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Hello Atlanta! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What witnesses say happened before the deadly stabbing on the Atlanta Beltline.
  • When are the Jonas Brothers hitting State Farm Arena this fall?
  • How Atlanta parents can now see inside their teen's Uber ride

Also on today's calendar: Vegan Life Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 85, low: 72.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Atlanta Beltline stabbing: A look at the fatal stabbing victim (fox5atlanta.com) — A 29-year-old man, Ramon Harris, was fatally stabbed Sunday on the Atlanta Beltline near the Kroger on Ponce de Leon Avenue, marking the trail's second deadly stabbing this year. Atlanta police say 54-year-old Johnathan Hamby stayed at the scene and was taken into custody as investigators work to clarify what sparked the confrontation. Reporters are gathering more details about Harris and the circumstances.
   

2. Jonas Brothers 2026 tour: Setlist, opening acts, tickets and remaining US dates (businessupturn.com) — Jonas Brothers are bringing their Burning Up Tour All Over Again to State Farm Arena in Atlanta on October 8, blending classic 2008-era hits with newer songs. The article lays out the full remaining U.S. schedule, likely setlist, opening acts, and how fans can safely buy tickets through official channels.
   

3. Parents can now watch their teen's Uber ride in real time (digitaltrends.com) — Parents in Atlanta can now watch their teen's Uber ride in real time using a new live video feature already active in the city. Uber streams video from the driver's phone to linked parent accounts, raising some privacy questions but promising extra peace of mind beyond simple location tracking as the feature rolls out nationwide.
   

4. How Georgia farms' fame (and favor) outpace their place in the economy (cobbcountycourier.com) — State leaders keep repeating that agriculture is Georgia's top industry, but economists say farming actually makes up less than 1% of the state's output, with services and manufacturing dominating instead. The piece explains how this myth still drives policy, from tax breaks to truck rules, and notes how Atlanta's increasingly blue suburbs are reshaping which rural voices hold power at the Capitol.
   

5. 1,800-pound marijuana bust fuels Georgia legalization debate (wsbtv.com) — A 1,800-pound marijuana shipment partly bound for the Atlanta area was seized in Butts County, highlighting how Georgia's illegal cannabis trade reaches metro communities. Sheriff Gary Long is using the bust to warn lawmakers about black-market activity as they weigh potential legalization, arguing other states still struggle with illicit sales despite legal frameworks.
   

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