⛈️ Saturday showers
Journalism FTW
May 3 — R.E.M. released a new video of “Radio Free Europe” to mark World Press Freedom Day and the 75th anniversary of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Coincidentally, the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby this weekend is Journalism.
Thunderstorms and 72° today. Sunnier tomorrow.
MARKET UPDATE
Wall Street celebrated a historic rally Friday as the S&P 500 notched its ninth consecutive day of gains — the longest winning streak since 2004 — after strong job numbers eased recession fears. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have now fully recovered losses sparked by the April tariff announcements.
Locally, Delta Air Lines stocks rose 5.64%, Home Depot rose 2.53%, Coca-Cola fell slightly, Equifax rose 3.19%, and Batra rose 0.76%.
LOCAL NEWS
The City of Brookhaven announced that the Corporate Square office park will be converted to the largest mixed-use project the city has seen since Town Brookhaven was built in 2010.
Showcase Atlanta and Central Atlanta Progress will host a webinar for small business owners and property owners on May 8 as part of an effort to revitalize and develop Downtown ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
ELSEWHERE
President Donald Trump released a budget proposal on Friday calling for cuts to domestic programs involving public health, education, and clean energy, with border security and military spending increases.
Saying that he doesn’t “know how much longer my father has,” Prince Harry told the BBC he “would love reconciliation” with the Royal Family and has “forgiven” them.
Gregg Popovich, the NBA’s all-time winningest coach, stepped down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs.
WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND
The Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade is tonight, with a Vendor market and food trucks starting at 4 p.m., and the parade beginning at 8:35 p.m.
The Historic Druid Hills Home & Garden Tour is this weekend. Tours run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The annual Glenwood Park Yard Sale is today with 20+ homes participating, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Award-winning educator Brendan Murphy explores antisemitism’s history in “We Remember: From Ancient Prejudices to Modern Challenges” at The Breman tomorrow at 3 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required.
Atlanta United FC will host Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this afternoon at 2:30 p.m.
The Atlanta Braves will play the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park this weekend. The games are Saturday at 7:15 p.m. and Sunday at 7:10 p.m.
Here are some concerts to check out:
LCD Soundsystem @ Coca-Cola Roxy (Tonight and Sunday)
Rhiannon Giddens @ The Eastern (Tonight)
Devin Townsend @ Tabernacle (Tonight)
CASH MONEY MILLIONAIRES @ State Farm Arena (Tonight)
Galantis @ Believe Music Hall (Tonight)
John Craigie + Cat Clyde @ Terminal West (Sunday)
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Top stories of the week
A look back at this week’s most-read stories from our website. Follow @RoughDraftATL on Instagram for regular updates.
① Hip hop innovators OutKast to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (pictured)
② Asana Partners buys Shops of Dunwoody, outlying buildings
③ Underground cocktail bar Redacted opens in Summerhill
④ Monday nights are for Atlanta’s supper clubs
⑤ Anne Lerner announces run for Tucker mayor
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