Back-To-School Basics: Free Supplies, Local Deals In GA

Patch has your back-to-school guide as you prepare for the new 2026-27 academic year.

By Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff

Jul 23, 2026 5:39 PM EDT

The first day of school is nearing for Georgia students, and as parents prepare, Patch has your back-to-school guide to usher you through the process.

So as you stuff your student's backpack with supplies, or search for those handy back-to-school deals, check out what you need to know ahead of the 2026-27 academic year.

Be mindful some information may be subject to change.

First And Last Days Of School

Cobb County Schools

First Day: Aug. 3

Last Day: May 19

Marietta City Schools

First Day: Aug. 4

Last Day: May 26

Bartow County Schools

First Day: Aug. 5

Last Day: May 26

Cartersville City Schools

First Day: Aug. 5

Last Day: May 21

DeKalb County Schools

First Day: Aug. 3

Last Day: May 27

Decatur City Schools

First Day: Aug. 3

Last Day: May 27

Fulton County Schools

First Day: Aug. 3

Last Day: May 27

Atlanta Public Schools

First Day: Aug. 3

Last Day: May 27

Gwinnett County Schools

First Day: Aug. 5

Last Day: May 26

Forsyth County Schools

First Day: Aug. 6

Last Day: May 27

Cherokee County Schools

First Day: Aug. 3

Last Day: May 25

Douglas County Schools

First Day: Aug. 5

Last Day: May 20

Paulding County Schools

First Day: Aug. 4

Last Day: May 26

Back-To-School Events

11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 1, Shock Fitness Studio, 7496 Old National Hwy., South Fulton
1 p.m., July 31, Siloam Church International, 3695 Roosevelt Hwy., South Fulton
1 p.m., Aug. 1, Tracy Wyatt Recreation Center, 2300 Godby Road, College Park
5:30-8:30 p.m., July 31, Conley Recreation Center, 3636 Conley St., Atlanta
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 1, DeKalb PAL Building, 1807 Candler Road, Decatur
10 a.m., July 30, Higher Calling Ministries, 2901 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 1, Bethlehem City of Faith Church, 514 Valley Hill Road SE, Riverdale
6-9 p.m., July 30, Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 2, Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre,
5239 Floyd Road SW, Mableton
2-5 p.m., July 26, Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave., Savannah

These retailers are offering back-to-school deals: