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The TSQ Clubhouse has been a key part of the tech community here since its early days as The Garage. It has hosted coworking, startups, and events throughout the whole year.

As the tech square ecosystem has evolved, the Clubhouse has now shifted its focus to become a premier event space hosting Atlanta Tech Week programming, corporate events from companies like Aflac, startup meetups, research panels, and student showcases.

For more information, booking inquiries, or quotes for the Clubhouse or other TSQ-affiliated venues, visit the TSQ Events website or contact Michaela Johnson at [email protected].

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TSQ Events website 👉 https://t.co/gTfqcFzgYG

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You’ve probably heard of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”, but how about “Reduce, Reuse, Refill, and Refuse”?

Veronica Apecena never expected to launch a retail business.

And now, Apecena is the owner of Joyful Jarra, a refillery providing non-toxic, low-waste, and a variety of locally sourced home and body products to Atlantans.

The turning point for Apecena came when she visited a North Carolina refillery where a friend with a developmental disability label was working. “She was so empowered and talking so positively about this new role. And within minutes of walking in the door of the refillery, I knew I needed to recreate this for communities in Atlanta,” said Apecena.

Learn how Apecena launched Joyful Jarra to unite the circular economy with inclusive employment here 🔗https://t.co/hiyLhHgY7X

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🌎Last week, The American Marketing Association's Atlanta chapter packed the @cfbhall for Celebrating the Global Games, and the conversation was bigger than a recap. It was about getting over Atlanta's "imposter syndrome" and celebrating the how impressively the city has moved forward in sports, entertainment, and tech!

⚽With @FIFAWorldCup 2026 (@FWC26Atlanta) coming here, the room was full of marketers, sports execs, and creatives talking about what Atlanta has quietly built — and why it's time to stop being modest about it. Soccer. Esports. Hip-hop. World-class brands. Local talent doing work that doesn't need to leave the city to be great.

Read the full recap here and check out @AMAAtlanta to find out how to get involved 👉https://t.co/uu0XR6l9aO

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“People who move around Atlanta outside of cars come face to face with extreme heat, but often lack shade or other infrastructure, such as bus shelters, that would reduce their exposure. And the burdens aren’t shared equally,” said Rebecca Serna, Executive Director of Propel ATL.

To understand where heat risk is highest, as temperatures can vary significantly based on nearby buildings and greenery, Georgia Tech researchers and community advocates are attaching temperature and air quality sensors to their backpacks and bikes, turning every step into data collection🚶

The NO-HEAT initiative, led by Dr. Rounaq Basu at the Georgia Tech School of City & Regional Planning, is mapping heat risk at the sidewalk level, providing city planners with actionable data and empowering people to find the coolest walking and biking routes as they move around the city 🌇

“Our goal is to be proactive, to provide cities and people with tools they can use to change how they move through cities in the heat. Why should we wait for heat strokes or other health-related incidents to happen?” said Basu.

Watch the team collect on‑the‑ground data and see the sensors in action and explore the full story here 🔗 https://t.co/gzEVdbajD5

Interested in joining the movement and turning your steps into data collection this summer? Email [email protected] to get involved 🚲

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📱Most people haven't considered that the smartphone in their pocket could be part of a clinical workflow. TSRB researcher Sixuan Wu (Uncommon Sense Lab, @gtcomputing, @georgiatech) is changing that.

🔬His project, µMobileScan, pairs a smartphone with a standard microscope to digitize blood cell analysis. The result is faster, more accurate red blood cell counts that can be stored, shared, and reviewed later.

Read more: https://t.co/fPnrJf2BfU

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🧠Last week, members of the Tech Square community gathered for a secret meeting of the minds. A new event series called Brains in the Bar convened to spark conversation about artificial intelligence. The question that both inspired the gathering and earned attendees their invitation: "Where would you choose a human over perfectly accurate AI?"

🔗https://t.co/v0vARiKuAK

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🚨 LOCATION UPDATE!

Starting this week, TSQ Tuesdays will be held in the Centergy Lobby! Just head up the stairs across from the Clubhouse at 75 5th Street. Join us for drinks, snacks, games, and great conversation every Tuesday from 4 to 6 PM in the Centergy Lobby. Don't miss out! 🎉🥳

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Do you live in a harmonious city? 🏙️

Seung Jae Lieu, a PhD student at Georgia Tech with the Center for Urban Resilience and Analytics (CURA) and the School of City and Regional Planning, is investigating why people still may not walk or bike to nearby amenities, even when they are close by.

“It’s not true that just because you’re close to somewhere, you will walk there,” said Lieu.

Lieu’s work explores how street completeness and the harmony of amenities shape our everyday travel choices, whether we walk 🚶, bike 🚲, or drive 🚗

Curious about how your neighborhood can be more harmonious?

