??? Preserving The Colonnade's legacy
Blue moon Monday
Aug. 19 —?Welcome back to a new week in what the Economist Intelligence Unit calls the "Second-best?U.S. City to Live in".?Honolulu, HI ranks No. 1 in the U.S., while Vienna, Austria topped the global index.
?? Sunny and 88° today. Today's rare blue supermoon peaks at 2:26 p.m.?
?? Supporters of building light rail on the Atlanta Beltline rallied over the weekend to urge Mayor Andre Dickens to support the project.????♂?Residents and business owners in Sandy Springs and Tucker are also sharing thoughts on those city's proposals for multi-use trails.?
??♂??Paulding County Sheriff Deputy?Brandon Cunningham, 30, was killed in what police described as an ambush during a domestic dispute call.
???Atlanta Police are seeking the public's help in identifying two cars involved in a hit-and-run along I-20 that took the life of 32-year-old Shantea Reeves.
?? The GBI is investigating the officer-involved shooting of a 19-year-old connected to a home invasion in Brookhaven.??
?? New rules from the National Association of Realtors' antitrust settlement are now in effect.?As we reported in March, Georgia realtors say?it’s much ado about nothing.
?? Over 17,000 AT&T workers in nine Southeastern states are striking, claiming unfair labor practices during contract talks.
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?? President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are the featured speakers as the Democratic National Convention starts tonight?in Chicago. Vice President Kamala Harris?will accept the presidential nomination on Thursday.
?? "Schitt's Creek" co-creators and father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy will host the Emmy Awards on Sept. 15.
???For the first time since 2011, Burning Man, the annual?counterculture festival?in the Nevada desert, is not sold out.?
?? Here's what's in today's newsletter:
? The Colonnade's legacy
? Cross Keys High future
? Global Headlines
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? Look & Listen: DNC pods
Have a great week,
Collin & team (Sammie's got the week off!)
???Don't miss the DeKalb County Black Business Guide from Decide DeKalb. Celebrating Black creativity, excellence, and entrepreneurship, the guide features over 100 businesses across various categories and aims to increase visibility and connect companies with customers and partners. Explore more today!
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1. The Colonnade's owners aim to find a buyer who will preserve its legacy
??? Speaking to Jodi Stallings, you can hear her voice tittering on the edge of exhaustion. Since?announcing the sale?of The Colonnade on Aug. 7, Stallings and her husband, David, have been fielding calls from journalists, chatting with long-tenured staff, and quelling the fears of regulars concerned that the nearly century-old Southern restaurant would close.
Stallings is finally ready to retire and insists that The Colonnade will live on under a new owner. She won’t sell the Cheshire Bridge Road dining institution to anyone who intends to change the business.
“I’ve been in the restaurant since I was nine. It’s been my entire life. I want our lives to slow down,” Stallings said of selling The Colonnade. “The restaurant business is tough, especially as a single establishment and with quite a legacy. There’s a lot of energy in this restaurant. I want it to continue in Atlanta.”
John Legend with the ASO
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?? The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO)?returns?to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre?in Alpharetta on Sept.?9?for a very special performance alongside John Legend.
This unforgettable evening will feature songs and stories from the 12-time GRAMMY winner. Experience intimate reimaginings?of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” "Tonight"), unexpected stories from Legend's life and career, and selections from his most recent release,?LEGEND ("Nervous," "Wonder Woman").
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2. Cross Keys High could convert to career, technical school
?? The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is considering converting Cross Keys High School in Brookhaven into a non-traditional facility focused on career, technical, and agricultural education.
One of the most diverse high schools in Georgia, Cross Keys has a majority Hispanic population with a 62% on-time graduation rate.??
In the?Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education?(CTAE) program, students would choose from 49 academic areas of study called “pathways” with the option to complete their education at one of three technology high school campuses.
Pathways include automotive, cosmetology, law and justice, manufacturing, and healthcare.?
3. Blinken returns to Middle East; French?heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88
????????? In Tel Aviv today,U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken?warnedthat the current push for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal may be the "last opportunity." Hamas accused Israel of thwarting the talks, which are expected to continue this week in Cairo.
????Ukraine’s stunning military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region?continues nearly two weeks?after its biggest attack since Russia’s full-scale invasion two and a half years ago. Analysts say the offensive?could change?the direction of the war.
???? Japan's Seven & i Holdings,the parent company of 7-Eleven,is the target of a surprise buyout offer by the Canadian owner of Circle K, potentially creating a global convenience store powerhouse.???? Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, isThailand's new prime ministerafter her predecessor was removed for ethics violations. She is the daughter of former PM Thaksin and niece of former PM Yingluck Shinawatra.
?????Thousands of medical workers across India took part in a?24-hour strike?in support of women’s safety after a female student was allegedly murdered last week inside a Kolkata medical college building.?
???? Canada faces billions of dollars in economic damage if nearly 10,000 workers at the country’s two largest railroads?go on strike?this week.
???? Social media platform X has?ceased doing business?in Brazil over what it calls censorship orders by the country’s Supreme Court.??
???? The World Health Organization?declared?an international public health emergency after a case of deadlympox was discovered in Sweden.?
?????Hungarian airline Wizz Air is offering an annual subscription of?unlimited flights?for just $500. But be sure to read the fine print.
???? The new season of England's Premier League soccer began on Saturday.Here's a preview of key storylinesfor the year.?
?????French film heartthrobAlain Delondied at the age of 88. Delon, whose off-screen personal life?courted plenty of controversy,? was celebrated for playing anti-hero roles such as Tom Ripley in the 1960 crime thriller “Plein Soleil” based on the novel “The Talented Mr. Ripley.”
??? Register today to attend a fireside chat and breakfast with Karen Pierce DCMG, British Ambassador to the United States on Thurs., Sept. 5. Get a better understanding of the past, present, and future of the special relationship between the U.S. and the U.K.?Learn more.
???Tee off for a cause! Join the 2024 Atlanta Humane Society Golf Classic on Sept. 16 at Country Club of the South. Enjoy networking, golfing, and supporting animal welfare. Register now to make a difference while having fun!
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4. DNC Podcasts & Reading
With the Democratic National Convention getting underway today in Chicago, here are some pods and further reading to help you navigate the week.
????TheNPR Politics Podcast?questions whether Kamala Harris' honeymoon can last, while the Trump campaign struggles to find an effective message against her.
??? Reuters has an overview of what to expect in its Everything You Need to Know About the DNC in Chicago?podcast.
?? Roll Call'sPolitical Theaterpodcast with Jason Dick looks at stories in the DNC orbit, including issues like congressional primaries, abortion rights referendums, and who the guest speakers might be in Chicago.
???Chicago has hosted more political party conventions than any other city, but the 1968 DNC may be the most impactful. The BBC revisits the 1968 DNC in Chicago, which was marked by violent protests that saw hundreds arrested and injured.?
?? Today's newsletter was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.