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Wednesday, April 29 — The Hawks lost to the Knicks 126-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series last night at Madison Square Garden, falling behind 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. The Hawks now must win Game 6, which is in Atlanta tomorrow at 7 p.m.
☔ The overnight rain will end this morning, and then expect partly sunny with a high of 78° today.
🗳️ A record-breaking 35,352 Georgians showed up on the first day of early voting for the midterm primary election.
🗣️ Atlanta City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet hosts a “Presidential Town Hall” tonight at 6 p.m. at the Russell Innovation Center. According to the AJC, Overstreet is seeking a city-funded driver for official events, drawing pushback from at least one council member.
📚 DeKalb School Board member Andrew Ziffer told attendees at the Dunwoody Homeowners Association that he is trying to provide more clarity about school-closing decisions.
🏞️ The City of Brookhaven honored developer Dan Woodley on April 25 by naming a park on Dresden Drive after him.
💡 Mady’s Narcan Project and Dunwoody Strong are rolling out an unconventional campaign after a fentanyl overdose death.
🔎 “Cluedunnit,” a drag whodunnit that turns the world of “Clue” on its head, takes the stage at Out Front Theatre April 30-May 16.
ELSEWHERE
🇬🇧 King Charles III addressed a joint session of Congress, urging the U.S. to strengthen its alliances with Europe and drawing a bipartisan standing ovation when he called for continued support of Ukraine.
📺 The FCC launched an unprecedented review of ABC’s local broadcast licenses, amid an ongoing feud between President Donald Trump and the Disney-owned network.
⚖️ The Justice Department again indicted former FBI Director James Comey, this time over a social media post. Separately, a judge allowed his daughter’s wrongful-termination lawsuit against the DOJ to proceed.
🛢️ The United Arab Emirates said it is leaving OPEC after 60 years of membership in the oil cartel.
🇮🇷🇺🇸 The Trump administration sanctioned nearly three dozen entities accused of operating Iran’s shadow banking networks, which officials say have allowed Tehran to pocket tens of billions of dollars in evaded sanctions.
PICTURE THIS: As part of its centennial celebration, the Atlanta History Center published a catalog of its landmark exhibition, “Atlanta in 100 Objects.” The book features iconic objects – such as the Zero Mile Post that marked the city’s beginning and the original Rich’s Pink Pig – and more poignant ones, including Margaret Mitchell’s wallet and death certificates from the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre.
🕖 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• Indie Craft Experience
• April 2026 restaurant openings
• Wellness Wednesday
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• Concert Picks
🎉 What’s actually happening in Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and Brookhaven? A lot. Find out at Envision Perimeter 2026, Tues., May 5 at Perimeter Summit. Rough Draft readers get 15% off tix with code roughdraft. SPONSOR MESSAGE
1. Indie Craft Experience returns with a new vision May 2-3
🐐 Atlanta’s longest-running handmade market, Indie Craft Experience, will return May 2-3 at The Goat Farm with a brand new look.
Now under the creative direction of Tiny Rhino Productions, the organization is looking forward to a renewed focus on the community.
Artists and crafters from across seven states in the Southeast will host booths at the event, continuing Indie Craft Experience’s efforts to support small businesses and independent makers.
🎨 Learn more about Indie Craft Experience here.
Star Wars and More Returns to Alpharetta
SPONSORED BY ATLANTA SYMPHONY HALL
🌟 Star Wars and More with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra returns to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre.
This family-friendly concert, sponsored by Cisco, includes iconic film scores from John Williams, Danny Elfman, Alan Silvestri and other legendary film composers, with music from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, The Avengers, and much more.
Arrive early and step into a world of movie magic before the concert begins! Costumed characters and cosplayers will be mingling about the venue, while fans of all ages can enjoy face painting, photo opportunities, and other activities.
2. Did you miss these April 2026 Atlanta restaurant openings?
🥩 Restaurant openings ramped up again in April, with nearly three dozen restaurants debuting for business around Atlanta and the Metro area.
Close to 20 new restaurants were also announced for the coming months, and Rough Draft’s Beth McKibben has you covered with a roundup of restaurant openings you need to know about.
🍳 Check out the full list here.
Big Tigger’s Beltline BikeFest returns to Lee + White
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ATLANTA BELTLINE
⭐ Big Tigger’s Beltline BikeFest is this Sat., May 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lee + White! Created by entertainment legend and V-103 Morning Show Host, Big Tigger, in partnership with the Atlanta Beltline, this free event brings together his celebrity friends for a group bike ride and family-friendly festival.
Join us for bike and helmet giveaways for students and neighborhood groups, live music, and free health checks.
3. Wellness Wednesday
🤰 Expectant families and lactating parents are invited to a day of free education, giveaways, and more at The Nurture ATL Wellness Fair on Saturday from noon-4 p.m. at Westside Cultural Arts Center.
🔎 Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics will offer free skin cancer screenings on Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market, 2744 Peachtree Rd.
🚶 Walk & Talk Decatur, presented by City of Decatur and Clarity Fitness, starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Expect an afternoon of exercise and conversation around the city.
🏡 The Chastain Park Conservancy (CPC) is thrilled to announce our first Home and Garden Tour on Sat., May 2 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This event will celebrate the beauty of our neighborhood, foster community, and support CPC’s mission. Get tickets here! SPONSOR MESSAGE
4. Concert Picks
Wed., April 29
🌏 The Kid LAROI @ Coca-Cola Roxy
🎵 Brandy Clark @ Buckhead Theatre
🌟 Luna Luna @ Aisle 5
Thurs., April 30
🎻 America @ 250: Spano Conducts Rachmaninoff + Bernstein @ Atlanta Symphony Hall (also Sat.)
👁️ Troy Doherty @ The Masquerade
🐺 Aaron Wolf @ Vinyl
💕 An Evening with PinkPantheress @ Coca-Cola Roxy (also Fri.)
☎️ Isaia Huron @ The Loft
Fri., May 1
🏀 Free Throw @ The Masquerade
😱Florence + The Machine (pictured) @ State Farm Arena
👑 Krooked Kings @ Vinyl
☀️ Disclosure @ The Eastern (also Sat.)
Sat., May 2
🩸 Bleed From Within @ The Masquerade
💪 Arm’s Length @ Buckhead Theatre
🇺🇸 Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band @ State Farm Arena
⌛ Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives @ Variety Playhouse
🐟 Fishbone @ Terminal West
Sun., May 3
🔥Ashes Remain @ Vinyl
Mon., May 4
🌊 Ichiko Aoba @ Atlanta Symphony Hall
🎶Kings and Queens of Pop, Rock & Soul – Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra @ Gas South Theater
⏰Romeo Santos & Prince Royce @ State Farm Arena
🌼The Wallflowers @ Buckhead Theatre
Tues., May 5
🎷Herbie Hancock @ Atlanta Symphony Hall
🤝 ALL THAT REMAINS @ The Masquerade
🦅 Eagles @ Truist Park
🌲 AVATAR @ Tabernacle
🛎️ Ari Lennox @ Fox Theatre
Wed., May 6
🐺 Alpha Wolf @ The Masquerade
🦗 Courtney Barnett @ Tabernacle
😈 Freddie Dredd @ Buckhead Theatre
🎸 Ty Segall @ Variety Playhouse
🖤 Clara La San @ The Eastern
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