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Evening Highlights for June 23, 2025
Film • Business • Esports • Innovation

Power Move: Georgia Tech Unveils Quantum Incubator Backed by $100M Private Fund

Atlanta becomes a quantum startup hub—merging physics, AI, and finance under one roof.

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Tyler Perry Studios Launches ‘Dreamers’ Internship with HBCU Talent Pipeline

New film & production internship bridges ATL soundstages with future Black creators.

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Georgia Film Academy Joins Forces with Assembly Atlanta for New Training Hub

Massive studio partnership to prepare thousands of skilled media workers by 2026.

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Savannah Black Heritage Trail Adds 3D Interactive Holograms at Key Sites

Walking tours now feature AI-animated leaders and civil rights voices.

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Atlanta Startup Creates World’s First AI-Powered Theater Script Engine

Write, cast, and stage full plays using GPT-style tools—and local actors.

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Dalton’s Carpet Capital Converts Waste Fibers into Fashion Sneakers

Sustainable manufacturing meets design as NW Georgia steps into the future.

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Esports Academy for Teens Opens in Alpharetta with Global Backing

Gamers train like athletes at Georgia’s newest competitive tech hub.

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New Drone Show Festival Lights Up North Georgia Mountains

Replacing fireworks with code and LEDs in a dazzling green-tech display.

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UGA Launches VR Lab to Recreate Ancient Civilizations for Tourism & Study

From the Parthenon to Savannah’s founding streets, experience it all in goggles.

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Atlanta’s BeltLine Adds Kinetic Sculpture Garden with Augmented Reality

Every art piece moves—and talks—through your phone. Street art reimagined.

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Power Move: Microsoft Funds 3D Mapping of Georgia’s Coastal Wetlands

Digital twins of the Okefenokee to fight climate threats and inspire innovation.

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Augusta Library Adds ‘Brain Spa Pods’ with AI Meditation & Focus Tools

Public wellness meets neural tech—free for all library card holders.

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Athens Debuts Interactive Public ‘Memory Fountain’

Visitors record stories that become part of a light and water display archive.

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Georgia’s First Sound Bath Hologram Dome Opens Near Blue Ridge

A high-vibe healing escape powered by AI visuals and resonant frequencies.

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🔎 Development Watch: Centennial Yards, Atlanta’s Upcoming “Times Square”

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Centennial Yards is transforming Downtown Atlanta from a historic rail yard into a modern urban epicenter. With $5 billion invested over 50 acres, this mega-project will reconnect neighborhoods and redefine the city’s skyline.

Backed by Mayor Andre Dickens, CIM Group, city leaders, and Atlanta Hawks owner Tony Ressler, this transformative vision blends living, working, entertainment, and global events into a bold new urban experience—anchored by luxury hotels, modern residences, and immersive venues.

  • 👤 Brian McGowan, President and CEO of Centennial Yards Company – former President of Invest Atlanta & Beltline leader
  • 🎵 Live Nation concert venue (5,300+ seats)
  • 🌐 COSM immersive dome—87-ft LED display
  • 🌉 Rebuilt Nelson Street Bridge honoring Carrie Steele Logan
  • 🏢 Luxury apartments, loft-style living, boutique hotels, and over 1,000 units planned across Centennial Yards’ multi-phase development.
  • 🏢 The Mitchell (304-unit residence) opening Mid 2025
  • ⚽ FIFA 2026 World Cup fan zone centerpiece
  • 🍽️ Future phases include luxury retail, fine dining, and local attractions like Wild Leap Brewery now open on-site.

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In this in-depth interview, Tim Wright—Downtown Atlanta specialist and commercial leasing expert—sits down with Brian McGowan, President of Centennial Yards. McGowan shares how this $5B redevelopment will redefine the city with a vibrant, walkable core. He details major venues like COSM and Live Nation, plus prime office leasing opportunities. The project reflects Atlanta’s grit, creativity, and powerful cultural energy. It promises a non-cookie-cutter experience that feels uniquely ATL. Tremendous opportunities are set aside for minority-owned businesses—targeting 38% inclusion. This is more than a build—it’s a bold invitation to shape Atlanta’s global future.

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Atlanta Metro Vibes

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  • Ponce City Market Foodie Weekend ➡️
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North Georgia Mountains

  • Helen Bavarian Nights ➡️
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  • Dahlonega Wine Trail Highlights ➡️
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Golden Isles & Coastal Georgia

  • St. Simons Seafood & Sunset Cruises ➡️
  • Jekyll Island Turtle Festival ➡️
  • Brunswick Art in the Park ➡️
  • Tybee Island Summer Music Nights ➡️
  • Cumberland Island Retreats ➡️

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Classic South & Lake Country

  • Lake Oconee Fireworks & Food Trucks ➡️
  • Eatonton BBQ Throwdown ➡️
  • Augusta Riverwalk Concerts ➡️
  • Milledgeville Lake Days ➡️
  • Greensboro GA Winery Hops ➡️

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Plantation Trace & South Georgia

  • Albany Riverfront Concert Series ➡️
  • Thomasville First Friday Events ➡️
  • Bainbridge Waterfront Festivities ➡️
  • Camilla Sunflower Bloom Tours ➡️
  • Colquitt Arts & Swamp Stories ➡️

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