Collage of images showing community activities including distributing backpacks filled with school supplies and a barber cutting a boy's hair.Collage showing a person getting a haircut in a barber chair and another person handing over folded clothes through a service window.Three images showing community activities: distributing backpacks filled with school supplies, a barber cutting a young man's hair, and a baseball-themed reading promotion.

Over 100 Youth Begin the School Year Full of Promise at Back-to-School Bash

ATLANTA, GA - More than 1,200 runners alongside Atlanta Police officers, firefighters, youth athletes, corporate teams, and public safety supporters will take over the streets of downtown Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, for the return of Atlanta’s Finest 5K.
Hosted by the Atlanta Police Foundation in partnership with the Atlanta Track Club, this annual fundraiser benefits vital public safety programs, including Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta, which empowers citizens to submit anonymous tips and earn rewards of up to $5,000 for information leading to arrests.
From up-close encounters with the Atlanta Police Department’s SWAT team, Phoenix One helicopter, and Mounted Patrol, participants will get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the people and equipment that keep the city safe.
Event Details
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
MEDIA CHECK-IN: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
WHERE: Pemberton Place | 126 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
Why cover Atlanta’s Finest 5K?
Community Impact: Proceeds directly fund critical public safety programs like Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta.
Visuals: Capture high-energy footage and diverse imagery featuring runners, youth athletes, community leaders, corporate teams, and elite APD units—plus up-close access to the SWAT team, Phoenix One helicopter, and Mounted Patrol.
Positive Police–Community Connection: Highlight law enforcement and residents uniting in a vibrant, family-friendly environment.
Speakers:
  • Dave Wilkinson, President & CEO of Atlanta Police Foundation
  • Chief Darin Schierbaum, Atlanta Police Department
  • Thomas Worthy, Chief Public Policy Officer, Piedmont Healthcare
About Atlanta’s Finest 5K
With support from Piedmont Healthcare, Delta Air Lines, and Norfolk Southern, this race is a catalyst for community engagement, fundraising, and public safety awareness. Proceeds directly benefit Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta and other APF initiatives that keep Atlanta’s neighborhoods safe.
Media RSVP:
Please RSVP by Aug. 15, 2025, to mediainquiry@atlantapolicefoundation.org to confirm attendance or request interviews.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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