Happy Fourth!
Saturday, July 4 — Happy Fourth of July, and Happy 250th birthday, America! If you’re still looking for something to do, check out our comprehensive guide, and keep an eye on our Instagram to see how the RD team is celebrating. Oh, and congratulations to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, who were married last night in New York.
🌤️ This weekend will be hot, with highs in the 90s today and tomorrow, and scattered thunderstorms rolling through on Sunday.
LOCAL NEWS
🏅 At this morning’s Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race:
- Kenya’s Patrick Kiptoo Kiprop won in 27:37, beating his countryman Nicholas Kipkorir by four seconds.
- Tsigie Gebreselama was the first woman in 31:02, edging fellow Ethiopian Melknat Wudu by one second.
- Americans Daniel Romanchuk and Tatyana McFadden won the men’s and women’s wheelchair races, respectively.
- See the full results here.
🔎 The FBI is reassigning hundreds of analysts to assist in the investigation of Fulton County’s 2020 election records.
⚕️ A new state law that went into effect last week should make access to medical cannabis easier to prescribe and obtain.
FIFA WORLD CUP
⚽ Cape Verde’s Cinderella story came to an end, but not before giving defending champion Argentina a scare, forcing extra time, where Lionel Messi & Co. won 3-2. Colombia and Egypt also advanced.
🗓️ The round of 16 starts today, with Canada v Morocco in Houston at 1 p.m. and Paraguay v France in Philadelphia at 5 p.m. (FOX).
⛈️ FIFA said it’s keeping tomorrow’s Mexico-England match at 8 p.m., rejecting the Mexican government’s request for an earlier start time over weather concerns.
WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND
🇺🇸 The Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade starts today at 9 a.m. at Mt. Vernon and Jett Ferry, with a festival to follow in Dunwoody Village.
⚾ The Atlanta Braves take on the New York Mets this weekend, with a game tonight at 7:15 p.m. and tomorrow at 12:30 p.m.
🏀 The Atlanta Dream will play the Golden State Valkyries today at Gateway Center Arena at 1 p.m.
🎻 “Basura,” a new musical with music and lyrics by Gloria and Emily Estefan, is at the Alliance Theatre. There are two performances tomorrow at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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Enjoy your holiday weekend!
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.
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 Dunwoody City Council to consider rezoning for 24-home community with three homes in the city
② Driver accused of DUI, killing 50-year-old woman in Downtown Atlanta
③ Atlanta Pride announces 2026 Grand Marshals
④ Furkids opens new non-traditional dog shelter
⑤ With Baltic Deli, a Roswell couple brings a taste of Poland to metro Atlanta (Pictured)
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