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Trump attends New York fraud trial for third day in a row

Trump said Tuesday that he would testify at "the appropriate time" in the trial.

Politics & Policy

Former <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="President Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="046321ab-87a4-4fc0-9ca2-2e6df8a4f28b" data-vars-headline="Trump attends New York fraud trial for third day in a row" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">President Trump</a> arrived in court Wednesday for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="third day" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/03/trump-new-york-civil-trial-business-fraud" data-vars-content-id="046321ab-87a4-4fc0-9ca2-2e6df8a4f28b" data-vars-headline="Trump attends New York fraud trial for third day in a row" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/03/trump-new-york-civil-trial-business-fraud" target="_self">third day</a> of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New York civil fraud trial" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/02/trump-civil-fraud-trial-new-york" data-vars-content-id="046321ab-87a4-4fc0-9ca2-2e6df8a4f28b" data-vars-headline="Trump attends New York fraud trial for third day in a row" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/02/trump-civil-fraud-trial-new-york" target="_self">New York civil fraud trial</a> against him and his business empire, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="he said" data-vars-click-url="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/111177079076123934" data-vars-content-id="046321ab-87a4-4fc0-9ca2-2e6df8a4f28b" data-vars-headline="Trump attends New York fraud trial for third day in a row" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/111177079076123934" target="_blank">he said</a> on Truth Social.The big picture: The trial, which is expected to last into December, stems from a $250 million lawsuit New York Attorney General Letitia James filed. It alleges that Trump, his associates and the Trump Organization committed fraud by inflating his wealth and assets over the course of a decade.

Former President Donald Trump leaves the courtroom after the second day of his civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court on October 03, 2023 in New York City. 

Health care workers launch strike against Kaiser Permanente

This is expected to be the largest health care strike in U.S. history.

Economy & Business

Kaiser Permanente workers at hospitals and medical office buildings around the country began a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="strike" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/02/kaiser-strike-workers-healthcare" data-vars-content-id="05830ec4-f3a4-4e66-93ad-8e1fd30bc160" data-vars-headline="Health care workers launch strike against Kaiser Permanente" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/02/kaiser-strike-workers-healthcare" target="_self">strike</a> on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wednesday morning" data-vars-click-url="https://twitter.com/seiu_uhw" data-vars-content-id="05830ec4-f3a4-4e66-93ad-8e1fd30bc160" data-vars-headline="Health care workers launch strike against Kaiser Permanente" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://twitter.com/seiu_uhw" target="_blank">Wednesday morning</a>.Why it matters: The work stoppage covers an estimated 75,000 employees at the nation&#x27;s biggest nonprofit health care system. It is expected to be the largest health care strike in U.S. history, according to a coalition of unions leading it.

Emergency alert to ping cell phones nationwide Wednesday

All cell phones are expected to get an emergency alert test Wednesday afternoon.

Technology

A test of the nation&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="emergency alert system" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2018/10/03/consumers-prepare-for-first-presidential-alert-test" data-vars-content-id="789b3a89-ed6d-4cd6-bc4b-be7841be862d" data-vars-headline="Emergency alert to ping cell phones nationwide Wednesday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2018/10/03/consumers-prepare-for-first-presidential-alert-test" target="_self">emergency alert system</a> is scheduled to ping cell phones across the U.S. on Wednesday and send alerts to radios and TVs.The big picture: It&#x27;s the third nationwide test of the wireless emergency alert system but only the second for all cellphones, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="according to the" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023" data-vars-content-id="789b3a89-ed6d-4cd6-bc4b-be7841be862d" data-vars-headline="Emergency alert to ping cell phones nationwide Wednesday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023" target="_blank">according to the</a> Federal Emergency Management Agency and Federal Communications Commission.

Nikki Haley overtakes DeSantis in New Hampshire poll

Trump, the consistent frontrunner in primary polls, won 49% of support.

Two polls out Wednesday show former UN ambassador <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nikki Haley" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/28/republican-debate-takeaways-haley-desantis-trump" data-vars-content-id="13f1525d-b535-4e96-a234-9fcfa26842c1" data-vars-headline="Nikki Haley overtakes DeSantis in New Hampshire poll" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/28/republican-debate-takeaways-haley-desantis-trump" target="_self">Nikki Haley</a> in second place in the crowded <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2024" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/us-presidential-house-senate-elections" data-vars-content-id="13f1525d-b535-4e96-a234-9fcfa26842c1" data-vars-headline="Nikki Haley overtakes DeSantis in New Hampshire poll" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/us-presidential-house-senate-elections" target="_self">2024</a> Republican primary. Why it matters: Haley is still far behind former <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="President Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="13f1525d-b535-4e96-a234-9fcfa26842c1" data-vars-headline="Nikki Haley overtakes DeSantis in New Hampshire poll" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">President Trump</a>, but her polling among voters in New Hampshire and South Carolina is the latest sign of her jolt of momentum after two strong debate performances.

Republican presidential candidate former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley delivers remarks during the FOX Business Republican Primary Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on September 27, 2023 in Simi Valley, California.

Scoop: Senior Biden advisers quietly visit Saudi Arabia to discuss mega-deal

Talks for the deal gained momentum after Biden's meeting with Netanyahu last month.

