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April 28 — Atlanta hip-hop pioneers OutKast are in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2025 class alongside Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper, and The White Stripes. Chubby Checker finally received recognition after decades of public campaigning. (Or, as the British press put it, “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame picks Outkast but not Oasis.”)
🌤️ Partly cloudy and 79° today.
⚖️ A federal judge is set to rule on a complaint filed by a group of 133 international college students – including those attending Emory, Georgia Tech, and Kennesaw State – who say the Trump administration is illegally trying to deport them.
📱 The Falcons’ defensive coordinator’s 21-year-old son admitted to prank calling Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft. Sanders, later drafted by the Browns in the fifth round, dismissed the incident as “childish” but not impactful.
🛍️ Charlotte-based Asana Partners has purchased Shops of Dunwoody and several surrounding parcels.
🏫 The Fulton County school board approved a $136.8 million contract to build the second phase of the new North Springs High School.
🗣️ Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger highlighted his office’s accomplishments on elections, licensing, and business growth during a recent joint luncheon with the Greater Perimeter and Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce.
🧒🏽 The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has received a $2.5 million grant from the Lilly Foundation to expand its programming on building positive character traits in kids.
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🚨 Federal agents raided an underground Colorado nightclub, detaining over 100 immigrants allegedly in the country illegally.
📺 “60 Minutes” veteran Scott Pelley addressed executive producer Bill Owens’ resignation on air yesterday, suggesting Paramount’s merger aspirations had compromised the show’s journalistic independence.
🕖 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• New spot on Edgewood
• Grady Salutes honors journalists
• Global Headlines
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• Look & Listen – Papal transition
🏡 The Historic Druid Hills Home & Garden Tour is back May 2-4. We’re celebrating the personality of Frederick Law Olmsted’s remarkable neighborhood with seven must-see homes – each curated to reflect the owners’ unique style and passions. Grab your tickets today! SPONSOR MESSAGE
1. Lore brings unpretentious fun to Edgewood Avenue
🪩 Lore, a new nightspot located on the border of Old Fourth Ward and Sweet Auburn, is expanding the definition of the LGBTQ+ club beyond drag shows and dance parties.
The venture from Wussy magazine founder Jon Dean and NonsenseATL’s Kimberly Turner and Scott Lockhart joins the ranks of queer-owned nightlife on Edgewood Avenue, including Joystick Gamebar, Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium, and Pisces.
“We want to have fun and unexpected events for people to come to and give people a reason to leave their house and get off the apps and have a safe third place to go,” Dean said.
➳ Read Katie Burkholder’s feature on Lore.
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Step inside history at this year’s Druid Hills Home & Garden Tour!
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🏡 The Historic Druid Hills Home & Garden Tour is back on May 2-4!
This year, we celebrate the personality of Frederick Law Olmsted’s remarkable neighborhood, showcasing seven must-see homes and his woodland, Deepdene Park. Each home has been carefully renovated and curated to reflect the unique style and passions of its owners.
➡ Fabulous art and rare antiques, mint vintage cars and rare baseball memorabilia, pristine gardens and meticulous renovations — this tour has something for everyone — grab your tickets today!
2. Chandley, Crane, others honored by UGA
📰 At Friday’s annual Grady Salutes luncheon, the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications honored five journalists with its prestigious Grady Fellowship.
This year’s honorees were:
- Malena Cunningham Anderson
- David Chandley
- Bill Crane
- Sanders Hickey
- Parker Middleton
🏅 The fellowship was established in 2008, and previous classes include Melissa Libby, Brian Robinson, Lee Thomas, Condace Pressley, and Ernie Johnson Jr.
🎓 The school also presented alumni awards to Heidi Hennink-Kaminski, Anne Noland, Marah Lidey, Eric Baker, and the staff of the Cicero Independiente.
3. Canada votes for new PM; Trump questions Putin on peace
🇻🇦 The Vatican said an estimated 400,000 mourners attended Pope Francis’ Funeral Mass at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday. Here are photos.
➡ A papal conclave will begin within 20 days, with cardinals electing a new pope through a secret ballot, which could take anywhere from one day to months.
🇺🇦🇷🇺 After an impromptu meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican, President Donald Trump suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t want peace.
🇨🇦 Canadians head to the polls today in a pivotal election transformed by U.S. tariffs and Trump’s “51st state” comments, with Liberals now slightly ahead of Conservatives.
🇨🇦 A 30-year-old man was charged with second-degree murder after an SUV plowed into a crowd at the Vancouver Filipino Lapu-Lapu Day festival.
🗳️ Australia and Singapore also hold federal elections this week.
🇮🇷 At least 28 people were killed and 800 injured in a massive explosion at Iran’s largest commercial port.
🇮🇩 An eruption of Indonesia’s Mt. Lewotobi sent ash more than 11,000 feet into the sky, which was captured in a stunning image taken from above.
🚢 A letter written by a Titanic survivor five days before the ship sank sold at auction for $399,000. The note eerily stated the writer would “await my journey’s end before I pass judgment” on the vessel.
🇦🇺 Virginia Giuffre, 41, a prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew who became a fierce advocate against sexual abuse, died by suicide at her farm in Western Australia. If you or a loved one are dealing with thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
🇬🇧 Liverpool captured the Premier League title, ending a three-decade drought.
🗓️ U.S. Rep. Austin Scott will discuss how global events impact Georgia industries at a World Affairs Council luncheon on May 12. The eight-term congressman serves on intelligence, armed services, and agriculture committees and will offer his insight on how international policy impacts local communities. Register today.
🏡 The Historic Druid Hills Home & Garden Tour is back May 2-4. We’re celebrating the personality of Frederick Law Olmsted’s remarkable neighborhood with seven must-see homes — each curated to reflect the owners’ unique style and passions. Grab your tickets today! SPONSOR MESSAGE
4. Picking a Pope
Following Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday, a conclave of cardinals will meet to choose a successor to lead the Roman Catholic church. Here is some reading, listening, and viewing material to help understand the process.
🕰️ USA Today has a timeline on the papal conclave, noting that one such conclave lasted three years, while Pope Francis was selected in just one day.
🎧 The Stuff You Should Know podcast offers a quick tutorial on the pope’s role in the church and how the papacy works in general.
👓 NPR takes a closer look at the 135 cardinal electors who will be selecting the next pope.
🎥 The award-winning film “Conclave” might have come out last year, but with Pope Francis’ death, it feels more relevant than ever. You can watch it on Amazon Prime, and be sure to read this article that details just how accurate the movie was about the papal election process.
🏡 The Historic Druid Hills Home & Garden Tour is back May 2-4. We’re celebrating the personality of Frederick Law Olmsted’s remarkable neighborhood with seven must-see homes — each curated to reflect the owners’ unique style and passions. Grab your tickets today! SPONSOR MESSAGE
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