Tuesday wins
Jan. 20 — The Indiana Hoosiers capped a perfect 16-0 season with a 27-21 win over the Miami Hurricanes last night, capturing the school’s first football national title on the back of a fourth-quarter fourth-down touchdown run by Fernando Mendoza. It was enough to make Coach Curt Cignetti crack a rare smile.
☀️ Sunny and 45° today.
🎟️ FIFA officials say demand for tickets to the 2026 World Cup has reached record levels, with more than half a billion ticket requests submitted during the early sales phase.
🌳 Sandy Springs officials unveiled a new sign at Tibby DeJulio Park at Windsor Meadows, which was renamed late last year in honor of the former District 5 council member.
📽️ WABE and the Trust for Public Land are hosting a screening of the new PBS documentary “From Rails to Trails” on Jan. 29 at the Atlanta History Center.
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🏅 In a text message to Norway’s prime minister, President Donald Trump said he was motivated to seize Greenland after he wasn’t awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
🎗️ Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani died at his home in Rome at 93. His designs were worn by Audrey Hepburn and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and later by Gwyneth Paltrow and Zendaya.
🕖 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• Strides for Survivors
• TrustDALE on fences
• Brio Theater
• Around the State: GPB
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• Volunteer Opportunities
🏢 A designer condo for sale at The Dillon, Buckhead’s newest high-rise overlooking Peachtree Road, is offered for $1,599,000. Listed with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, it features wide terraces, sweeping city and treetop views, elevated pickleball and pool amenities, valet, a concierge, a theater, and a speakeasy.
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1. Scalise family’s nonprofit to celebrate more than a decade of helping breast cancer survivors
🚶♀️ Since their mom’s breast cancer diagnosis in July 2015, the Scalise daughters have raised more than $113,000 through their charity, Strides for Survivors. The family’s nonprofit is celebrating its 10th anniversary Jan. 31 with a walk around Chastain Park.
Stephanie Scalise, deemed cancer-free in April 2016, said she credits her recovery and health to the rehabilitation center, citing its community feel and open discussion of her treatment options.
All proceeds the family nonprofit generates go directly to TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, a Sandy Springs-based nonprofit addressing the gap in services for both the physical and emotional aspects of recovery.
👭 Learn more about the Scalise family and Strides for Survivors here.
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2. How to make a fence last, according to people who build them
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🪵 Most homeowners experience their fence in moments: installation day, the first noticeable fade, the day a board finally gives way. Fence builders, however, experience something slower and more revealing. They see how materials respond over seasons, how small decisions compound, and how early neglect quietly shortens a fence’s useful life.
In Georgia, exposure adds up quicker than you may realize. Heat, humidity, and frequent rainfall create steady pressure on wood fencing, especially when protection is delayed or skipped altogether.
🪓 TrustDALE has expert advice on what keeps fences intact and looking great, year after year. Click here for more information.
3. Brio Theater to open in Tucker, offering sanctuary for creatives
🎭 Delores Burgess seeks to foster a sanctuary for creatives with the opening of Brio Theater, a new venue that will offer space for actors, dancers, and other performing artists in the heart of Tucker.
The Tennessee native has been an entrepreneur for more than 30 years. Burgess and her husband, Gary, are pastors at Tri Action Life Center in Stone Mountain. There, the couple strives to offer tools and programming for members that will help them “put action to their faith so they live their best life no matter the obstacles.”
At Brio, Burgess, who is a professional singer, actor, and playwright, wants the ministry of creativity to inspire all who visit.
✍️ Stephanie Toone has more on this story here.
4. New reports outline role of Medicaid in Georgia and how policymakers can prepare for federal cuts
🩺 Georgia Health Initiative’s research focuses on helping a variety of people, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders better understand the role Medicaid plays in Georgia.
The report from Georgia Health Initiative includes the latest data and analyses covering enrollment, benefits and services, service delivery, financing, and state priorities, with attention to recent federal updates, including provisions of H.R.1 that affect Georgia’s Medicaid program.
The initiative’s research is for those who want to understand how health care works and who it serves in Georgia.
➡ Read more in this story from GPB.
🏢 A designer condo for sale at The Dillon, Buckhead’s newest high-rise overlooking Peachtree Road, is offered for $1,599,000. Listed with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, it features wide terraces, sweeping city and treetop views, elevated pickleball and pool amenities, valet, a concierge, a theater, and a speakeasy.
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5. Volunteer Opportunities
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🎸 PushPush Arts (pictured) is seeking volunteers on Wednesday night in Atlanta for a musical performance focus group. Responsibilities include helping to set up the venue, guiding attendees, and submitting email feedback after the event.
🚚 Another Chance Atlanta, Inc. needs volunteers on Thursday afternoon in Atlanta. Look forward to unloading food trucks, organizing supplies, and packing food bags.
📋 Reflections of Trinity is looking for volunteers for their No Family Goes Hungry registration event on Saturday morning and afternoon in Powder Springs. Duties include collecting information from clients and assisting with the registration process.
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📰 In March, we’ll debut our print paper there, too!
🏢 A designer condo for sale at The Dillon, Buckhead’s newest high-rise overlooking Peachtree Road, is offered for $1,599,000. Listed with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, it features wide terraces, sweeping city and treetop views, elevated pickleball and pool amenities, valet, a concierge, a theater, and a speakeasy.
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