⚽ FIFA fever in Decatur

Wednesday wondersMay Emory University distributed the results of a new survey on Tuesday showing that of polled Georgia parents believe childhood vaccines are very or somewhat safe Showers and in the present day After days in jail Mahendra Patel was circulated on bond in the attempted kidnapping scenario at an Acworth Walmart The Brookhaven Police Department arrested a local man in connection with a string of crimes including multiple acts of arson burglary and vandalism Atlanta Society Schools revealed the appointment of seven new principals and a new executive director of athletics Expect overnight lane closures until May along Long Island Drive in Sandy Springs as GDOT crews continue work on the I- Auxiliary Lane Project Contributor Gregg Shapiro has a lovely tribute to his friend the late musician and LGBTQ advocate Jill Sobule ELSEWHERE The papal conclave has begun at the Vatican with cardinals now sequestered in the Sistine Chapel until white smoke signals their selection of Pope Francis s successor India launched missile strikes against what it called terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan killing at least civilians according to Pakistani functionaries Pakistan alleges it shot down five Indian fighter jets In a meeting at the White House Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney communicated President Donald Trump Having met with the owners of Canada it s not for sale and it won t be for sale ever In his first interview since leaving office former President Joe Biden advised the BBC that pressure on Ukraine to cede territory to Russia was modern-day appeasement PICTURE THIS The City of Decatur has partnered with MARTA for Decatur Watchfest a -day festival during next year s FIFA World Cup Matches will be screened in citizens spaces local pubs and restaurants along with music and other engagements Read more here Here s what s in at present s newsletter Margaret Mitchell musical Home Depot society services Side Saddle Wine Saloon AND Concert Picks Sometimes the people we love need help before they can ask for it Understanding the early signs of addiction can open the door to endorsement compassion and recovery Southern Live Oak Wellness is here for you and your loved ones learn more SPONSOR MESSAGEPhoto courtesy of Atlanta History Center Margaret Mitchell musical comes to OnStage Atlanta Angels of the Southern Accents a new musical from playwright Rus McCoy will be shining a new light on the story of journalist and literary icon Margaret Mitchell at OnStage Atlanta May - Angels of the Southern Accents tells the lesser-known story of Mitchell her two husbands Berrien Red Upshaw and John Marsh college best friends with secrets of their own her friendship with her Black maid Bessie Jordan her closest confidant her work with Morehouse College and the threat to her reputation it posed at the time Interwoven with this historically faithful story is music by McCoy inspired by the popular music of the s and s gospel music and showtunes The show is a culmination of years of work on McCoy s end after a visit to the Margaret Mitchell House in Learn more about the new musical here Information meets art at the High Museum SPONSORED BY THE HIGH MUSEUM Ready for a sensory journey Immerse yourself in the data-verse and get ready for a mind-bending experience Ryoji Ikeda s captivating light and sound installations are a must-see On view now at the High Museum Photo courtesy of HDBY The Home Depot Backyard unveils society programs The Home Depot Backyard HDBY a multi-use green space known as Atlanta s Backyard released its upcoming schedule for the season Featuring more than free group programs HDBY s offerings will run from May until October with sessions taking place on Mondays and Tuesdays from - p m The majority of HDBY s programs focuses on soundness and wellness with over classes centered around that particular area Read more on these events here Photo courtesy of Rebecca Carmen Atlanta s newest wine bar readies for its debut in Boulevard HeightsVIA FAMILY MEAL A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ABOUT DINING SUBSCRIBE Finca to Filter and Side Saddle Wine Saloon will open soon in Boulevard Heights Owned by Kayla Bellman the coffee shop and natural wine bar take over two repurposed buildings at the Penman apartment complex sharing a patio along the Southeast corridor of the Beltline The cafe and bar were supposed to open on May but a last-minute permitting snafu caused Bellman to walk back the date The postponement means Finca to Filter is only open for to-go orders and institution at Side Saddle remains on hold while Bellman works to resolve the permitting issue Learn more about Finca to Filter and Side Saddle here For the first time ever Sotheby s International Realty is hosting a global Open House Showcase on May and Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby s International Realty is proud to participate featuring listings like this Downtown Alpharetta end-unit townhome offering luxury finishes private outdoor living and elevator access SPONSOR MESSAGEPhoto via waxahatchee com Concert PicksVIA HOW DO YOU ATLANTA Tonight Phoneboy The Masquerade Purgatory Vincent Neil Emerson Terminal WestThurs May Amy Speace Red Clay Foundry Hamilton Leithauser Greg Freeman Terminal West Hudson Westbrook Buckhead Theatre Epica The Masquerade Heaven Nine Vicious The Masquerade HellFri May BADBADNOTGOOD Tabernacle Billy Idol Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Ivan Cornejo State Farm Arena Grateful Shred Terminal West Malcolm Todd The EasternSat May Wilco Waxahatchee Synovus Bank Amphitheater pictured Temptations The Four Tops Fox Theatre Jacquees Dej Loaf Tabernacle grentperez Buckhead Theatre Ximena Sarinana Terminal WestSun May Post Malone Mercedes-Benz Stadium Mother s Day Throwback R B Concert Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Static Dress The Masquerade AltarMon May What Lies Below The Masquerade Hell Christopher Owens The Masquerade AltarTues May Kenny G Atlanta Symphony Hall Michael Franti Spearhead The Eastern Alien Ant Farm Vinyl Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Variety Playhouse Daniel Me Est s Matando Buckhead TheatreWed May Morrissey Fox Theatre Trivium Bullet for My Valentine Coca-Cola Roxy Insane Clown Posse The Masquerade Heaven DUKI Tabernacle Dorothy Variety PlayhouseTUNE IN Don t miss Sammie with the AJC s Mike Jordan every Thursday at a m and p m as they preview the top events in town on WABE For the first time ever Sotheby s International Realty is hosting a global Open House Showcase on May and Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby s International Realty is proud to participate featuring listings like this Downtown Alpharetta end-unit townhome offering luxury finishes private outdoor living and elevator access SPONSOR MESSAGE Don t miss News Word Atlanta our new daily word battle Presented by Oglethorpe University Atlanta s premier undergraduate learning experience Connect with us on Bluesky The post FIFA fever in Decatur appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta