Say itâs Saturday
April 19 âThe Hawksâ season ended last night in a 123-114 overtime loss to Miami in the Play-In tournament. The Heat became the first No. 10 seed to advance to the playoffs under the current format.
âď¸ Cloudy and 85° today. Easter Sunday will be cloudy with a high of 83°.
MARKET UPDATE
đ In a holiday-shortened week, markets retreated as tariff concerns lingered. The Dow and Nasdaq each lost more than 2%, while the S&P 500 slid 1.5%.
⥠For the week, Delta, Home Depot, and Coke were up, but Carterâs fell slightly.
LOCAL NEWS
đď¸Â Influential Atlanta-based music industry attorney Joel Katz died yesterday. He was 80. The Bronx-native represented legendary artists including Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett, Faith Hill, Ludacris, Justin Timberlake, and his first client, James Brown.
đŤ A group of Drew Charter School 10th graders sheltered in place during Thursdayâs deadly shooting at Florida State University. The students, who were visiting campus when two people were killed, returned safely to Atlanta that evening.
đŁď¸ A mother of school children was forcibly removed from a Decatur school board meeting after shouting âCowards!â during discussions on eliminating equity policies.
âťď¸ âBeyond the Binâ is a bulk recycling collaboration between Keep North Fulton Beautiful and Sandy Springs Together on Sat., April 26. Register for the eco-friendly disposal of large items.
đľ Emory University received a $5 million gift from alumnus Billy Harbert to establish the new BL Harbert Real Estate Center.
ELSEWHERE
âď¸ The US Supreme Court ordered a pause on deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members under the rarely-used 1798 Alien Enemies Act.
đ¸Â The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival wraps up this weekend with Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott headlining.
WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND
➠The Braves play the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park today at 7:15 p.m. and Sunday at 1:35 p.m.
đł Midtown Earth Alliance is celebrating sustainability and Earth Day with the Midtown Earth Day Market, a free community event today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
đ¨Â Sandy Springs Artsapalooza, a free festival featuring artists and vendors from all avenues, is today from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
⥠Here are some concerts to check out:Â
- SweetWater 420 Fest with Drive-By Truckers and Greensky Bluegrass @ Pullman Yards (Today and Tomorrow)
- Global Drumbeat Music Festival @ Westside Motor Lounge (Today, 3-9 p.m.)
- Damien Escobar @ Center Stage (Tonight)Â
- The Black Jacket Symphony presents Jimmy Buffett @ Atlanta Symphony Hall (Tonight)
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Enjoy your Saturday and Happy Easter!Â
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Top stories of the week
A look back at this weekâs most-read stories from our website. Follow @RoughDraftATL on Instagram for regular updates.
â Â High-speed chase leaves teen dead in Little Five Points
âĄÂ Temporary closures planned for GA 400 to construct express lanes
â˘Â Protesters arrested, shocked with Tasers at Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall
âŁÂ Concert Review: Kylie Minogue brings high-energy, euphoric hits to State Farm Arena (pictured)
â¤Â Sandy Springs opens new police headquarters, court complex
đž The Midtown Mutt Gala returns Sun., May 4! Inspired by the Met Gala, enjoy food, music, vendors, and costumed dogs on the red carpet. Free to watch; small fee to enter your pup (register by May 1). Details here! SPONSOR MESSAGE
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