Work it out Wednesday
March 25 — Senate Democrats rejected a Republican proposal Tuesday to end the 39-day partial government shutdown, saying it did nothing to reform ICE enforcement. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer promised a counteroffer, while President Donald Trump, who helped broker the GOP plan, said he was “pretty much not happy with it” either, casting fresh doubt on a resolution.
⛅ Partly sunny with a high of 68° today.
✈️ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Delta Air Lines is suspending specialty perks for members of Congress, including airport escorts, citing strains from the ongoing government shutdown and unpaid TSA agents.
⚖️ A Georgia judge said there is likely not enough evidence to move forward with a malice murder charge in the case of 31-year-old Alexia Moore, a Camden County woman accused of having an illegal abortion.
🔎 A bill nearing passage in the Georgia General Assembly could make Georgia the first state in the country to require students to be checked for weapons when arriving at public school.
🏟️ Mercedes-Benz Stadium struck a deal with FIFA to leave its massive rooftop logo uncovered during the 2026 World Cup, after engineers determined concealing the symbol risked millions in damage to the roof.
🐝 VOX ATL hosts its annual Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser tomorrow at 6 p.m., raising money for paid creative opportunities for Atlanta teens ages 13-19.
ELSEWHERE
🍊 A Florida Democrat flipped the state House seat covering President Donald Trump’s resort Tuesday, the 10th legislative seat Democrats have flipped since Trump took office.
🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇷 Here are some updates from the war in Iran:
- President Trump said negotiations to end the war are happening “now,” though Iranian officials are calling reports of talks “fake news.”
- Strikes between Israel and Iran continued, and Israel’s military said it needs several more weeks to complete its war goals in Iran
- The Pentagon is expected to deploy up to 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne to the region.
- Follow live updates here.
🎫 Soccer fans launched a formal complaint against FIFA over what they’re calling excessive ticket prices to this summer’s World Cup.
PICTURE THIS: The Major League Baseball season starts tonight with the New York Yankees at the San Francisco Giants at 8:05 p.m. on Netflix. Ronald Acuña Jr. (pictured) and the Braves open their 60th season in Atlanta on Friday night when they host the Royals at Truist Park at 7:15 p.m. Find tickets here or watch on the new Braves.TV.
🕖 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• San Francisco Coffee expands
• Transgender Day of Visibility
• Wellness Wednesday
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• Concert Picks
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1. San Francisco Coffee expanding with two new locations in Midtown and Druid Hills
☕ For more than 30 years, San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company has been a cornerstone of Atlanta’s coffee scene. Founded by Doug and Tanya Bond in 1992, the coffee company began as a love story in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Now with locations in Virginia-Highland and Candler Park, the Atlanta-based coffee company will open a third location in Midtown on April 4, followed by a location in Druid Hills later this year.
At the Midtown location, expect monitors displaying the menus rather than a chalkboard. The Bonds added iconic San Francisco Coffee branding to the space, as well as local art. The Druid Hills location will open at the Sage Hill shopping center off of Briarcliff Road.
MORE DINING NEWS
🦀 Atlanta chefs Michael Le and Tanya Jimenez opened their first restaurant, Mushi Ni, in Inman Park. Learn more about the opening here.
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2. Atlanta organizations will celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility
🏳️⚧️ LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations in Atlanta will celebrate the transgender community on Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31.
TDOV, celebrated every year since 2010, honors the joy, achievements, and resilience of the trans community while drawing attention to the disproportionate levels of poverty, discrimination, and violence the community continues to face.
This year, organizations Trans Joy, SnapCo, and Charis Books & More will host events for the annual observance.
3. Wellness Wednesday
🧘 Practice mindfulness at Smith-Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw on Saturday at 10 a.m. Participants will explore different meditation techniques and movement all while contemplating nature.
🌝 Sign up for the Sun and Moon Sunday series (pictured) in Atlanta starting this Sunday at 4 p.m. Running weekly through mid-May, attendees will experience a blend of yoga, sound, and energy work to create space for deep healing.
🚶 Get some physical activity in as part of National Walking Day at Emory University on Wed., April 1, at 11 a.m. This event also marks the kickoff of Emory’s Physical Activity Campaign and Move More Challenge, which also begins on April 1.
🗣️ Learning Spanish should be fun. The Latin American Association’s (LAA) native‑speaking teachers create a warm, low‑pressure space to practice, make mistakes, and connect. Explore our flexible class schedule here. SPONSOR MESSAGE
4. Concert Picks
🎧 Two Centennial High School alumni, electronic music artists Ravenscoon and Chozen, are set to perform together at Red Rocks Amphitheatre outside Denver on March 28.
Wed., March 25
🎶 Samara Joy and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra @ Atlanta Symphony Hall (also Thurs.)
🎤 kwn @ Tabernacle
🧠 Mindchatter @ Terminal West
🚢 Richard Thompson @ Variety Playhouse
Thurs., March 26
⭐ Anne Wilson @ Fox Theatre
🎆 HBCU AWAREFEST ft. Jill Scott, John Legend, Earth, Wind & Fire, GloRilla & more @ State Farm Arena
💙 Natalie Jane @ The Loft
🕊️ Cymande @ Variety Playhouse
Fri., March 27
🐦 Earlybirds Club @ The Loft (also Sat.)
♠️ Madison Cunningham (pictured) @ Variety Playhouse
Sat., March 28
🏴☠️ Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” in Concert @ Atlanta Symphony Hall (also Sun.)
🎧 DJ Logic @ The Masquerade
🕺 Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees @ Buckhead Theatre
🍀 Clover County @ Vinyl
Sun., March 29
🕶️ New Edition with Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton @ State Farm Arena
🎸 Zoso – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience @ Tabernacle
📞 Rich Amiri @ The Loft
Mon., March 30
🎺 Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass @ Atlanta Symphony Hall SOLD OUT
Tues., March 31
🤘 Testament @ Buckhead Theatre
💃 Dancing With The Stars: Live! @ Fox Theatre
🙏 Chris Patrick @ Vinyl
⛰️ Hannah Cohen @ Aisle 5
Wed., April 1
🖤 Varials @ The Masquerade
🔵 yung kai @ The Loft
🏴☠️ The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra presents Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” Live in Concert. Get ready for the ultimate cinematic experience as you watch the full movie on a 40-foot screen while the ASO performs the score live! March 28 & 29. Get your tickets now! SPONSOR MESSAGE
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