Happy Birthday, America!
July 4 — If you’re looking for ways to celebrate America’s birthday, check out this roundup of parades, food, and fireworks. Our team was at Tucker’s event on Main Street last night.
🌤️ Mostly sunny and 95° today.
🏆 Wheelchair athletes Daniel Romanchuk and Susannah Scaroni won the AJC Peachtree Road Race this morning. It is Romanchuk’s seventh straight and Scaroni’s fourth Peachtree win, and her third in a row. Follow live coverage of the 10K race live on AJC.com.
🚊 After major pushback from city leaders, MARTA announced yesterday that it would pause the renovation of Five Points Station, which was slated to begin this weekend.
🔎 A $50,000 reward is being offered for information about the shooting death of two boys on Tuesday in southwest Atlanta.
⚖️ The appointment of Atlanta’s new city attorney, Patrise Perkins-Hooker, has been delayed again with no explanation.
💰 Our colleague Dyana Bagby has more details on the $2 million settlement approved by the city for two college students tased and removed from their car during Black Lives Matter protests in 2020.
⬆️ The Fulton County Board of Commissioners announced it intends to increase property taxes this year by 3.74 percent over the rollback millage rate.
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🗳️ President Joe Biden vowed to continue his reelection campaign despite growing pressure from Democrats to withdraw. A CNN poll showed Biden’s approval rating at a new low.
📈 Both the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 closed at record highs yesterday. The stock markets are closed today.
🇬🇧 UK citizens are voting in today’s general election, with polls showing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak losing to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.
🌀 Hurricane Beryl is headed to the Cayman Islands and then Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, with Texas bracing for possible impact on Monday.
🕖 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• Pets & Their People
• Dunwoody Parade
• ‘Cobra Kai’ mansion on the market
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• Quick Bites
Be safe and have a great holiday,
Collin & Sammie
🇺🇸 Celebrate freedom from pie during the upcoming July 4th holiday! Georgia Pecan Growers have teamed up with YOM Ice Cream to give away free Georgia Pecan push pops through July 7. Grab some pops at B Side in Decatur today and at Candler Market tomorrow (from noon – 2 p.m., while supplies last).
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1. Pets & Their People
🐾 We put out the call for photos of you with your beloved furry friends and you answered!
Our annual “Pets & Their People” feature is one of our favorites since it gives us a great opportunity to showcase our readers.
The submissions always tend to favor the pups more, so we were happy to see more kitties and even a horse this year.
➡️ See the pups here and the cats, chicken, and horse here.
Skip the Pie; Push the Pop!
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🍦 What’s better than a slice of pecan pie?
How about Georgia pecan ice cream in a push pop! To celebrate freedom during the upcoming July 4th holiday, Georgia Pecan Growers have teamed up with YOM Ice Cream to give away free Georgia Pecan push pops through July 7 across Atlanta.
😅 So skip the pie, and push the pop! It’s the perfect way to cool down while enjoying one of Georgia’s iconic treats and also supporting Georgia farm families!
🗓️ Here’s where you can find your pop!
2. A guide to the Dunwoody 4th of July parade
🇺🇸 Rough Draft has partnered with the Dunwoody Homeowners Association to present the 2024 4th of July Parade. The parade, which has the theme “Red, White & YOU,” is the largest in the state.
The 2.7-mile parade route steps off from the intersection of Mount Vernon and Jett Ferry roads at 9 a.m. David Abes of DASH Hospitality is the Grand Marshal.
After the parade, you can stick around for a festival at Dunwoody Village, where there will be plenty of activities to enjoy.
But, before the festivities start, you’ll need to find the perfect viewing spot. We’ve got some tips for you ahead of the parade.
🌭 Learn more about the parade here.
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🎆 For a little extra razzle dazzle, check out this story on two popular returning parade entries, the Precision Lawn Chair Drill Team and the Twilight Twirlers.
3. ‘Cobra Kai’ mansion on the market in Marietta
🥋 Want to live in the LaRusso mansion from the hit Netflix series “Cobra Kai”? You can for a cool $2,950,000.
While the hit series – a continuation of the “Karate Kid” franchise – is set in Los Angeles, the home that belongs to Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) is actually at 130 Woodlawn Drive in Marietta.
Engel & Völkers Atlanta, which is marketing the home, said in a press release that it “combines modern elegance with the charm of Southern architecture.”
🇺🇸 Celebrate freedom from pie during the upcoming July 4th holiday! Georgia Pecan Growers have teamed up with YOM Ice Cream to give away free Georgia Pecan push pops through July 7. Grab some pops at B Side in Decatur today and at Candler Market tomorrow (from noon – 2 p.m., while supplies last).
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4. Quick Bites
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💯 On this day in 1924, Italian chef Caesar Cardini created the iconic Caesar salad in Tijuana, Mexico.
🌐 Stolen Goods presents the eight-chef, ten-course Edna Lewis Sunday Supper on July 28 at Bread & Butterfly in Inman Park. The benefit highlights the diversity of the African diaspora and celebrates Africa’s influence on American cuisine and culture. Get tickets here. (Pictured)
🥟 Dumpling Factory, the new restaurant from Northern China Eatery owner Fan Zhang, is opening at Westside Paper tomorrow.
🍽️ Che Butter Jonez, the Atlanta restaurant run by husband-and-wife team Chef Malik Rhasaan and Detric Fox-Quinlan, is planning on moving from Cleveland Avenue in southwest Atlanta to Brookhaven.
🌮 Dunwoody taco restaurant Takorea permanently closed on Monday, while a new location of Velvet Taco opened in the High Street development this week.
🍷 Winemaker Maison Chapoutier is coming to Midtown’s Lazy Betty on Wed., July 10. The five-course dinner featuring Rhône wines begins at 6:30 p.m. Reservations can be made here.
🇫🇷 Le Bilboquet is celebrating Bastille Day on Sun., July 14. From noon – 9 p.m. guests can enjoy live music, Nicolas Feuillatte champagne, French bites, and more. Learn more and book a table here.
💸GPS Hospitality, the third-largest Burger King franchisee with close to 400 Burger King restaurants, has awarded Burger King Foundation scholarships to 235 students, including over 40 Atlanta-area recipients. Since 2013, GPS Hospitality has supported 1,900 scholars, totaling nearly $1.965 million in giving to employees and high school seniors to continue their educational journey.
📧 Today’s newsletter was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.
