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Good morning to all 3,400 of you! 📈📈📈
Ok everybody. Connor here, and I have a public service announcement. Two of them actually. Both parking related.
If you’re picking up takeout from Bao Go Go on Memorial, don’t even think about leaving your car in the Homegrown parking lot for 5 minutes while you run inside. I promise you it doesn’t matter if it is a Monday night and Homegrown/Wyld Bird is closed. There’s a guy who emerges from the shadows and boots your car. $75 to get it off.
The big lot in Summerhill that was always free is now a paid lot. There is apparently miniscule print on the sign when you enter. They’ll send you a $99 ticket in the mail if you park and don’t pay.
If we start asking for donations, now you know why.
Hey - this is James. Just here to say I finished third in Midway Pub’s Bracket Challenge 💪 🏀 🍺
Alrighty… let’s get into this week’s edition of the Anthem 👇
The Anthem is made possible in part by El Tesoro, a neighborhood treasure serving good quality food at reasonable prices. See The Menu.
🌯 El Tesoro is hosting a community market at their Edgewood location this Saturday (4/11) from 12-5pm. Pro tip: head straight to the bar in the back when you arrive, grab a cold drink, and browse the market.
🍺 Poor Hendrix has a reason to actually look forward to Mondays: their Wing & Beer Special runs every week with chicken wings + a 16oz High Life or Miller Lite for $15 (or upgrade to the beer of your choice for $16).
🍧 Uncle Phills added traditional Philly Water Ice back to their menu and it looks perfect for hot summer days.
🍳 Babygirl, the new breakfast spot from chef Hudson Rouse, is opening April 11th on the corner of Second and Hosea L. Williams in East Lake. Good food. Real vibes.
🥪 Tony’s Chicago Beef is the pop-up of the week at Sceptre Brewing. Phenomenal Italian beef sandwiches.
🍕 Urban Pie was on Bar Rescue last week (S10 E8). To celebrate they’re showing the episode for the next several nights at 8pm in the restaurant.
🌯 A better start to your week: Comunidad is now open on Mondays.
☕ Waxwing Coffee will be one of several local vendors including drinks, pastries, art and more at Beech Hollow Farm’s Spring Fling.
🚨 One of a kind collab happening between Gigi’s Italian and So So Fed’s Laotian food on April 15. It’s first some-first served so get there early.
🏈 Pour one out for Big Game Sports Bar. News broke last night that after 6 years, the doors are officially closed. Feels very abrupt and just not right that it lands on Masters Thursday.
Speaking of the Masters, plenty of spots around town are celebrating. You don’t need to like golf to like these deals ⛳️
⛳ Smiley's Burger Club has a putting green set up inside all weekend, and it comes with stakes: sink your putt and get 50% off your beer. Miss and you still get a great beer, so honestly it's a win either way. Come for the new Fox Bros BBQ collab burger, stay for the $3 pimento cheese sandwiches.
⛳️ Moe's and Joe's is dropping limited edition Masters weekend merch this week. Comment "GREEN" on their IG post for a sneak peek.
🧢 Halfway Crooks dropped a Masters-themed dad hat.
🏌️ Ladybird is hosting a Tee Off Tournament this Thursday (4/9) from 3-7PM in partnership with Creature Comforts and Dryve Box.
🐶 The Family Dog is bringing back their Masters menu with all the classics: pimento cheese and egg salad sandwiches for $5, transfusions and Arnold Palmers for $9. Suddenly everyone's a golf fan.
Anthem Introductions are brought to you by Accomplished. Steph Hanson and her team of trusted home managers are helping busy Atlantans take back their lives by handling home organization, meal prep, laundry, and other time-consuming tasks. Learn more.
Speaking of busy Atlantans, it’s time to meet Corinne Milien.
Corinne Milien
Owner, Green Office Golf
💼 What do you do?
I’m a 4-time founder, veteran, and leadership coach who develops leaders and delivers experiences at the intersection of business, community, and culture.
🤯 Something neighbors might be surprised to learn about you.
I was the last graduate assistant for the legendary Pat Summitt and the University of Tennessee Lady Vols.
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This week’s Events are presented by Green Office Golf, Decatur’s only Indoor Golf Experience. Whether you're looking to play, practice, or connect with fellow golf enthusiasts, Green Office is your home for the game, rain or shine.
