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The longest Thursday

June 20?— The summer solstice occurs today at 4:50 p.m. when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted closest to the sun, marking the longest day of the year, with sunset at 8:51 p.m. This year, we get an extra treat with a strawberry moon tomorrow.

?? Sunny and 91° today.?

???Marietta, Atlanta, and several other school districts are taking measures to limit or prohibit student cell phone access in schools this fall.

???Mail delivery is improving in Georgia, according to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, but Sen. Jon Ossoff said he's still getting complaints.

?? Three workers at an interstate billboard in Brookhaven had to be rescued on Wednesday after their lift became stuck in the air.?

???Swisslog, a provider of?warehouse automation and software, will open a new Americas region headquarters at the Terraces in Perimeter Center.

???RangerStop and Pop Comic Con, a convention celebrating Power Rangers, anime, and pop culture, is happening in Atlanta this weekend.?

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?? Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of this year's hurricane season,?is aiming for Texas and Mexico.

???Louisiana became the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be prominently displayed in every public school classroom.?Opponents have promised to fight the law in court.

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

? 'The Regulars:' Taqueria Del Sol

? Western North Carolina inns

??Copa América?@ The Benz

? Atlanta Tech Week

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? Quick Bites

Have a good day,

Collin & Sammie?

???Experience Real Atlanta at the?Atlanta Contemporary?ART PARTY! Join us Sat., June 22 from 6 p.m. to midnight for special performances, Open Studios, and more. Enjoy cocktails, music, and new exhibitions. Support local artists and celebrate Atlanta's creative spirit!?Get your tickets here.

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1. The Regulars: Taqueria Del Sol

"The Regulars" is a series that explores?what it means to be a frequent restaurant patron. In this series, we introduce you to locals who have found a sense of belonging and community at restaurants and bars, and what keeps them coming back week after week.

???Personal trainer and running coach Lee Fidler is such a consistent presence at Taqueria Del Sol in Decatur, that his son made him a t-shirt that says "Regular." In the latest installment of our series "The Regulars," we meet Fidler and learn how he developed his habit, what he orders, and much more.

“I like to support businesses that I like and pay it forward,” he said. “And I like to create little pockets of community wherever I go, whether that’s my Wednesday night running group, my church, or the people I see every Saturday at Taqueria. It’s good for my health and good for longevity.”?

?? Read the story in this piece from Laura Scholz.

The best orthopedic care, for you and for those in need

SPONSORED BY PEACHTREE ORTHOPEDICS?

???The Peachtree Orthopedics Foundation is a charitable organization founded in 2006 with a dual mission:

?? Progress Through Diversity - In partnership with the Morehouse School of Medicine, our Fellowship Program provides access to a more diverse base of medical students. Students who previously had no consistent options for orthopedic rotations can now study under our physicians and are provided a stipend.?

?? Healing Communities in Need - We have a 70-year tradition of providing free orthopedic services to the nation of Haiti, then Honduras, and soon in the Dominican Republic. In Honduras, where 100 joint surgeries are performed each year, we can accomplish 30 in one week. More trips would mean a much greater impact.

??To learn more, or to donate, go to pofoundation.org. Any amount is helpful and every donation matters.

2. Indulge in laidback luxury at these Western North Carolina Inns

?? Tourists have been flocking to Western North Carolina for centuries, attracted by the mountain scenery, hiking trails, and hundreds of waterfalls. Luxury inns cater to these visitors with all-inclusive gourmet meals, hiking guides, spas, golf courses, and upscale but relaxed accommodations.

Jan Schroder has three favorite North Carolina inns that she'd like to share. At them, she's discovered a love for winter hiking, felt soothed by a sound healing/yoga class, watched an unofficial parade of classic cars, sharpened her badminton skills, lazed in front of a wood-burning fire, or watched the sun rise over four mountain ranges.

?? Each inn has something special to offer.?Click here for a closer look.?

3. Copa América in ATL

???? Tickets are sold out for tonight's Copa América match between Argentina and Canada at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 8 p.m.?

This major men’s soccer championship features South American national teams with a select group of North American and Caribbean teams. A total of 32 matches will be played across 14 U.S. cities, only the second time the tournament has been held outside of South America in the past 50 years.

?????Read more about tonight's game and where to watch in this story.

4. Atlanta Tech Week

???Last week's Atlanta Tech Week defied traditional tech conferences by using a roadshow format, hosting events across Metro Atlanta to engage both locals and visitors.

Events took place at tech hubs like Atlanta Tech Village, Ponce City Market, and The Gathering Spot. The week featured panels, happy hours, deep dives on government contracts, startup exit strategies, and wellness events. Community-driven, it offered a “choose your own adventure” experience.

???Hypepotamus covered the week, meeting startup founders and capturing the energy.Click here to read their coverage.

???Experience Real Atlanta at the?Atlanta Contemporary?ART PARTY! Join us Sat., June 22 from 6 p.m. to midnight for special performances, Open Studios, and more. Enjoy cocktails, music, and new exhibitions. Support local artists and celebrate Atlanta's creative spirit! Get your tickets here.

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5. Quick Bites

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???Celebrate summer with live music and drink specials at Buckhead Village on Fridays now through Aug. 2. Brush Sushi, Carmel, Le Bilboquet, Le Colonial, and Saint Germain will all be in on the fun.?Read here for more details.?

???Switchyards Chamblee is hosting a special Summer Friday event to toast their newly expanded club starting at 3 p.m. tomorrow. The guest list caps at 400, but you canreserve your spot here.?

?????Osterio Olio?is now open in?Rivet House, a boutique hotel in Athens. Offering modern Italian cuisine with a Southern perspective, Chef Mark Bolchoz will focus on hyperlocal and seasonal ingredients, including handmade pastas.?

???Gourmet vegan bakery?Cinnaholic?is set to open in Alpharetta on June 28. To celebrate, customers can enjoy an Old Skool Roll for $2 starting at 10 a.m.?Cinnaholic’s menu?features a host of treats including?bite-sized baby buns, cookies, brownies, and customized cinnamon roll cakes.

?????Modern Latin restaurant?AltaToro?on West Peachtree Street is commemorating its one-year anniversary in June. Be sure to stop by for various menu highlights including $3 brunch mimosas and sangria Fri.-Sun.; dishes featuring influences from?Peru, Argentina, Mexico, and Spain; and nightly fire shows.??

???Castleberry Hills'?Atlantucky Brewing?(pictured),?one of the nation’s few black-owned breweries, is partnering with?Crafted for Action?to host?CraftBeerCon, a conference celebrating diversity, community, and the love of craft beer. Owned by Nappy Roots, Brewing kicked off the event yesterday and it runs through June 22.?Follow their Instagram here.?

???Pitmaster John Lewis is planning to open Lewis Barbecue’s?first Atlanta location?at Ansley Mall next summer.?