ATLANTA, GA — Filmmaker, philanthropist and community leader Edwin Freeman will host the 15th Annual Atlanta Turkey Classic, presented by Georgia Spartans, Pay USA, The Black Golf Club and Hip Hop Gives Back. The community event takes place Sunday, November 22, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Atlanta Metropolitan State College.
The featured matchup pits Pay USA against the Georgia Spartans on the basketball court. Admission is free, and attendees can also take part in a Turkey and Produce Giveaway, with one item per family while supplies last. The afternoon will also include a Dance Team and Band Battle, adding music and performance to the day’s program.
“This event brings families together around sports, music and giving back during the holiday season,” said Freeman. “Being able to host it in the community it serves is an honor.”
Freeman is the founder of The Freeman Foundation for the Arts and an actor whose credits include the film Notorious and Season 1 of Marvel’s Luke Cage. His work spans filmmaking, arts advocacy and youth-focused community programming.
The Atlanta Turkey Classic is supported by community partners including Peach State Health Plan, Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Streetz 94.5, Positive American Youth and Fulton County.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, November 22
Time: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Atlanta Metropolitan State College, 1630 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 (Bldg. 700)
Admission: Free
More information: [email protected]
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