⛳️ 4/9-4/11 - Azalea Classic - It’s Masters Week and Green Office Golf is hosting two different tournaments where golfers can virtually play at Augusta National and compete for prizes. | More Info
💃 4/9 - Give Back Dance Night at Banshee - TKID Sound is taking over Banshee Late Night for a night of dancing with a purpose. Entry is $5, and all donations go to Chris 180 Foundation to help East Atlanta youth escape homelessness. | More Info
🌳 4/9 - 4/12 - Atlanta Dogwood Festival - Celebrate Dogwood’s 90th year at Piedmont Park this weekend. Dozens of vendors, lots of food, a kid zone, Mimosa5k, Dogwood has it all. This year’s event has a ticket for the first time to make up for a financial crisis in 2025. | $5-10 | Tickets & Info
🐮 4/10 - Food Inc - WABE is screening Food Inc on Saturday, a phenomenal documentary that changed how many people view our food system… including James! | Tickets & Info
❤ 4/11- Peace & Love Fest - Head over to Lake Claire for live music, an art sale, bake sale, food trucks, facepainting and more. In the theme of Connor’s opening salvo, parking is not optimal at Lake Claire | More Info
🌽 4/11 - WABE Cinema Social: Food, Inc. - The Tara is hosting the third installment of WABE's Cinema Social series, screening the documentary Food, Inc. a film about how corporate giants have quietly taken over every corner of what we eat. Stick around after for a discussion. | Tickets & Info
⛺ 4/11 and 4/12 - Spring Markets - Art in Bloom is hosting an art market on Saturday in Oakhurst - near the Oakhurst Farmers Market - with local makers, a DJ, and teen vendor zone. Little’s in Cabbagetown is hosting a Creative Market on Sunday with vintage art, jewelry, and tarot readings. And of course, Freedom Farmers Market and Grant Park Market will all be open this weekend as well.
4/12 - A Day At Dairies - GVG Events is putting on this event featuring 50+ vendors, a live DJ, Vice Tacos food truck and all the great things at the Atlanta Dairies like Three Taverns Imaginarium and Small Fry. | More Info
🥦 4/12 - Fresh Produce Comedy - Another installment of this monthly stand-up comedy show hosted by Marietta Mendler and Lisandra Vazquez! Featuring a line-up of berry funny and nutrient-rich comedians. | More Info
♟️ 4/13 - Monday Night Board Games - Every Monday, this crew gets together at Manuels to play board games. All are welcome. | More Info
🍷 4/15 - Sip and See - Get a peek behind Heritage, a new restaurant from Chef Demetrius Brown, coming to Summerhill. Enjoy a glass of wine and a live interview of Chef Demetrius by Mike Jordan. That is… if you can get in. Unfortunately, this one sold out but you can sign up for the wait list (although you will be behind James!) | More Info
Park Pet Supply has been serving the East Atlanta area with affordable prices and unparalleled customer service since 1999.
Park Pet Supply has tips & tricks to get ahead of allergies, fleas, & ticks with natural prevention.
Introducing… Franklin Saint
Neighborhood: Grant Park / Glenwood Ave SE
About: Franklin Saint was found abandoned and malnourished on the streets while my husband, Damani, was delivering mail. Damani found him and kept him in his mail truck all day and brought him home. We cleaned him up, fed him, and only planned on fostering when we fell in love with him! He’s now our first cat we’ve ever had and he makes our house a home. We are currently training him to walk outside so he can come with us on the beltline or to the park.
Fun Fact/Special Talent: Franklin Saint is less than a year old. He loves to play fetch. & he also knows how to “sit” on command.
Thank you to Angel and Damani for sharing Franklin Saint with us.
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This week’s updates are presented by Soberish. Nestled in Kirkwood, Soberish is Atlanta’s premier non-alcoholic bottle shop & cannabis boutique. Learn more here.
✈️ Both Delta and Southwest announced price increases for checked bags this week.
🎲 A board game cafe is coming to the Beacon. Meeples Games and Goods will be a family-friendly space featuring board games, coffee, baked goods, beer, and wine. Plan is to open late summer.
🌼 For the EAV folks, tomorrow is the deadline for nominating a garden for Pushing Up Daisies, an event celebrating gardens and growers in EAV.
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