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Wednesday, June 24 — The PGA Tour approved a sweeping restructuring plan beginning in 2028, and Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Club will no longer serve as the sole host of the Tour Championship, which will become a match-play event rotating to new venues.
🌤️ Partly sunny with a high of 84° today.
⚽ Morocco takes on Haiti in the World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium tonight at 6 p.m. Watch the game on FS1, or find a local watch party. It’s one of six matches today. Yesterday, Colombia advanced to the knockout round, while Portugal and Croatia won, and Ghana and England drew 0-0.
💸 Brookhaven’s City Council approved a 40% millage rate increase last night over the objections of residents who packed the meeting, urging the council to “read the room.”
🗳️ The Georgia Legislature wrapped its special session yesterday, pushing a change from QR codes to handmarked ballots until 2028.
⚖️ A federal grand jury indicted the man accused of fatally stabbing 66-year-old Margaret Swan aboard a MARTA train, charging him with a crime that carries the possibility of the death penalty.
💻 Sandy Springs launched a new AI assistant on its website to help residents find information about city services and community activities.
🎟️ Tickets are now available for TEDxAtlanta 2026 and the inaugural TEDxAtlanta Youth conference, taking place Oct. 2-3 at Atlanta International School’s Sandy Springs campus.
🍑 Peachtree Street in Downtown Atlanta finally has some real peach trees.
🏀 The Hawks drafted guard Kingston Flemings of Houston eighth overall and St. John’s forward Zuby Ejiofor at No. 23 in last night’s NBA Draft. Lovett alum Christian Anderson Jr. landed with the Hornets at 18.
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🗳 Three progressive candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won congressional primaries last night, including two who unseated incumbent Democrats.
🏠 The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill Monday, aimed at increasing housing supply and bringing down prices.
🩺 The Senate Homeland Security Committee subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci to testify on COVID-19’s origins.
PICTURE THIS: Flux Projects and glo Platform are presenting “City Waltz, Holy Waltz” through June 26 as part of a “migratory” public art project. Created by Lauri Stallings and glo, performances transform sidewalks and public spaces into a stage with poetic, choreographed movements. Visit @glo_platform to see where it’s popping up next. (Photo by Jolynn Sockwell)
🕖 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• Edgewood conundrum
• Buckhead Heritage HQ
• The Reset
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• Concert Picks
❤️ Alan Mothner knows that making art helps in making a community. That’s why he’s the CEO of Spruill Center for the Arts, a nonprofit that’s connected people in Perimeter for over 50 years. Watch this video to see what’s bringing everyone together. SPONSOR MESSAGE
1. Residents urge city to act on Edgewood Avenue violence
📍 Residents in the Old Fourth Ward and Sweet Auburn are asking the Atlanta City Council to take action due to an increase in shootings on Edgewood Avenue.
Since an Edgewood Corridor Public Safety Task Force report came out in December 2025, four shootings have occurred in the nightlife district. The task force recommended a number of solutions for the busy corridor, including a moratorium on alcohol licenses.
The moratorium has been in limbo since it was proposed in January and was passed over again during Monday’s public safety committee meeting.
🥃 Read Logan C. Ritchie’s full report here.
Amy Sherald: American Sublime
SPONSORED BY THE HIGH MUSEUM
🎨 You’ve seen Amy Sherald’s iconic portrait of Michelle Obama. Now, her largest exhibition to date comes to Atlanta, featuring rarely seen paintings and monumental portraits spanning nearly two decades.
Amy Sherald: American Sublime is now open, bringing one of the leading artists of her generation back to Georgia. Secure your tickets before it’s gone.
Can only make it in the evening? We’ve got you covered. The show stays open after hours every Friday. Grab a drink, snag an exclusive exhibition poster, and explore the galleries at your leisure.
2. Atlanta’s Buckhead Heritage secures historic building for preservation efforts
🦌 A historic Buckhead building that helped shape one of Atlanta’s earliest planned neighborhoods will soon serve a new purpose – it will become the headquarters of Buckhead Heritage under an agreement with Atlanta Public Schools.
The preservation nonprofit announced it reached an agreement with APS to relocate its headquarters to the small building at the corner of Peachtree Road and Peachtree Battle Avenue, known over the years as both the E. Rivers Lodge and Mrs. Bloodworth’s Kindergarten.
Buckhead Heritage, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, said it will partner with the Peachtree Battle Alliance to invest nearly $100,000 in privately funded improvements to the building and surrounding grounds.
