Giving Tuesday
Dec. 3Ā ā Polls are open for the runoff elections in DeKalb and the City of Atlanta today until 7 p.m.Ā Find your voting location here.
āļø Sunny and 44Ā° today.
šļøĀ Helen Brown Harden, the founder of legendaryĀ Westside restaurant Bankhead Seafood, died over the weekend,Ā just weeks after the location reopened in Grove ParkĀ under the ownership of Atlanta rappers Michael āKiller Mikeā Render and Clifford āT.I.ā Harris.
š According to Georgia Power, the companyās projected 12,000 megawatts load growth will triple by mid-2030 due to theĀ proliferation of data centersĀ in the state.Ā
āļø Yak Gotti, aĀ defendant in the gang and racketeering trial of alleged Young Slime Life members, wasĀ injured in a stabbingĀ by another inmate on Sunday.Ā āļø Sandy Springs will host a freeĀ Snow Day Movie MatineeĀ featuring the movie āFrozenā on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. as an inclusive event for people with disabilities and their families.
šĀ āLove Asheville from AfarāĀ with music by LEAF Global Arts is a pop-up to benefit artists affected by Hurricane Helene on Thurs., Dec. 5 fromĀ 5-7 p.m. at Ponce City Market, supported by River Arts District Artists (RADA) Foundation,Ā The Radical Hotel,Ā ExploreĀ AshevilleĀ andĀ Jamestown.
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ā” In a social media post, President-elect Donald Trump said that there would beĀ āhell to payāĀ if Hamas didnāt return the remaining Israeli hostages by Inauguration Day.
š Hereās whatās in todayās newsletter:
ā¢ Rough Draft acquires Georgia Voice
ā¢ Giving Tuesday
ā¢ Tucker Grinch
ā¢ Around the State: GPB
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ā¢ Volunteer Opportunities
Have a good day,
Collin & SammieĀ
š Donāt miss this weekendāsĀ Miracle on PeachtreeĀ festivities! Saturday kicks off with wreath decorating, then a hot chocolate crawl in Buckhead Village, ending with the Georgia Boy Choir performing at the tree lighting ceremony in Charlie Loudermilk Park.Ā Get details and join the fun!
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1. LGBTQ+ news outlet Georgia Voice to become part of Rough Draft family
š³ļøāšĀ As first reported this morningĀ by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, theĀ Georgia Voice, the regionās premier LGBTQ+ news outlet, is becoming part of the Rough Draft Atlanta family.Ā
Longtime Atlanta Intown editor Collin Kelley will take the helm and bring readers the news and features they need as we move forward into uncertain times for LGBTQ+ civil and human rights.Ā
The Georgia Voice will continue as a free, monthly print paper distributed at more than 130 locations across metro Atlanta while bolstering its digital presence through the Rough Draft platform.Ā And, of course, a new newsletter willĀ launch in January.
šĀ Read more about the Georgia Voice x Rough Draft in Collinās Editorās Letter.
Add a little magic to your holidays
SPONSORED BY ATLANTA BALLET
š©° LetĀ Atlanta BalletĀ transport you into the magical winter wonderland of The Nutcracker this holiday season, where falling snowflakes, twirling flowers, and spinning stars come to life.
š« Be captivated by the beloved holiday tradition with its enchanting storytelling, stunning choreography, and live orchestra set to Tchaikovskyās iconic score. Featuring innovative staging, vibrant costumes, and state-of-the-art video projections to create a visually stunning experience, this reimagined production is perfect for families and ballet enthusiasts alike.
Atlanta BalletĀ invites you to celebrate the spirit of the season and experience the magic of The Nutcracker anew. On stage at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Dec.Ā 7-26.
šļøĀ Learn more and buy tickets here.
2. Nonprofit organizations hope for donations on Giving Tuesday
šĀ Giving TuesdayĀ is today, offeringĀ an opportunity to donate online and attend in-person events to benefit nonprofit organizations.
Since its launch in 2012,Ā GAgivesĀ has broken Giving Tuesday records year after year, both in the number of individual gifts and in total dollars raised.
āThis year has been especially trying for Georgia nonprofits as theyāve been called upon for extra resources and manpower, whether thatās a result of the devastation of this yearās storms, the national housing crisis, community support for those directly impacted by the Apalachee High School attack, inflation, or a host of other situations,ā said Karen Beavor, president and CEO of Georgia Center for Nonprofits.
šøĀ For more information on participating Atlanta organizations, click here.
3. Tucker Grinch starts his yearly travels through Atlanta
š The Grinch has gone from trash to treasure, thanks to longtime Tucker resident Sherry Cross. Fifteen years ago, Crossā teenage daughter found a homemade wooden Grinch sitting on a trash pile on Midvale Road and brought it home.Ā
āWe were wondering what we could do with it that would be fun, and the tradition started ā surprising people by putting it at their door or garage and having them pass it on to the next person,ā Cross said.Ā
Cross also had another idea: to track the annual travels of the Tucker Grinch. She attached a poem with instructions on how to pass on the Grinch and when and where it needed to be returned.
šĀ Learn more about the Tucker Grinch here.
š½ļøĀ Every year,Ā Open HandĀ provides more than 1.3 million nourishing meals to neighbors in need. Help us provide free, nutritious meals to individuals with chronic disease, homebound seniors, and those unable to cook for themselves.Ā Donate to support those who need it most.
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4. Lawmakers recommend āmulti-faceted approachā to preserving Georgia farmland
š¾ Tax breaks for farmers, higher weight limits for trucks, and reforming Georgiaās Gratuities Clause prohibiting gifts to individuals or businessesĀ top a list of proposals a legislative study committee issued during Thanksgiving week.
The state Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgiaās Farmlands unanimously approved 11 recommendations on Nov. 25 aimed at slowing the conversion of prime farmland to development.
āItās not a simple solution,ā Will Bentley, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, said after the study committee adopted its report. āItās going to take a multi-faceted approach.ā
šĀ Read more in this story from GPB.Ā
5. Volunteer Opportunities
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šĀ Operation Christmas Child (pictured) is looking for individual and group volunteers at their Acworth processing center until mid-December to help prepare shoeboxes for international shipment.Ā To view available shifts, you can register here.Ā
š§ Ā Grady Health System needs volunteers for its Fresh Food Cart at The Grady Asa Yancey Health CenterĀ on Wednesday morning. Expect to sort, pack, and distribute food directly to patients.
š§ Ā Hands On Atlanta is seeking volunteers to help at Love T. Nolan ElementaryĀ on Saturday morning. Enrichment activity roles include school captain, session lead, and general volunteer slots.Ā
š§ Todayās newsletter was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.
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