World

Senior Biden advisers quietly visited <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Saudi Arabia" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/04/13/senior-us-officials-visit-saudi-arabia-in-sign-of-improving-relations" data-vars-content-id="947ff772-774d-4803-80ab-88cd9a2c53c5" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Senior Biden advisers quietly visit Saudi Arabia to discuss mega-deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/04/13/senior-us-officials-visit-saudi-arabia-in-sign-of-improving-relations" target="_self">Saudi Arabia</a> last week to continue talks on a potential mega-deal that could include a peace agreement between the kingdom and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Israel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/world/israel" data-vars-content-id="947ff772-774d-4803-80ab-88cd9a2c53c5" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Senior Biden advisers quietly visit Saudi Arabia to discuss mega-deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/world/israel" target="_self">Israel</a>, two sources with direct knowledge of the issue told Axios.Why it matters: Talks for the deal gained momentum last month following <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="President Biden" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/joe-biden" data-vars-content-id="947ff772-774d-4803-80ab-88cd9a2c53c5" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Senior Biden advisers quietly visit Saudi Arabia to discuss mega-deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/joe-biden" target="_self">President Biden</a>&#x27;s meeting with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/18/biden-netahyahu-call-invitation-saudi-judicial-overhaul" data-vars-content-id="947ff772-774d-4803-80ab-88cd9a2c53c5" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Senior Biden advisers quietly visit Saudi Arabia to discuss mega-deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/18/biden-netahyahu-call-invitation-saudi-judicial-overhaul" target="_self">Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu</a>. But it also became clear there are still many issues to work out, including a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Palestinian component" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/25/israel-saudi-normalization-megadeal-concessions-palestinians" data-vars-content-id="947ff772-774d-4803-80ab-88cd9a2c53c5" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Senior Biden advisers quietly visit Saudi Arabia to discuss mega-deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/25/israel-saudi-normalization-megadeal-concessions-palestinians" target="_self">Palestinian component</a> to any such agreement, and that the process will take time.

Restaurant group wants investigation into 2018 sinkhole at Piedmont Park

Be Our Guest Investments accuses Piedmont Park Conservancy of covering up the issue before anyone could determine the cause of the sinkhole.

News

The traditional Georgia accent is fading away

The speech pattern used by white English speakers "peaked" among people born around World War II

Georgia teacher fired for having book about gender identity in classroom

She is one of — if not the — first educator in Georgia to lose her job in relation to  a 2022 state law

Education

Remember when: A celebrated artist created Atlanta's most creative playground

The playground is striking for its simplicity and use of color.

Atlanta waiting on court guidance before verifying petition signatures

The city said it's waiting on guidance from the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

The process to start verifying signatures collected to force a referendum on Atlanta&#x27;s Public Safety Training Center hit another snag.Driving the news: The Vote to Stop Cop City Coalition gathered at City Hall Monday to turn in their signatures, but the group was told by the city that it&#x27;s waiting on guidance from the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

Poll: Trump leads GOP presidential ticket in Georgia

Despite his legal troubles, the former president is still the preferred choice.

Donald Trump is the GOP presidential frontrunner among likely Republican voters in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Georgia" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/25/trump-georgia-arraignment-trial" data-vars-content-id="030de801-5cdf-4a9b-b6e3-943d0df096ab" data-vars-headline="Poll: Trump leads GOP presidential ticket in Georgia" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/25/trump-georgia-arraignment-trial" target="_self">Georgia</a>, according to a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Atlanta Journal-Constitution/University of Georgia poll" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ajc.com/politics/ajc-poll-trump-leads-republicans-in-georgia-despite-fulton-county-charges/3YXEW4VA7NBNBKJVM6RIE777V4/" data-vars-content-id="030de801-5cdf-4a9b-b6e3-943d0df096ab" data-vars-headline="Poll: Trump leads GOP presidential ticket in Georgia" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ajc.com/politics/ajc-poll-trump-leads-republicans-in-georgia-despite-fulton-county-charges/3YXEW4VA7NBNBKJVM6RIE777V4/" target="_blank">Atlanta Journal-Constitution/University of Georgia poll</a>.Why it matters: Despite his legal troubles <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="here" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/25/trump-mugshot-photo-fulton-county-georgia" data-vars-content-id="030de801-5cdf-4a9b-b6e3-943d0df096ab" data-vars-headline="Poll: Trump leads GOP presidential ticket in Georgia" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/25/trump-mugshot-photo-fulton-county-georgia" target="_self">here</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="elsewhere" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/28/trump-trial-election-interference" data-vars-content-id="030de801-5cdf-4a9b-b6e3-943d0df096ab" data-vars-headline="Poll: Trump leads GOP presidential ticket in Georgia" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/28/trump-trial-election-interference" target="_self">elsewhere</a>, the former president is still the preferred choice.<ul><li>Half of Republicans say he is the strongest candidate to defeat President Biden in 2024.</li></ul>

Beltline kicks off transit planning on remaining segments

Two-year study will decide where rail line should run and station locations

The Beltline is taking a major step toward deciding where its future streetcars could run through Grant Park, the West End and Buckhead.What&#x27;s happening: Project officials are kicking off a two-year planning process to study the transit line&#x27;s &quot;preferred alignment&quot; — in other words, where the tracks would make the most sense — and station locations along a 13.6-mile segment of the project.

