About us
If you are excited by science - but not necessarily a science professional - and you live in the Atlanta area, then the Atlanta Science Tavern is the meetup for you.
Our program is centered on a fourth Thursday of the month meeting at a tavern or brewery, which features a speaker - typically a scientist from a nearby university or research center - who presents their work to a smart general audience of science enthusiasts. We also host occasional presentations as part of our ongoing Young Researchers Series, which features talks by graduate students and postdocs.
In addition, we organize social outings and field trips that provide opportunities for our members to experience science as it expresses itself in the community at large. Public lectures at local universities, are a mainstay of our meetup calendar.
See you at the Tavern!
Cheers,
- The Science for Georgia team
Note:
- Unapproved soliciting of any kind is not allowed at our events.
- We expect adherence to all health & safety guidelines of venues and authorities.
Featured event
The Language of Nature – Learning to Listen, See, and Understand
- This Georgia Science Junction event is a production of Science for Georgia.
- It is ticketed event and open to the public.
- Seating is on a first-come basis.
- Tickets are required to attend
- For $5 student tickets, purchase here or use promo code: STUDENT26
- All are welcome, regardless of funds
- Donations are appreciated.
- Doors open at 6:30 pm for early arrival.
- Gather for dinner by 7:00.
- The evening's presentation gets under way around 7:05.
- Location: Mutation Brewing Co, 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
- We will be located in the Speakeasy
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# Filming in the Okefenokee: Challenges and Triumphs of Nature Photography
July 21st, 2026
7pm - 9pm
In Person & Online
Location: Mutation Brewing Co, 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
## Description
From birth, we are given rules on how to live in a civilized world. We learn to read, write and speak a language. And most all of us go through an entire life never really hearing the natural world around us. Never really understanding. Never really caring to listen.
Yet, more and more studies are confirming that nature is talking…we just aren’t listening or understanding.
It took me most of my life to understand. It took countless photography trips deep into the Okefenokee Swamp and other wild places, alone. It took slowing down and listening. And what I came away with is beyond anything I could have imagined.
Mark will discuss making the film “Sacred Waters” and his solo trips over night capturing the beauty and life of the swamp. He will be showing some of his one-of-a-kind images of the nature we are sometimes too busy to experience.
## Featured Speaker
Speaker: Mark Albertin, Owner of Scrapbook Video Productions, and Albertin Film Photography
Mark Albertin is a documentary filmmaker and photographer. Mark was the creator of the film: Sacred Waters – The Okefenokee in Peril, and just recently produced a hardcover book on the Okefenokee that stresses its protection, but also our natural environment.
# AGENDA
July 21st, 2026
Mutation Brewing Co, 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
6:30pm – Doors Open
7:00pm – Gather for dinner
7:10pm – Talk start
8:00pm – Q & A
Get a Ticket! Make a Donation? Questions for the Speaker?
Sign up and ask your question here
Covid-19:
If you aren't vaccinated and qualify, please use this time to get your Covid-19 vaccine. Further guidance is available here:
https://sciencelookup.org/knowledge-base/in-person-event-statement/
Upcoming events
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Monthly South River Water Testing – January
Everett Park, 5106 Klondike Rd, Lithonia, GA, US# Monthly South River Water Testing
## 10am – 11am
### Everett Park
### 5106 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038
- This Water Testing event is a production of Science for Georgia.
- It is free and open to the public.
- Donations are appreciated.
- The testing gets under way around 10:10am.
- Location: Everett Park, 5106 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038
# Monthly South River Water Testing
Parking: ample and free
We will linger in the parking lot for 5-10 minutes before heading down the trail along the water to those first shoals, where we will be doing our testing and mingling etc….
This past year at our Environmental Justice Forums/Townhalls we heard that people want to know more about what health risks from water and air are in their neighborhoods. So we have started on two approaches to that. First is the water testing project mentioned above. Adopt-A-Stream is a state program consisting of volunteers collecting data on the water sources in their neighborhoods and the area around Everett Park along the South River is not represented in this testing project. So we are getting this started, not just to gather and monitor data, but to help the community learn about water testing along the way.
3 attendees- $10.00
The Language of Nature – Learning to Listen, See, and Understand
Mutation Brewing Company, 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA, US- This Georgia Science Junction event is a production of Science for Georgia.
- It is ticketed event and open to the public.
- Seating is on a first-come basis.
- Tickets are required to attend
- For $5 student tickets, purchase here or use promo code: STUDENT26
- All are welcome, regardless of funds
- Donations are appreciated.
- Doors open at 6:30 pm for early arrival.
- Gather for dinner by 7:00.
- The evening's presentation gets under way around 7:05.
- Location: Mutation Brewing Co, 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
- We will be located in the Speakeasy
***
# Filming in the Okefenokee: Challenges and Triumphs of Nature Photography
July 21st, 2026
7pm - 9pm
In Person & Online
Location: Mutation Brewing Co, 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328## Description
From birth, we are given rules on how to live in a civilized world. We learn to read, write and speak a language. And most all of us go through an entire life never really hearing the natural world around us. Never really understanding. Never really caring to listen.
Yet, more and more studies are confirming that nature is talking…we just aren’t listening or understanding.
It took me most of my life to understand. It took countless photography trips deep into the Okefenokee Swamp and other wild places, alone. It took slowing down and listening. And what I came away with is beyond anything I could have imagined.
Mark will discuss making the film “Sacred Waters” and his solo trips over night capturing the beauty and life of the swamp. He will be showing some of his one-of-a-kind images of the nature we are sometimes too busy to experience.
## Featured Speaker
Speaker: Mark Albertin, Owner of Scrapbook Video Productions, and Albertin Film Photography
Mark Albertin is a documentary filmmaker and photographer. Mark was the creator of the film: Sacred Waters – The Okefenokee in Peril, and just recently produced a hardcover book on the Okefenokee that stresses its protection, but also our natural environment.
# AGENDA
July 21st, 2026
Mutation Brewing Co, 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
6:30pm – Doors Open
7:00pm – Gather for dinner
7:10pm – Talk start
8:00pm – Q & AGet a Ticket! Make a Donation? Questions for the Speaker?
Sign up and ask your question here
Covid-19:
If you aren't vaccinated and qualify, please use this time to get your Covid-19 vaccine. Further guidance is available here:
https://sciencelookup.org/knowledge-base/in-person-event-statement/3 attendees 
Sips of Science
The Lost Druid Brewery, 2866 Washington Street, Avondale Estates, GA, US# Sips of Science
## May 7th, 5pm – 6:30pm
### Lost Druid Brewery
### 2866 Washington St Avondale Estates, GA 30002
- This Sips of Science event is a production of Science for Georgia.
- It is free and open to the public.
- Donations are appreciated.
- The conversation gets under way around 5pm.
- Location: Lost Druid Brewery, 2866 Washington St Avondale Estates, GA 30002
# Sips of Science
Parking: ample and free
Wanna hang out and talk science? Or just hang out with people who like science?
Introducing – Sips of Science – a local gathering at a local bar to have a beverage, share some camaraderie.
This event is a social gathering for discussing science topics, interesting observations, and asking questions.
Help us make Science Matter Here! We want to hear from you about your interests, concerns, and goals, especially as they relate to science and data in their communities.
Head on over to the bar, look for the Sips of Science and Sci4Ga sign outside and have a chat.
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