?? Thanksgiving on the go
Wakeup, it's Wednesday
Nov. 13 —?Today is World Kindness Day, and we could definitely use A LOT more of that. Here are seven ideas to make kindness the norm in your everyday life.??
????Partly cloudy and 63° today.?
?? The University System of Georgia has hit an all-time high for student enrollment this fall, with?nearly 365,000 students enrolled in the state’s 26 public colleges and universities.
?? A Fulton County judge says the man accused of a mass shooting inside a Midtown medical office last year is not competent to stand trial.?
?? Jose Ibarra, accused in the February murder of nursing student Laken Riley at UGA, waived his right to a jury trial.
??? Parents opposed to the closure and redistricting of Spalding Drive Elementary School spoke before the Fulton County Board of Education last night.?
?? A new report on the BioLab chemical fire in Conyers?says the agencies that responded communicated poorly with the public — and each other — while the EPA failed to lead on the incident.?
?? Plans for the final phase of the Star Metals development in West Midtown include a 33-story residential tower draped in lush greenery.?
?? Sandy Springs-based Rally Foundation presented a $350,000 grant to Emory's Winship Cancer Institute.?
?? Oregon remains No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, while Georgia tumbled nine spots to No. 12 after falling to Ole Miss.
???Buckhead's Pace Academy recently hosted a TEDx event where students delivered speeches that explored seven of the eight Greek themes of love.?
ELSEWHERE
??President-elect Donald Trump, who is expected to meet President Joe Biden at the White House today,?selected Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee?was named ambassador to Israel.
?? Volkswagen and Rivian kick off their?$5.8 billion joint venture today.
?? The FAA will prohibit U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot at a Spirit Airlines flight.?
PICTURE THIS:?The NBA’s league-wide tournament comes to Atlanta for?Cup Nights presented by Harrah's Cherokee Casinos.?The Hawks take on the Wizards on Nov. 15 and the Cavs on Nov. 29.
?? Here's what's in today's newsletter:
? Thanksgiving on the go
? 'Grief and Grit' podcast
? Safety Ambassador Program
AND?
? Concert Picks?Have a good day,
Collin & Sammie
??? Join internationally acclaimed storyteller Noa Baum at the Atlanta Jewish Storytelling Festival on Nov. 16 &?17 at The Breman. Experience performances and workshops that inspire and foster cultural awareness. Don’t miss her workshop and book signing for "How the Birds Became Friends."?Register now!
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1. Thanksgiving on the go?
?? Atlanta restaurants are opening their doors for Thanksgiving, offering takeout and dine-in options for those who don’t want to spend the day in the kitchen.
Whether you want to sit on the couch to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and football, or dress up with friends and family to go out for dinner, we've got a list of delicious suggestions across the Metro.
Make your reservations soon because tables are filling up, and order deadlines are quickly approaching.
O’Keeffe now at the High
SPONSORED BY THE HIGH MUSEUM OF ART
??? Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind?Georgia O'Keeffe exhibition. Discover the iconic artist's captivating Manhattan cityscapes and her breathtaking Southwestern paintings.
See it before it’s gone!
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2. Atlanta widows launch podcast to explore 'Grief and Grit'
?? Two Atlanta widows have launched a podcast about grief, exposing their own vulnerability, humor, and resilience.
Simonie Levy and Greer Mendel are the hosts of?“Grief and Grit,”?a podcast that covers topics including social media, milestones, pregnancy, and infant loss. They’ve explored the messiness, loneliness, and heartache that navigating grief brings to their individual experiences.
Levy, 57, was a mother of four young children when her high school sweetheart and husband, Mark, died from an illness. That was 16 years ago on July 20, 2008. Her children are now adults. Mendel, 42, lives with her elementary school-aged son and daughter, as well as her father. Her husband, Jarrod, died suddenly on May 1, 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. Dunwoody Police launch Public Safety Ambassador Program
?? The Dunwoody Police Department has officially launched its Police Public Safety Ambassador Program, a new initiative to help with response times and provide assistance with non-emergency calls.
According to a release by the city, civilian public safety ambassadors will respond to non-emergency calls, assist stranded motorists, and address traffic hazards.
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“By integrating ambassadors into our operations, we’re able to keep more sworn officers available for serious calls, thereby improving our response times and strengthening the quality of service we provide to our community,”?Dunwoody Police Chief Mike Carlson said.
??? Join internationally acclaimed storyteller Noa Baum at the Atlanta Jewish Storytelling Festival on Nov. 16 &?17 at The Breman. Experience performances and workshops that inspire and foster cultural awareness. Don’t miss her workshop and book signing for "How the Birds Became Friends."?Register now!
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4. Concert Picks
VIA HOW DO YOU ATLANTA??
Wed., Nov. 13
???Orion Sun with Cruza?@ Variety Playhouse
??Johnny Delaware?@ Vinyl?
????DOECHII?@ Center Stage
???Chief Keef?@ Coca-Cola Roxy?
Thurs., Nov. 14
???The Pineapple Thief?@ Terminal West
???P!NK with Maren Morris and KidCutUp?@ State Farm Arena
???André 3000?@ Fox Theatre
???Tanerélle?@ The Loft??
Fri., Nov. 15
???Tedeschi Trucks Band?@ Fox Theatre (also Sat.)?
???Marc Scibilia?@ Terminal West
???Max Fosh?@ Variety Playhouse?
???Byron Juane?@ Vinyl?
???Stryper?@ Center Stage
Sat., Nov. 16
???Locals & Legends Jazz Series (Karla Harris, Joe Alterman, Ken Peplowski)?@ Roswell Cultural Arts Center
???Justin Timberlake?@ State Farm Arena
???Pony Bradshaw?@ Terminal West
???Red Wanting Blue?@ Vinyl?
Sun., Nov. 17
???Michael W. Smith?@ Atlanta Symphony Hall
?????Mumiy Troll?@ Variety Playhouse
???Dave Chappelle and Killer Mike?@ Fox Theatre?
???Olive Klug?@ Aisle 5
Mon., Nov. 18
???Caribou?@ The Eastern
?????Tornillo with Razz?@ Buckhead Theatre
Tues., Nov. 19
???King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard?@ Fox Theatre
???The Lone Bellow?@ Eddie’s Attic (some tickets waitlist only; through Fri.)
???GWAR?@ The Masquerade – Heaven??
????Fruition?@ Vinyl?
Wed., Nov. 20
???Royal Thunder?@ The Earl?
???Wolves of Glendale?@ Terminal West
???Juvenile?@ The Eastern
???ian?@ Center Stage?
TUNE IN
??? Don't miss Sammie with the AJC's Mike Jordan every Thursday as they preview the top events in town on WABE.
?? Today's newsletter was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.?