A map of the Atlanta Beltline with the northwest, southwest and southeast segments where officials will study transit shaded blue

Self-driving taxi company Cruise eyes Atlanta

The California-based autonomous vehicle company conducted tests throughout the city earlier this month

General Motors-owned Cruise wants to drop self-driving taxis in more than a dozen cities, including Atlanta.Why it matters: Atlanta&#x27;s streets and sidewalks are no strangers to tech companies that are making bets on ride-sharing, sidewalk scootin&#x27; and house-renting.<ul><li>Welcome to the next iteration of Atlanta&#x27;s public space serving as a testing ground for privately owned technology and transportation.</li></ul>

A woman exits a self-driving taxi that says Cruise on the door and has equipment on the top

Homebuilding surges in Atlanta

74 new homebuilding permits per 100,000 residents were issued in Atlanta in May 2023.

Real Estate

Here&#x27;s some news that won&#x27;t come as a shock to anyone: Atlanta is experiencing a spike in new residential construction.Driving the news: ​​74 new homebuilding permits per 100,000 residents were issued in Atlanta in May 2023, up considerably from 32.7 in May 2020 — the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.<ul><li>Of the 4,461 total permits, 2,391 were issued for single-family homes, 54 for buildings with 2-4 units, and 2,016 for those with five or more units.</li><li>That&#x27;s according to a new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data from Axios&#x27; Kavya Beheraj and Alex Fitzpatrick.</li></ul>The big picture: Nationwide,<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" 42.3 new homebuilding permits" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/07/homebuilding-hot-spots" data-vars-content-id="ea593042-2965-41e5-b7b1-bb431bb34ac7" data-vars-headline="Homebuilding surges in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/07/homebuilding-hot-spots" target="_self"> 42.3 new homebuilding permits</a> per 100,000 residents were issued in May 2023, up from 32.9 in May 2020.<ul><li>In May 2023, 139,600 total permits were issued across the U.S. — the majority of which (88,900) were for single-family homes.</li><li>Nearly 46,000 were issued for buildings with five or more units, and nearly 5,000 for those with between two and four units.</li></ul>Why it matters: A post-pandemic nationwide housing shortage is keeping prices high.<ul><li>Recent estimates from<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" Freddie Mac" data-vars-click-url="https://www.freddiemac.com/research/insight/20210507-housing-supply" data-vars-content-id="ea593042-2965-41e5-b7b1-bb431bb34ac7" data-vars-headline="Homebuilding surges in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.freddiemac.com/research/insight/20210507-housing-supply" target="_blank"> Freddie Mac</a> indicate the U.S. is short about 3.8 million units of housing, either for rent or purchase, Axios&#x27; Emily Peck<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/06/20/housing-shortage-prices-high" data-vars-content-id="ea593042-2965-41e5-b7b1-bb431bb34ac7" data-vars-headline="Homebuilding surges in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/06/20/housing-shortage-prices-high" target="_self"> reports</a>.</li><li>A bump in new home construction could bring prices down — it&#x27;s basic supply and demand.</li></ul>Zoom in: Some cities are seeing an especially significant explosion in new home construction as a post-pandemic reality takes hold.<ul><li>In Raleigh, for example, 138 new permits per 100,000 residents were issued in May 2023, up from 71.7 in May 2020.</li></ul>State of play: While many newly built homes have been targeted at (and thus priced for) relatively wealthier buyers, homebuilders are starting to focus on more affordable projects for<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" first-time homebuyers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/04/27/mortgage-rates-first-time-homebuyers" data-vars-content-id="ea593042-2965-41e5-b7b1-bb431bb34ac7" data-vars-headline="Homebuilding surges in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/04/27/mortgage-rates-first-time-homebuyers" target="_self"> first-time homebuyers</a>, Axios&#x27; Matt Phillips reports.What they&#x27;re saying: &quot;It&#x27;s a renewed focus, given the lack of inventory,&quot; Robert Dietz, chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders, told Axios.<ul><li>&quot;First-time buyers are going to play a key role in the order expansion for homebuilders going forward,&quot; Deitz said.</li></ul>Go deeper: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Golden handcuffs&quot; pinch metro Atlanta&#x27;s housing market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/07/21/atlanta-mortgage-rates-golden-handcuffs" data-vars-content-id="ea593042-2965-41e5-b7b1-bb431bb34ac7" data-vars-headline="Homebuilding surges in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/07/21/atlanta-mortgage-rates-golden-handcuffs" target="_self">&quot;Golden handcuffs&quot; pinch metro Atlanta&#x27;s housing market</a>

"Golden handcuffs" pinch metro Atlanta's housing market

Homeowners might have a great rate now, but likely can't move without spending a lot more cash, a Redfin economist says

Nearly 60% of homeowners with mortgages in Georgia have a rate below 4%, per Redfin data shared with Axios.<ul><li>That&#x27;s locking homeowners in place and leaving buyers with few homes to choose from.</li></ul>

Deion Sanders was the athlete 1990s Atlanta needed

Prime Time hung out with MC Hammer, dined at Pano's and Paul's and raked in endorsement deals

Sports

Before <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Deion Sanders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2023/08/24/cu-football-ticket-sales-coach-deion-sanders-effect" data-vars-content-id="aa511091-fa6d-407b-be24-c9e0bb75e481" data-vars-headline="Deion Sanders was the athlete 1990s Atlanta needed" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2023/08/24/cu-football-ticket-sales-coach-deion-sanders-effect" target="_self">Deion Sanders</a> became Coach Prime and made Boulder, Colorado, the improbable center of the sports world, he was Prime Time and Neon in Atlanta.Driving the news: Sanders&#x27; remarkable start as Colorado Buffaloes&#x27; head coach — they are 3-0 after going just 1-11 under previous leadership last year — has captivated the sports and entertainment industries.

