Hot off the press!
Thursday, April 23 — This week’s newsletter is a day late, but with good reason: the May issue of Georgia Voice is at the printer and already online. Read it here.
And now a few news headlines:
🎻 Loud and proud Trump supporter Caitlyn Jenner said she can no longer travel internationally after her renewed passport came back with a male gender marker. She reached out to Trump for assistance, and he ignored her. Jenner is now getting a taste of what the rest of the trans community has been dealing with for the past year and a half.
🧑💻 Openly gay Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down after 15 years at the helm of the tech company.
🙄 Republicans in the Missouri House of Representatives have passed a bill requiring public entities to divide their bathrooms and changing areas by sex assigned at birth or face financial penalties.
🗣️ Seven of Georgia’s gubernatorial primary candidates participated in a forum hosted by Leadership DeKalb on Tuesday. Our Katie Burkholder has a report on what they had to say.
🎥 Out On Film, Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ film festival, is seeking a new executive director. The deadline to apply is April 30.
🏳️🌈 A reminder that nominations for the 2026 Atlanta Pride Grand Marshals will close on May 1 at 11:59 p.m.
❤️ Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls revealed on social media that she has been diagnosed with cervical dystonia with torticollis and an essential tremor — both of which have affected her singing voice.
How long ’til my soul gets it right…
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🐾 Fancy dogs. Fierce looks. A red-carpet moment you won’t want to miss. The Midtown Mutt Gala returns May 3 from 2–5 p.m. for a playful celebration featuring music, vendors, and a dog costume contest. Small fee to enter contest. Register by Apr. 26 and learn more here. SPONSOR MESSAGE
Savannah and Statesboro to host Lavender Graduation events for LGBTQ+ students
🎓 LGBTQ+ organizations are hosting two Lavender Graduations for LGBTQ+ students in Savannah and Statesboro graduating this month.
Savannah Pride Center, Boro Pride, and Georgia Equality are hosting the graduation ceremonies as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students.
The Savannah ceremony is tonight, April 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at a location to be shared with RSVP. The Statesboro ceremony will be hosted at the Honey Bowen Building on April 29 at 6 p.m.
All graduates will receive a silk lavender cord, and friends and family are welcome. Food and drinks will be provided at both ceremonies.
➡ Find out more about the ceremonies here.
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NAESM hosting PrEP Rally for HIV prevention on April 28
🎉 NAESM, an organization providing testing and housing to people living with HIV, is hosting NAESM PrEP University on April 28 at the Loudermilk Center in Downtown Atlanta.
The event will bring together nonprofits, historically Black colleges and universities, health care providers, and state and local health officials in a fun, motivating environment focused on HIV testing and prevention.
Modeled after a college pep rally, NAESM PrEP University will feature music, live performances, peer engagement, and interactive educational activities to help normalize HIV testing and PrEP.
➡ Get more details on the event here.
MORE NEWS
🩸 Investment in antiretroviral therapy, a combination of medications used to treat HIV, has saved Georgia more than $100 billion over 35 years, according to a new study.
🎉 Kids Day is a fun, interactive day of learning and exploration, designed to inspire kids throughout Metro Atlanta to actively engage in recycling, reusing items and make everyday choices that support a healthier planet. This event is free. Sat., Apr. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CHaRM Dekalb. SPONSOR MESSAGE
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🐻 The 11th annual Atlanta Bear Pride Weekend kicks off Friday, April 24, and continues through Sunday at venues around Atlanta. The annual gathering celebrates bear culture with parties and social events.
🦋 The 54th annual Inman Park Festival is April 24-26, featuring a tour of homes, parade, arts vendors, and plenty of music.
🪩 NonsenseATL is hosting Atlanta Disco Society on April 25 at The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End.
🍸 Out & Abt Atlanta Social Meetup is April 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. at My Sister’s Room in Midtown.
➡ To see more upcoming events, visit our IG stories @thegeorgiavoice.
