⚠️ Global tech outage

Ugh, Friday

July 19 — Delta Air Lines is among the businesses worldwide that were paralyzed this morning after a global technology outage shut down airports, broadcasters, hospitals, and police departments. Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike said the issue was caused by a bug, not an attack.

🌩️ Thunderstorms and 84° today. The weekend will be more of the same.

💰 Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday that the state will spend $15 billion in surplus funds on transportation infrastructure projects.

🚒 Fire damaged the Kodak building in Midtown Thursday morning, the second fire at the site on Ponce de Leon Avenue in two months.

⚖️ The Democratic Party of Georgia filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging a state law that authorized the formation of “leadership committees” that can raise and spend unlimited contributions on behalf of statewide and legislative candidates.

🐾 The case of a missing terrier named Jasper continues to enthrall Tucker residents, but the pup’s owners say opportunists are trying to scam them for cash.

😥 Le Petit Marche in Kirkwood and ABC Chicken & Waffles in Sweet Auburn will cease dine-in service this weekend and shift to delivery.

🚧 Sandy Springs City Council approved spending more than $2 million for road improvement projects on Roswell Road and the Boylston/Hammond Drive intersection.

🏕️ Camp Poncey-Hi continues this weekend with Move Like Messi – a soccer clinic for kids – on Saturday, and Drag Queen Bingo on Sunday.

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🗳️ Former President Donald Trump formally accepted his party’s nomination on the final night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Thursday. In a record-long speech of more than 90 minutes , Trump recounted last weekend’s assassination attempt before attacking his political rivals.

🎗️ Bob Newhart , the comedy legend and lead of “The Bob Newhart Show,” passed away this week at 94.

🎗️ Lou Dobbs , one of CNN’s original correspondents, who later became a conservative political pundit, died yesterday. He was 78 years old.

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

• Beltline’s new branding
• Four historic homes on the market
• Film Review: ‘Twisters’
• The Sports Section
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• Top Stories of the Week

Have a good weekend,
Collin & Sammie

🖼️ Join collectors Wes and Missy Cochran in conversation with Curator Andi McKenzie at the Carlos Museum on Wed., July 24. Discover how ethical practices and artist relationships shaped their collection of nearly 500 works by African American artists. Learn more here.

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1. Atlanta Beltline unveils new branding, website

🚴 The Atlanta Beltline unveiled a new “visual identity” and website designed to better update and engage users as the project moves toward its 2030 completion date.

The new branding, led by Atlanta-based marketing agency Alloy, was unveiled yesterday and features a streamlined font and colorful logo called “The Beacon,” which will begin appearing on new signage along the trail over the next three to six months.

In an interview with Rough Draft, Beltline President & CEO Clyde Higgs said the Beltline is approaching the 20th anniversary of the tax allocation district which kicked off the creation of the 22-mile trail loop around Atlanta.

➡️ More on this story here.

How do I keep my dog safe this summer?

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Make sure your dog always has access to fresh cool water and shade during outdoor activities.

Beware of Hot Pavement
Walk your dog during cooler times and check the ground temperature with your hand. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your dog.

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Regularly check your dog for ticks, especially after outdoor activities, and remove them promptly.

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2. Real estate firm has four historic Neel Reid-designed homes on the market

🏡 Harry Norman REALTORS has added four properties designed by renowned southern architect Neel Reid to its roster of listings.

One of Atlanta’s most well-known residential architects in the early 20th century, Reid’s work helped shape the city’s home design landscape.

“To own a Neel Reid home is like owning a piece of architectural history,” said Jenni Bonura, Harry Norman REALTORS president and CEO. “He was one of Atlanta’s greatest architects, whose work remains highly respected and has laid the foundation for the design of residential homes and iconic landmarks throughout the city. We are incredibly excited and honored to be representing four Neel Reid-designed properties right now.”

💸 Learn more about the homes here.