A man in a suit shakes hands in front of an Atlanta Braves sign with an athlete wearing a red, black and white track suit and hat reading "I'm the boss"

Lionel Messi to steal the show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Front-row tickets could set you back $10,000

How much will Atlantans pay to see the world&#x27;s greatest soccer player (arguably ever)? We&#x27;ll find out on Saturday.Driving the news: Lionel Messi makes his first visit this weekend to Mercedes-Benz Stadium with Inter Miami.

City, suburbs or country: Where to buy in Atlanta

2023 is a tough year to be a buyer, but you might get more bang for your buck in the city proper

You might find slightly better real estate deals inside the perimeter compared to way down in Upson County.What&#x27;s happening: Home prices in rural Georgia increased by 70% from March 2019 to September 2023. Meanwhile, they increased by 67% in the suburbs.<ul><li>The city of Atlanta, which has seen red-hot growth over the past decade and now has a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="median sale price" data-vars-click-url="https://www.redfin.com/city/30756/GA/Atlanta/housing-market" data-vars-content-id="b7784811-35d7-4d11-b30d-d470bed9c550" data-vars-headline="City, suburbs or country: Where to buy in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.redfin.com/city/30756/GA/Atlanta/housing-market" target="_blank">median sale price</a> of $417,000, saw the smallest increase by comparison: 61%.</li></ul>

Atlanta mayor advocates for stronger renter protections

Atlanta City Council is considering several housing proposals on the mayor's behalf.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens wants to offer more support to residents in affordable housing.What&#x27;s happening: Atlanta City Council is considering several <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="resolutions on the administration&#x27;s behalf" data-vars-click-url="https://www.atlantaga.gov/Home/Components/News/News/14826/672" data-vars-content-id="ffacd88e-4da6-4372-b3a3-10c5a04564b6" data-vars-headline="Atlanta mayor advocates for stronger renter protections" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.atlantaga.gov/Home/Components/News/News/14826/672" target="_blank">resolutions on the administration&#x27;s behalf</a>, including plans to give the Star-C nonprofit $2 million to fight evictions.<ul><li>These are the same funds that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Atlanta recently allocated" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/10/03/eviction-prevention-affordable-housing-fund" data-vars-content-id="ffacd88e-4da6-4372-b3a3-10c5a04564b6" data-vars-headline="Atlanta mayor advocates for stronger renter protections" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/10/03/eviction-prevention-affordable-housing-fund" target="_self">Atlanta recently allocated</a> from its housing trust fund.</li><li>The funds will be prioritized for residents over age 65, single parents of Atlanta Public School students, and renters under age 25.</li></ul>By the numbers: Atlanta could also give Open Doors $200,000 to find safe affordable housing for low-income residents.<ul><li>The Atlanta Land Trust could get $150,000 to help provide 21 townhomes to residents.</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: Dickens said in a statement Monday that housing stability requires &quot;stronger programs and policies that prioritize tenants&quot; regardless of their income level.What we&#x27;re watching: The City Council will likely discuss the full details of these proposals at Tuesday&#x27;s Community Development/Human Services Committee meeting.

Photo illustration of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens with lines radiating from him.

Atlanta settles with the family of a man who died while in police custody

Ricardo Dorado Jr. died last year after he was handcuffed and placed face-down by Atlanta police.

The Atlanta City Council approved a $3.75-million payout Monday to the family of Ricardo Dorado Jr., who died last year after he was handcuffed face-down by police.Catch up quick: According to an Atlanta police incident report, officers responded to a call of a person causing a disturbance around 3:30am on Aug. 21, 2022, at a convenience store on Windsor Street SW.

Illustration of a pair of handcuffs in the shape of a dollar sign.

Atlanta uses affordable housing trust fund to fight evictions

Atlanta City Council passed legislation to use $11.5 million to fight evictions and to build housing.

The Atlanta City Council on Monday passed a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="resolution" data-vars-click-url="https://atlantacityga.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&amp;MeetingID=3802&amp;MediaPosition=&amp;ID=33574&amp;CssClass=" data-vars-content-id="2b70a8b3-1d52-4f7d-af33-ae2e5138c7d6" data-vars-headline="Atlanta uses affordable housing trust fund to fight evictions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://atlantacityga.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&amp;MeetingID=3802&amp;MediaPosition=&amp;ID=33574&amp;CssClass=" target="_blank">resolution</a> to fight evictions and to build more housing by using more than $11.5 million from its affordable housing trust fund.Why it matters: City Councilman Matt Westmoreland said during a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="committee meeting last week that" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3naShEvNP4&amp;t=6097s" data-vars-content-id="2b70a8b3-1d52-4f7d-af33-ae2e5138c7d6" data-vars-headline="Atlanta uses affordable housing trust fund to fight evictions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3naShEvNP4&amp;t=6097s" target="_blank">committee meeting last week that</a> the council is revising the trust fund&#x27;s use due to the growing number of evictions happening in the city.

