Wade into Wednesday
Jan. 8 — Do you have your milk and bread already? A wintry mix of rain, snow, and ice is still in the forecast for Friday and Saturday.
? Sunny and cold with a high of 40° today.
? Amazon Web Services said it will invest $11 billion in Georgia data centers for cloud computing and AI technologies.
? A 15-year-old died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound during a traffic stop in Forsyth County after allegedly stealing a Sandy Springs police vehicle.
✋ The Atlanta Board of Education selected and swore in Tolton Pace as the interim District 6 board member at its Tuesday meeting.
? Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan was booted from the Georgia Republican Party for endorsing Kamala Harris last year.
? A $1,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a person who desecrated Clay Cemetery in Kirkwood over the weekend.
? Trae Young had 20 assists and nailed a half-court buzzer-beater to lead the Hawks over the Jazz last night. Georgia beat No. 6 Kentucky for the Bulldogs’ first top-10 win since 2020.
ELSEWHERE
? Three devastating wildfires swept through Los Angeles, with the largest blaze in Pacific Palisades forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. The notorious Santa Ana winds are fueling the fires.
? Meta announced plans to replace third-party fact-checkers and to loosen content restrictions on political topics.
⚖️ The House passed a bill requiring the detention of undocumented migrants charged with crimes, naming it after slain UGA student Laken Riley.
PICTURE THIS: More than 23,000 people paid their respects to President Jimmy Carter as he lay in repose at The Carter Center from Saturday night until Tuesday morning. Carter’s body is now in Washington. D.C., lying in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda until his funeral on Thursday. Photo courtesy of The Carter Center.
? Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• 20 Under 20 honorees
• Souper Jenny on the move
• Alliance Theatre + ‘Bust’
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• Concert Picks
Have a good day,
Collin & Sammie
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1. Meet our 20 Under 20 honorees for 2025
? Rough Draft presents our 16th annual 20 Under 20 honorees for 2025. As in past years, we are in awe of these students’ abilities to juggle their education while giving back to the community in such meaningful ways.
We were also in awe of the record number of nominations this year – more than 100 from across the Metro area. From creating nonprofits and fundraising, to flying airplanes into disaster zones, to creating online platforms to bring people together, this year’s honorees have gone above and beyond to bring positivity and leadership to the community.
While narrowing down this year’s honorees and runners-up was the toughest ever, we think these students will inspire and motivate you to give back to your communities, too.
➳ Meet the honorees and runners-up.
This is your last chance to see Giants.
SPONSORED BY THE HIGH MUSEUM OF ART
?️ The clock’s ticking on this acclaimed exhibition showcasing works by art world legends like Gordon Parks, Amy Sherald, Kehinde Wiley, Nick Cave, and Ebony G. Patterson.
This is a must-see showcase of exquisite artwork – and the final days are here. Get your tickets before it leaves town!
2. Souper Jenny leaving Brookhaven for Chamblee
? After 10 years of feeding customers in Brookhaven, soup-and-sandwich cafe Souper Jenny is moving to a stand-alone location in Chamblee this summer.
Souper Jenny serves seasonal soups, salads, and sandwiches made with locally grown ingredients. It also has locations in Decatur, Westside, Roswell, and at the Atlanta History Center. The original location opened in 1999 on East Andrews Drive in Buckhead, before relocating in 2016 to the Atlanta History Center.
Restaurant owner Jennifer Levison (pictured) told Rough Draft that Souper Jenny purchased a building at 4847 Peachtree Rd. in Chamblee, just over a mile from the current Brookhaven location.
➳ Read more about the pending move.
MORE FOOD NEWS
? The owners of King of Pops sold part of their company to rapidly expand the distribution of its hand-crafted popsicles and creamsicles. Nick and Steven Carse sold P10 Foods – the wholesale distribution arm of King of Pops – to Rainforest Distribution earlier this week. The sale provides an investment boost to allow King of Pops to expand into markets beyond the South.
3. Alliance prepares for next big world premiere
? The Alliance Theatre and Chicago’s Goodman Theatre will co-premiere the new drama “Bust,” written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Zora Howard.
Directed by Tony Award nominee Lileana Blain-Cruz, “Bust” is described as a genre-blending drama that tackles the complexities of community, conflict, and the enduring impact of historical racism.
The play will make its debut at the Coca-Cola Stage at the Alliance from Feb. 13-March 16, before heading to Chicago from April 19-May 18. Could Broadway be next?
➳ Find out more about the drama here.
Hey, ATL ? Warm up your week with a hot matchup as Trae and the Hawks take on KD and the Phoenix Suns on Tues., Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Score seats now! SPONSOR MESSAGE
4. Concert Picks
VIA HOW DO YOU ATLANTA?
Thurs., Jan. 9
? American Tune: Simon, Croce & Taylor @ City Winery Atlanta
? Jontavious Willis @ Eddie’s Attic
Fri., Jan. 10
? INZO and Mersiv – Digital Night Drive @ The Eastern (also Sat.)
⚡ Nardo Wick @ Center Stage
? Souls Over Streams @ Vinyl
? Big Mike Geier @ Variety Playhouse (also Sat.)
Sat., Jan. 11
? Smells Like Nirvana @ Vinyl
? Joe Gatto @ Atlanta Symphony Hall
Tues., Jan. 14
? L’Impératrice (pictured) @ The Eastern
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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