FREE block party full of music, special guests and performers, games, vendors & so much more ‼️

Bring a blanket for the lawn! Bring good vibes. Lock in. Details linked in bio.

Don’t forget, it’s FREE 🥳 There WILL be special and surprise performances. 😎🎤

Games and activations ⛳️:

- Film Tent 🎬⛺️
- Info booths (CRB, Grammy’s)
- Thrift Clothes
- Vintage Clothes
- Free Redbulls 🥤
- Inflatable games
- Yard Games 🎳
- Painting Station 🎨
- Kandy Jewelry Crafts
- Artwork Giveaways 🖼️🎨
- Piercings (18+)
+++ More !!

Did I mention all of those are free ? 😆 Rideshare and MARTA recommended.

Salute 🫡 💯 for supporting this activation.

04/02/2026

Calling all Atlanta’s youth! Do you have plans this Spring Break? Atlanta has you covered. Lock in with free events, programs, tournaments, skate nights, and free performances happening across the city all week long. Tap in to see all the Spring Break activities near you at atlyearoftheyouth.com . We’ll see you tomorrow for the kickoff of “A Day in the A” Block Party! You will NOT want to miss it.

Registration links are available in our bio.

03/26/2026

What are your plans for the Summer? The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is open and accepting applications TODAY! Youth ages 14-24 can register to be matched with a summer job paying minimum $14/hour!

Check the link in bio for full details. Registration instructions, contact info. and more are on the site. www.ATLYearoftheYouth.com | 📌Link in bio. Register now and lock in your summer plans…and get to the money this Summer!

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