Illustration of an eviction notice getting crumpled up.

It's time to bring your houseplants indoors

Most houseplants are classified as tropicals, meaning they prefer warmer climates and are less tolerant of colder temperatures.

Kristal here. It&#x27;s now fall, and those of us who put houseplants outdoors for the summer are wondering when we should bring them in.<ul><li>To find out, I reached out to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Julia Campbell" data-vars-click-url="https://www.caes.uga.edu/about/personnel/person.html/20259/julie-campbell.html" data-vars-content-id="11f7628c-546d-431d-b849-2891fbcab1de" data-vars-headline="It&#x27;s time to bring your houseplants indoors" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.caes.uga.edu/about/personnel/person.html/20259/julie-campbell.html" target="_blank">Julia Campbell</a>, an assistant professor at UGA&#x27;s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.</li></ul>

Illustration of a question mark made out of a plant stem and leaves growing onto the screen.

Atlanta police won't release body cam footage in deacon's taser death

Hollman, 62, died Aug. 10 after he was tased by an officer following a traffic collision.

The Atlanta Police Department will not release body camera footage of an incident involving a 62-year-old church deacon who died after he was tased by a police officer, citing an active investigation.Why it matters: Johnny Hollman Sr.&#x27;s family says releasing the footage publicly will counter police&#x27;s initial description that he was being &quot;combative&quot; and &quot;resistant,&quot; Mawuli Davis, the attorney whose <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="law firm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.davisbozemanlaw.com/" data-vars-content-id="1ac10cbc-9a8e-44ca-9b8e-3aeab41ebaae" data-vars-headline="Atlanta police won&#x27;t release body cam footage in deacon&#x27;s taser death" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.davisbozemanlaw.com/" target="_blank">law firm</a> is representing Hollman&#x27;s family, tells Axios.

Banned Books Wagon begins Southern tour in Atlanta

The wagon will be in Charis' parking lot from 1-4pm Sunday, and organizers plan to give away hundreds of books that have either been banned or challenged.

The Banned Wagon is coming to the Atlanta area to give out free copies of banned books.Driving the news: Penguin Random House&#x27;s Banned Wagon Tour — in partnership with the Freedom to Read Foundation, PEN America and the Free Little Library — across the South makes its first stop on Sunday at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charis Books &amp; More" data-vars-click-url="https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/" data-vars-content-id="b94bb16a-a0d5-4745-8136-faddcee3325b" data-vars-headline="Banned Books Wagon begins Southern tour in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/" target="_blank">Charis Books &amp; More</a> in Decatur.

WABE releases documentary about Atlanta race massacre

"(re)Defining History: Uncovering The 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre" can be streamed on WABE's website, YouTube channel and PBS Passport.

A documentary that tells the story of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Atlanta&#x27;s 1906 Race Massacre" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/09/19/atlanta-race-massacre-victims" data-vars-content-id="486f442f-9772-441f-b626-f31308dcc774" data-vars-headline="WABE releases documentary about Atlanta race massacre" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/09/19/atlanta-race-massacre-victims" target="_self">Atlanta&#x27;s 1906 Race Massacre</a> will be available to stream nationwide on Sunday.Driving the news: WABE Studios, which is a division of Atlanta NPR affiliate WABE, will release &quot;(re)Defining History: Uncovering The 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre&quot; on its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="website" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wabe.org/" data-vars-content-id="486f442f-9772-441f-b626-f31308dcc774" data-vars-headline="WABE releases documentary about Atlanta race massacre" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wabe.org/" target="_blank">website</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="YouTube channel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3jNbP_Gsm-ZdpoKGRV3GSg" data-vars-content-id="486f442f-9772-441f-b626-f31308dcc774" data-vars-headline="WABE releases documentary about Atlanta race massacre" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3jNbP_Gsm-ZdpoKGRV3GSg" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="PBS Passport" data-vars-click-url="http://www.wabe.org/" data-vars-content-id="486f442f-9772-441f-b626-f31308dcc774" data-vars-headline="WABE releases documentary about Atlanta race massacre" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://www.wabe.org/" target="_blank">PBS Passport</a>.

Device allows cops to restrain people from a distance

The BolaWrap will quickly eject a Kevlar cord that will encase around a person's legs or arms within a range of 10 to 25 feet.

<figure><img alt="" height="721" id="af966f09-6997-4d2f-94fb-a5979d0a18e1" src="https://images.axios.com/idZSfpSM_eZGRFvcyE72x0k5Jgc=/2023/09/27/1695821577164.gif" width="1280"/><figcaption>This gif was created using a clip of a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="video" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5Mgc84iLvU" data-vars-content-id="4f380f4a-71ac-4200-8e34-d481f851f869" data-vars-headline="Device allows cops to restrain people from a distance" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5Mgc84iLvU" target="_blank">video</a> demonstrating Bolawrap. Credit: Wrap Technologies</figcaption></figure>One metro Atlanta police agency is using a less lethal method of restraining people during incidents.Driving the news: The Cobb County Sheriff&#x27;s Office is the latest department to roll out the use of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="BolaWrap" data-vars-click-url="https://wrap.com/bolawrap/" data-vars-content-id="4f380f4a-71ac-4200-8e34-d481f851f869" data-vars-headline="Device allows cops to restrain people from a distance" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wrap.com/bolawrap/" target="_blank">BolaWrap</a>, a remote restraint system that shoots out a cord that wraps around a person&#x27;s body.

