FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ATLANTA — September 18, 2026 — GreatNight, the Atlanta-based social app for discovering what's happening tonight, today announced a major release that expands the app from finding events to organizing friends around them. The centerpiece is Plans, a shareable itinerary feature that lets users build a night or weekend from real events, invite friends, and coordinate in one place, with a points program that rewards the behavior with perks at participating venues.
The release addresses a familiar problem: a flyer lands in the group chat, a few people react, and nobody decides. GreatNight's Plans start from any event in the app and grow into a full itinerary, such as dinner Friday, a club Saturday, and brunch Sunday, that friends can join with a single link.
"We were already good at showing people what was happening in the city," said Ray Abram, founder and CEO of GreatNight. "The harder problem was the last mile — getting the people you like to actually commit and show up. Plans is built for that. Send the plan, not the flyer."
Group coordination without a single planner
Plans support cohosts, so the person who starts a plan is not the bottleneck. Friends can propose additions through a suggestion inbox that the host approves with a tap, and a plan chat opens automatically once two or more people join. A "My Weekend" view consolidates every plan and solo RSVP into one agenda and flags scheduling conflicts before they happen.
Plans can be set to private, followers-only, or public. Public plans appear in GreatNight's Discover tab, where other users can request to join, giving people new to Atlanta a low-pressure way to meet others who already want to do the same thing. A curator program surfaces plans from vetted regulars with a "curated" badge and priority placement.
After a night ends, a recap feature produces a hero photo, stats, and a one-line "favorite moment" from each attendee. A "Run It Back" button clones any past plan into a new one for recurring groups.
Social features that work in the room
The release also deepens what GreatNight does once users arrive. QR check-in at events unlocks a "Who's Here" screen showing who else is present, shared connections, and first-time attendees. Two people can connect by scanning each other's personal codes in person. A "Ping" feature lets users ask friends "you down for this tonight?" and receive a simple Down or Not Tonight reply.
GreatNight shows presence only. The app never displays anyone's live location.
Points redeemable at the bar
Users earn points for posting photos and video, connecting in person, checking in at plan stops, and starting, sharing, or growing a plan. Points move users through five tiers, Bronze through Diamond, unlocking early access, featured listings, and VIP invitations. Points are also redeemable for venue perks, including drink tickets, waived cover, and gift cards, through an in-app wallet and a staff-confirmed redemption code. There is no public leaderboard, and points never expire.
Availability
GreatNight is free on iOS and Android. Users can browse the home feed, map, and live events without creating an account; sign-in is required only to RSVP, join a plan, or post. The company reports that users who join a Plan are its most engaged by a wide margin.
About GreatNight
GreatNight is an Atlanta-based social platform for going out. The app combines real-time event discovery with shareable group plans, in-venue social features, and a rewards program that connects users with local bars, restaurants, and venues. GreatNight is built for people who want more real nights and fewer scrolled-past ones. Learn more at greatnight.us.
Media Contact
Ray Abram, CEO
ray@greatnight.us
678-427-8679