Juneteenth Celebrations: 16 things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta

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Juneteenth Celebrations: 16 things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta

Since Juneteenth falls on Saturday, you’ll find plenty of local celebrations featuring music, entertainment and more.

Source: AJC.com: Atlanta News Now

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