Watchful Wednesday
Feb. 25 — The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is expected to announce this morning that Egleston Hall – one of the oldest and most historic buildings on the All Saints’ Episcopal Church campus in Midtown – will make its annual list of Places in Peril. The church wants to implement a new master plan, which could mean demolition of the century-old building.
☁️ Cloudy with a high of 63° today.
💸 WSB-TV reports that the High Museum of Art’s chief operating officer, Brady Lum, resigned after $600,000 was allegedly stolen.
📱 The Georgia House passed bills related to safety and education yesterday, including a cell phone ban for high schools, school metal detectors, and a literacy bill.
❌ A federal judge ruled that Lt. Gov. Burt Jones can no longer raise millions of dollars for his gubernatorial campaign through a special fundraising committee.
🚨 A University of Georgia instructor was suspended, and his case was referred to law enforcement, after videos circulated showing him being confronted about allegedly sending sexually explicit messages to an account posing as a minor.
⚾ The Atlanta Braves will launch BravesVision, a team-owned television network that will air more than 140 games during the 2026 season, with streaming available and no local blackouts.
🎇 The Dunwoody Homeowners Association named the Dunwoody Preservation Trust as grand marshal of its July 4 parade, themed “Honoring the Past, Marching into the Future,” marking the parade’s 50th year.
🅿️ The Tucker City Council and staff are debating time limits and technology to push forward a new downtown parking plan.
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🗣️ In the longest State of the Union address in U.S. history (1 hr., 47 min.), President Donald Trump declared a “turnaround for the ages” and taunted Democrats as “crazy” and unpatriotic.
🎖️ The president honored multiple service members and an Olympic athlete, awarding Purple Hearts, Medals of Honor, and a Presidential Medal of Freedom.
🫏 In the Democratic response, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Trump “lied, scapegoated, and distracted,” and urged her party’s midterm candidates to focus on the economy.
🔍 The family of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie announced a $1 million reward for the recovery of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who vanished from her home more than three weeks ago.
PICTURE THIS: Falcons GM Ian Cunningham confirmed the team will release quarterback Kirk Cousins on March 11, the first day of the NFL league year, ending his two-year run in Atlanta.
🕖 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• Savannah Louie on ‘Survivor 50’
• Dunwoody City Council delays
• Wellness Wednesday
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• Concert Picks
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1. Savannah Louie on Season 50 of ‘Survivor’
🏝️ After spending 26 days on an island and winning the 49th season of “Survivor,” Savannah Louie had roughly 10 days of rest and recuperation. Then, she hopped back on a plane to Fiji to take part in the show’s landmark 50th season.
Louie, who lives in Atlanta and is a former journalist, is one of 24 returning players from throughout the show’s 25-year history who will be competing for a shot at the top prize on the show’s 50th season. She was aggressive and physically dominant on her season, but coming into 50, she finds herself in a unique position.
The other contestants on Season 50 know each other, or have at least seen each other play on TV. But, they didn’t have a chance to watch Louie’s winning season before beginning production for 50, leaving her a total mystery.
🥥 The 50th season of “Survivor” premieres tonight on CBS and Paramount+. Sammie caught up with Savannah ahead of the premiere.
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2. Dunwoody City Council sees delays and cancellations of city-related projects
🗣️ The Dunwoody City Council’s Feb. 23 meeting may be remembered for what didn’t happen, rather than what did, as several projects and initiatives were delayed or withdrawn.
The meeting was a colorful one, literally and figuratively, as disgruntled Kingsley subdivision residents, dressed in orange vests, pleaded with the city to help fix its crumbling spillway, which is causing erosion to properties that back up to the lake.
In addition, the council had a lively exchange with representatives from FLOCK safety about its contract with the city and possible security breaches in its surveillance system. Finally, JSJ Perimeter LLC withdrew its request for a Special Land Use Permit for 84 Perimeter Center East, a property that has been in flux for more than 10 years.
🗞️ Read more about the meeting here.
3. Wellness Wednesday
🪑 Build strength at Gladys S. Dennard Library in South Fulton with a 45-minute chair workout session on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Tone your arms and legs while engaging in calming breathing exercises.
🦴 Tune in for Dr. Corinne Erickson’s “The Skin Pause” podcast next Tuesday to learn about women’s hormone health from rheumatologist Dr. Mala Kaul. Expect insights on autoimmune disease, osteoporosis risks, and the role of proper diet and supplements.
🪨 The Art of Aging, a free program for seniors looking to build community, will create garden rocks at Five Forks Branch library in Lawrenceville next Wednesday at noon.
👗 Celebrate 33 years of Tossed Out Treasures, March 13-15. Shop thousands of stylish resale finds for a great cause. Preview Party on March 12 offers bites, drinks, and early shopping – purchase tickets online. Free admission for shopping days at 5920 Roswell Rd., Suite C204. SPONSOR MESSAGE
4. Concert Picks
🎸 Shaky Knees Music Festival has announced its lineup for 2026, including The Strokes, Twenty-One Pilots, Wu-Tang Clan, and Geese. Check out the full lineup and schedule here.
Wed., Feb. 25
💎 Monaleo @ Tabernacle
☎️ SZN4 @ The Loft
🦅 Petey USA @ Terminal West
🎤 Hanumankind @ Buckhead Theatre
🌳 Jesse Welles @ The Eastern
Thurs., Feb. 26
💤 Michael Shannon & Jacob Narducy And Friends play R.E.M.’s Lifes Rich Pageant (pictured) @ 40 Watt Club (also Friday)
🎀 Nep @ Vinyl
🕯️ Wax Tailor @ Terminal West
Fri., Feb. 27
⚡ Starbenders @ The Masquerade
💕 TWICE @ State Farm Arena
🧌 Big Head Todd & the Monsters @ Variety Playhouse
😷 Infekt @ Terminal West
Sat., Feb. 28
🐦 Earlybirds Club @ Center Stage
⭐ Goldie Boutilier @ The Masquerade
🍫 WonkyWilla @ Terminal West
🕶️ Billy Gibbons @ Variety Playhouse
🌊 Del Water Gap @ Buckhead Theatre
Sun., March 1
📖 Elise Trouw @ Vinyl
🎧 Josh Levi @ Center Stage
⚔️ Sword II @ Aisle 5
Tues., March 3
📺 Mae Martin @ Center Stage
🥁 Makaya McCraven @ Terminal West
🛣️ Evan Honer @ Variety Playhouse
Wed., March 4
💃 Lady Gaga @ State Farm Arena (also Thurs.)
🎶 Rich Brian @ The Eastern
👗 Celebrate 33 years of Tossed Out Treasures, March 13–15. Shop thousands of stylish resale finds for a great cause. Preview Party on March 12 offers bites, drinks, and early shopping – purchase tickets online. Free admission for shopping days at 5920 Roswell Rd., Suite C204. SPONSOR MESSAGE
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