Tuesday talk
Feb. 10 — Sandy Springs officials are asking GDOT to communicate more with neighborhoods and share final designs for the Georgia 400 express lane project. Tree clearing will resume next month before heavy construction begins this summer between the North Springs MARTA Station and Woodland Elementary School.
☁️ Cloudy and a high of 73° today.
⚖️ Jury selection began Monday in the trial of Colin Gray, whose teenage son is accused of the Apalachee High School shooting in 2024.
🚨 A man arrested for an alleged attempted kidnapping at a Cobb County Walmart last March sued after his case was dismissed, and surveillance footage contradicted the accusation.
🌆 The Georgia House of Representatives is officially recognizing Tucker’s incorporation day, designating May 2, 2026, as Tucker Day.
⚡ A state House committee passed a bill to insulate Georgia Power customers from higher costs driven by data center demand.
⚕️A $21.9 million grant from the Atlanta-based Marcus Foundation will subsidize the largest-ever study of profound autism in children.
🚗 Rideshare company Lyft launched a teen-safe version of the service in Atlanta and more than 200 other locations in the U.S. yesterday.
📸 Works by local LGBTQ+ photographers are on display at Georgia State University’s Clarkston campus in “Alphabet Redacted.”
AT THE WINTER OLYMPICS
🏒 The U.S. women’s hockey team is riding a three-game winning streak into today’s match against Canada at 2:10 p.m on NBCOlympics.com and Peacock.
⛷️ Lindsey Vonn said she suffered a complex tibia fracture requiring multiple surgeries in Sunday’s crash but has “no regrets” about racing.
- Italy – 9
- Japan – 7
- Norway – 6
- U.S. – 2
ELSEWHERE
🔒 Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment rights during a House deposition, while suggesting she’d provide a full account if granted clemency.
🪧 About 6,000 San Francisco public school teachers are on strike for a second day today, closing all 120 schools over wage and health care disputes.
🕖 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• Metal Arts Guild relocates
• TrustDALE• E-bike rebates
AND
• Volunteer Opportunities
🎉 Team Hidi 2026 is the culinary event you don’t want to miss. Celebrate food service workers on Sun., March 15, at Truist Park, with nearly 100 food and beverage partners supporting Giving Kitchen’s mission. Get details and tickets here. SPONSOR MESSAGE
1. Metal Arts Guild of Georgia relocates to Tucker
🚛 City of Tucker officials recently joined the Metal Arts Guild of Georgia (MAGG) to celebrate its relocation to Tucker and expanded amenities for avid metal artisans.
The nonprofit organization, founded more than 25 years ago, supports metal smiths and metal artists through education, community, and shared resources. The volunteer-run organization relocated to Tucker, at its Railroad Avenue spot, from Doraville in the fall.
Mayor Anne Lerner, Mayor Pro Tem Virginia Rece, District 2 Councilwoman Cara Schroeder, District 3 Councilwoman Amy Trocchi, John McHenry, Tucker’s city manager, and Erica Rocker, Tucker’s economic development director, were on hand for the ribbon-cutting festivities on Feb. 5.
🪙 Read more about the move here.
Orthopedic issues? This is how you Get Better.
SPONSORED BY PEACHTREE ORTHOPEDICS
🧑⚕️ Peachtree Orthopedics has 43 leading physicians, with specialists in every body part – providing expert, focused care that is designed for the quickest recovery and the best outcome.
Our UrgentORTHO Clinics offer same-day, evening, or even Saturday hours. So come when it works for you, get seen quicker, incur less cost, and avoid the E.R.!
📲 New patients can use our AskORTHO feature – a free online resource where you can chat with a live Peachtree clinician.
Peachtree Orthopedics has served Atlanta for over 70 years with a commitment to helping you return to the things you love. No matter your orthopedic challenge – they’ll help you Get Better too.
➞ Learn more or book an appointment here.
2. How smart buyers use inspection reports to their advantage
TOGETHER WITH TRUSTDALE
🏡 Opening a home inspection report can feel like stepping into a medical chart written in another language. Pages of photos, technical terms, and flagged items often trigger fear, even when the home itself is fundamentally sound.
That anxiety can lead buyers and sellers to make rushed decisions they later regret. Understanding how to read an inspection report calmly and correctly gives you leverage.
The experts at TrustDALE have the knowledge you need to buy smarter.
💰 Check out the full guide here.
3. E-bike Rebate Program gets renewed for second round trip
🚲 Atlanta’s E-Bike Rebate Program will return this year for another round of applicants. Atlanta City Council recently approved $1 million in funding for the program.
Propel ATL and the Atlanta Regional Commission will receive funds from the city to continue the rebate program. The initial launch in 2024 issued 734 rebates for mostly low-income applicants to redeem in Atlanta bike shops.
➡ Read more in this story from GPB.
🎉 Team Hidi 2026 is the culinary event you don’t want to miss. Celebrate food service workers on Sun., March 15, at Truist Park, with nearly 100 food and beverage partners supporting Giving Kitchen’s mission. Get details and tickets here. SPONSOR MESSAGE
4. Volunteer Opportunities
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HANDS ON ATLANTA
🍼 Helping Mamas Inc. is seeking volunteers on Wednesday morning in Norcross. Help sort, count, and inventory baby supplies.
📦 Hands On Atlanta needs volunteers on Friday afternoon in Atlanta to sort and organize materials for future events. Closed-toed shoes are required.
🗑️ Clean Walk Alliance (pictured) is looking for volunteers to help clean up Sidney Marcus Boulevard on Saturday morning in Atlanta. Plan for litter pickup and show some city love on Valentine’s Day.
🎉 Team Hidi 2026 is the culinary event you don’t want to miss. Celebrate food service workers on Sun., March 15, at Truist Park, with nearly 100 food and beverage partners supporting Giving Kitchen’s mission. Get details and tickets here. SPONSOR MESSAGE
🔤 Don’t miss News Word Atlanta, our daily word game.
📤 Have a friend or colleague who would enjoy getting this newsletter? Forward them this link to subscribe.