?? Air quality concerns
What's up, Wednesday???
Oct. 2 —?Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown tonight. The two-day holiday features the blowing of the shofar (ram's horn), eating apples dipped in honey, and ceremonially casting sins into the water.
?? Sunny and 83° today.
? Gov. Brian Kemp has issued an executive order suspending the state’s gas tax following Hurricane Helene.
???Local authorities continue to monitor air quality?due to the BioLab chemical fire after Rockdale County reinstated a shelter-in-place order through Friday. Public health officials are also looking at?the ongoing risks of the pollution.?
?? A U.S. Justice Department report says Georgia’s prison system is violating inmates’ constitutional rights by failing to protect them from widespread violence.
?? A Chamblee church is accepting donations today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Helene-ravaged Augusta and Valdosta. Items needed most: cleaning supplies, tools, trash bags, paper towels, and personal hygiene kits.
?? The City of Atlanta has officially purchased Mall West End?with plans to?transform it into a mixed-use development including student housing and a hotel.
?? GHSA extended the high school football regular season by one week due to Hurricane Helene.?
??The Braves lost to the Padres in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card series. Atlanta must win tonight's game to stay alive. First pitch is at 8:38 p.m. (ESPN, 93.7 FM)
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????In a mostly cordial debate last night, vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance tried to highlight the?policy differences between the candidates at the top of their respective tickets. The team at Puck breaks it down in today's "Powers that Be" podcast.
??Iran launched its largest-ever missile attack on Israel yesterday. Despite over 180 missiles fired, no injuries were reported in Israel as air defenses intercepted most projectiles. One person was killed in the West Bank.
???CNN introduced a paywall for heavy users of its website, but casual readers will still be able to read content for free.?
PICTURE THIS:?The stars were out last night at the opening of new work from R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe (above),?Angela West, and John Chiara?at Jackson Fine Art in Buckhead.?Check out our photos here?and see the exhibit through Dec. 20.
?? Here's what's in today's newsletter:
? Sprouting Readers
? Mercedes-Benz 300-level club
? Decatur Book Festival?
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? Concert Picks
Have a good day,
Collin & Sammie?
?? The Druid Hills Community Yard Sale is Sat., Oct. 5 from 9 am.-2 p.m., rain or shine. Use this map of participants to plan your pickin'! Druid Hills Civic Association organizes great events like these. Join today
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1. Sprouting Readers afterschool program promotes literacy and well-being
?? With school back in full swing, so is Sprouting Readers.
Emory University student volunteers are engaging with K-3rd?graders to promote reading and well-being at Agape Youth &?Family Center on weekdays after school and at the Sara J. González Memorial Park (SJG Park) on Saturday afternoons.?
At each session, 10-20 children read with volunteers, participate in interactive hands-on activities, and receive a book to take home. Joan Wilson, assistant director of the Emory University School of Medicine, Urban Health Initiative (UHI), started Sprouting Readers seven years ago to address food access and literacy in food deserts with below-average high school graduation rates, following a food insecurity initiative in a Westside community garden.
Giants is here!?
SPONSORED BY THE HIGH MUSEUM OF ARTNOW OPEN!?
Come to the High to see the amazing art collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys in this extraordinary exhibition. Make sure you see this monumental show!
2. Mercedes-Benz Stadium announces new 300-level club
?? AMB Sports + Entertainment will create a new premium club space on the 300 level of?Mercedes-Benz Stadium?to transform the game-day experience for fans.
Scheduled to open in June 2025, the 6,500-square-foot club is tailored to fans looking for a social space with an upscale, energetic ambiance, all while offering a direct view of the field.
This is the fourth premium transformation of the stadium in the past three years. The new 300-level club answers a growing demand for more social spaces.
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3.?Georgia History at DBF
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL
?? Authors Michael L. Thurmond and Paul M. Pressly expand on the meticulous research, historical analysis, and compelling storytelling that brings true events to life inGeorgia’s rich history.
????The panel discussion is on?Sat., Oct. 5 at 11:15?a.m. in the Decatur Conference Center of the Marriott Courtyard Hotel. Rough Draft's Keith Pepper will moderate.
?? Enjoy your very own city soundtrack this October at Midtown Alliance's "Live After 5" outdoor music series. Hear up-and-coming talent every week from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at two different locations (Peachtree @ 10th on Wednesdays, Peachtree @ 15th on Thursdays). Featuring jazz, blues, singer/songwriter + more. Details here.
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4. Concert Picks
VIA HOW DO YOU ATLANTA?
Wed., Oct. 2:
???The Beaches@ The Masquerade
??T-Bone Burnett@ Variety Playhouse
Thurs., Oct. 3:
??Charli XCX and Troye Sivan@ State Farm Arena (Pictured)
??Elle King@ The Tabernacle
Fri., Oct. 4:
??Jon Pardi@ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
????Conan Gray@ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
??Midland@ Coca-Cola Roxy
????Marco Antonio Solís@ State Farm Arena
Sat., Oct. 5:
??Dave Matthews Tribute Band@ MadLife Stage & Studios
??Cody Jinks@ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
??Nothing But Thieves@ Coca-Cola Roxy
???Yacht Rock Revue@ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
??Tori Kelly@ The Tabernacle
??Trombone Shorty with Orleans Avenue @ The Eastern
Sun., Oct. 6:
??Kirk Franklin@ State Farm Arena
?Violent Femmes@ Atlanta Symphony Hall
??Sheena Easton@ Byers Theatre
Mon., Oct. 7:
??Charly Bliss@ The Masquerade
??Remi Wolf@ The Eastern (also Tues., Oct. 8)
TUNE IN
??? Don't miss Sammie with the AJC's Mike Jordan every Thursday at 9:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. as they preview the top events in town on WABE.
??? While Amazon’s October Prime Day sale always gets tons of attention, Walmart is stepping up with its own six-day Holiday Deals event next week. Shoppers can look forward to discounts across electronics, home goods, fashion, and holiday toys. Learn more here.
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