?? Dunwoody goats FTW
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June 5 —?A large swath of Atlanta is still under a boil water advisory as the city's water crisis enters a sixth day. Scroll down for an update.
??Mostly cloudy with some drizzle and a high of 85° today.?
??????Aiming to address gaps not covered by federal or state laws, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners?became Georgia's 18th jurisdiction to?pass a non-discrimination ordinance protecting LGBTQ and other groups.
?? The Mount Vernon School was awarded the Georgia Athletic Directors Association Director’s Cup for the first time in the school’s history.
?? Sen. Jon Ossoff will be the guest speaker on Fri., June 14, at the Prosperity Partners Luncheon co-hosted by the?Brookhaven Chamber and Perimeter Chamber.?
?? Chef Hector Santiago has shuttered?El Burro Pollo, his burrito stall at the Collective at Coda food hall in Midtown.?
?? A new bike lane and a raised pedestrian crossing are in the works for the intersection of 10th Street and Monroe Drive at the BeltLine.
?? Several local businesses have expressed interest in applying for the Tucker Development Facade Grant Program.
ELSEWHERE
???President Biden's executive order that bars illegal border crossers from seeking asylum went into effect at midnight.
?? A Food & Drug Administration advisory panel declined to recommend the approval of MDMA, also known as ecstasy or molly, as a treatment for PTSD.
???? Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was elected to a third term,?but his party lost seats to a stronger-than-expected opposition.
???Top-ranked Novak Djokovic will undergo knee surgery today after an injury during a five-set match which he won on Monday forced him to withdraw from the French Open.
PICTURE THIS: Passersby in Dunwoody have fallen in love with the city's newest contract employees –?a herd of goats tasked with clearing vegetation in 15 city-maintained areas. Cathy Cobbs has more on this adorable story here.
?? Here's what's in today's newsletter:
? Water, water, everywhere
? The Regulars: Desta Ethiopian Kitchen
? Real Estate Update, Part II
AND?
? Concert Picks?
Have a good day,
Collin & Sammie?
?? The Galloway School announced Galloway Forward, a project to revitalize its campus with a new Upper Learning building, safer campus, renovated existing buildings, and preserved legacy, enhancing the learning environment and ensuring the school's future excellence. Learn more.
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1. Boil water advisory remains for part of Atlanta
???The City of Atlanta said last night that it expects the water system to return to “normal operation” between 7 and 11 a.m. today, while a boil water advisory is still in place following the replacement of a 100-year-old water pipe in Midtown (pictured).
Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari posted on social media?that once water lines have been pressurized following the replacement of the pipe, the system must "incubate" for 18 hours before testing samples are sent to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to determine if the boil water advisory can be lifted.
"It's CRUCIAL that until our supply is tested and the boil water advisory lifted, you continue to boil any water intended for consumption," Bakhtiari said in her post.
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???Atlanta Public Schools have canceled some?summer school classes and programs for a third day due to the ongoing water crisis and boil water advisory. Classes are canceled?today at Midtown High, Howard Middle School, Mary Lin Elementary, Hope-Hill Elementary, Springdale Park Elementary, Whitefoord,?and Coan Middle.
Dutch Art in a Global Age?at the High Museum
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?? Step back into time at Dutch Art in a Global Age?at the High Museum! Marvel at masterpieces by Dutch artists, including Rembrandt, and explore maps and objects from centuries past.Don’t miss the chance to see these treasures in person, for just a few more weeks at the High Museum of Art.
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2. Why Archel Bernard is a regular at Desta Ethiopian Kitchen?
???? Welcome to?The Regulars, where we explore what it means to be a?frequent restaurant patron.?In this series, we’ll introduce you to everyday Atlantans and local characters who have found a sense of belonging and community at restaurants and bars around town and what keeps these regulars coming back week after week.
Despite being born in Liberia and spending part of her childhood there, Georgia Tech graduate and Atlanta fashion designer Archel Bernard grew up regularly eating Ethiopian food. The two countries are on opposite sides of the African continent, with Liberia located along the Atlantic Coast and Ethiopia more than 4,700 miles away to the east.?
Her parents came to Georgia as refugees when she was a teenager, but after finishing her college degree, Bernard moved back to her native Liberia to start a business.?In 2019, Bernard returned to Georgia and rediscovered her love for Ethiopian food. She’s now a regular at?Desta Ethiopian Kitchen, the Clairmont Road restaurant owned by Ethiopian-born couple Ash Nega and Titi Demissie.
3. Mid-Year Report: Northside real estate market remains strong despite low inventory
?? Atlanta’s real estate market has been slowed a bit by higher interest rates, but the city’s reputation as a good place to live and do business keeps the home buyers coming, according to local real estate professionals.
In desirable areas like Buckhead, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, and Sandy Springs, low inventory has become the norm due to high demand. However, many professionals say the market remains robust heading into summer.
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?? The Galloway School announced Galloway Forward, a project to revitalize its campus with a new Upper Learning building, safer campus, renovated existing buildings, and preserved legacy, enhancing the learning environment and ensuring the school's future excellence.?Learn more.
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4. Concert Picks
VIA HOW DO YOU ATLANTA?
??The Black Keys?and Jennifer Lopez have both canceled their 2024 tours. The Black Keys were originally scheduled to begin touring in July, while J.Lo had an Atlanta performance scheduled for August at State Farm Arena.??
Wed., June 5
???Dreamer Boy?@ Vinyl
???Lip Critic?@ Aisle 5
???The Woogles?@ The Earl
???Les Misérables?@ Fox Theatre (through June 9)
Thurs., June 6?
???The Movement?@ Variety Playhouse
????Skin Jobs and Motorbike @ The Earl
???Happy Landing?@ Vinyl?
???Symphony X?@ Center Stage
?????Shannon and the Clams?@ Terminal West
Fri., June 7?
???The Rolling Stones?@ Mercedes-Benz Stadium
???Liturgy?@ The Earl?
???Tokischa?@ The Eastern
???He is Legend?@ The Loft?
???Tyler Childers?@ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
?????The Kid LAROI?@ Coca-Cola Roxy?
????Rivals?@ Vinyl?
Sat., June 8?
???Stuck?@ The Earl?
???From Indian Lakes?@ Vinyl?
??Kane Brown?@ State Farm Arena?
???Knocked Loose with Show Me The Body?@ The Eastern?
??The Movement?@ Variety Playhouse?
???X Ambassadors?@ Buckhead Theatre
???Homayoun Shajarian and Anoushiravan Rohani?@ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre ???Chris Botti?@ Byers Theatre
Mon., June 10?
????Justin Timberlake?@ State Farm Arena
???Melt Banana?@ Terminal West
Tues., June 11
??Maggie Rogers?(pictured) @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
??NSB?@ Vinyl?
???Monsieur?Periné?@ Center Stage
???Gunna?@ State Farm Arena
Wed., June 12?
???Mario Fogg?@ Rialto Center for the Arts
???Dave Matthews Band?@ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
???GSoul?@ The Loft?
???Nation of Language?@ Terminal West
???Mad Tsai?@ Aisle 5?
???The Bryson Tiller Tour?@ Coca-Cola Roxy?
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.
?? The segment is also a podcast. Listen to the full conversation by subscribing to the How Do You Atlanta? podcast at wabe.org or wherever you get your podcasts.
?? Today's newsletter was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.?