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Welcome back to the East Atlanta Anthem. Connor and James here, and we’re so glad you’re with us.
The weather is back to hellish and sweaty and Connor and his wife got trapped in the downpour walking from Midway to their car last night. Luckily September is right around the corner. Cooler weather and college football is on the way!
Did you know, we lose about three minutes per day in September? That’s 21 minutes per week! (😱) Enjoy the brighter evenings while they last.
Some housekeeping:
Joseph C. won our first ever gift card giveaway. He was allowed to pick any East Atlanta business for his $20 gift card and he chose OK YAKI. High praise!
We want to wish an extra happy birthday to reader Todd R. (Aug 22). Have a great weekend Todd!
☕️ Good news for Grant Park, bad news for EAV: Bellwood Coffee (also known as the “coffee” in Plants and Coffee) is moving out of EAV & into Grant Park in early 2026. Their new location will have more seating and plenty of plants, according to their Instagram post.
🌮 Rosa Cantina in VAHI added their quesabirria tacos to the permanent menu. #quesabirriaforever
🎃 The award for the earliest Pumpkin Spice Latte sighting of 2025 goes to…. Reynolds Makery & Pulperia in Reynoldstown. Go grab one and check out all of the great gifts they carry from local makers and artists.
🍅 PSA: There are only 9 Sundays left in the Reynoldstown Farmers Market season. Swing by 100 Flat Shoals Ave SE from 9a-12p for local produce and goods. Plus, this Sunday, YOGA.ATL is celebrating their 1 year anniversary.
🍾 Osteria 832 has added Decatur-based Witchy Kombucha to the menu. Fun fact, Mark from Witchy bought some brewing equipment from my dad off of marketplace about a year ago! - Connor
⛳ 8/21 - 8/24 - The PGA TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club kicks off today! The top golfers in the world will be competing for $40 million in prize money, including $10M for the winner. Unless you’re going to the tournament, we recommend avoiding East Lake. Traffic was already building up for the practice rounds on Wednesday. | $94 - $600 | Tickets
🖋 8/21 - Modern Calligraphy - Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, you’ll be introduced to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink in this workshop at Woods Chapel BBQ in Summerhill | $65 | Tickets and info
🏃 8/23 - Event to end All Cancer Events - There’s a mildly unhinged, music-fueled, beer-filled festival taking place at Halfway Crooks in Summerhill on Saturday. Every penny raised is going to the Allyson Whitney Foundation, which gives real, practical help to young adults with rare cancers (the kind of stuff insurance doesn’t cover). | $21.78 | Tickets & Info
Shoutout to Ali, a new subscriber who sent us this event. Thanks for sharing!
🌲 8/23-8/24 - Grant Park Summer Shade Festival - This is a free outdoor two-day festival that celebrates Atlanta’s oldest public park and benefits the Grant Park Conservancy. There’s a 5k (Greg Mike Medals to all participants), a food market, tons of live music, and more. Here’s to hoping the weather holds out for everyone involved! | Free | More Info
🐶 8/23 - Dog Day of Summerhill - Bring your four-legged friends to Summerhill this Saturday from 11a-3p. Several spots (Psito, Maggie Murphys, Little Bear) will have special treats for the dogs, but Woods Chapel also has drinks specials for those of us with two legs. | FREE | More Info
⏺ 8/23 - Vinyl Fiends Grand Re-Opening - DJ Silver Knight’s vinyl shop in Ponce City Market is celebrating their grand reopening on Saturday. They’ve expanded and redesigned the shop which can be found inside Citizen Supply. On Sat, you can expect DJs, Drinks, and Deals | Free | More Info
🚆 The original vision for the Atlanta Beltline was a light rail built upon old rail lines to reconnect neighborhoods, provide affordable housing, and increase revenue for local businesses. Now, the Atlanta Beltline CEO doesn’t think light rail makes sense on the Eastside, citing the ballooning cost and five year timeline that would harm thriving businesses. Instead, they’re looking at alternate transit options on the Eastside while continuing to explore light rail for other parts of the Beltline. Read more from Urbanize Atlanta.
🚉 Speaking of trains, Atlanta Regional Commission recommends moving the current Atlanta Amtrak station from it’s current location near Buckhead south towards Five Points. The current ATL Amtrak station is… well, let’s say underwhelming. It’s hard to get to and has little to no parking. Rather than renovating, ARC thinks it makes more sense to move and start over. Read more at Atlanta News First.
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