A Saturday Quiz
April 12 —Passover, the holiday marking the Jewish people’s Exodus from slavery in Egypt, begins at sundown tonight. It centers around a Seder meal with ritual elements including matzah, bitter herbs, and four cups of wine. This year, many Seder tables will include an empty chair to acknowledge the remaining 59 hostages Hamas has held in Gaza for 554 days.
☀️ Today will be sunny with a high of 62°. Same, but warmer tomorrow.
MARKET UPDATE
📈 The Dow jumped more than 600 points yesterday, marking the end of one of the most volatile weeks on Wall Street in recent memory.
➡️ Locally, Delta Air Lines was up about 14.3% this week, while Home Depot went up by about 2.9%. Coca-Cola rose by almost 8%, and Carter’s by 1.25%.
LOCAL NEWS
👮 A new Georgia State Patrol post opened on April 9 at the Governor’s Mansion in Buckhead.
🎥 A class at Emory University will present the inaugural Aperture International Student Film Festival on April 15-17.
ELSEWHERE
🇵🇸 A Louisiana immigration judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate student with a green card who led pro-Palestinian protests there last year, can be deported.
WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND
🌳 The 89th Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park with hundreds of artists showcasing their creations. Today 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
🎵 Today is Record Store Day.
⛳ After two rounds at the Masters, England’s Justin Rose has a one-shot lead over American Bryson DeChambeau, with Rory McIlroy in third place. TV coverage of today’s Third Round begins at noon on Paramount+ and at 2 p.m. on CBS.
⚽ Atlanta United FC will face the New England Revolution today at 2:45 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Apple TV+; 92.9 FM).
🏀 The Atlanta Hawks host the Orlando Magic for the final regular season game tomorrow at 1 p.m. at State Farm Arena. The two teams are also expected to play in next week’s NBA play-in tournament.
🛻 Monster Jam arrives to tear up Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday and Sunday.
🤣 The Best Of Atlanta Comedy Showcase will be held this Sunday night at the Laughing Skull Lounge.
➡ Here are some concerts to check out:
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Enjoy your weekend!
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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 Community rallies against Amsterdam Walk development ahead of council vote
② Horse found dead on Peachtree Street suffered medical emergency
③ Sandy Springs secures $8.1 million in federal funding for road and trail projects
④ Thousands march in ‘Hands Off’ protest against Trump administration (pictured)
⑤ One year after prize-winning Shiba Inu was stolen, a tearful reunion
🏃 Join Move For Grady on April 26! With three cycling distances and two run/walk options, there’s something for everyone. Then celebrate your accomplishment – and support for Grady – with a fun finish line celebration at Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium. SPONSOR MESSAGE
