???? July Fourth guide
Pre-holiday Thursday July 3 — The House advanced President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending cut domestic policy bill overnight, setting up a final vote this morning as Republicans race to meet Trump’s July 4 deadline. Democrats call the bill an “all-out assault on the health and the well-being of everyday Americans.” Get live updates here. ????️ Partly cloudy […] The post ???? July Fourth guide appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Pre-holiday Thursday
July 3 — The House advanced President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending cut domestic policy bill overnight, setting up a final vote this morning as Republicans race to meet Trump’s July 4 deadline. Democrats call the bill an “all-out assault on the health and the well-being of everyday Americans.” Get live updates here.
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The City of Atlanta has a slate of events in July for Disability Pride Month, which marks the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Shriners Children’s will open a new pediatric medical research facility near Georgia Tech, bringing jobs and significant investment to the area.
Democrats warn that provisions in President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” that cut Medicaid spending could devastate Georgians’ access to health care.
The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s office is warning residents to beware of fraudulent letters and emails that appear to be from the motor vehicle division.
The Conservation Fund bought 180 acres to expand Panola Mountain State Park in DeKalb County.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs was cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering, but found guilty on two prostitution charges. The judge later denied his bail request.
Paramount Global will pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit with President Donald Trump over a CBS “60 Minutes” interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• Fourth of July celebrations
• Women in Paris
• Veo Health gets proactive
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• Quick Bites
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1. What to do around Metro Atlanta on the Fourth of July
If you’re looking for fun, food, and fireworks, then metro Atlanta is the place to be this July Fourth.
We’ve rounded up some can’t-miss events, including Independence Day picnics, parades, concerts, and more. Don’t miss the AJC Peachtree Road Race bright and early on July 4 morning, and break out your best red, white, and blue for the rest of the weekend.
The City of Tucker will start celebrating America’s birthday tonight with an evening of food, music, and fireworks starting at 6 p.m.
Check out the full list of events here.
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2. Georgia Museum of Art showcases American women in Paris in ‘Brilliant Exiles’
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In the first decades of the 20th century, a generation of convention-defying American women left home behind to reinvent themselves in France. They painted and performed, published and protested, shaping modernism — and themselves.
This summer, the stories of those women are finding a home in Athens at the Georgia Museum of Art. “Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900–1939” opens to the public, free of charge, on July 19 in Athens, GA, and runs through Nov. 2.
The exhibit offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of 65 American women expats in early 1900s Paris, including Josephine Baker, Sylvia Beach, and Anne Goldthwaite. 
Learn more about the exhibit here.
3. Atlanta-based Veo Health is taking a data-driven approach to proactive health
Atlanta entrepreneurs Van Willis, David Harvey, and their team of healthcare professionals want to help you take a more proactive approach to your medical care, one biomarker at a time.
Willis and Harvey are launching Veo Health as a health optimization platform that covers important holistic health gaps found in today’s healthcare system.
Read the whole story from Hypepotamus here.
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4. Quick Bites
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For this week’s Quick Bites, Rough Draft dining editor Beth McKibben brings you news of the removal of the Waffle House egg surcharge, details on Bankhead Seafood’s temporary closure, and a new yappy hour to check out. She also provides you with a quick roundup of Fourth of July dining events to attend this Friday and intel on where to find a great take on an espresso tonic near the Fox Theatre.
➳ Here’s the latest dining news from Beth.
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