Screenshot of a video demonstrating how BolaWrap works

Metro Atlanta household income grew during the pandemic

The metro region's  income grew 2.3% between 2019 and 2022, adjusted for inflation.

Metro Atlanta grew richer during the pandemic, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new data" data-vars-click-url="https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/newsroom/press-kits/2023/iphi/20230912-iphi-slides-income.pdf" data-vars-content-id="58bd0abf-35e0-4a51-80f5-a38593cda8a8" data-vars-headline="Metro Atlanta household income grew during the pandemic" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/newsroom/press-kits/2023/iphi/20230912-iphi-slides-income.pdf" target="_blank">new data</a> on household income released by the U.S. Census Bureau.Driving the news: Atlanta&#x27;s median income rose 2.3% from $82,932 in 2019 to $84,876 in 2022, adjusted for inflation, according to 2022 American Community Survey one-year estimates, which was released on Thursday.<ul><li>Statewide, the median income increased by 1.7% from $71,648 to $72,837.</li></ul>

Westside Paper opens for business

Elsewhere Brewing, El Santo Gallo and more now serving at West Marietta Street mixed-use campus

Food and Drink

A mixed-use development blending old and new on the fast-growing West Marietta Street corridor in Howell Station is opening its doors (officially) tomorrow.What&#x27;s happening: Located near Terminal West and the King Plow Arts Center, the breezy Westside Paper development sits on 50-plus acres with industrial roots dating back decades to the Atlanta Paper Co.<ul><li>The campus also sits along a future Beltline spur trail with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="connections" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/10/24/beltline-atlanta-new-trail-westside-trail" data-vars-content-id="4c15545f-d508-4e7b-b77f-a9d2ffec03c0" data-vars-headline="Westside Paper opens for business" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/10/24/beltline-atlanta-new-trail-westside-trail" target="_self">connections</a> to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Westside Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/08/03/atlanta-mountain-biking-westside-park" data-vars-content-id="4c15545f-d508-4e7b-b77f-a9d2ffec03c0" data-vars-headline="Westside Paper opens for business" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/08/03/atlanta-mountain-biking-westside-park" target="_self">Westside Park</a> and Downtown. </li></ul>Zoom in: Food and drink options include fried chicken sandwiches at Boxcar Betty&#x27;s, Vietnamese seafood spot Girl Diver, a King of Pops walk-up bar, Elsewhere Brewing&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="second taproom" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/atlanta-restaurant-blog/elsewhere-greenhouse-is-a-go-in-the-westside-paper-development/WBQCMP4QSFHOJECT564GKL6CNM/" data-vars-content-id="4c15545f-d508-4e7b-b77f-a9d2ffec03c0" data-vars-headline="Westside Paper opens for business" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/atlanta-restaurant-blog/elsewhere-greenhouse-is-a-go-in-the-westside-paper-development/WBQCMP4QSFHOJECT564GKL6CNM/" target="_blank">second taproom</a> and the self-explanatory Pancake Social.<ul><li>Visitors can also check out agave and Mexican spirit-centric <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ancestral Bottle Shop and Market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/ancestralbottleshop/" data-vars-content-id="4c15545f-d508-4e7b-b77f-a9d2ffec03c0" data-vars-headline="Westside Paper opens for business" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/ancestralbottleshop/" target="_blank">Ancestral Bottle Shop and Market</a> and El Santo Gallo, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="newest concept" data-vars-click-url="https://atlanta.eater.com/2022/9/22/23348675/palo-santo-mexican-restaurant-rooftop-lounge-opens-west-marietta-street-king-plow-atlanta" data-vars-content-id="4c15545f-d508-4e7b-b77f-a9d2ffec03c0" data-vars-headline="Westside Paper opens for business" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://atlanta.eater.com/2022/9/22/23348675/palo-santo-mexican-restaurant-rooftop-lounge-opens-west-marietta-street-king-plow-atlanta" target="_blank">newest concept</a> from Palo Santo chef Santiago Gomez.</li></ul>📍 Stop by: The campus is located at 950 West Marietta Street.

A photo of people sitting outside of a sleek mixed-use development on a sunny day

How Home Depot picks out its Halloween decor

A team of executives pulls inspiration from haunted houses, movies, trick or treaters' costumes and  cemetery walks

Business

Halloween is serious business for Lance Allen, Home Depot&#x27;s go-to guy for ghosts, tombstones, inflatable cauldrons and animatronic witches.Why it matters: Halloween shoppers are expected to spend $12.2 billion this year on Halloween, up from $10.6 billion last year, according to the National Retail Federation&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2023 season survey" data-vars-click-url="https://nrf.com/research-insights/holiday-data-and-trends/halloween" data-vars-content-id="a9233637-6bcf-465d-8227-04f985d52fc1" data-vars-headline="How Home Depot picks out its Halloween decor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://nrf.com/research-insights/holiday-data-and-trends/halloween" target="_blank">2023 season survey</a>.

A photo of a Halloween decoration floor display at Home Depot. That includes a skeleton Grim Reaper and a tall character from A Nightmare before Christmas.

