? U.S. Soccer to Fayette Co.
Fuzzy Friday
Dec. 8 —?Pantone has announced that its 2024 color of the year is Peach Fuzz. Does Georgia have a state color?
?? Cloudy and 62° today. The weekend will be rainy with highs in the mid-60s.?
???A 26-year-old woman?was arrested after she was caught pouring gasoline on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home on Auburn Avenue.
??? Georgia Republicans passed a new congressional map yesterday, but Democrats said it is gerrymandered. Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to sign the bill ahead of a Dec. 20 hearing in front of?U.S. District Judge Steve Jones.
?? A new Fulton County Jail is expected to cost $2 billion and would be paid for by sales tax or millage rate increase – or both.
???Dunwoody's inflatable dinosaur saga may come to an end thanks to a sign ordinance amendment.?
?? Pottery classes are headed back to Sandy Springs after the City Council approved contracts to demolish the stone buildings on the Abernathy Arts Center property and replace them with a modular art studio.
???The City of Brookhaven will spend $9 million to purchase seven acres of land on Osborne Road.?? Melissa Etheridge will headline the 2024 Amplify Decatur Music Festival on April 13. The event also features?Blind Boys of Alabama, Dawes, and Run Katie Run.?Early bird tickets will go on sale on Dec. 14.?
???Virginia Highland Winterfest kicks off tonight with a Tour of Lights Block Party and a full slate of activities tomorrow.
?? After 11 years on Edgewood Ave., Ammazza Pizza is closing on Dec. 31. In an Instagram post, the owners said, "Our lease is ending and we must leave."
NATIONALLY
? President Biden's son Hunter was indicted for tax evasion.
? A major donor to the University of Pennsylvania withdrew a $100 million donation, citing the school's alleged permissive stance on antisemitism.?
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Have a good weekend,
Collin & Sammie?
1. A guide to Atlanta's holiday pop-up bar scene
?? It’s that time of year again! Atlanta’s holiday pop-up bar scene is back in session.
Whether it’s a photo op with Santa or a delicious wintry cocktail, this time of year in the city is meant to help get you in the spirit. The pop-up bars in Atlanta this year include everything from a full-on igloo experience to themed ugly sweater nights.
Delight in the charm of The Nutcracker!
SPONSORED BY ATLANTA BALLET?
?? This holiday season, immerse yourself in the enchanting tale of “The Nutcracker” presented by?Atlanta Ballet.
Witness the magic, wonder, and whimsy of one of Atlanta's most cherished holiday traditions.?
Join us for a spectacular performance that promises to captivate hearts and create cherished moments for the entire family.
But the magic doesn't stop there! “The Nutcracker’s” charm extends to the youngest performers, the adorable chicks, brought to life by the talented students of Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education.
Above: Atlanta Ballet dancers Juliana Missano and Jordan Leeper with Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education students. Photo by Kim Kenney.
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2. 'Poor Things' gives us a heroine's journey, but to what end?
WEEKLY FILM REVIEW | BY SAMMIE PURCELL
?? In “Poor Things,” Bella Baxter (Emma Stone) has an unconventional journey to self-discovery. And yet, like so many women before her, at some point that journey finds her stuck with a conniving, slightly stupid man.?
Bella was once a very different Victorian lady, whose life led her in a tragic, deathly direction. But when scientist Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe) reanimates her corpse, she is born again – a babbling child in the body of an adult, serving as the conduit for director Yorgos Lanthimos’s surrealist, ostensibly feminist, spin on the classic “Frankenstein” tale. As Bella starts to grow into herself, she flees the nest, running off with a handsome fop of a lawyer named Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo) who has a talent for sex. But as the shine of Duncan’s prowess in the sack begins to wear off, Bella starts to yearn for something Duncan cannot provide.
While on a cruise, Bella befriends Harry Astley (Jerrod Carmichael), a cynic dead set on teaching her that the world is not such a wonderful place. Their discussions cover a range of topics, but in one moment it turns back to Duncan. “Why do you stay with him?,” Harry asks. Bella responds: “I always think it will be better.”?
??? This answer underscores a couple of turning points in “Poor Things,” but only one of them really comes to fruition. Read Sammie's full review here.?
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???The Atlanta Film Critics Circle has named Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” the Best Film of 2023.
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3. The Sports Section
? U.S. Soccer selected Fayette County as the site for its new $200 million National Training Center, with the facility set to cover over 200 acres in Trilith. Supported by a $50 million contribution from Arthur Blank, the facility is expected to create 400+ jobs.
?? As Dawg fans were still licking their wounds after last weekend's loss in the SEC Championship, Georgia's 2024 football schedule was released. All eyes are on two massive road games: At Alabama on Sept. 28 and at Texas on Oct. 19.?
???? Atlanta soccer fans are in for a treat next summer when defending champion Argentina opens the Copa América at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 20. The U.S. Men's National Team will also play Panama in Atlanta?on June 27.
? Argentina’s appearance may be bittersweet, however, as Atlanta United star and Argentine national team player?Thiago Almada made it clear that he wants to leave the MLS for Europe.?
??? Falcons CEO Rich McKay will receive the Atlanta Sports Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award.?
?? Georgia Tech's women's volleyball team lost in the Sweet 16 to top-ranked Nebraska.?
?? For the first time since 2017, the Falcons can clinch a playoff spot with a win on Sunday when they host Tampa at 1 p.m.?
4. Top Stories of the Week
A look back at this week's most-read stories from our website.
???? Punk Foodie has your weekly pop-up dining guide for special food events around metro Atlanta. One not to miss: Salty Smiles is bringing the Khanom Tokyo Dog to Independent Distilling on Saturday.?
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???Today's newsletter was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.