Turning up Tuesday
May 6 — Welcome to May, Silver Streak readers!
Did anyone say yoga with llamas? With the kickoff of a new month, we have insights on local adventures outside of your ZIP code – and your comfort zone. Cathy Cobbs has more below.
➼ We also have details on a proposed bill aimed at expanding police training to serve Georgia’s growing aging population – including offering aid to those with dementia and other degenerative diseases.
And, mark your calendars for July 15-19 when Marburger Farm Antique Show returns to Atlanta for the second year. Featuring more than 100 of the country’s top antique and vintage dealers, it is a must-stop for your summer.
And now for a few headlines:
📍 Tomorrow is the deadline to get your Real ID, which will be required to board a domestic flight. If you have a Georgia driver’s license issued after 2012, it’s already Real ID compliant. Just check for the gold or black star in the upper right-hand corner.
🚨 The Atlanta City Council adopted a resolution calling for reforms to the Georgia State Patrol’s high-speed pursuit policies.
🚲 Sandy Springs opened a 1.8-mile section of its Springway Trail system, connecting Morgan Falls Overlook Park to Roswell Road via Orkin Lake.
⭐ The Blair-Rutland Building, an Art Deco landmark located in downtown Decatur, was recognized with a state preservation award from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.
🕊️ Kate’s Club raised over $350,000 at its recent Mourning Glory Gala.
🕓 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter.
• Expanding officer training
• Mixing it up in May
• Marburger Farm Antique Show returns
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• Stories of Atlanta | Lance Russell
Enjoy!
Proposed bill aims to better serve Georgia’s growing aging population during police calls
📍Georgia gained an additional 60,000 seniors from 2022 to 2023, according to the latest data available from the U.S. Census Bureau’s population estimates by state.
Comparatively in the same time frame, the number of adults between 24 and 44 years old grew by only half that, and there was a decline in the number of minors, those under 18 years old.
Nancy Pitra with the Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia said it’s time for state lawmakers and agencies to really consider what’s best for its aging population. “These are going to be the majority of people that are retiring in our North Georgia mountains and in our coastal areas and who are going to make up those communities,” Pitra said.
The Alzheimer’s Association, along with the Georgia Council on Aging, have advocated for House Bill 238, which would expand training for officers on identifying and responding to situations to aid someone with Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, or other degenerative diseases.
➼ Read more about the proposed bill here.
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Mix it up in May with local adventures outside your ZIP code
🦙 Every day, Atlantans sleep, walk, read, dine, and exercise – usually sticking to their own ZIP code.
However, there are ways to circumvent our desire to stay in our own backyard by strategically venturing out for activities that are different and exciting.
Today, we’ve got four unique Atlanta-area adventures, including time-travel tips, that may ease the pain of leaving your comfort zone.
🤠 Check out the adventures here.
Marburger Farm Antique Show returns July 15-19
🛋️ The Marburger Farm Antique Show is set to return to Atlanta this summer, following an enthusiastic response to its 2024 debut.
From July 15-19, more than 100 of the country’s top antique and vintage dealers will fill the historic Southern Exchange Ballrooms with over 50,000 square feet of curated treasures and design finds, according to a press release.
On July 15 from 4-7 p.m., Marburger’s VIP Shopping Experience, hosted by Atlanta Magazine, will offer an exclusive first look, offering VIP guests a chance to browse and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces before the show opens to the public. Promising a night of inspiration and unique finds, the $200 ticketed kick-off event will draw top interior designers, collectors, and style enthusiasts from across the region. Complimentary light bites and beverages will be available.
🎟️ Read more and purchase your advance tickets here.
‘Replacing the Monroe’: Stories of Atlanta by Lance Russell
VIA SAPORTAREPORT
🚂 By the end of 1845, people in the region had begun to believe that there just might be something to the young town of Atlanta. Any who remained skeptical of the hype found it harder to do so with the arrival of the first Macon and Western train.
You’ll remember that Cousin John Thrasher had come to the area when it was still wilderness to build an embankment for the Monroe railroad. In the ensuing years, however, the Monroe Railroad went bankrupt, and its charter was acquired by the Macon and Western Railroad company.
In the coming years, Atlanta would see an influx of people moving into the area, and for the first time in its history, Atlanta would begin to resemble a real community.
🛤️ It’s the tale of a three-train town in this week’s Stories of Atlanta.
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🖋️ Today’s Silver Streak was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.
