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Hello and Happy New Year, Delightful People!

Celebrating community, connection, and kid‑powered fun across College Park, East Point, & Jonesboro

By Kimberly Wright - Publisher of College Park Macaroni KID January 10, 2026

I hope 2026 is treating you and your family like royalty already. I am popping in with a few goodies, updates, and a sprinkle of excitement to kick off the year just right.

First up, our reader survey. Yes, yes, I know surveys are not usually the highlight of anyone’s day, however this one helps me bring you the magic you actually want. So go ahead, click the link, spill the tea, be honest, be bold, and your answers are completely anonymous, so feel free to let it all out.

Now, let’s talk FIFA. My inbox has been buzzing with press releases, updates, and all kinds of Cup‑related goodness. So guess what? I am launching a running article to keep you plugged into the pulse of the FIFA Cup. If you remember how Atlanta United turned this city into a whole electric vibe and playground, then you already know this is about to be next‑level fun. I am excited… like, jumping‑up‑and‑down excited.

And because I have been doing my homework (yes, actual research!), I am thrilled to introduce some brand‑new columns tailored to every age group. Get ready for:

  • Tiny Humans (0–2)
  • Preschool Explorers (3–5)
  • Elementary Adventurers (6–10)
  • Next‑Up Navigators (11–13)
  • Teenagers with Opinions (14–18)
  • Grown but Not Gone (18+)

Summer camp season is about to burst onto the scene across Metro Atlanta and beyond, and the excitement is real. Our Summer Camp Guide starts rolling out this month, packed with incredible options for every age and interest. Get ready to jump in because some camps are already filling up fast!

Before I go, I am introducing my Buy Me a Tea, where you can show some love by buying me a cup of tea while I am out and about working on this weekly newsletter and keeping you engaged. I am passionate about supporting local coffee shops so this is an awesome way to stay fueled and support a local small business.

Here is to a joyful, playful, community‑filled 2026. Let’s make it unforgettable.

PEACE, love, and Macaroni, 

Kimberly~

Publisher & Editor