💥 Racing to parades

Wednesday roundup

July 3 — Metro Atlanta is gearing up for 4th of July celebrations, and we’ve got a roundup of events happening around the city including the Peachtree Road Race and the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade.

🌞 Mostly sunny and 92° today.

💵 The Atlanta City Council approved a settlement of $2 million for two college students tasered and pulled from a car while stuck in Downtown traffic caused by protests over George Floyd’s killing in 2020.

⚖️ Environmental organization Chattahoochee Riverkeeper has threatened to file a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta over sewage discharge into the river.

🏚️ Atlanta City Councilmember Byron Amos introduced legislation to create a new “blight tax” to crack down on neglected properties that contribute to blighted conditions and disinvestment in neighborhoods.

💰 Nonprofit AID Atlanta will receive a $2.5 million federal grant to fund housing assistance and supportive services for those living with HIV/AIDS.

⚖️ The U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity could further slow down Fulton County’s presidential election interference case , according to court watchers.

ELSEWHERE

🌀 Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm , is headed toward Jamaica after devastating the southeast Caribbean, killing at least six people.

🇬🇧 Voters in the United Kingdom head to the polls tomorrow. Here’s a primer on what’s at stake.

PICTURE THIS : The Budweiser Clydesdales visit Alpharetta on July 6, supporting Folds of Honor scholarships for families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders. The procession starts at 11 a.m. from Alpharetta City Hall.

🕖 Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:

• Dunwoody Parade
• Peachtree Road Race
• July 4th celebrations
• Zesto celebrates 75 years
AND
• Concert Picks

Happy Birthday, America!
Collin & Sammie

🇺🇸 Celebrate America’s birthday at Dunwoody’s annual 4th of July parade — the largest Independence Day parade in the state! Presented by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and Rough Draft Atlanta, the event features festive floats, marching bands, vintage cars, and local celebrities. Learn more here .

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1. 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.

AND

🎇 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.

See the newest photography exhibition at the High

SPONSORED BY THE HIGH MUSEUM

📷 Tyler Mitchell has traveled the world with his photography career. This summer, he’s bringing it back home to Atlanta.

The High Museum’s newest exhibition presents the work by Atlanta native Tyler Mitchell, who rose to fame when he photographed Beyoncé for Vogue as the first Black photographer to shoot a cover for the magazine. Tyler Mitchell: Idyllic Space blends fine art and fashion photography while delving into themes of Black self-determination and empowerment through scenes of love, leisure, and camaraderie.

🎟️ Get tickets today !

2. On your mark

🍑 The 55th Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race takes place on Thursday morning. The race, the world’s largest 10K, starts at Lenox Square and ends at Piedmont Park.

🏃‍♂️ If you haven’t gotten your number yet, or if you just want to soak in the atmosphere, head down to the race expo today at the Georgia World Congress Center Hall C4 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (9-10 a.m. Atlanta Track Club members only).

⏰ Start Times

• 6:25 Wheelchair Athletes
• 6:50 a.m. Elite Women
• 7 a.m. Elite Men + Everybody Else
• 8:30 Final Wave

🎸 The course will feature entertainment along the route, and organizers have added more than usual in an attempt to live up to its billing as the “Party of the Summer.”

👟 Race Director Rich Kenah recently highlighted a bunch of upgrades that the Atlanta Track Club made to the race this year.

📺 The race will stream on AJC.com starting at 6 a.m.

3. Fun, food, and fireworks happening across metro Atlanta for the 4th of July

🧨 Whether you’re in Atlanta, Tucker, Chamblee, or Sandy Springs, there are plenty of fun things to do on America’s birthday. You might be looking for some exercise, or maybe a block party with an ice-cold beer — whatever it is, we’ve got you covered.

🌭 Click here for some can’t-miss events .

KEEP YOUR DOG CALM

🐶 Here are some tips from our friends at Scenthound (Sponsored).

4. Zesto celebrates 75 years of serving burgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes

🥤 Zesto – the Atlanta institution known for its “Chubby Decker” burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes, and dipped cones – will celebrate its 75th anniversary during July.

In 1949, Big John Livaditis opened the first Zesto franchise in Atlanta on Peachtree Road across from the Brookwood train station, and it was instantly popular. Big John, born in Illinois to Greek parents, sponsored other Greek immigrants to come to the U.S. to work with him while opening more Zesto locations.

Big John, who also created Big John’s Christmas Trees , died in 1995. His son and daughter-in-law, Jimbo and Leigh Ann, now run the family business.

🍔 Learn more about this Atlanta staple here .

MORE DINING NEWS

✈️ Contributor Sarra Sedghi takes a deep dive into the companies and their employees who create thousands of in-flight meals for international travelers.

🇺🇸 Celebrate America’s birthday at Dunwoody’s annual 4th of July parade — the largest Independence Day parade in the state! Presented by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and Rough Draft Atlanta, the event features festive floats, marching bands, vintage cars, and local celebrities. Learn more here .

SPONSOR MESSAGE

5. Concert Picks

VIA HOW DO YOU ATLANTA?

Wed., July 3
🤩 D. Savage @ The Loft

Thurs., July 4
🧨 Stockbridge 4th of July Extravaganza @ Stockbridge Amphitheater

Fri., July 5
😎 Chris Brown @ State Farm Arena (also Sat., and Sun. 7/14)
🎹 Threeory Music Band @ Center Stage Theater

Sat., July 6
🔊 7th Annual ATLANTA HOUSE HEADS PICNIC @ Grant Park
🎤 Hiatus Kaiyote (pictured) @ The Eastern
⚡ Bad Guru @ Vinyl
🇩🇪 Caspa @ Terminal West

Mon., July 8
🚗 Sign Crushes Motorist @ Aisle 5

Tues., July 9
⭐ Hawthorne Heights with I See Stars @ The Eastern
🦁 Pedro the Lion @ Terminal West
🎟️ Ben Platt @ Fox Theatre

Wed., July 10
🎶 Allan Rayman @ Vinyl

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.

📧 Today’s newsletter was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.

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