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发布日期: 2024年9月25日

Welcome to Wednesday?

Sept. 25 — Pour one out for Coca-Cola Spiced. The Atlanta-based soft drink giant said it was pulling the product from shelves after only seven months.?

???Thunderstorms with a high of 77° today.

?? Gov. Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency for all Georgia counties as?heavy rainfall and potential flooding are expected as?Tropical Storm Helene?is forecast to make landfall near Florida’s Big Bend tomorrow.

????At a campaign stop in Savannah on Tuesday, GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump reiterated his call for increased tariffs, including?on cars made in Mexico.

??Some parents believe the decision to close Spalding Drive Elementary School in Sandy Springs has already been made after Fulton County Schools held a virtual meeting on redistricting.

????The Dunwoody City Council recently discussed its efforts to gather residents' input on the city's comprehensive plan. The process kicked off on June 10 and will take about two years.?

????The Georgia State Election Board voted to investigate claims that several county election boards are failing to properly investigate challenges disputing voter eligibility.

???The Liberty defeated the Dream last night, eliminating Atlanta in the First Round of the WNBA Playoffs.

??The Braves beat the Mets,?moving within one game of the final NL Wild Card slot.? The teams play again today at 7:20 p.m. at Truist Park (BSS; 93.7 FM)?

ELSEWHERE

? Israel intercepted a Hezbollah ballistic missile aimed at Tel Aviv,?its largest population center.

???Missouri executed Marcellus Williams, 55, for a 1998 murder despite objections from the victim's family and the prosecutor in the case.

?? NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre?revealed he has Parkinson's disease.?

?? A statue of Johnny Cash was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol, replacing a Confederate sympathizer's statue with the Arkansas-born icon.

PICTURE THIS:?Join fellow explorers for the annual Street Wisdom World Wide Wander?(search for "Atlanta")?on Fri., Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. at MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta). Discover creativity and kindness and imagine a better future for our community and planet in this in-person "walkshop."

?? Here's what's in today's newsletter:

? Oglethorpe's new president?

? AHC's children's experience?

? La Bodega relocation

? William Dissen at DBF

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?? Concert Picks

Have a good day,

Collin & Sammie?

?? From the producers of the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, join Whiskies of the World featuring 150+ whiskeys and other spirits on Sat., Oct. 12 at the InterContinental Buckhead. Explore endless bourbons, scotches, tequilas, and rums for the ultimate tasting event experience.

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1. Oglethorpe University celebrates first female president

?? Dr. Kathryn McClymond has been inaugurated as Oglethorpe University’s first female president.

Last week, the university held events including a faculty lecture, community picnic, and a service project with students – all part of McClymond’s official inauguration.

As Oglethorpe’s 18th president, McClymond formerly served as provost and vice president?for academic affairs. She joined the faculty in July 2021, and was appointed as president in November 2023. She’s also served as associate dean for faculty affairs in the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University.

?? Learn more about McClymond here.

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2. Immersive children's experience coming to Atlanta History Center ?

?? The?Atlanta History Center?will unveil a children’s experience in its Goizueta Gallery in January 2025.

The Goizueta Children’s Experience, a 5,000-square-foot immersive and interactive exhibition, will allow families to explore, play, and learn about history, culture, and innovation. The first theme, “Our Great Big City,” will celebrate the history, people, arts, and culture that define Atlanta.

“Our new children’s experience is more than just a play space – it’s a groundbreaking gateway to discovering Atlanta’s rich history in a way that sparks curiosity and invites families to connect, explore, and learn together,” said Sheffield Hale, president and CEO of the Atlanta History Center. “There is nothing like this in Atlanta, and we believe it is groundbreaking nationwide to have a permanent exhibition space that rotates its themes annually.”

?? Click here to learn more about the exhibition.?

3. La Bodega relocating from The Met to Sylvan Hills

???? A?small market and pupuseria?will open in early November along Sylvan Road in Sylvan Hills.?

Ken Katz and Jeannette Flores-Katz will relocate their popular?Salvadoran restaurant,?La Bodega, from The Met in Adair Park to Sylvan Hills, taking over the D&D Barbeque space on Sylvan Road.

Here, the couple will finally operate La Bodega as they had always intended – selling fresh produce and pantry items and serving pupusas, sandwiches, and hot dishes.?

?? Learn more about the restaurant here.

4.?Southern Cooking with William Dissen

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH?THE DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL

???Join acclaimed Chef William Dissen for an insightful panel session where he shares his passion for sustainable cooking and the rich flavors of Appalachian cuisine from his debut cookbook,Thoughtful Cooking: Recipes Rooted In the New South. Discover how Dissen reinterprets the traditional recipes of his youth with a modern twist, emphasizing seasonal ingredients and the importance of sustainable agriculture.

??? The speaker session will be held on Sat., Oct. 5 at 12:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Decatur.

??Get more information on the Decatur Book Festival here.

?? The Druid Hills Community Yard Sale is Sat., Oct. 5 from 9a-2p, 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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