🪧 ‘Good Trouble’ protests
Thursday thoughts July President Donald Trump claimed Coca-Cola will switch from corn syrup to cane sugar in U S products but the company didn t confirm stating only that new innovative offerings would be shared soon Partly cloudy and nowadays Good Trouble Lives On rallies marking five years since Rep John Lewis s death will protest Trump administration policies at multiple Metro Atlanta locations in contemporary times Delta Air Lines has paid the federal cabinet million to settle proposes that it misused COVID- relief funds City of Atlanta leaders broke ground Tuesday for a -unit affordable apartment project called Sylvan Hills II in Southwest Atlanta Atlanta Police have ID d a car possibly used in the theft of unreleased music by Beyonc while she was performing in Atlanta The big Marburger Antique Design Show is back in Atlanta through Saturday at the Southern Exchange in Downtown The Illuminarium reopens to the constituents the present day with a new rock n roll-themed virtual reality experience Weyman Combs was honored for his years of facility at the Dunwoody Village Ace Hardware ELSEWHERE The Senate narrowly approved billion in spending cuts to global wellness and community media overnight The House is expected to approve the rescissions in the current era Syria s leadership and Druze leaders reached a ceasefire after Israel struck Damascus citing protection of the Druze population The U S authorities is closing the national suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth in the current era but nonprofit The Trevor Project stated it would fill in the gap Here s what s in in the present day s newsletter City of Ink zoning Wildcat Creek Learning Lab Finding love with SWITCH AppAND Quick Bites Indulge in Buckhead Restaurant Week July - Savor special menus and chef specials from Atlanta s top spots Book now for a culinary journey that will ignite your taste buds Click here for details SPONSOR MESSAGE Photo courtesy of City of Ink Atlanta arts society rallies around City of Ink amid zoning battleVIA SKETCHBOOK A WEEKLY ARTS NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE HERE The Atlanta arts scene is rallying behind City of Ink the longtime Castleberry Hill creative hub as it faces a zoning challenge that could force its closure Owner and artist Miya Bailey says a city ordinance No -O- intended to restrict the future proliferation of tattoo parlors in the Castleberry Hill Landmark District is now being used against his business despite its having opened in Bailey contends the law was never meant to penalize existing businesses and that City of Ink should be protected under a grandfather clause He has issued a citizens call to fans fellow artists and collaborators to show up for a masses hearing and help protect one of Atlanta s the bulk influential Black-owned creative spaces That general hearing is set for in current times July in Council Chambers at Atlanta City Hall For more information on City of Ink and in the present day s hearing click here Evidence meets art at the High Museum SPONSORED BY THE HIGH MUSEUM Ready for a sensory journey Immerse yourself in the data-verse and get ready for a mind-bending experience Ryoji Ikeda s captivating light and sound installations are a must-see On view now at the High Museum Photo by Cathy Cobbs Dunwoody Nature Center enters new era with Wildcat Creek Learning Lab The City of Dunwoody and Dunwoody Nature Center broke ground on the new Wildcat Creek Learning Lab during a ceremony on Wed July City Council members joined DNC leadership to celebrate the construction of a two-story -square-foot building that will include three flexible classroom spaces dedicated office space three bathrooms and a second-story outdoor deck Nature Conservancy President Joannie Dwoskin during remarks before the groundbreaking revealed the learning lab is a bold move into the future Construction is expected to take six months Read more about the new lab here Photo courtesy of Hypepotamus This app might help you find summer love Kiana Kiki Mincey had tried all the mainstream dating apps She soon realized the harsh reality that comes from endless scrolling and small talk conversations that are so often felt by singles trying to date online Mincey was just starting her career and trying to go on more dates in and while the pandemic shut down the world and put just about everything into flux But it was after joining Clubhouse the once-popular app for audio-only virtual rooms that she realized the power in starting an instant conversation with someone new She thought there had to be a way to put audio front and center in the dating app world So alongside her co-founder Corey Staples she started building what she thought could be a better dating experience with SWITCH App Read the whole story from Hypepotamus here Get ready for Buckhead Restaurant Week From July - explore curated menus at Atlanta s finest restaurants An unforgettable dining experience awaits Reserve your spot now here SPONSOR MESSAGE Photo courtesy of Pink Lotus Quick BitesVIA SIDE DISH A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE HERE For this week s Quick Bites Rough Draft dining editor Beth McKibben brings you details on a breakfast spot closing in Grant Park along with intel on a handful of restaurant openings including a Savannah chef s Parisian debut She also offers details on a benefit taking place in current times to assist Virginia-Highland gelato shop Paolo s after a modern fire and information on how to amount tickets to the annual PeachFest scheduled for the end of July Here s the latest dining news from Beth Experience Buckhead Restaurant Week July - Delight in Atlanta s best cuisine with unique offerings Perfect for foodies ready to explore and savor new flavors Book your table currently SPONSOR MESSAGE Don t miss News Word Atlanta our new daily word contest Connect with us on Bluesky The post Good Trouble protests appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta
