Out & about
Meet up for coffee, brunch, a museum, a festival or a walk around town.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA · FOR ADULTS 40+
Everybody needs somebody nearby.
You have people who love you. They just may not live down the street. Somebody Local ATL is taking shape for independent adults who want a familiar face for outings, events and everyday moments.
We're gathering interest as we shape the first Atlanta offering.
✳ For the moments when
you'd rather have somebody there.
you'd rather have somebody there.
“I’m independent. I just need somebody local sometimes.”
Sound familiar? You're in the right place.EVERY TWO WEEKS · ATLANTA
Meet me for coffee.
Come as you are.
Join me, Lauri, at a local coffee shop around Atlanta for easy conversation and a chance to meet somebody new. Some meetups will be in the evening at a local Chick-fil-A. Come solo, grab a drink or a bite if you like, and stay as long as you feel comfortable.
Ask about the next meetup ↗THE NEXT GET-TOGETHER
Saturday, October 3 · 10:00 AM
LUMA Coffee
536 Decatur Street SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
Come say hello, grab a coffee if you like, and look for the red shirts or jackets.
Our easy-to-spot cue: red
Wear a red shirt or jacket so I can spot you when you arrive—and you can spot the group without that awkward “are you here for the meetup?” moment.
Every two weeks · Coffee shop meetups, with Chick-fil-A as an evening option · No purchase required to say hello
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD · $4.99
A little help getting out there.
Want to meet more people around Atlanta, but not sure where to start? The Somebody Local Starter Kit gives you small, doable steps and words to use when the conversation feels awkward.
- A flexible 30-day connection challenge
- Outing ideas for different moods and budgets
- 20 easy conversation starters
- Ready-to-send invitations and follow-up texts
- A fillable circle planner you can also print
$4.99 · Nine-page PDF
Online checkout is being set up. Check back soon to purchase and download the kit.
The kit is a self-guided resource. Coffee meetups are separate and free to attend.
WHEN YOU MIGHT NEED SOMEBODY
Good company changes the whole day.
Here are the kinds of meetups and moments we're exploring for our first offering.
Your plus one
Have someone alongside you at a community event, celebration or networking gathering.
Meet me there
Meet a companion at a routine appointment when you would welcome company before or afterward.
New to ATL
Explore the city and find your people when your existing circle is somewhere else.
Initial activities are social and destination-based. Medical care, personal care, rides and post-procedure supervision are not part of the current offering.
THE IDEA
A local connection that feels like your kind of people.
Tell us what you enjoy and where you could use company. We learn what makes a good fit, arrange a shared plan and meet at the destination. No awkward “I hate to ask…” text required.
Tell us what you'd love to do ↗01Tell us about youYour interests, your neighborhood and what kind of company feels right.
02Make a planChoose a public outing or event and agree on the details in advance.
03Show up togetherEnjoy the moment with somebody local by your side.
A NOTE FROM FOUNDER LAURI CLAY
I built this idea from a feeling I know well.
I moved to Atlanta from Buffalo. I have family and friends who love me, but they're not always here when I want company for an appointment or simply want to hang out. I've met so many others who feel the same way.
Somebody Local ATL is my way of helping independent adults build more of that nearby connection. Because having somebody in your corner should not depend on where your family lives.
— Lauri
FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS FAR AWAY
Your people can be miles away.
Connection can still be close.
Know somebody in Atlanta who'd enjoy more company? Share this with them. We're exploring ways for loved ones to help make local connection easier, with the Atlanta adult's own choice at the center.
GOOD TO KNOW
A few honest answers.
Is Somebody Local ATL open for bookings?
Companion bookings are not open yet. Our casual group meetups are being planned every two weeks; check the meetup section for the next confirmed date and place.
Is this dating or home care?
No. The concept is platonic social companionship for independent adults. It does not provide medical or personal care.
Will someone drive me or take me home after a procedure?
Rides, responsible-adult discharge arrangements and post-procedure supervision are not available. For appointments, the concept is to meet at the destination for routine visits when company would be welcome.
How much will it cost?
We're still shaping the service and pricing. Tell us what you'd actually use so the first options fit real life.
How will companions be selected?
Trust matters. Screening, references, matching and clear conduct standards are part of the operating model we're developing. We'll share the specific process before taking bookings.
STAY IN THE CIRCLE
Let's make “somebody local” a real thing.
Interested for yourself, someone you love, or as a future companion? Send Lauri a note with your name, Atlanta neighborhood and the kind of connection you'd find useful.
Email Lauri ↗This opens your email app. No bookings or payments are being taken yet.
“Your people don’t have to live nearby for you to have somebody nearby.”— SOMEBODY LOCAL ATL