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Nov. 12 — Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank will expand his sports empire with a newly awarded National Women’s Soccer League franchise. The club, which will begin play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2028, will be operated by Blank’s AMB Sports and Entertainment.
🌞 After another cold morning, it will be sunny and 63° today.
🌃 Did you catch the northern lights last night? Share your photo with us on Instagram.
🗳 Rough Draft will host candidate forums leading up to the Sandy Springs mayoral and District 4 council runoff elections on Nov. 20. Find out how to submit questions and where to watch.
🔎 Georgia Recorder takes a closer look at the allies President Donald Trump pardoned in the Fulton County election interference case.
🏫 The DeKalb County Board of Education is reviewing the timelines and mission of the Student Assignment Project, an $18 million investment in security for 25 schools.
🚲 The Atlanta Beltline has fully implemented its etiquette initiative with ambassadors performing daily safety and security checks in partnership with the City of Atlanta’s Police Path Force and Park Ranger Units.
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➡ The House returns to vote on ending the 43-day government shutdown after the Senate passed a deal to reopen the government, which President Donald Trump has said he’ll sign.
📰 A Kansas county agreed to pay $3 million and apologize for the 2023 police raid on the Marion County Record, a local newspaper.
PICTURE THIS: FIFA unveiled the three official mascots ahead of the World Cup soccer tournament next summer. These mascots reflect the World Cup’s triad of host countries in 2026: Maple the Moose for Canada, Zayu the Jaguar for Mexico, and Clutch the Bald Eagle for the United States (photo by Sarra Sedghi).
🕖 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• New APD precinct
• ‘Hadestown’ choreographer talks tour
• Wellness Wednesday
• Atlanta Beltline Race Series
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• Concert Picks
🌆 Only a few miles from the Atlanta Perimeter! Discover how Greater Atlanta Christian School blends top-tier academics, Christian faith, and a caring community for infants–12th grade. Now’s the time to schedule your tour and see why your neighbors are choosing GAC. SPONSOR MESSAGE
1. Community calls for new APD Zone 6 precinct
🚨 Zone 6 Community Safety Leaders are calling on the City of Atlanta to commit to a new Atlanta Police Department precinct serving the city’s east side.
The Zone 6 Community Safety Leaders represent neighborhood associations, community groups, and residents across nearly 25 neighborhoods on Atlanta’s east side, including Druid Hills, Kirkwood, Old Fourth Ward, and Poncey-Highland.
The coalition – which includes Atlanta City Council Member Alex Wan, Morningside Lenox Park Safety Chair Phyllis Wingo, and community members Kay Stephenson and Susan Kanellos – argues that the current Zone 6 precinct does not reach safety and functionality standards. The organization alleged that black mold had been discovered on the property, prompting a second remediation in the last two years.
🚔 More on this story from Katie Burkholder here.
Fashion meets art at the High Museum!
SPONSORED BY THE HIGH MUSEUM
👗 Experience Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Statements – a bold, breathtaking exhibition celebrating avant-garde fashion visionaries who blurred the line between haute couture and art. Only at the High, the exhibition’s sole U.S. stop.
➞ On view through Feb. 8, 2026.
2. Choreographer T. Oliver Reid talks bringing ‘Hadestown’ to Atlanta
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🇬🇷 T. Oliver Reid knows “Hadestown” better than most.
He was an original cast member, and also served as the understudy for both Hermes and Hades before taking over as Hermes when André De Shields left in May of 2022. He later came on as associate choreographer for the Broadway production, and currently serves as the choreographer for the touring production coming to the Fox Theatre in Atlanta Nov. 14-16.
Taking on the role of choreographer for this tour came with plenty of challenges – namely, the fact that the turntable that served as such an integral part of the original production’s choreography would not be making the trip. Ahead of the show, Sammie Purcell spoke to Reid about making those changes.
🥀 Check out that conversation here.
3. Wellness Wednesday
🎖️ Emory and the Wounded Warrior Project are marking the 10th anniversary of the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program on Thurs., Nov. 13, from 6:30-10 p.m. at the Fernbank Museum.
😴 The 2025 Sleep Symposium will be held Fri., Nov. 14, from 1-6 p.m. at the Margaret H. Rollins Ballroom at Emory University. Dr. Wendy Troxel will deliver the keynote speech.
🚲 Hop on the Southwest Beltline Bike Tour on Sat., Nov. 15, from 9 a.m.-noon. The tour of the Southwest corridor is an 11-mile group ride led by trained volunteer guides. This route includes multiple stops and a few moderate hills, so participants should be at least 13 years old and comfortable riding a bike for an extended period (pictured).
4. Race the loop in 2026!
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ATLANTA BELTLINE
👟 Registration is now open for the 2026 Atlanta Beltline Race Series! Join us for the Northside, Westside, Eastside, and our brand-new Southside 8K/3K.
Whether you run, walk, roll, or stroll, this series is for all fitness levels. Complete all four races and earn a commemorative medal—plus, every registration comes with an Adidas t-shirt! Celebrate community, explore Atlanta’s iconic Beltline trails, and make 2026 a year to remember.
🥳 Celebrate 20 years of community at Sandy Springs Picnic in the Park! Join us Nov. 22 for food, music, mimosas, and more along a shared table of unity. All are welcome! Get details here. SPONSOR MESSAGE
5. Concert Picks
Wed., Nov. 12
💣 All Time Low (pictured) @ Coca-Cola Roxy
🏠 TopHouse @ Buckhead Theatre
Thurs., Nov. 13
🐦 Kashus Culpepper @ Terminal West
📬 Post Animal @ The Earl
Fri., Nov. 14
🚗 Highway Home @ Smith’s Olde Bar
🎧 Crankdat @ Tabernacle
🪴 Houseplant @ Vinyl
Sat., Nov. 15
👯 I’m With Her @ Tabernacle
🤠 Rodney Crowell + The Secret Sisters @ Center Stage
🦉 Howl Owl Howl @ Variety Playhouse
🚦 Streetlight Manifesto @ The Eastern
Sun., Nov. 16
🌌 PLUTO World @ Tabernacle
🚬 Cigarettes @ Sunset @ Vinyl
🌟 New Constellations + Jane Leo @ Aisle 5
🇸🇪 José González @ Variety Playhouse
Mon., Nov. 17
🤡 Chiodos @ Tabernacle
💀 Band of Skulls @ The Earl
👂 Senses Fail + Story of the Year @ The Eastern
Tues., Nov. 18
🍁 Leif Vollebekk @ The Loft
Wed., Nov. 19
🌎 Rufus Wainwright @ City Winery
🃏 The Aces + Lydia Night @ Terminal West
⛰️ Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas @ Gas South Theater
🏙️ Sam Barber @ The Eastern
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