Wake-up, Wednesday
April 9 — The Masters’ annual Par 3 Contest starts today at noon (How to watch). The tradition dates back to 1960, and despite 112 holes-in-one over the years, no winner has ever won the Masters in the same year.
🌞 Sunny with a high of 66° today.
💰 OSHA is fining BioLab $61,473 for violations connected to the chemical fire at the Rockdale County plant.
🩺 Healthbeat looks at the public health bills that stalled during the Georgia legislative session, including a bill to certify community health workers.
🚧 The City of Dunwoody will pave 10 miles on 23 streets during its 2025 paving project.
🏢 The City of Brookhaven has opened a new building on Buford Highway housing its planning, engineering, and permitting departments.
🖼️ Sandy Springs Society will hold its Mystery Masterpieces fundraiser for local nonprofits on April 15, featuring work by local artists.
ELSEWHERE
📰 A judge ordered the Associated Press restored to the White House press pool.
📉 After an early rally, the Dow dropped 320 points yesterday as investors wavered ahead of a midnight tariff deadline imposing a cumulative 104% duty on Chinese goods. Here’s the latest on tariffs.
💼 The acting director of the IRS resigned after the agency announced an agreement allowing taxpayer data to be shared with immigration officials.
PICTURE THIS: Zoo Atlanta’s new African lion habitat is open and Hondo, Hatari, and Azizi got their first taste of the space, which adds 1,500 more square feet and features like a pool and waterfall. Watch a video of the boys exploring the habitat on Instagram.
🕖 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• Dennis Dean Catering’s new owners
• Embracing senior status
• MARTA delays
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• Concert Picks
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1. Dennis Dean Catering to preserve Retzleff’s legacy under new ownership
🥘 Following the death of culinary powerhouse Dennis Retzleff, Annie Duncan and Adam Shoemaker are preserving his legacy as the new owners of Dennis Dean Catering.
The takeover by Duncan and Shoemaker, the company’s general manager and director of sales, respectively, had been in the works for several months prior to Retzleff’s death due to his worsening illness.
The duo plans to maintain this consistency and continue the business with Retzleff’s memory at the forefront with no changes to how the catering company is run.
🍽️ More on this story here.
Kim Chong Hak’s American debut at The High!
SPONSORED BY THE HIGH MUSEUM
🏔️ This week at The High, Kim Chong Hak: Painter of Seoraksan bursts to life with vibrant colors and dynamic landscapes. Experience the energy of Korea’s Mount Seorak through Kim’s expressive brushstrokes — perfect for celebrating the vibrancy of spring!
➞ Don’t miss this breathtaking exhibition. Opens this Fri., April 11.
2. That’s what she said: Embracing senior status at 55
🧘 “I turned 55 today and would like to sign up.”
That’s what Georgia Voice columnist Melissa Carter told the receptionist at the front desk of her local senior center last month. She learned that the minimum age to join was 55, and she hit the ground running on that birthday.
Carter is not ashamed to say she joined the senior center, since she’s never adhered to ageism in her life. However, she does get odd looks from friends, especially younger ones, surprised that she voluntarily placed herself within that grouping.
⭐ Read more from Carter on embracing senior life here.
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3. MARTA’s first bus rapid transit line won’t open this year
🚇 MARTA’s first bus rapid transit line (BRT) connecting Downtown Atlanta to Summerhill, Peoplestown, and the Atlanta Beltline’s Southside Trail won’t open this year due to unexpected discoveries during the construction process.
According to MARTA, construction crews on the Rapid A-Line have been hampered by the discovery of old streetcar tracks buried under the roadway.
Even more surprising was the discovery of a forgotten underground parking garage along Forsyth Street. MARTA officials said the garage area, which was earmarked for utility needs, wasn’t on any maps or blueprints.
🚧 More on this story here.
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4. Concert Picks
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Wed., April 9
🐶 Dogwood @ The Masquerade – Purgatory
🎤 Yeek @ The Masquerade – Altar
Thurs., April 10
🪂 Parachutes + Terrain (DC) + Past Our Prime + Phantom Shores @ The Star Community Bar
🔥 Denzel Curry @ The Eastern
🏯 The Japanese House @ Tabernacle
🤘 Poppy @ Buckhead Theatre
Fri., April 11
🇦🇺 Kylie Minogue @ State Farm Arena (Pictured)
🌹 Rose Hotel @ Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
🌻 Penny & Sparrow @ The Eastern
🎷 Oglethorpe University Jazz Ensemble @ Conant Performing Arts Center
⛰️ Joe Waters @ The Velvet Note (also Sat.)
🎹 The Khalife Trio @ SCADshow
Sat., April 12
👻 SOUL COUGHING @ The Eastern
💽 DJ Kemit + Rich Medina @ Echo Room
🎸 The Spirit of Rush @ Napoleon’s Decatur
🕶️ The Floozies + Big Something + Sunsquabi + Chalk Dinosaur @ Tabernacle
🧍♂️ Teenage Dads @ Vinyl
Sun., April 13
🤵 Joe Gransden + Eddie Lopez @ Roswell Cultural Arts Center
🎶 Dr. Love + The Albert White Band + Lady D + Willie Hill @ Westside Motor Lounge
🎙️ The Kate McGarry Quartet @ The Velvet Note
🌺 Caroline Reilly + Los Gargoyles + Blind Jive Band + Café Bleu @ The Masquerade – Altar
Mon., April 14
🎵 Naked Giants @ The Masquerade – Purgatory
Tues., April 15
📻 Caravan Palace @ Buckhead Theatre
🎧 Alessia Cara @ The Eastern
🎼 Ben Kweller @ The Masquerade – Purgatory
🥇 First to Eleven @ The Masquerade – Altar
Wed., April 16
🗣️ The Linda Lindas @ Terminal West
🚙 Asleep at the Wheel @ Gas South Theater
✝️ YHWH Nailgun @ Vinyl
😎 Yesness @ Aisle 5
🏖️ Beach Bunny @ Buckhead Theatre
TUNE IN
🎙️ Don’t miss Sammie with the AJC’s Mike Jordan every Thursday at 9:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. as they preview the top events in town on WABE.
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🖋️ Our story from yesterday’s newsletter on the Amsterdam Walk redevelopment has been updated and expanded to reflect a wider perspective.
📚 It’s National Library Workers Day, so don’t forget to take the time today to thank those helping keep our libraries alive!
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