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Wednesday winners July The American League scored six runs in the final three innings to force the first-ever swing off in last night s MLB All-Star Tournament The National League won after the Phillies Kyle Schwarber who was named MVP homered three times Sunny and at present Peter Hubbard won the Democratic primary runoff the previous 24 hours and will face Republican Fitz Johnson in November for the District Georgia Populace Function Commission seat Gov Brian Kemp is ordering state agencies to freeze spending at current levels during this fiscal year and fiscal to protect the state from federal funding cuts Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is urging political candidates and committees to return donations from First Liberty Building Loan which has been accused of running a Ponzi scheme Ann Hanlon will succeed Don Bolia as chair of the Decide DeKalb Growth Authority The Tucker City Council voted to defer an ordinance that would make changes to drive-through restaurants and facilities within city limits The Dunwoody City Council raised concerns about the cost of enhancements to the Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge over I- Peruvian Chef Arnaldo Castillo is the latest addition to the lineup for the Aug FEAST fundraising event for the nonprofit We Love Buford Highway ELSEWHERE Congress moved closer to cutting populace media funding after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote to advance debate on a billion rescission package Severance and The Penguin led the pack of nominees for the Emmy Awards racking up nods between them PICTURE THIS MARTA continues to make progress on the installation of lanes and stations for the bus rapid transit line known as the Rapid-A Line connecting Downtown to Summerhill and the Beltline In the photo work is shown on Carver Station near the Sloppy Floyd state building Here s what s in in contemporary times s newsletter Lavender Fest preview Summer teen exercises Wellness WednesdayAND Concert Picks Indulge in Buckhead Restaurant Week July - Savor sole menus and chef specials from Atlanta s top spots Book now for a culinary journey that will ignite your taste buds Click here for details SPONSOR MESSAGE Photo courtesy of Lavender Fest Lavender Fest kicks off five days of queer theater The Lavender Performing Arts Festival Atlanta s queer artist showcase returns for its second year this week at Out Front Theatre Company Running through July queer performers will take the stage to showcase a variety of acts including cabarets stand-up theater and everything in between The festival kicks off in the present day with an opening party at the Atlanta Eagle featuring drag bingo with Ruby Redd at p m before performances begin on the th This year s lineup includes ten unique shows performances and two stages Check out the full lineup here A Shell of a Good Time Open now SPONSORED BY THE FERNBANK MUSEUM This summer discover the fascinating world of Turtles at the Fernbank Museum This new exhibit focuses on the lives and behaviors of these beloved reptiles Guests can get up close to live turtles through hands-on events and daily live animal presentations Visitors will learn about their natural history and survival challenges their vital role across ecosystems around the globe and conservation efforts humans are taking to protect these animals Learn more about the exhibit and special after-hours events here Photo from file Finishing summer strong cool initiatives for Atlanta tweens and teens The countdown to school is back it s hot outside and parents are running out of ideas to keep tweens and teens entertained Don t worry Rough Draft has you covered Whether it s trying out a new ice cream shop exploring a new museum or getting a little relaxation on the water there s still plenty to do before it s time for back to school Check out our full list here Photo courtesy of Grand Hyatt Buckhead Wellness Wednesday Zen Garden Flow Paws Poses This vitality and wellness roundup will appear every Wednesday in Rough Draft with exercise opportunities events inhabitants vitality news wellness awareness initiatives and more Please email us with information you think we should include July is National Cord Blood Awareness Month Consider donating cord blood or blood that remains in the placenta and the umbilical cord after a baby is born to help people with certain cancers or other illnesses The Grand Hyatt in Buckhead will be hosting Zen Garden Flow pictured led by CorePower Yoga instructors every Wednesday at p m until Aug Attend LifeLine Animal Project s Paws Poses yoga on July at a m to get in specific exercise and help shelter puppies find a home Join the K Run Walk for Kids Development on the morning of July to raise awareness for childhood improvement disorders Several mosquitoes in Fulton County tested positive for West Nile Virus Be extra vigilant by covering your skin and using insect repellent Get ready for Buckhead Restaurant Week From July - explore curated menus at Atlanta s finest restaurants An unforgettable dining experience awaits Reserve your spot now here SPONSOR MESSAGE Sam Bettens via howdoyouatlanta com Concert Picks VIA HOW DO YOU ATLANTA Wed July Jessie Reyez Coca-Cola Roxy Sam Bettens pictured Vinyl Ramirez The Masquerade Hell Deep Sea Diver The Earl Thurs July flipturn Tabernacle The Budos Band Variety Playhouse We Lost The Sea The Masquerade Purgatory Dikembe The Masquerade Altar Mates of State Terminal West Fri July The Rose Cobb Resource Performing Arts Centre Ty Myers Tabernacle Ocean Alley The Eastern Vegyn Aisle The Wilder Blue Bottomland Band Terminal West Sat July Net n Vega Gas South Arena The Symposium The Masquerade Altar SOLD OUT Raheem Devaughn Eric Roberson Tweet Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Sun July Esha Tewari The Loft Techniques Away The Masquerade Purgatory Girl in a Coma The Masquerade Altar Tues July gavn Vinyl late night drive home The Masquerade Hell Keyshia Cole State Farm Arena The Goo Goo Dolls Dashboard Confessional Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park TOTO Men at Work Christopher Cross Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Wed July Architects Buckhead Theatre Bear Ghost The Masquerade Purgatory Wilderado Winyah Variety Playhouse TUNE IN Don t miss Sammie with the AJC s Mike Jordan every Thursday at a m and p m as they preview the top events in town on WABE Indulge in Buckhead Restaurant Week July - 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