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Friday, June 26 — The U.S. fell to Türkiye 3-2 on a last-second goal (watch) last night, but still won the group and will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 on Wednesday in Santa Clara, CA. Find out who else advanced in The Sports Section Presented by Cosm below.
🌤️ Partly sunny with a high of 87° today. More sun and very hot this weekend.
🛑 Mayor Andre Dickens signed an executive order placing a moratorium on new self-storage developments in the City of Atlanta while the City Council considers zoning policies for the facilities.
🛒 Georgia and several dozen other states could have to pay millions of dollars to provide food aid to lower-income residents if they don’t reduce payment errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
⚖️ Nine people were arrested in a federal sting for flying contraband – including drugs, weapons, and phones – into Georgia prisons using drones.
🏳️🌈 Georgia Equality is hosting the Evening for Equality tomorrow, celebrating 31 years of work to advance safety and opportunity for the state’s LGBTQ+ community.
🧋 A new location of Taichi Bubble Tea is now open in Tucker.
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🏛️ The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status for roughly 330,000 Haitian and Syrian immigrants, and separately allowed the government to turn away asylum seekers before they set foot on U.S. soil.
🇺🇸🇮🇷 U.N. Evacuation effort for hundreds of ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz was paused after a cargo vessel was struck by an Iranian drone off Oman.
🇻🇪 The death toll from Wednesday’s earthquakes in Venezuela climbed to at least 235, with officials estimating it could ultimately exceed 10,000.
⚖️ A third-degree rape charge against Harvey Weinstein was dropped after the accuser declined to testify. Weinstein remains in prison on a separate conviction.
🕖 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• Acceleration Academies
• Film Review: ‘Supergirl’
• Cosm x FIFA• Sports section
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• Top Stories of the Week
⚽ When the matches end, the dining begins. After cheering on your favorite teams across Atlanta, savor the city’s best tables during Buckhead Restaurant Week, July 27-Aug. 1. More than 50 restaurants serve exclusive prix-fixe menus. Learn more here. SPONSOR MESSAGE
1. DeKalb high school students find flexibility and support at Acceleration Academies
🎓 For some students, graduating from high school can be challenging. For students who are pregnant, experiencing homelessness, working to support their families, or who are just struggling with the traditional school structure, a different kind of education is necessary – one in which they can make their own schedules and work at their own pace.
Acceleration Academies provides this kind of education to students in Tucker and DeKalb County. The school blends online courses with in-person support to help students ages 16 to 20 reach their full potential and graduate with their high school diploma.
Students are required to spend 12 hours a week onsite at the Tucker campus and 12 hours working remotely, but they create their own schedules to work within the circumstances of their lives. The school is open year-round, Monday through Friday.
🎒 Learn more about Acceleration Academies here.
When the Matches End, the Dining Begins
SPONSORED BY LIVABLE BUCKHEAD
⚽ After cheering on your favorite teams across Atlanta, treat yourself to the city’s best tables during Buckhead Restaurant Week, July 27-Aug. 1.
More than 50 participating restaurants are serving exclusive prix-fixe menus and inventive pairings crafted to turn post-game energy into an unforgettable evening. Whether you crave bold flavors or a relaxed celebration with friends, Buckhead delivers.
➞ Explore the lineup and discover your next favorite meal. The final whistle is just the beginning of a delicious night.
2. Milly Alcock delivers in a derivative ‘Supergirl’ film that pulls its punches
WEEKLY FILM REVIEW | BY SAMMIE PURCELL
🦸♀️ In an interview with IndieWire last week, “Supergirl” director Craig Gillespie said that the tone of his film will be very different from James Gunn’s “Superman” – the first film in Warner Bros. relaunch of the new DC Universe. Gillespie said audiences could expect less “Guardians of the Galaxy” and more Mad Max – “The Road Warrior,” to be specific.
“Supergirl” is less “Road Warrior” than it is “Fury Road” – and less of an homage to that aesthetic than it is a total cribbing.
Despite a committed effort from star Milly Alcock, “Supergirl” (screenplay by Ana Nogueira) is immensely derivative of other, better films in a way that’s impossible to ignore – not least of all because the movie insists on calling attention to that fact. “Supergirl” also runs into issues that plague any superhero movie trying to aspire to harsh, complicated themes while still attempting to stay palatable enough to garner a PG-13 rating. It’s an unenviable task, and “Supergirl” certainly has moments where it gets close to walking the line in a way that works. But a poorly balanced narrative and the inevitable comparisons the movie invites drag it down.
🐶 Click here to read Sammie’s review. You can also read her review of the film “Couture” here.
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3. FIFA World Cup™ Comes Alive at Cosm Atlanta
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COSM ATLANTA
⚽ The world is coming to Cosm Atlanta. The excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ reaches new levels as fans are transported pitchside in Shared Reality.
When countries from around the globe compete to be crowned world champions, there’s one way to witness it all pitchside without leaving Atlanta. The massive, ultra-high-definition dome inside Cosm Atlanta puts fans inside the stadiums for the biggest event in the world.
🍑 PeachFest is back! PeachFest returns July 12 to Underground Atlanta for an unforgettable celebration of Georgia peaches. Enjoy chef-crafted dishes, creative cocktails, live music and experiences from Atlanta’s top chefs, bartenders, artisans and farmers. Bring your friends. Learn more and buy tickets today. SPONSOR MESSAGE
4. Round of 32 takes shape; Dream on a roll
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⚽ There are six World Cup matches today, beginning at 3 p.m. In yesterday’s action, Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 to advance to the knockout round. Australia, Côte d’Ivoire, the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden also qualified for the knockout round.
⚽ Watch these upcoming FIFA World Cup™matches at Cosm:Group Stage
- Norway v France – Today @ 3 p.m.
- Colombia v Portugal – Tomorrow @ 7:30 p.m.
Round of 32
- South Africa v Canada – Sun., June 28, @ 3 p.m.
- Brazil v Japan – Mon., June 29, @ 1 p.m.
- Germany v TBD – Mon., June 29, @ 4:30 p.m.
- Côte d’Ivoire v TBD – Tues., June 30, @ 1 p.m.
- TBD – Tues., June 30, @ 5 p.m.
- Mexico v TBD – Tues., June 30, @ 9 p.m.
- TBD – Wed., July 1, @ Noon
- Wed., July 1, @ 4 p.m.
- United States v Bosnia-Herzegovina – Wed., July 1, @ 8 p.m.
- TBD – Thurs., July 2, @ 3 p.m.
🏀 The Dream are in first place in the Eastern Conference after winning four of their last five games, and face Golden State tonight at 10 p.m. and Seattle tomorrow at 9 p.m.
⚾ The Braves were swept in San Diego this week and have lost four straight games. Atlanta opens a series in San Francisco tonight at 10:15 p.m. (Braves.TV; 93.7 FM). ⚽ Decatur FC plays its last home game of the season tomorrow night against GA Impact at 7 p.m.Decatur beat Chattanooga FC earlier this week.
🎾Wimbledon begins Monday, with Serena Williams, 44, making her return to the All England Club after nearly four years away from professional tennis. Coverage on ESPN starts June 29.
🏃 Time is running out to register for the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race, with late entries and charity wave spots still available for the world’s largest 10K on July 4.
5. 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 Observations from FIFA Fan Fest in Atlanta
② DeKalb County opens resource center to assist homeless residents
③ DeKalb County Tax Commissioner clarifies assessment notices and tax bills
④ Martha Zoller, influential Georgia conservative voice, dies at 67 (pictured)
⑤ Brookhaven citizens protest millage rate increase at public hearing, but council approves it
✨ 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
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