A dreamy weekend
Saturday, May 16 — The 2-0 Atlanta Dream open their 2026 home campaign against the defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces, tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at State Farm Arena, one of five games they play there this season. The game is the team’s 50th consecutive home sellout (TV: Peacock).
🌩️ It’ll be cloudy with a high of 83° today, with similar temperatures and thunderstorms on Sunday.
MARKET UPDATE
📉 Stocks closed lower Friday as a tech pullback and spiking Treasury yields weighed on markets, with the Dow falling 1.07%, the S&P 500 dropping 1.24%, and the Nasdaq losing 1.54%. Investors were also disappointed by the lack of breakthroughs from the U.S.-China summit in Beijing.
Locally, Delta Air Lines fell by 1.84% while Coca-Cola rose by .46%. Home Depot slipped by 2.26%, and Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. dropped by almost 1%.
LOCAL NEWS
🚨 Atlanta Police identified the suspect charged with murder in Thursday’s fatal stabbing on the Beltline as Jahmare Brown, 21. The victim was identified as Alyssa Paige, 23.
⛽ Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency and suspended Georgia’s 33-cent-per-gallon gas tax through June 2, citing price spikes driven by the U.S.-Iran conflict.
🚧 All lanes on the west side of I-285 are closed between Cascade Road and MLK Drive for rescheduled repairs, and will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday.
🚓 Brookhaven police have arrested an Oglethorpe Presbyterian Pre-School and Kindergarten teacher and the facility’s director on multiple counts of first-degree child cruelty.
🏆 The FIFA World Cup trophy is currently on display at the Home Depot Backyard in Atlanta through May 16.
ELSEWHERE
🏛️ The U.S. Supreme Court declined to reinstate Virginia’s Democrat-drawn congressional map, which voters approved in April but was voided by the state’s high court.
⚖️ A judge declared a mistrial in former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial yesterday after the jury deadlocked.
🏇 The Preakness Stakes runs today at 6:50 p.m. in Maryland, with Iron Honor the 9-2 favorite after Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipped the race (NBC).
⛳ Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy share the PGA Championship lead heading into today’s third round outside Philadelphia.
WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ATLANTA BELTLINE
⚽ As summer and global excitement arrive, help keep the Beltline safe and enjoyable for all! Discover our recent trail pop-up to share trail etiquette tips.
🪕 Virginia Highland Porchfest returns for its sixth year today, with over 100 bands playing all across the neighborhood from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
🌸 The Kirkwood Spring Fling kicks off at noon today, showcasing the vibrant and historic Kirkwood neighborhood.
🎮 DreamHack, a gaming lifestyle festival, is at the Georgia World Congress Center through Sunday.
🇬🇷 The 36th annual Marietta Greek Festival continues throughout the weekend at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church. Check it out today from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
⚾ The Atlanta Braves host the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park tonight at 7:15 p.m. and tomorrow at 1:35 p.m.
➡ Here are some concerts to check out:
🥃 Marcus King + Penelope Road @ Fox Theatre (tonight)
🫦 BERTHA: Grateful Drag @ Terminal West (tonight)
🇲🇽 Palomazo Norteño @ Gas South Arena (tonight)
🎚️ Max Styler @ District Atlanta (tonight)
💰 Katelyn Tarver @ Aisle 5 (tomorrow)
🦋 Yves @ Center Stage (tomorrow)
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Enjoy your Saturday!
Tchaikovsky & Mahler at the Atlanta Symphony
SPONSORED BY ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
🎻 As the season comes to a close, Nathalie Stutzmann conducts the music of two classical giants–Tchaikovsky & Mahler.
May 28-30 | Performing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto is Daniel Lozakovich, whose collaborations extend from leading orchestras to K-Pop’s BLACKPINK. Then Stutzmann leads the Orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” Sixth Symphony.
June 4-7 | Stutzmann closes the season with Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony No. 2, with the GRAMMY® Award-winning ASO Chorus. Stutzmann tackles Mahler’s epic question about life’s purpose with a gargantuan orchestra, summoning folk dances, military bands, and Post-Romantic angels from on high.
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 White House counterterrorism strategy targets ‘anti-American, radically pro-transgender’ groups
② Town at Trilith’s annual food festival returns to Fayetteville on May 29
③ Residents in Sandy Springs rally against SR 400 construction impacts (Pictured)
④ Pushback stalls proposed second paved Beltline trail for bikes, scooters
⑤ Bowie-inspired wine bar Under Pressure opening in Sandy Springs
❤️ Do you have a sentimental fur, stole, jacket, or coat collecting dust and not being worn? Restyle Your Fur is holding a fur recycling and mink restyling event at Magnolia Moon in Alpharetta City Center on Wed., May 20, and Thur., May 21. SPONSOR MESSAGE
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