3. Atlanta physicians discuss navigating perimenopause and menopause
THE RESET | SPONSORED BY INTOWN PSYCHOLOGY
“The Reset by Rough Draft” is edited by Laura Scholz, one of Atlanta’s most respected lifestyle journalists. The Reset is a weekly, Wednesday newsletter with even more content, and you can subscribe here with one click.
☀️ Make the most of summer with your family! From Atlanta museums and farmers markets to outdoor adventures, volunteer opportunities, and creative community events, there are countless ways to stay connected and engaged.
📋 Menopause has gone mainstream. But with celebrities and influencers peddling solutions online, and dubious supplement companies jumping on the menopause bandwagon, discerning fact from fiction when it comes to this phase of life feels more challenging than ever. Read Laura’s story here.
🍑 Join the Downtown Native Plant & Wellness Initiative for a Peach Talk & Wellness Walk on June 26 at noon. Jim Hackler of Five Points Community Garden will lead a talk on the history of Georgia’s state fruit at Underground Atlanta, followed by a stroll through Downtown’s nature and cultural landmarks. RSVP for the event here.
☕ Get grounded with a heart-opening yin class and cacao ceremony at Dancing Dogs Yoga on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Click here to book the 90-minute experience.
👟 Lace up for the annual HBCU 5K Run/Walk on June 27 at Piedmont Park. The event brings together 65 Metro Atlanta HBCU chapters and includes a health fair, children’s activities, and local vendors. Register for the 5K here.
🪷 Experience four healing sessions ranging from yoga to guided breathwork at Healing ATL for the People on Saturday. Held at Mysore Yoga Atlanta, the event features local wellness practitioners, including Jess Pfeffer of SETTLE and Conscious Babes Who Brunch and Arturo Rios of Stretch Reset. Reserve your spot in advance.
🏳️🌈 Sign up for one of two Pride Month “Pilates for Queer Bodies” classes on June 28 and 29 at The Studio Pilates, with locations at Emory and West Midtown. Class proceeds benefit Lost-n-Found Youth, a local nonprofit that provides housing services for LGBTQ+ youth.
🧘🏼 Unwind with a community sound bathing experience at the Island Ford unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area on June 28 at 6 p.m. Board-certified music therapist and licensed mental health counselor Sarah Woolsen will lead a relaxing, riverside session with crystal singing bowls and other soothing sounds. Book the free class here.
❤️ Therapy that helps you feel seen, supported, and understood – while building practical skills to navigate life with confidence at Intown Psychology.
✨ Early bird tickets are now on sale for Community Assistance Center’s CAC Annual Gala on Sat., Sept. 19, from 6-10 p.m. Join us for an inspiring evening supporting neighbors and building a stronger, more stable community. SPONSOR MESSAGE
4. Concert Picks
Wed., June 24
🎶 CJ Brinson & Family @ Eddie’s Attic
Thurs., June 25
🎸 Buddy Redd @ Eddie’s Attic
🍀 Hilary Duff (pictured) @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
☁️ Alex Warren @ State Farm Arena
🖤 Struggle Jennings @ Vinyl
Fri., June 26
💃 Shakira @ State Farm Arena (also Sun.)
🎹 Joe Jackson @ Center Stage
❤️ The Reflex and Lovesong: Tributes to Duran Duran and The Cure @ Variety Playhouse 🏎️ Big K.R.I.T. @ The Eastern
Sat., June 27
n 🎻 Hank Williams Jr. @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
🐕 Kenny Mason @ Center Stage
☮️ TopOppGen @ The Masquerade
🍯 idobi Radio Summer School w/ Honey Revenge and more @ Buckhead Theatre
Sun., June 28
🐁 Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience @ Alliance Theatre (also Tues.)
Mon., June 29
🗣️ Eddie’s Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night @ Eddie’s Attic
Tues., June 30
🐔 Perry Maysun @ Vinyl
🏍️ Josiah & the Bonnevilles @ Variety Playhouse
Wed., July 1
✨ Madison Beer @ Coca-Cola Roxy
🎷 Celebrate Black Music Month at The Jazz Xchange at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Thurs., June 25, featuring acclaimed trumpeter Tiffany Goode & The Goode Stuff Experience. Guests can expect an electrifying evening of jazz fusion with a surprise guest. Get tickets here. SPONSOR MESSAGE
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