Flying (or not) into Thursday
Nov. 6 — Hartsfield-Jackson is one of 40 airports that will see a 10 percent reduction in flights mandated by the FAA due to a shortage of air traffic controllers as the government shutdown – now the longest in U.S. history – drags on.
☀️ Sunny with a high of 72° today.
🥗 Confusion continues over how and when payments will be made to the one in eight Georgians who rely on SNAP benefits, but the Fulton County Commission has allocated $700,000 to help residents.
👂 Decide DeKalb will host a community meeting tonight from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. to gather input on transforming the Southwest DeKalb corridor.
🎻 The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra said it will extend Nathalie Stutzmann’s tenure as music director through the 2028-29 season.
🏳️🌈 The results and recommendations from a year-long community survey for the proposed Atlanta LGBTQ+ Community Center will be presented to the city in December.
🚧 Corporate Square will be renamed Northbend, as part of a plan to convert the Brookhaven office park into 30 acres of residential, retail, restaurant, and recreational spaces.
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🍝 A national listeria outbreak connected to prepared pasta meals at grocery store chains has killed six people and sickened 27.
💸 The Supreme Court expressed concern during an oral argument about President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on imported goods.
☮️ FIFA will award a new Peace Prize at the World Cup draw in Washington on Dec. 5, recognizing efforts to promote peace and unity amid global division.
🕖 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• 2025 ATL StyleWriters Jam
• ABFF Pop Up Tour
• State of Southeast Startups
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• Quick Bites
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1. 2025 ATL StyleWriters Jam showcases evolution of Atlanta graffiti scene
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🎨 When the ATL StyleWriters Jam returns Nov. 7-9, the familiar hiss of aerosol on concrete will signal more than a showcase. The annual graffiti event marks a full-circle moment for Atlanta’s street art community.
Now in its fourth year, the free, three-day Jam brings together multiple generations of Atlanta graffiti artists to create new works in real time along the Atlanta Beltline’s Northeast Trail, with the Mayson Street tunnel serving as headquarters.
What began as an underground art form is now recognized as part of the city’s cultural fabric.
👩🎨 More on this story from Sherri Daye Scott here.
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2. American Black Film Festival Pop Up Tour comes to Atlanta
📽️ The American Black Film Festival is making a stop in Atlanta this weekend.
The ABFF Pop Up Tour will be at AMC Madison Yards 8 Nov. 8-9. This is a new initiative from the American Black Film Festival, which is based in Miami Beach, meant to expand the festival’s reach beyond its flagship event. Other pop ups have and will take place in New York, Dallas, and Los Angeles.
Throughout the weekend, the ABFF Pop Up Tour will feature screenings and conversations with industry figures about everything from screenwriting to working behind the camera.
🍿 Read more here.
3. What’s the state of Southeast startups?
📱 Stability. Selectivity. Rigor. That’s what defines the current state of startups building in the Southeast, according to a new report by Atlanta-based BIP Ventures.
BIP’s annual State of Startups report explores how founders and funders alike are navigating the changing tech landscape.
The report examines state-by-state deal opportunities and also zooms in on how the Southeast compares to the rest of the national venture ecosystem.
➡ Read the whole story from Hypepotamus here.
🎄 Community Tradition. New Home. Enjoy Light Up Dunwoody at the historic Donaldson-Bannister Farm! Enjoy festive performances, Santa photos, reindeer, crafts, food, and fun! Gather with neighbors and friends to light the tree and menorah and welcome the holiday season. SPONSOR MESSAGE
4. Quick Bites
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😋 For this week’s Quick Bites, Rough Draft Dining Editor Beth McKibben brings you details on a few openings, a temporary restaurant closure in Buckhead, and an update on Rough Draft’s food banks and nonprofits roundup for SNAP beneficiaries. Plus, some dining events to add to your calendar, including the 22nd annual Chomp & Stomp chili cook-off and bluegrass festival this Saturday.
➙ Here’s the latest from Beth.
🥂 On Fri., Nov. 14, Community Farmers Markets’ Red Clay Soirée returns to Summerour Studio for a mission-driven evening uniting some of the finest farmers, chefs, and bartenders of the local food movement. This feast of flavor and fellowship promises to be every locavore’s dream! SPONSOR MESSAGE
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🗓️ The Nov. 12 Lola Young concert listed in yesterday’s newsletter has been cancelled.
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