Explore the full story, and try Lieu’s interactive Street Completeness Map, to see how cities can move from the 15-minute city to the harmonious city 🔗 https://t.co/SgLsO4taUd

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📸 Looking for a fresh headshot? Join us next week during the Biltmore's weekly coffee connect on Tuesday morning for Tech Square headshot day! Stop by the Biltmore Innovation Center lobby anytime from 9:30 to 10:30 AM—no appointment necessary. See you there!

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What happens when an artist turns the algorithm against itself?

TSRB & @DmGatech researcher Hyunha Lim's practice does exactly that. Since 2021, she has been collecting daily screenshots of personalized Instagram ads and reconstructing them into handmade collages, printing algorithmic fragments onto fabric, then braiding, stitching, and assembling them by hand.

Her latest project, Re-Materializing Stone Mountain: Stitching the Automated Surface, extends this into new territory. Supported by the AIAI Network's seed grant program, the work examines how generative AI represents place — and what gets lost in the process.

When AI models generate images of Stone Mountain, they produce outputs that look coherent but strip away history, politics, and material context. Lim responds through intervention: printing AI-generated fragments onto silk satin and reconstructing them through cutting, stitching, and quilting.

Each stitch is a decision. Each seam is a record of human agency reasserting itself.

In a moment when generative tools are becoming deeply embedded in everyday life, her work raises an important question: how much do we give up when we outsource perception to automated systems?

🔗 https://t.co/O2PE2VAREQ

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⚽ @AMAAtlanta is gearing up to celebrate the Global Games making their way to Atlanta! Join us on Wednesday, May 20th from 5-8:30 PM at the College Football Hall of Fame (@cfbhall), where marketers, business leaders, brands, agencies, and sports enthusiasts will converge for live demos, engaging panels, networking opportunities, and games. This event promises a night of excitement as we honor Atlanta’s status as a global hub for sports, innovation, and leadership.

🐝 This event is perfect for everyone in the Tech Square community! Students with a .edu email can enjoy a special discounted ticket price! Plus, for those purchasing full-price tickets, @MomoCon is generously offering one 4-day pass to MomoCon with each ticket bought.

Don’t miss out—learn more and secure your ticket today! https://t.co/M1U2DNFTdX

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🏠 In a conventional smart home, having intelligence often comes with a price. Cameras monitor movements, sensors need batteries, and smart devices are typically linked through disjointed systems that require ongoing upkeep. Yibo Fu, a @GeorgiaTech researcher at Tech Square (Uncommon Sense Lab, @gtcomputing, @ICatGT), is investigating a new approach where ordinary objects can discreetly indicate their usage via precisely crafted steel tags.

Together with his team, Fu has introduced SoundOff, an innovative smart home system that employs acoustics and ultrasonic signals inaudible to humans but detectable by microphones.

Read more 👉https://t.co/bkIcP45nkq

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Is your child glued to their gaming controller? Is this a concern — or an opportunity?

🎮 JOIN US FOR SELECT START — a FREE 90-minute hybrid event for families in Atlanta, presented by @subsumestudios and The Forge. Discover insights on gaming scholarships, esports education, over 10 career paths beyond being a "Pro Player," and essential first steps for middle and high school students.

All questions are welcome. Everyone is invited!

📆Tuesday, May 12
🕰️11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍@atdc

🔗https://t.co/PaFi8VKEoL

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What if your research was merely the starting point?

This week, @wilbe_science is visiting The Hatchery Center for Innovation to host a mixer for scientists and engineers eager to broaden their horizons.

As a platform and venture fund, Wilbe has supported over 1,400 researchers from prestigious institutions like MIT, Oxford, Cambridge, and Max Planck in becoming successful founders. They've invested in 25 companies with a total valuation exceeding $1.3B.

Whether you're just brainstorming ideas or ready to take the plunge, this event is not to be missed!

📆Thursday, May 14
🕰️6-8 PM
📍The Hatchery

Secure your spot before they're all taken 👉 https://t.co/3xLOwcJUGg

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Want to use your coding skills for social good? 👨‍💻

Civic Tech Atlanta's Civic Action Night is next week in the Clubhouse! 🥳 Coders of all skill levels are invited to contribute to Civic Tech Atlanta's ongoing civic-minded projects. Bring your laptop or nothing but your ideas on how to make Atlanta more equitable through tech.

📆 Monday, May 11 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 TSQ ATL Clubhouse

Register for the event and learn more here: 👉️ https://t.co/FoPqlNnOH2

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Get ready for an exciting first! Startup Launch is coming to the Biltmore Innovation Center! Join us to explore CREATE-X's (@gtcreatex) latest cohort of innovative startups. Are you interested in collaborating with companies in healthcare, fintech, cybersecurity, AI, and more? Don’t miss the showcase on May 21 from 5-7 PM!

🔗https://t.co/749upLXE7h

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🏃‍♀️ Tech Square's next Founder + Funder jog is next week on Friday May 15th! Join us at the Biltmore Innovation Center for an early morning jog with other Atlanta founders, operators, and investors. Jog starts at 7AM. Coffee and networking to follow!

Register: https://t.co/3t3WKlm0XX