Atlanta Streets Alive returns after a four-year hiatus

Atlanta Streets Alive takes over Peachtree Street after four-year hiatus

Things to Do

Atlanta&#x27;s biggest open street celebration returns this weekend for the first time since before the pandemic.Driving the news: On Sunday, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Atlanta Streets Alive" data-vars-click-url="https://www.atlantastreetsalive.org/" data-vars-content-id="678b6664-1405-4d5d-995d-49dbd890a233" data-vars-headline="Atlanta Streets Alive returns after a four-year hiatus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.atlantastreetsalive.org/" target="_blank">Atlanta Streets Alive</a> (ASA) takes over Peachtree Street from South Downtown to Midtown for four hours of fun in the car-free, fresh air.<ul><li>The event will also be held on Oct. 22 and Nov. 12.</li></ul>

People walk and bike at a street festival shaded by trees and closed to cars in a dense urban setting

Absinthe-themed speakeasy Pigalle comes to Underground Atlanta

The team behind Paris on Ponce blends a Parisian theater and hush-hush bar

A theater and absinthe-themed speakeasy from the minds behind the sorely missed Paris on Ponce and La Maison Rouge is coming to Underground Atlanta.What&#x27;s happening: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pigalle" data-vars-click-url="https://thepigalle.com/" data-vars-content-id="64285e61-ed93-4cfb-be27-5a68ad7dc709" data-vars-headline="Absinthe-themed speakeasy Pigalle comes to Underground Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thepigalle.com/" target="_blank">Pigalle</a>, a new concept from Skip Engelbrecht and Nicolette Valdespino, is joining fellow Ponce de Leon area exiles like MJQ and the Masquerade and taking over a 6,000-square-foot space at the subterranean mixed-use center.

A darkly lit Parisian-style speakasy with vintage satin chairs, chandelier and red, purple and deep blue tones.

The Atlanta Opera takes on Stephen King's "The Shining"

The cerebral horror tale marks the opera's return to the Alliance Theatre

Culture

Stephen King&#x27;s haunting tale about a winter caretaker&#x27;s descent into madness at a grand hotel in the mountains has arrived at the opera.What&#x27;s happening: The Atlanta Opera returns to the Alliance Theatre to present the stage version of &quot;The Shining.&quot;

A man looks with concern and confusion at a vintage radio on a table while red splotches project on his face and the wall

Music Midtown, Colin Jost and Michael Che and more

Here's where to go and what to do this weekend

Music Midtown returns to Piedmont Park this weekend for the first time since 2021 after the event was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="canceled unexpectedly" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/08/01/music-midtown-canceled" data-vars-content-id="cd257d3d-2699-4978-90ca-a6b4ec93ef82" data-vars-headline="Music Midtown, Colin Jost and Michael Che and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/08/01/music-midtown-canceled" target="_self">canceled unexpectedly</a> last year.<ul><li>Friday&#x27;s headliners are P!nk and Flume. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Full lineup here" data-vars-click-url="https://www.musicmidtown.com/" data-vars-content-id="cd257d3d-2699-4978-90ca-a6b4ec93ef82" data-vars-headline="Music Midtown, Colin Jost and Michael Che and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.musicmidtown.com/" target="_blank">Full lineup here</a>.</li></ul>More weekend fun:⚽️ Atlanta United <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hosts Lionel Messi and Inter Miami" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/09/15/lionel-messi-united-miami-mercedes-benz" data-vars-content-id="cd257d3d-2699-4978-90ca-a6b4ec93ef82" data-vars-headline="Music Midtown, Colin Jost and Michael Che and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/09/15/lionel-messi-united-miami-mercedes-benz" target="_self">hosts Lionel Messi and Inter Miami</a> on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.🍔 Eat, drink, dance and skate at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Midnight Market" data-vars-click-url="https://atlanticstation.com/event/midnight-market-atl-2023-06-10/2023-09-15/" data-vars-content-id="cd257d3d-2699-4978-90ca-a6b4ec93ef82" data-vars-headline="Music Midtown, Colin Jost and Michael Che and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://atlanticstation.com/event/midnight-market-atl-2023-06-10/2023-09-15/" target="_blank">Midnight Market</a> on Friday and Saturday starting at 6pm at Atlantic Station.🏈 Cheer on the Falcons as they take on the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz on Sunday at 1pm.🇯🇵 Create your own Bonsai and channel your inner samurai <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="at JapanFest this Saturday and Sunday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.japanfest.org/" data-vars-content-id="cd257d3d-2699-4978-90ca-a6b4ec93ef82" data-vars-headline="Music Midtown, Colin Jost and Michael Che and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.japanfest.org/" target="_blank">at JapanFest this Saturday and Sunday</a> at Gas South Convention Center in Duluth.🤣 See Saturday Night Live&#x27;s Colin Jost and Michael Che <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Saturday night at the Fox Theatre" data-vars-click-url="https://www.foxtheatre.org/events/detail/colin-jost-michael-che" data-vars-content-id="cd257d3d-2699-4978-90ca-a6b4ec93ef82" data-vars-headline="Music Midtown, Colin Jost and Michael Che and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.foxtheatre.org/events/detail/colin-jost-michael-che" target="_blank">Saturday night at the Fox Theatre</a>.🎻 Experience <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Black Panther: Live in Concert" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/32605138.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" data-vars-content-id="cd257d3d-2699-4978-90ca-a6b4ec93ef82" data-vars-headline="Music Midtown, Colin Jost and Michael Che and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/32605138.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" target="_blank">Black Panther: Live in Concert</a> with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Friday through Sunday.

