Atlanta wellness guide: What to do this October

October in Atlanta always feels like a reset. The heat breaks, patios buzz again and festivals spill into parks. Suddenly your calendar is full of ways to move, connect and feel better.

From causes worth supporting to local events that make wellness feel more like a celebration than a chore, here’s what to know — and where to go — this month.

Fulton County Animal Services is in crisis: the shelter is 60 dogs over capacity, and they need fosters or adopters by Thursday, Oct. 2. Fees are waived, and even short-term fostering helps. If you’ve been on the fence about getting a pet, there’s no better time than now. Beyond saving lives, research shows pets lower stress and boost mental health. Learn more at fultonanimalservices.com/at-risk or stop by 1251 Fulton Industrial Blvd. Atlanta.

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