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1. This Old-School Georgia Drive-In Theater Still Shows New Releases For Less Than $10 A Ticket (takingthekids.com) — Atlanta's last remaining drive-in theater, the Starlight on Moreland Avenue, is still showing first-run double features for under $10 a ticket and hosting a bustling weekend flea market. You'll find four digital screens, classic concession stands, and a relaxed, family-friendly tailgate atmosphere where bringing your own food is welcome. It's a long-running neighborhood tradition that many Atlantans now share across generations.
2. Atlanta nightlife icon dies (wsbtv.com) — Atlanta is remembering James L. "Mr. V" Virgil, the businessman behind the famed Mr. V's Figure 8 nightclub and later a longtime restaurant equipment supplier in downtown. City leaders, including Mayor Andre Dickens and Councilmember Michael Julian Bond, are praising him as an entertainment icon, mentor, and generous community presence whose venues once drew celebrities, politicians, and everyday Atlantans alike.
3. Two Additional Confirmed Measles Cases In Metro Atlanta (wbhfradio.org) — Health officials have confirmed two more measles cases linked to a metro Atlanta daycare, bringing that outbreak to 10 cases and Georgia's 2026 total to 16. Residents in and around Atlanta are urged to watch for symptoms, check children's MMR vaccination status, and call a doctor or public health line before seeking in-person care if they suspect exposure. The guidance emphasizes staying home to avoid spreading illness, especially to infants and people with weakened immune systems.
4. Uncovered: Toxic gear, phantom warranties & a false arrest (atlantanewsfirst.com) — An Atlanta-based investigative podcast is spotlighting several consumer and justice issues, including a metro Atlanta man suing police over an arrest he says was based on fabricated threats and a woman allegedly sold a car without proper emissions and a bogus warranty. Other episodes examine toxic chemicals in firefighter gear, HOA-related foreclosure threats in Georgia, and warranty disputes affecting everyday residents. Listeners can submit local tips to the investigative team.
5. The secret ballot has been an article of faith in US elections. That's being tested in Georgia (wtop.com) — Atlanta-based election officials and security experts are wrestling with a software flaw in Georgia's Dominion voting system that could let determined actors match voters to their ballots, raising concerns about ballot secrecy. With AI tools making exploitation easier, the state is tightening access to records and exploring technical fixes, while advocates argue for deeper changes before November's high-stakes elections.
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