Wednesday results
June 18 — Republican incumbent Tim Echols handily won his primary for the Georgia Public Service Commission, setting up a November contest against Democrat Alicia Johnson for District 2. In the Democratic primary for District 3, Keisha Sean Waites and Peter Hubbard will face off in a July 15 runoff election.
⛈️ You know the drill: clouds, sun, and potential for afternoon thunderstorms with a high of 86° today.
🪡 The Atlanta City Council approved The Stitch master plan to cap part of the Downtown Connector despite threats to federal funding for the project.
👍 The controversial “skybridge” over Martin Luther King Jr. Drive connecting the State Capitol to a new legislative office building will move forward.
🔎 Atlanta Police are once again asking for the public’s help in solving the murder case of Katherine Janness and her dog Bowie, who were brutally stabbed to death in Piedmont Park four years ago.
🚨 DeKalb Police are looking for the suspect who robbed Matthews Cafeteria in Tucker.
🪖 The Dunwoody City Council approved a $489,000 plan to renovate the Veterans Memorial at Brook Run Park.
🐕 The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is reminding visitors to keep their dogs leashed at all times after several incidents of bites and attacks.
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🇮🇱 🇮🇷 President Donald Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” as his comments showed closer alignment with Israel on the sixth day of exchanged strikes. Here’s the latest.
💰 The Federal Reserve Bank is expected to hold its benchmark rate steady at today’s meeting despite the Trump administration’s push to lower it.
🏆 The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers to win their second straight Stanley Cup.
PICTURE THIS: The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) won three Southeast Emmy Awards for season two of its documentary series, “Atlanta Con Sabor Latino.” The series is part of the ACVB’s effort to tell Atlanta’s stories in Spanish and celebrate the rich culture and impactful contributions of Latinos in the city.
🕖 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• Naga Bistro to open
• CASA Atlanta
• 191 Peachtree revamp
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• Concert Picks
🪩 ART PARTY is Atlanta Contemporary’s annual fundraiser that transforms the campus with exhibitions, live music, DJs, special performances, and Open Studios. Join us on Sat., June 21 for an unforgettable evening that supports Atlanta Contemporary’s mission to keep admission free, every day. SPONSOR MESSAGE
1. Naga Bistro opening in Chamblee for a fusion of Lao, Thai, and Khmer Dishes
🇱🇦🇹🇭🇰🇭 The owners behind Lao restaurant Snackboxe Bistro in Duluth will open Naga Bistro this fall in Chamblee. Taking over the Wild Ginger Thai Cuisine space on Savoy Drive, Naga Bistro will include a full bar and serve a combination of traditional and fusion Lao, Thai, and Khmer (Cambodian) dishes.
Co-owner and chef Thip Athakhanh has been looking for a space to open Naga Bistro for several months. She and her husband and business partner, Vanh Sengaphone, wanted to be closer to Atlanta with their next restaurant. So when her brother, the owner of Wild Ginger, called to say he was retiring in July and offered his restaurant space to the couple, Athakhanh didn’t hesitate.
🍽️ Read the full story from Beth McKibben here.
Data meets art at the High Museum!
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✨ 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.
2. CASA Atlanta marks 30 years, seeks volunteer funding
🧒 Atlanta Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is celebrating 30 years of advocating for abused and neglected children in Fulton County’s court system.
The nonprofit organization trains volunteers to advocate on behalf of children in the foster care system – whether they are living with a relative, in a foster care home, a halfway house, or in a mental health facility – to help achieve outcomes that are in the best interest of the child.
With the launch of a year-long fundraising campaign, Atlanta CASA hopes to raise $75,000 toward volunteer recruitment.
➳ Read Logan C. Ritchie’s feature story here.
3. 191 Peachtree to get $4.5 million revamp, potential new name
🏢 Banyan Street Capital will kick off a $4.5 million capital improvement plan for 191 Peachtree Tower, the 50-floor, twin-crown office building in Downtown Atlanta.
The project will see renovations to the tower’s seven-story atrium lobby and dining spaces – including a plaza dining area for popular Alma Cocina – and the buildout of five new spec suites.
Banyan said there is also potential for building top signage or naming rights to a large tenant for the first time in the building’s history.
➳ See more renderings and details here.
🪩 ART PARTY is Atlanta Contemporary’s annual fundraiser that transforms the campus with exhibitions, live music, DJs, special performances, and Open Studios. Join us on Sat., June 21 for an unforgettable evening that supports Atlanta Contemporary’s mission to keep admission free, every day. SPONSOR MESSAGE
4. Concert Picks
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Wed., June 18
👶 BABYMETAL @ Coca-Cola Roxy
🌙 Kassi Valazza @ The Masquerade (Altar)
Thurs., June 19
🎤 Fridayy @ Fox Theatre
🇲🇽 Alejandro Fernández @ Gas South Arena
🪕 The Native Howl @ The Masquerade (Purgatory)
🎵 Alfreda! + Matisyahu @ Buckhead Theatre
🎸 Gyasi @ Vinyl
Fri., June 20
🎧 Mau P @ Believe Music Hall
🍑 Peach Pit + Briston Maroney @ Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
🔥 Jermaine Dupri + Bryan-Michael Cox + Keith Thomas @ Buckhead Theatre
🌟 Nimstarr @ Vinyl
🤘 The Fall of Troy @ The Masquerade (Hell)
Sat., June 21
🌴 Buscabulla @ The Masquerade (Altar)
🤠 Bailey Zimmerman @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
💖 Coco Jones @ Tabernacle
🍼 DeeBaby @ The Loft
👑 Godspeed You! Black Emperor @ The Masquerade (Heaven)
Sun., June 22
📝 Aimee Mann (pictured) @ Variety Playhouse
💃 PALOMAZO NORTEÑO @ Gas South Arena
⏪ R&B Rewind Concert @ Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre
Mon., June 23
🪲 Omni + The Bug Club @ Terminal West
Tues., June 24
🔊 Summer of Loud @ Lakewood Amphitheatre
🍯 Honey Revenge @ Terminal West
🫀 Heart Attack Man @ Vinyl
⛓️ Chained Saint @ The Masquerade (Purgatory)
Wed., June 25
🥁 Dave Matthews Band @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
🐺 Julia Wolf @ Center Stage
🥀 Dead Posey @ The Masquerade (Altar)
😡 Iration @ Buckhead Theatre
TUNE IN
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