3. ‘Twisters’ is a legacy sequel done right

WEEKLY FILM REVIEW | BY SAMMIE PURCELL

🌪️ Legacy sequels are par for the course these days in Hollywood, from the successful (“Top Gun: Maverick”) to the less successful (“The Exorcist: Believer”). Nowadays, big blockbuster sequels tend to tie into a movie from 20+ years ago, aiming to tickle our nostalgic funny bones, but so often failing to capture what made said old movie special in the first place – whether it be the style, the stars, or the ingenuity.

“Twisters,” the follow-up to Jan de Bont’s 1996 disaster classic “Twister,” is one of those movies that seemed poised to fall into the same trap as so many before it. It’s a film that could have easily gotten lost in the mechanics of how this new crop of characters connects to the old ones, or what happened in the intervening 28 years between films.

But, luckily for audiences, Helen Hunt does not show up as Daisy Edgar-Jones’ mom, or some other ridiculous tie-in. Instead, director Lee Isaac Chung is focused less on empty nods to the original movie and more on attempting to recapture the singular magic of the 1990s blockbuster.

🤠 Read Sammie’s full review here .

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4. Atlanta Open’s finale; Le Tour finishes Sunday

🚴 The Tour de France will finish this weekend with the first individual time trial finale in 35 years. It will also be the first time the race will not culminate in Paris as the city is preparing to host the Olympics and Paralympics. (TV: Peacock)

⚾ The Atlanta Braves are still eight-and-a-half games behind the Phillies (despite Philadelphia’s embarrassing 18-3 loss to Oakland this week). The Braves will work on closing that gap against the Cardinals tonight at 7:20 p.m. at home. (TV: BSS)

⚽ Atlanta United scored the fastest goal in franchise history on Wednesday night before tying New York 2-2. The Five Stripes, who are likely out of the playoffs, host Columbus on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (TV: Apple TV+)

🏀 The Dream’s season continues to worsen as they lost three straight this week, bringing their record to 7-17. The team takes a much-needed break for the All-Star Game and the Olympics, returning on Aug. 16 at home against the Seattle Storm at 7:30 p.m.

🏀 In this weekend’s WNBA All-Star Game, Atlanta’s Allisha Gray will compete on the WNBA team against the Olympic squad on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. The skills challenge and the 3-point are tonight. Check out the full schedule here . (TV: ABC)

🏌️ The Open Championship began yesterday, with England’s Daniel Brown leading by one stroke. The prestigious competition got off to a rocky start due to bad weather at the Royal Troon Golf Club. (TV: USA)

🎾 The Atlanta Open begins tomorrow. The tournament announced that reigning Wimbledon doubles champion Taylor Townsend will step in against Sloane Stephens in the Sunday Showdown after Venus Williams withdrew. The final Atlanta Open will end on July 28. (TV: Tennis TV)

🏁 After a frightening crash earlier this week, Sting Ray Robb was cleared to compete in the IndyCar Toronto race on Sunday at 1 p.m. (TV: NBC)

👩‍🦽The Paralympic Track and Field Trials kicked off today . (TV: Peacock)

⚽ Angel City FC became the most valuable women’s sports franchise in the world this week after journalist Willow Bay and her husband Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, purchased a controlling share in the team.

🍅 Tomato lovers and food enthusiasts! Join us for the 13th year of Georgia Organics’ Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival on Sun., July 28 from 3–6 p.m. at Westside Motor Lounge! Celebrate the tomato in a carnival of flavor and a feast of the senses in a fun-filled day you won’t forget. Learn more here.

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5. Top Stories of the Week

A look back at this week’s most-read stories from our website.

① Inside Francis Ford Coppola’s new All-Movie Hotel in Peachtree City (pictured)

② Runners set world record in first 100 x 1 mile mixed relay

③ Dunwoody’s Politan Row food hall replaces two restaurants

④ Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville join forces for hazardous waste drive

⑤ Music takes center stage at these Atlanta bars and restaurants

💭 Test your knowledge of the week’s news in tomorrow’s News Quiz. Keep an eye out for our email at 8 a.m. or bookmark this page!

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

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