Golf updates
Saturday, April 11 — Rory McIlroy closed with six birdies over his final seven holes yesterday, shooting a 7-under 65 to set the Masters record for the largest 36-hole lead at six shots. The defending champion, who spent 17 years waiting for his first green jacket, is trying to become only the fourth player in history to win back-to-back Masters titles. Round 3 begins today at 9:31 a.m.
☀️ It will be sunny and in the 80s through the weekend.
MARKET UPDATE
📈 The S&P 500 posted its best week since November, gaining 3.6%, as a fragile two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire calmed the markets. Still, inflation concerns tied to surging energy costs lingered, with consumer prices up 3.3% annually and a University of Michigan survey showing consumers expect inflation to hit 4.8% over the next year.
LOCAL NEWS
🏀 The Hawks clinched a playoff spot and the Southeast Division title last night, beating Cleveland 124-102. Atlanta’s final regular-season game is tomorrow afternoon in Miami.
🧑💻 The FBI and Atlanta police are warning parents about an extremist group called “764,” which authorities say targets minors through online platforms.
🗳️ Worries mount over how Georgia ballots will be counted in the midterm election, as QR codes become illegal.
🍛 Ikara, a fine dining Indian restaurant, opened yesterday in Atlantic Station.
✍️ Volunteer signup is open for this year’s ARTucker festival, the city’s free arts festival that will take place on April 25.
ELSEWHERE
🚀 NASA’s Artemis II crew splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean last night, completing a record-breaking 10-day mission.
🇭🇺 Hungarian voters head to the polls Sunday in a high-stakes election that could unseat Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Europe’s longest-serving head of government.
🇮🇷🇺🇸 U.S. and Iranian delegations are meeting today in Islamabad, Pakistan, for high-stakes peace talks.
WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ATLANTA BELTLINE
☀️Make the most of longer days on the trail! Discover some of the best spots to spend golden hour around the Beltline.
🌸 The 90th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival started yesterday and continues through the weekend, featuring plenty of art, music, and food.
🏳️🌈 WussyFest, Atlanta’s annual drag festival, continues through the weekend with performances and brunches.
🎨 The spring edition of Festival on Ponce is today and tomorrow, celebrating arts and crafts in Olmstead Linear Park.
🧵 The Acworth Arts Fest runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. tomorrow in downtown Acworth.
🥘 Chamblee Restaurant Week starts tomorrow and runs through April 18, with special prix fixe menus at select Chamblee restaurants.
🌭 The Atlanta Braves take on the Cleveland Guardians at Truist Park this weekend, with a game tonight at 7:15 p.m. and tomorrow at 7:20 p.m.
➡ Here are some concerts to check out:
🎸 Willis Alan Ramsey @ Eddie’s Attic (Saturday afternoon)
👠 The Devil Wears Prada @ The Masquerade (tonight)
🏅 rum.gold @ Vinyl (tonight)
🔊 Sarah Kinsley (pictured) @ The Loft (tonight)
🐈 Mr. Bill @ Terminal West (tonight)
🪄 Music for the Very Young: Tin Man’s Oz @ Goizueta Stage for Youth and Families (through April 19)
🧱 The Black Jacket Symphony Performing Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” @ Atlanta Symphony Hall (tomorrow)
🎷 Gerald Albright and Jeff Lorber @ Gas South Theater (tomorrow)
🙏 1300SAINT @ The Loft (tomorrow)
🐺 The Growlers @ Variety Playhouse (tomorrow)
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Top stories of the week
A look back at this week’s most-read stories from our website. Follow @RoughDraftATL on Instagram for regular updates.
① APD releases images of persons of interest in fatal shooting of 16-year-old (Pictured)
② All anti-LGBTQ+ bills defeated as Georgia legislative session ends
③ In just four months, Tucker Town Green receives more than 10,000 visitors
④ Former Dunwoody cop can no longer serve as an officer in Georgia
⑤ Beltline seeks contractor for new Northeast Trail segment
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