Local events are underway in Atlanta. The Solutions Not Punishments Collaborative is marking 13 years of organizing and community work with the Forever Gala on August 8. Open Hand Atlanta is preparing for its annual Party in the Kitchen fundraiser, scheduled for September 24.

Tickets are now available for the event. Further information on these and other local happenings can be found in the August issue of Georgia Voice, which features previews of upcoming events, including Atlanta Black Pride, and a roundup of recent headlines.