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Colette Bread and Bakeshop comes to Poncey-Highland

Baker Sarah Dodge's brick-and-mortar spot brings bagels, doughnuts and bread

When people line up for pastries, consider that a sign.Driving the news: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colette Bread and Bakeshop" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/colettebread/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="6e2baee6-5392-45bf-b3fb-d4192fa9f77b" data-vars-headline="Colette Bread and Bakeshop comes to Poncey-Highland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/colettebread/?hl=en" target="_blank">Colette Bread and Bakeshop</a>, a new brick-and-mortar spot from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="baker Sarah Dodge" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sedodge.com/about" data-vars-content-id="6e2baee6-5392-45bf-b3fb-d4192fa9f77b" data-vars-headline="Colette Bread and Bakeshop comes to Poncey-Highland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sedodge.com/about" target="_blank">baker Sarah Dodge</a>, is drawing crowds three days a week for its selection of bread, bagels, and all sorts of sweet baked goods.

Side by side photos of baked goods like cookies, bagels, scones and rolls

Portrait Coffee's cafe opens in West End

It's the first cafe for the roastery on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard

Portrait Coffee&#x27;s long-anticipated cafe in West End is open for business.Details: The Black-owned company with a mission to make sure Black people remain part of coffee&#x27;s narrative opened its doors late last month and is serving a range of their roasts plus pastries.

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Black Restaurant Week gets underway in Atlanta

The seventh-annual campaign runs through Aug. 20.

Black Restaurant Week is underway in Atlanta, giving local foodies an opportunity to explore eateries that may not be on their radar.Driving the news: The seventh-annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="campaign" data-vars-click-url="https://blackrestaurantweeks.com/atlanta-black-restaurant-week/" data-vars-content-id="e7e952b0-2daa-4a78-83a5-2d821876e984" data-vars-headline="Black Restaurant Week gets underway in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://blackrestaurantweeks.com/atlanta-black-restaurant-week/" target="_blank">campaign</a> runs through Aug. 20 and includes dozens of restaurants located both inside and outside the Perimeter.

El Tesoro's coming to Wild Heaven along the Beltline

The popular Mexican restaurant is taking over the brewery's kitchen

El Tesoro, the Edgewood Mexican restaurant where the long lines are worth the wait, is taking over the kitchen of Wild Heaven Beer in West End along the Beltline.What&#x27;s happening: Starting Monday, Aug. 7, people can pair their Emergency Drinking Beer with El Tesoro&#x27;s barbacoa de res tacos and frontera mulitas at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lee &amp; White" data-vars-click-url="https://www.leeandwhiteatl.com/" data-vars-content-id="77bb7823-915a-489f-96c3-14e5e1395547" data-vars-headline="El Tesoro&#x27;s coming to Wild Heaven along the Beltline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.leeandwhiteatl.com/" target="_blank">Lee &amp; White</a> brewery. (Or anything else; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="it&#x27;s all spectacular" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eltesoroatl.com/menu" data-vars-content-id="77bb7823-915a-489f-96c3-14e5e1395547" data-vars-headline="El Tesoro&#x27;s coming to Wild Heaven along the Beltline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eltesoroatl.com/menu" target="_blank">it&#x27;s all spectacular</a>.)Details: The location will be open seven days a week and starts serving at 11am. You&#x27;ll be able to order beer and food at the same time.<ul><li>You&#x27;ll also be able to place online orders to takeout via <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wild Heaven&#x27;s website" data-vars-click-url="https://wildheavenbeer.com/#" data-vars-content-id="77bb7823-915a-489f-96c3-14e5e1395547" data-vars-headline="El Tesoro&#x27;s coming to Wild Heaven along the Beltline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wildheavenbeer.com/#" target="_blank">Wild Heaven&#x27;s website</a>.</li></ul>In the weeds: Wild Heaven&#x27;s adding the Lager Libre Tex-Mex Lager to its menu in honor of the partnership.What&#x27;s next: The 23-acre Lee &amp; White complex that houses the brewery is putting the finishing touches on its 19-vendor food hall — announced tenants include Gusto, Vietvana and Good Azz Burgers — and adding a Grady Health System outpatient center.Plus: The brewery is opening a third location — with Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q manning the kitchen — in the Toco Hills Shopping Center in 2024.

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The fight over Roswell's downtown promenade proposal

The city's proposal to close part of Canton Street for a pedestrian space on weekends met pushback

A fight over plans to periodically close a downtown Roswell street for pedestrians is coming to a head.Driving the news: A task force of business owners and residents meets tonight at Roswell City Hall for the first time — and has until Aug. 25 to present their findings to government officials.

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Michelin Guide comes to Atlanta

The guide's selections — and the coveted Michelin stars — will be announced in the fall.

The Michelin Guide — a shortlist of the top restaurants in the world — is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="finally releasing an Atlanta edition" data-vars-click-url="https://michelinmedia.com/c0/michelin-guide-arrives-in-atlanta/" data-vars-content-id="b47ceb77-57dc-4cc3-b641-c370d4290d6e" data-vars-headline="Michelin Guide comes to Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://michelinmedia.com/c0/michelin-guide-arrives-in-atlanta/" target="_blank">finally releasing an Atlanta edition</a>.

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