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Three Kings’ Tuesday

Jan. 6 — Today is Epiphany, sometimes known as Three Kings’ Day, a Christian holiday commemorating the day when the Magi visited baby Jesus for the first time.

Cloudy with a high of 64° today.

Mayor Andre Dickens, new City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet, and new and returning members of the Atlanta City Council were sworn in on Monday. See photos and the full report.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is slashing the number of recommended childhood vaccines from 18 to 11, effective immediately.

A sewer pipe that caused a sinkhole in Summerhill has been fixed, but crews continue to work to repair Georgia Avenue.

The Falcons’ front office reorganization continued as Greg Beadles was promoted to president and CEO. The team is expected to add former quarterback Matt Ryan to its management suite this week.

Samples collected from the 2024 BioLab chemical fire in Conyers show that extreme heat could have transformed relatively harmless chromium into hexavalent chromium, the carcinogenic compound made infamous by the 2000 film “Erin Brockovich.”

A state legislative committee is recommending expanded loan forgiveness for doctors and increased funding for mobile screening units to combat a severe shortage of cancer care providers in rural Georgia.

Hear The New Yorker’s Atlanta-based correspondent Charles Bethea today on NPR’s Fresh Air discussing his recent story on what’s next for Marjorie Taylor Greene as she leaves Congress.

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Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to charges including narco-terrorism in New York on Monday. In Caracas, Maduro’s ally, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, was sworn in as interim president.

Swiss officials said the ski resort bar where a fire killed 40 people had not had a safety inspection for five years before the deadly blaze.

Stocks soared Monday, with the Dow hitting a record high, as the energy sector led gains, with Chevron up 5%.

In the midst of a child care finance scandal, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he will not seek re-election.

Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:• ‘My Favorite Things’ at ZuCot Gallery• Saving Sherry’s Produce• Immigration center controversy

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• Volunteer Opportunities

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1. ZuCot Gallery’s ‘My Favorite Things’ captures Atlanta’s art moment

At first glance, ZuCot Gallery’s annual end-of-year exhibition, “My Favorite Things,” reads like a familiar ritual, a chance to revisit standout work from the year and give audiences one more opportunity to engage. This year, however, the show carries added weight.

As economic pressures tighten and arts institutions recalibrate, ZuCot is using the exhibition to assert continuity, to keep artists visible, to sustain relationships with collectors, and to reinforce the role Black-owned galleries play in shaping Atlanta’s cultural ecosystem.

Now in its fifth year, “My Favorite Things” operates as both a curatorial reflection and a practical strategy for ZuCot, the largest African American–owned fine art gallery in the Southeast.

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2. Community rallies to save Sherry’s Produce in Tucker

Sherry’s Produce, a beloved Tucker institution known for its fresh fruits and vegetables, is seeking local support to remain in the community.

Tina Dorsey, Sherry’s daughter, created a GoFundMe page inviting supporters of the produce stand to help her family purchase the property, since the property owners recently decided to sell the land where the produce stand has operated for the last 28 years.

Customers and community members have responded with encouraging messages and donations since the fundraising page was created on Friday.

3. Officials in Social Circle push back on federal immigration detention center

Local officials in Social Circle, GA, were caught off guard by news The Washington Post reported last week – the Trump administration is considering their town in its plans to renovate industrial warehouses across the country.

Internal ICE documents reviewed by The Washington Post show the administration aims to build seven large-scale facilities to hold tens of thousands of immigrants ahead of deportation.

Social Circle city manager Eric Taylor said local officials didn’t know anything about the draft solicitation beforehand. Mayor David Keener said he and the rest of the city council adamantly oppose the idea.

4. Volunteer Opportunities

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NETWorks Cooperative Ministry (pictured) is looking for volunteers for their client choice pantry on Wednesday morning in Tucker. Expect to serve as a lobby host, lobby assistant, interpreter (Spanish and Dari especially), or grocery floor guide. Help is also needed with intake forms and client reception.

Higher Calling Foundation, Inc. seeks volunteers for mobile food distribution in Decatur on Thursday afternoon. Plan to bag and distribute produce.

Chastain Park Conservancy needs volunteers on Friday morning in Atlanta to help at Farm Chastain. Bed maintenance, gardening, assisting in the greenhouse, and working on the farm are all areas of focus.

We’re always proud of Sammie’s weekly movie reviews, but it was especially cool when legendary Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro recently shared her 2025 list with his 2.3 million social media followers.