Saturday morning
April 26 — The Vatican mentioned an estimated 250,000 mourners, together with President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Prince William, attended Pope Francis’ Funeral Mass at St. Peter’s Sq. this morning. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re mentioned the pontiff “touched minds and hearts” and needed to “construct bridges, not partitions.” Breaking custom, Francis will probably be buried on the Basilica of St. Mary Main relatively than beneath St. Peter’s.
🌤️ Principally sunny with a excessive of 81° as we speak. Identical tomorrow.
MARKET UPDATE
📈 The S&P 500 rose for the fourth consecutive day, gaining practically 5% for the week as buyers navigated blended alerts on tariff plans. The Nasdaq rose 6.7% and the Dow rose barely.
Regionally, Delta Air Traces closed the week with a 3.54% achieve, Residence Depot gained 0.93%, Coca Cola dropped 1.87%, and Carter’s fell 5.81%.
LOCAL NEWS
🧑⚕️ Atlanta nurses and hospital employees at Decatur’s Veterans Affairs Medical Middle plan to protest as we speak towards proposed federal layoffs they are saying will affect affected person care on the facility.
🚓 Atlanta Police are investigating the taking pictures of a Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy outdoors the Downtown Atlanta Greyhound bus station.
⚕️ Youngsters’s Healthcare of Atlanta will now not supply gender-affirming care.
ELSEWHERE
🎷 The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Pageant is underway with eight days of music, meals, and tradition that includes headliners Lil Wayne & The Roots, Stevie Surprise, Bruce Springsteen, and Pearl Jam throughout 14 levels by Could 4.
🎤 Neither President Trump nor the customary comic host will attend tonight’s White Home Correspondents’ Affiliation dinner in Washington.
WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND
🌺 The Inman Park Pageant, Style of Marietta, Lemonade Days, and Amplify Decatur supply a packed weekend of out of doors leisure throughout metro Atlanta.
🚶 Atlanta Streets Alive returns Sunday, reworking Peachtree Avenue from Midtown to Downtown right into a car-free hall for pedestrians and cyclists.
🥊 “The South Acquired One thing 2 Say Bout Boxing III,” a evening {of professional} boxing showcasing a number of the high fighters in Atlanta, begins as we speak at 5 p.m.
✨ Kate’s Membership’s annual Mourning Glory Gala is tonight at 6 p.m. on the Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead.
🌳 Youngsters Day at CHaRM DeKalb invitations youngsters of all ages to its annual occasion, with participating actions instructing and inspiring additional take care of the planet, this morning from 9 a.m. to midday.
🏃 The inaugural Curiosity Lab Charity 5K Run/Stroll benefiting the American Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is tomorrow at 8 a.m. at Peachtree Corners Metropolis Corridor.
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Take pleasure in your Saturday!
SCAD Spotlights Movie Trade Artisans
SPONSORED BY SCAD
🎥 Be part of SCADFILM In Focus: Artisans on Thursday, Could 8, at SCADshow, for a day devoted to the inventive forces behind the scenes of movie, TV, and media. From hair and make-up to modifying and manufacturing design, these artisans convey cinematic tales to life with precision and artistry.
Take pleasure in curated panels, unique screenings, and behind-the-scenes insights from award-winning professionals. This immersive occasion is a part of the SCADFILM In Focus collection, celebrating the visionaries whose work transforms storytelling into unforgettable on-screen experiences.
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High tales of the week
A glance again at this week’s most-read tales from our web site. Comply with @RoughDraftATL on Instagram for normal updates.
① Dunwoody police arrest housebreaking suspect, sparking trend commentary (pictured)
② Atlanta Metropolis Council approves Amsterdam Stroll redevelopment
③ Atlanta airport pronounces larger parking charges starting Could 1
④ ‘Sinners’ is a B-level extravaganza with A-level concepts
⑤ Federal choose blocks Trump passport govt order
🏡 The Historic Druid Hills Residence & Backyard Tour is again Could 2-4. We’re celebrating the character of Frederick Regulation Olmsted’s outstanding neighborhood with seven must-see properties – every curated to replicate the homeowners’ distinctive model and passions. Seize your tickets as we speak! SPONSOR MESSAGE
