Friday flavors
Nov. 15 — We’ve got a fun, food-filled weekend ahead. The Atlanta Chili Cook-Off takes place in Dunwoody tomorrow, and Latin Restaurant Weeks kicks off today and runs through the end of the month. If you’re looking for more offerings from Atlanta restaurants, Beth McKibben has the nitty gritty on where to eat this month. Check it out here.
☀️ Sunny and 66° today. More of the same for the weekend.
⚖️ An investigation from the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Department of Justice found that poor conditions at the Fulton County Jail violate incarcerated persons’ constitutional and statutory rights and have led to injury and death.
? Georgia’s unemployment rate continues to hold steady at 3.6%, according to the state Department of Labor.
? The Pink Pig tradition returns to Atlanta when Penny makes her debut at the Georgia Festival of Trees on Nov. 23, succeeding Priscilla, the original Rich’s department store ride from 1953.
? Political analysts at an event held at Temple Sinai in Sandy Springs this week discussed public opinion about the war in Gaza in both Israeli and Palestinian communities.
? Segment one of the Northeast Trail on the Atlanta Beltline is officially open.
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⚕️ President-elect Donald Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
?️ Trump tapped former Georgia congressman Doug Collins, an Air Force Reserve chaplain, to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
? Anchor Craig Melvin will replace Hota Kotb as co-anchor of NBC’s “TODAY.”
? Satirical news outlet The Onion is the new owner of Infowars, Alex Jones’ conspiracy theory website, after it won a bankruptcy auction.
? Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• Celebrating Intown businesses
• Film Review: ‘Emilia Pérez’
• The Sports Section
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• Top Stories of the Week
Have a good weekend,
Collin & Sammie
? Looking for amazing holiday gift ideas? Stop by Midtown Alliance’s open-air pop-up market in the heart of #MidtownATL to shop unique goods from vintage clothing to handmade jewelry, art + more from 40 booths! Sun., Nov. 24 from 12-6 p.m. at Peachtree and 12th streets. SPONSOR MESSAGE
1. Celebrating Intown’s longtime businesses
? As Atlanta Intown marks its 30th anniversary, we looked back at our first issue in 1994 to see which local businesses are still thriving three decades later.
From restaurants to retail to home services, these businesses have stood the test of time. Many of them also remain distribution points for the print issue of Intown. Drop in and show them some love so they’re around when we celebrate our 40th!
? Check out the local businesses that have stood the test of time here.
Dangerous Thanksgiving foods for dogs
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? Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones, but while you’re enjoying the holiday feast, it’s important to keep an eye on your four-legged family members. Many traditional foods we love can be dangerous–even toxic–for dogs. From seasoned turkey to sweet treats, the holidays are filled with tempting dishes that aren’t safe for our pups.
? Maintaining a balanced and safe diet for your dog during Thanksgiving is crucial to avoid any health risks.
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2. ‘Emilia Pérez’ struggles to find its voice
WEEKLY FILM REVIEW | BY SAMMIE PURCELL
?? “Emilia Pérez” begins with a choral overture – a prologue characterized by electronic, almost Imogen Heap-style vocals. The screen is dark, and the camera quickly moves in on a band as they play along with the robotic tones, the brims of their hats bedazzled with the sort of lights you might also see adorning the cowboy hats of a bachelorette party in Nashville.
It all feels very glittery, very melodramatic, very camp – extravagant in the way the premise of “Emilia Pérez” deserves. Written and directed by French filmmaker Jacques Audiard (based on Audiard’s opera libretto of the same name), the musical film follows a Mexican cartel leader who enlists the help of a disillusioned lawyer to help fake her death and escape Mexico to finally live out her dream of transitioning to a woman.
Unfortunately, the film never lives up to the thrill or complexity that premise might imply. The hint of excitement the beginning promises fizzles out almost immediately.
? Read Sammie’s full review here.
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3. Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight, Georgia hopes to stay in playoff hunt
BY JIM BASS
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? Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and internet celebrity/boxer Jake Paul will fight tonight at 8 p.m. at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. The matchup features a 31-year age gap between the two stars (Netflix).
⚽ Atlanta United defeated Messi’s Inter Miami at their home 3-2 last Saturday to continue an improbable run in the MLS playoffs. The Five Stripes play their Conference Semifinal matchup against Orlando City in Orlando on Nov. 24.
⚽ Oglethorpe University men’s soccer will face Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. The Stormy Petrels advanced after winning the SAA conference for the second consecutive year.
? The Hawks host the Wizards tonight at 7:30 p.m. The game is their second group-stage matchup in the NBA Cup in-season tournament after beating the Celtics 117-116 on Tuesday (FanDuel Sports Network; 92.9 FM).
? The Cavaliers became only the sixth team in NBA history to start the regular season 13-0 after a win over the 76ers on Wednesday.
? The Falconstravel to Denver to play the Broncos at 4:30 p.m. (FOX; 92.9 FM) on Sunday.
? No. 11 Georgia hostsNo. 6 Tennessee tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. for a pivotal SEC matchup that could make or break the Bulldogs’ playoff hopes (ABC; 95.5 FM).
? Here are the rest of tomorrow’s local college games:
- Clark Atlanta faces Miles College in the SIAC Championship at noon (ESPNU).
- Mercer plays at No. 9 Alabama at 2 p.m. (SEC Network).
- Kennesaw State hosts Sam Houston State at 3 p.m. (ESPN+).
- West Georgia plays at Utah Tech at 4 p.m. (ESPN+).
- Georgia State hosts Arkansas State at 5 p.m. (ESPN+).
- Georgia Tech is off this week.
? The Drive for the GHSA State Title continues tonight with a first-round playoff matchup between Camden County and North Cobb, live on the Peachtree Sports Network at 8 p.m. Stream the game here.
? Looking for amazing holiday gift ideas? Stop by Midtown Alliance’s open-air pop-up market in the heart of #MidtownATL to shop unique goods from vintage clothing to handmade jewelry, art + more from 40 booths! Sun., Nov. 24 from 12-6 p.m. at Peachtree and 12th streets. SPONSOR MESSAGE
4. 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 Atlanta restaurants offering dine-in or takeaway feasts for Thanksgiving
② After Trump’s election, future murky for Fulton RICO case against president and Georgia allies
③ Georgia State to create ‘college town Downtown’ with $80 million gift
④ Sandy Springs parents rally against school closing, redistricting plan
⑤ Sandy Springs unveils Veterans Park sculptures in holiday tribute (pictured)
? 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.
