??? A mahjong revival
The hunt for Tuesday
Sept. 10?— If you'd rather watch tonight's presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump over a pint, Manuel's Tavern?is showing it on their TVs with sound up. Otherwise, watch the ABC News debate on most networks and streaming platforms at 9 p.m.
?? Sunny and 87° today.?
?? Atlanta Police are investigating the suicide of a man on Monday morning along a trail in Piedmont Park.?
??? Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger told the Atlanta Rotary Club Monday that he predicts smooth elections despite rules changes imposed by the State Election Board he called "a mess."
?? Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern’s?CEO Alan Shaw?is under investigation for potential ethical lapses.
???The popular dog park at Morgan Falls?will close on Sept. 30 for six to eight weeks for drainage work.
?? The CDC is ending its program to provide free COVID-19 vaccines for uninsured and underinsured people, but free jabs will still be available at local health departments and through community organizations.
?? Anthony Hamilton, Killer Mike, and Tye Tribbett will headline the "JAM4Justice: Amplify the Vote" concert on Sept. 27 at Wolf Creek Amphitheater in Southwest Atlanta.
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???Tropical Storm Francine?formed in the Gulf of Mexico?on Monday and is expected to come ashore in Texas or Louisiana as a hurricane on Wednesday night.
???James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV, and theater actor—?the voice of "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader, and much more — has died at 93.
?? Here's what's in today's newsletter:
? A mahjong revival?
? New owners at The Colonnade
? Around the State: GPB
? DBF's picture book panel
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? Volunteer Opportunities
Have a good day,
Collin & Sammie?
?? Don’t miss Party on the PATH, an evening of live music, delicious food, and fun benefiting Livable Buckhead’s programs to create a vibrant community where people want to live, work, and play. On Oct. 6 at Eclipse di Luna, the event includes tapas, sangria, and dancing to the sounds of 3rd Stream Big Band. Buy tickets today.
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1. Mahjong revival in Atlanta: A game for all ages and skill levels?
?? Mahjong harkens back to an image of the 1950s, when Jewish and Asian women built community while playing the tile game, dishing gossip, and eating snacks.
The ancient Chinese game is played with a little luck and a little strategy. Each player at a table of four is dealt a hand of 13 tiles marked with symbols. There are three suits called cracks, bams, and dots, plus dragons, winds, and flowers. The goal is to trade and collect tiles, complete one of the patterns listed on the official scorecard, and be the first to declare, “Mahjong!”?
A resurgence of mahjong has breathed new life into Atlanta social circles, from kids playing the fast-paced Hong Kong version to neighbors drinking mocktails on the back porch while fine-tuning their skills.?
Don't miss the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival!
SPONSORED BY ATLANTA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
???Step right up to a spectacle of Atlanta's finest culinarians at the?Atlanta Food & Wine Festival?on?Sept. 12-15 at Historic Fourth Ward Park!
Within the famous Tasting Tents presented by?Goya Foods, guests will have the chance to immerse themselves in?over 60 tasting stations,?each one a portal to culinary bliss as your ticket includes delectable food, tantalizing drinks,?captivating entertainment, and so much more this September! For a more personalized?experience, multi-course Intimate Dinners with award-winning chefs are available today!
???Tickets to this all-inclusive gourmet food fair are?on sale now!?Buy tickets here.
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2. Longtime regulars purchase The Colonnade, vowing to preserve its legacy
?? The sale of The Colonnade is complete and the new owners have been chosen.
Jodi and David Stallings handed the keys over to longtime regulars Lewis Jeffries and Paul Donahue, who will become the third owners of the Cheshire Bridge Road dining institution in its 97-year history.
Earlier this summer, the Stallings announced the sale of the nearly century-old restaurant, which first opened in 1927 at the corner of Lindbergh Drive and Piedmont Avenue, stating that they aimed to find new owners willing to preserve The Colonnade’s legacy in Atlanta. Jeffries and Donahue fit the bill.
MORE RESTAURANT NEWS
???Chef Craig Richards, a co-owner of Michelin-recognized Italian restaurant?Lyla Lila?in Midtown, will open his second restaurant just down the street at the Woodruff Arts Center next spring.?
3. Georgia Tech's 3D printer helps a Georgia girl breathe on her own
?? Justice Altidor's mother knew Justice had a heart condition before she gave birth to her and her twin sister, Journey.?
Because of the advanced knowledge of Justice’s heart issue, doctors rushed her to the neonatal intensive care unit before mom could even say hello and hold her baby.?Dr. Kevin Maher, a pediatric cardiologist,?says infant heart issues also often come with weak tracheas - airways not strong enough for babies to breathe. Maher says?these are some of the most common issues they see in neonatal intensive care, but there aren’t great treatments available.
Now, a team of Georgia Tech engineers have a custom 3-D printer to splint and support the newborn's airway.?Think of it as a cast of the baby’s own trachea.
4. Tell me a story: picture book panel
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL
???A tribute to planting seeds of gratitude, a relatable romp through the alphabet, an uplifting introduction to inspirational Black women in history, and a beloved bear that eats his way through a rainbow of colors.
Join authors Henry Cole, Jorge Redmond, Michael Sampson, and Deborah Wiles for high-energy performances of their children’s picture books.?
??? The panel discussion will be held Sat., Oct. 5 at 11:15 a.m. at the Children & Young Adult Stage on the Lower Level of the First Baptist Church of Decatur.
???Steve's Live Music?presents the Michelle Malone Duo at Tzadik Performing Arts Center on Thurs., Sept 19 at 8 p.m. Her award-winning career as a songwriter, road warrior, and modern-day guitar hero has made her a mainstay of American roots music for more than 30 years.?Get tickets today!
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5. Volunteer Opportunities
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HANDS ON ATLANTA
???The City of Atlanta and the Department of Public Works are looking for volunteers?Thursday morning?for Operation Clean Sweep in Edgewood. You will assist with the collection of litter and debris. The exact work location will be provided after signup.??
???LifeTools Community Development Corporation (pictured) needs help with its mobile pantry on?Saturday morning?in Atlanta. You will help sort food and place boxes into vehicles.??
???West Atlanta Watershed Alliance is looking for help?Sunday morning?with?habitat restoration at Mozley Park and the Proctor Creek watershed. A background check is required; volunteers will remove invasive plants, pick up trash, and restore creek habitats.?
CORRECTIONS?
???In yesterday's newsletter, we incorrectly stated the name of NFA Burger's new COO, Brett Crowder. We also mistakenly referred to Vietnam as an island, which it is not. Our apologies for these errors.
?? Today's newsletter was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.