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Going South Jan. 17 — Trilith is expanding its footprint in south metro Atlanta with the completion of Trilith Live, a 530,000-square-foot entertainment complex, including a movie theatre and concert venue. ⛅ Cloudy with a high of 50° today. Temperatures will drop to the 30s tomorrow, but it will be sunny. MARKET UPDATE ???? Stocks were slightly down […] The post ???? Trilith expansion appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

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Going South

Jan. 17 — Trilith is expanding its footprint in south metro Atlanta with the completion of Trilith Live, a 530,000-square-foot entertainment complex, including a movie theatre and concert venue.

Cloudy with a high of 50° today. Temperatures will drop to the 30s tomorrow, but it will be sunny.

MARKET UPDATE

Stocks were slightly down for the week as chatter about the Fed confused investors.

Locally, Delta Air Lines fell by 1.28 percent, while Coca-Cola dipped by less than a percent. Home Depot and BATRA both rose slightly.

LOCAL NEWS

Fulton County officials expressed displeasure at being excluded from the host committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Atlanta.

A Mexican national died while in ICE custody at a detention facility in Lovejoy, GA.

Atlanta Jewish community leaders rallied to support Beth Israel Congregation after the Jackson, MS, synagogue was destroyed by arson.

The 2025 Atlanta Pride celebration was the largest in the nation, with more than 350,000 attendees, according to a new impact report.
ELSEWHERE

Bitter cold and snow gripped nearly half the U.S., snarling travel, triggering freeze warnings deep into Florida, and even knocking frozen iguanas from trees.

Canada struck a landmark tariff deal with China, opening the door to Chinese EVs in exchange for agricultural relief, as it edged trade policy further away from the U.S.

The Justice Department opened an investigation into Minnesota’s governor and the mayor of Minneapolis amid rising tensions after the killing of Renee Good by an immigration officer.

President Donald Trump said he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t support U.S. control of Greenland.

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ATLANTA BELTLINE

Sign up to be a Beltline Volunteer during World Cup 2026. Help welcome fans, keep Beltline events running smoothly, and showcase Atlanta on the global stage. Lend a hand and be part of the action! Sign up here.

Jump on the Funny Bus MLK Weekend Tour today at 2:30 p.m. or tomorrow at 3 p.m. and enjoy comedy mixed with a historical look at Dr. King’s legacy in Atlanta.

A new exhibit called “AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen” debuts at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta today.

The Atlanta Gladiators hockey team is taking on the Greenville Swamp Rabbits tomorrow at Gas South Arena at 3:10 p.m.

The Atlanta Hawks host the Boston Celtics tonight at 7:30 p.m. at State Farm Arena.

Tonight’s Morrissey show at the Fox Theatre has been canceled.

Here are some other concerts to check out:
Departure: The Journey Tribute Band @ Gas South Arena (tonight)
MLK Jazz Brunch @ City Winery (tomorrow)
Nick LaVelle @ Vinyl (tomorrow)

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Inside the Sound of Cinema

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Step into the world of sound at SCADFILM In Focus: The Art of Sound on Friday, Jan. 23, at SCADshow in Midtown!

Discover how composers, sound designers, mixers, and music supervisors bring emotion, tension, and storytelling to life. Enjoy panels, presentations, and screenings that reveal the artistry, innovation, and technology behind every sound on screen.

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Top stories of the week

A look back at this week’s most-read stories from our website. Follow @RoughDraftATL on Instagram for regular updates.

① Roswell Road crash sparks renewed safety calls in Sandy Springs

② Queer Hands provides support and safety to handy workers

③ Atlanta to celebrate MLK’s legacy Jan. 15-19

④ Bill to ban gun storage requirements in cars heads to governor

⑤ Meet our 20 Under 20 honorees for 2026 (pictured)

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