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Future’s Freewishes Foundation Takes Care of the Community

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9 years ago

December 19, 2017

Sunday, December 17, over 600 families in the Atlanta metro area were treated to an afternoon filled with holiday joy and the spirit of gift-giving. The FreeWishes Foundation presented its 5th Annual Winter Wishland Extravaganza at Bessie Branham Park in Kirkwood.

The Christmas celebration wrapped up the foundation’s holiday season giving campaign and was hosted by DJ Greg Street (V-103 Radio Personality) with a special appearance by Grammy nominated recording artist Future. Special thanks to this year’s sponsors, Freebandz, BMI,Toys For Tots, The Atlanta Music Project, DJ Greg Street, Kali Dance Studio, Alpha Industries, and Vibe Ride.

Lines were wrapped around the park awaiting entry to the most anticipated holiday charity event of the year. When doors opened, hundreds of families were wowed by the winter wonderland transformation of the Bessie Branaham gymnasium. Kids walked into a production filled with giant nutcracker statues, a station to decorate Christmas cookies, a musical picture booth with Santa and Mrs. Claus, access to Santa’s toy shop filled with mounds of electronics, bikes, game consoles and more.

Each child was gifted with a brand new coat and toys to take home! The families also received customized hoodies donated by Freebandz Touring. In addition, families enjoyed free food and drinks, a special musical performance by the Atlanta Music Project, dancing by the Kali Dance Studio and were able to win huge raffles by participating in the annual dance competition!

This year marked 5 years of philanthropic efforts in the community for the FreeWishes Foundation founded by mother and son duo, Future and Stephanie Jester. “We are truly humbled to be able to give back to so many deserving families.

Future and I are completely filled with joy when we see so many smiling faces from the mothers, fathers and children”, said Stephanie Jester, President and co-founder of FreeWishes Foundation.

The crowd erupted when Future made his grand entrance and greeted attendees. Future also spoke to the eager crowd of children and gave away raffles that included iPads, Xbox game systems, bicycles and a chance to take pictures with the superstar!

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HSR Classic 10 Hour & Fall Historics Returns To Road Atlanta This September

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5 days ago

August 27, 2026

Barry Davis

Historic motorsports returns to Georgia this September as Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) brings the Classic 10 Hour and Fall Historics to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, September 17–20, 2026.

The three-day weekend will bring together historic race cars and competitors for a packed schedule of practice, qualifying, sprint races and Classic 10 Hour competition around one of America’s most celebrated road-racing circuits.

For automotive enthusiasts, the weekend offers more than what happens on the track. The paddock provides an up-close look at historic racing machinery while giving fans an opportunity to experience the people, preparation and culture surrounding vintage motorsports.

The Classic 10 Hour is part of HSR’s 2026 season, which features historic racing at legendary circuits including Daytona International Speedway, Sebring International Raceway, Watkins Glen International and Road Atlanta.