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Jan. 20 — With the 2025 legislative session now underway, we have more on one of the issues that’s causing both regional and national concern – data center development. We also have details on Strides for Survivors – an organization helping breast cancer survivors – and their 10th anniversary celebration taking place on Jan. 31. On that same date, Actor’s Express also opens for the season with “Girl From the North Country, a musical featuring songs written by Bob Dylan.
And now for a few headlines:
💰 City of Refuge has received a $1.25 million grant from Delta Community Credit Union to help fund the construction of affordable housing in Metro Atlanta.
🗣️ The Breman Museum will open its 2026 “Bearing Witness” series on Jan. 25 with a program centered on a Holocaust-era connection that was discovered in Atlanta.
🌳 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.
🕓 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter.
• Data center concerns
• Strides for Survivors
• Actor’s Express opens for 2026
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• Stories of Atlanta | Lance Russell
Enjoy!
Outrage over surge of data centers in Georgia inspires wave of bipartisan bills
🔌 A surge in data center development has turned Georgia into a national hotspot while raising fresh concerns about the state’s energy landscape and natural resources.
After a massive request from Georgia Power to expand its energy capacity by about 10,000 megawatts due to unprecedented growth driven largely by a rise in data centers and a recent focus on energy affordability – particularly after Democratic successes campaigning on the issue in 2025 – lawmakers seem likely to consider legislation that could help regulate the power-hungry, massive facilities.
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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.
Actor’s Express to open 38th season with ‘Girl From the North Country’
🎭 Performing arts theater Actor’s Express (AE) announced that it will open its 38th season on Jan. 31 with “Girl From the North Country,” an acclaimed musical that features songs written by the legendary Bob Dylan.
Taking place at the King Plow Arts Center, the production tells the story of a group of tired travelers in 1930s Minnesota who converge at a boarding house during the Great Depression.
“The first thing about the musical that struck me was how exquisite the arrangements were of these great Bob Dylan songs. The music came to life in a way that I couldn’t have imagined previously,” said Actor’s Express Artistic Director Freddie Ashley, director of the upcoming Atlanta show. “Also, in these tough years we’ve been living through, I think it’s really important to uplift stories about people from different backgrounds coming together in times of hardship to create family and community.”
🎟️ Learn more about “Girl From the North Country” and order tickets here.
‘Atlanta in a Flash’: Stories of Atlanta by Lance Russell
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📷 Georgia State’s extensive digital collections library contains visual gems of Atlanta life through the years. Some of those are thanks to the efforts of a man by the name of Tracy O’Neal.
For decades, O’Neal captured the rich tapestry of Atlanta: trade shows, promotional events, new products, Shriners, convicts, and exotic dancers. They were all seen through the photographer’s lens and preserved by Georgia State for future generations to enjoy.
⚙️ Take a look at some of Tracy O’Neal’s work in this installment of Stories of Atlanta.
🖋️ Today’s Silver Streak was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.
