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06/01/2026

📚 Vending machines charm

Welcome to June Monday, June 1 — NOAA is forecasting a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season, predicting 8-14 named storms and 3-6 hurricanes, as El Niño conditions are expected to suppress activity....

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06/01/2026

Today's newsletter recap: Mon. June 1

🚇 A woman was fatally stabbed on a MARTA train over the weekend, and police quickly arrested a suspect.

📚 A book vending machine at Krog Street Market is going viral among Atlanta readers.

🌀 Hurricane season officially begins today, with NOAA forecasting a below-normal Atlantic season.

⚽ Celebrations after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win turned chaotic, with nearly 900 arrests reported across France.

🎤 More than half the performers scheduled for the Great American State Fair have dropped out, citing concerns about the event's political ties.

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06/01/2026

Collins and Dooley clash over immigration policy and ethics investigation

During a Republican debate for U.S. Senate, Mike Collins and Derek Dooley exchanged attacks over immigration policy and a U.S. House ethics investigation, while Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms showed Democratic unity at a joint campaign event....

Collins and Dooley clash over immigration policy and ethics investigation in Republican Senate debate. Democrats rally in Atlanta.

05/31/2026

U.S. men’s soccer team arrives at new facility in Georgia for World Cup training

The U.S men’s national soccer team arrived in Georgia this week to train for the World Cup at its new 200-acre facility in Fayetteville, southwest of Atlanta. Team USA began training at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center on Tuesday. Players shared their excitement about having a home facility and the opportunities it provides for the next generation of athletes. Midfielder Tyler Adams said he’s grateful to be training at the same place as the youth national teams....

The U.S. men's national soccer team trains at their new facility in Georgia, preparing for the World Cup. Players excited for home advantage.

05/31/2026

Brookhaven City Council considers moving Cherry Blossom Festival to earlier date

The Brookhaven City Council heard a proposal to move the popular Cherry Blossom Festival up a week in 2027 to align with an early Easter calendar, and the council complimented the Events Manager for her hard work in raising $263,000 from the festival and the 5k run....

Brookhaven City Council discusses moving the popular Cherry Blossom Festival to align with an early Easter in 2027, along with suggestions for improvement.

05/31/2026

Commissioner Arrington hosts Reel Time fishing event for District 5 families

District 5 families are invited to join Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. for Reel Time at Bear Creek Nature Center on June 13, for an afternoon of fishing, bonding, and family fun....

District 5 families are invited to join Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. for a day of fishing and bonding at Bear Creek Nature Center.

05/31/2026

Walton Street in downtown Atlanta hosting car-free food truck corridor during FIFA World Cup 2026

A quarter-mile stretch of Walton Street in downtown Atlanta will shut down to cars and open up to food trucks for every FIFA World Cup 2026 match day, creating a free, walkable eating corridor one block from Centennial Olympic Park....

A quarter-mile stretch of Walton Street in downtown Atlanta will shut down to cars and open up to food trucks for every FIFA World Cup 2026 match day, creating a free, walkable eating corridor one block from Centennial Olympic Park.

05/31/2026

Dunwoody’s 2026 millage rate proposal stays the course

The City of Dunwoody is proposing to keep its millage rate steady at 3.040 mills for 2026, with a one-mill reduction for homestead properties, resulting in a tax increase for commercial and non-homesteaded residential properties....

Dunwoody City proposes to maintain millage rate, resulting in no tax increase for homestead properties in 2026. Public hearings scheduled.

05/31/2026

Annual Luggage of Love drive to support foster youth in Metro Atlanta

The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater Atlanta, in collaboration with other organizations, is hosting the annual Luggage of Love Community Drive to collect new and gently used luggage and backpacks for youth in foster care in Metro Atlanta....

Join the annual Luggage of Love Community Drive in Atlanta to donate luggage and backpacks for foster youth, providing dignity and stability.

05/31/2026

Decatur FC ties UFA Gunners 2-2

Decatur FC drew 2-2 with United Fútbol Academy, with the Gunners scoring the tying goal in the 90th minute, and Decatur's Dylan Driver and Emma Chapman scoring the two goals for Decatur....

Decatur FC settles for a 2-2 draw against United Fútbol Academy. A tough match with a late equalizer. Decatur looks to bounce back next week.