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May 27 — We hope you enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend. Let’s get into this short work week.
☔ Rain persists with a high of 75° today.
💨 Restaurateur Pinky Cole Hayes had her Bentley stolen during the opening of her new sandwich shop, Voagies, on Saturday.
🚨 The suspect wanted in the May 18 shooting death of a Georgia Tech student surrendered to police on Sunday.
🔎 Atlanta Police are investigating a woman who was shot and wounded near the Midtown MARTA Station on Sunday morning. A suspect is in custody.
⚽ Decatur FC is 2-0 after winning its first conference game of the season on Sunday against Atlanta Fire United, 5-2. On Friday, the team set a new attendance record.
🤳 Georgia TikTok star Anna Grace Phelan, who documented her journey with stage four brain cancer, died Friday at age 19.
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🇬🇧 A 53-year-old white British man was arrested after his car plowed into crowds at Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade, injuring 27 people, including four children.
🎗️ Former New York House Rep. Charles Rangel, a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died yesterday at 94.
🕖 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• Intown real estate report
• Centenarian celebration
• Around the State: GPB
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• Volunteer Opportunities
✅ For 70 years, Peachtree Orthopedics has provided expert, specialized care for all your orthopedic needs. With 43 fellowship-trained physicians and convenient UrgentORTHO clinics, we help you recover quickly and Get Better. SPONSOR MESSAGE
1. Intown real estate market holding steady
🏡 Uncertainty about the economy, increased tariffs, and weakened consumer confidence have dominated headlines since President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January.
That uncertainty has also trickled down to homebuyers and sellers, but agents said the Intown market is holding steady despite the economic shockwaves.
We talked to four seasoned real estate agents to get their take on the Intown market, what’s selling, and what buyers are looking for as they navigate shifting political winds and higher interest rates.
➳ Check out Collin Kelley’s mid-year real estate report.
The best new ride to Perimeter? Rapid Ride.
SPONSORED BY PERIMETER COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
🚗 Live outside the city, work in Perimeter, and looking for ways to cut commute costs?
Rapid Ride is a new vanpool program that matches people who live near each other and work in Perimeter. For just $75/month,* you’ll get a comfortable, reliable ride with pick-up near home and drop-off at the office. The cost covers everything: Express Lane access, gas, insurance, and maintenance.
Routes are created based on rider interest, so early sign-ups help decide where the service goes next.
Brought to you by Perimeter Community Improvement Districts in partnership with Commute with Enterprise and support from the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority.
➞ Learn More + Be Among the First to Sign Up for Perimeter Rapid Ride!
*Assuming standard vehicle and six riders.
2. Six centenarians honored at celebration
💯 On May 21, residents, family, and friends gathered to celebrate the lives of the six 100-year-old and older residents of Renaissance on Peachtree in Buckhead.
The community celebrated Sandra McNeil, 100; Ruth Lewis, 100; Iris Finkel, 100; June Macklin, 100; Morton Waitzman, 101; and Rosa Fitterman, 102, with cake, gifts, and a commemoration of six incredible, long lives.
Each resident received a copy of a proclamation from the City of Brookhaven, as well as congratulations from the City of Atlanta and a message from Gov. Brian Kemp.
➳ Find out more about each centenarian here.
3. Cautious optimism from Georgia retailers on new drug prices
💊 Consumers in the U.S. typically pay far more for prescription drugs than consumers overseas. The federal government blames drug companies, who they say subsidize low prices by charging Americans more, according to a new proposal to lower drug costs.
The executive order from the White House promises that it will make prescription drugs in the U.S. more affordable.
The Georgia Pharmacy Association said its members are cautious about accepting any proposed change to drug pricing. The GPhA has over 1,400 members, including pharmacists, hospital staff, and academics.
➡ Read more in this story from GPB.
✅ For 70 years, Peachtree Orthopedics has provided expert, specialized care for all your orthopedic needs. With 43 fellowship-trained physicians and convenient UrgentORTHO clinics, we help you recover quickly and Get Better. SPONSOR MESSAGE
4. Volunteer Opportunities
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🥑 City Bridges Food Pantry (pictured) needs volunteers to help with food distribution on Wednesday morning. Roles include assisting with administrative tasks, packing food boxes, and loading cars.
🥪 Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia is looking for volunteers for their Chamblee food pantry on Thursday afternoon. Expect to stock, sort, and distribute food.
🦌 Adair Park Today seeks volunteers for the Bonnie Brae Park Summer Workday on Saturday morning. Look forward to helping with planting, mulching, weeding, picking up trash, or other park cleanup activities.
✅ For 70 years, Peachtree Orthopedics has provided expert, specialized care for all your orthopedic needs. With 43 fellowship-trained physicians and convenient UrgentORTHO clinics, we help you recover quickly and Get Better. SPONSOR MESSAGE
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