🌱 Atlanta Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

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But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 62 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Atlanta:

1. James Beard Awards 2023: Atlanta Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists (Eater Atlanta)
2. Invesco expects delay on Atlanta headquarter relocation (The Business Journals)
3. Atlanta mayor says to Sandy Springs, 'as we thrive, all cities thrive' ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. 17-year-old shot in the head while taking out trash, Christmas tree for his mom (WSB Atlanta)
5. Don\'t Miss Atlanta Blooms This March and April! (Metro Atlanta CEO)
6. $15 Million Gift from The Starr Foundation Will Transform Risk Education at Georgia State University (Metro Atlanta CEO)
7. Opinion: More Black parents embrace home-schooling, seek resources ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
8. Group protesting Atlanta Public Safety Training Center labeled by feds as 'domestic violent extremists' (11Alive.com WXIA)
9. Up 45%: West Cobb County home prices have soared since the pandemic (The Business Journals)
10. Georgia State University's business college receives $15 million gift ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
11. Atlanta officer requests murder case be moved to federal court (FOX 5 Atlanta)
12. Dexter Axle Co. to shut down Georgia facility - Atlanta Business Chronicle (The Business Journals)
13. Georgia 'braintrust' to pursue hydrogen energy opportunities (The Business Journals)
14. Gov. Kemp to deliver 2023 State of the State Address at Georgia Capitol (FOX 5 Atlanta)
15. DeKalb DA to make 'announcement' about Atlanta training center shooting ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
16. 'Cop City' is now a national story, Georgians have runoff election fatigue – WABE (WABE 90.1 FM)
17. Severe storms possible as heavy rain moves into metro Atlanta area Wednesday morning (WSB Atlanta)
18. Developer pursues second large project south of Atlanta ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
19. Xebia Acquires Another Polish Software Firm (GlobalAtlanta)
20. Poverty is rising in suburban Atlanta school districts, according to federal youth census data ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
21. 🌱 Atlanta Spotlights Roswell Restaurant Weeks + City Meeting Minutes (Patch)
22. Family of missing Atlanta man found burning in woods wants answers (FOX 5 Atlanta)
23. Celebrating 75: A look back at ‘Snowmageddon’ and the changes it brought (WSB Atlanta)
24. Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is Feb. 8-21 ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
25. Over 100 miles of express lanes to be added to metro Atlanta interstate highways in next decade (WSB Atlanta)
26. Mom says son was shot and killed by his good friend (FOX 5 Atlanta)
27. Man critical after Tuesday afternoon shooting in Atlanta (WSB Atlanta)
28. Fires at Atlanta Target, Walmarts set as shoplifting distractions, officials say (WSB Atlanta)
29. Atlanta company with a global reach is going above and beyond for people in Ukraine (WSB Atlanta)
30. Counting Atlanta's homeless population, one person at a time ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Atlanta:

From my notebook:

• Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles: "Inside the 2022 @serenbe Designer Showhouse, Angela Means & Danielle Carney of @meansandcarneyinteriors designed the reading room. When they selected the bold blue wallcovering with handpainted bees for the space, the designers weren’t a..." (Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles via Instagram)
• Atlanta Humane Society: "In the wake of the devastating tornadoes two weeks ago, Spalding County, Georgia was in need of disaster assistance. Our Animal Protection Unit made the trip to their emergency shelter with a supply of 200 vaccines and arranged a transpo..." (Atlanta Humane Society via Facebook)
• Atlanta History Center: "All aboard for history! 🚂 The cornerstone of our Locomotion: Railroads and the Making of Atlanta exhibition is the restored locomotive known as The Texas (which can be seen from West Paces Ferry Road!) The engine was built in 1856 for t..." (Atlanta History Center via Instagram)
• Atlanta History Center: "All aboard for history! 🚂 The cornerstone of our Locomotion: Railroads and the Making of Atlanta exhibition is the restored locomotive known as The Texas (which can be seen from West Paces Ferry Road!) The engine was built in 1856 for t..." (Atlanta History Center via Facebook)
• City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department: "ATLANTA—The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department's Fire Investigators are investigating last night's fire inside the Target store located at 2539 Piedmont Road, as well as the recent fires at the Walmart store located at 835 Martin Luther King..." (City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department via Facebook)
• Atlanta Public Schools: "Congratulations to our very own North Atlanta High School Music Programs Director, Adam Brooks! Mr. Brooks has been honored with the Manilow Music Project Award by the Grammy Award-winning legend Barry Manilow. The Manilow Music Teacher ..." (Atlanta Public Schools via Facebook)
• Atlanta City Council: "#Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee Meeting: January 25, 2023 #atlpol #atlpol" (Atlanta City Council via Facebook)
• Atlanta City Council: "As of January 24, 2023, there are 593 dogs at the DeKalb County shelter. The shelter has been operating at a critical capacity for the last year and Dekalb County Animal Services must find homes for at least 150 dogs in the next 7 days ..." (Atlanta City Council via Facebook)
• Atlanta City Council: "🚨 District 12 Job Fair hosted by Council member Antonio Lewis 📍 Rosel Fann Recreation Center 🕙 2 p.m. Details: https://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3252/175?backlist=%2fhome" (Atlanta City Council via Facebook)
• Atlanta Regional Commission: "Congratulations to ARC Board Chairman Kerry Armstrong for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce!" (Atlanta Regional Commission via Facebook)
• Atlanta City Council: "#Atlanta City Council Community Development/Human Services Committee Meeting: January 24, 2023 #atlpol #atlpol" (Atlanta City Council via Facebook)
• Isha Foundation: "Sadhguru says, “On the day of Ekadashi, the very planet is in a certain state, so if we keep our body light and available, our awareness will turn inward.” Twice per month, on the designated Ekadashi days, the residents and long-term vol..." (Isha Foundation via Facebook)
• City of Atlanta Government: "Mayor Andre Dickens and his administration worked directly with Walmart to ensure that the Vine City location would reopen. The City will continue to work with Walmart and community stakeholders to address the job placement needs of affe..." (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• Atlanta City Council: "Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman joined volunteers, community organizations, and the Atlanta Police Department (APD) in participating Monday in Atlanta’s Point in Time homeless count. “I was honored to be a team member during ..." (Atlanta City Council via Facebook)
• Atlanta City Council: "🚨 District 12 Job Fair hosted by @councilmanlewis 📍 Rosel Fann Recreation Center 🗓️ Wednesday, January 25 🕙 2 p.m. For more info: https://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3252/175?backlist=%2fhome" (Atlanta City Council via Facebook)
• MARTA: "On January 21st, our friends at the Atlanta Track Club held their first members event of 2023 at the College Park MARTA station. A BIG thank you to all staff who were instrumental in making the #Southside5K a successful event!" (MARTA via Facebook)
• MARTA: "The MARTA Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, January 26 at MARTA Headquarters. The Planning & Capital Programs meeting will begin at 9:30 am. Operations and Safety and Business Management meetings will immediately follow. View the..." (MARTA via Facebook)
• MARTA: "MARTA is hosting a career fair on Thurs. 2/2 from 3-7 PM at our headquarters, across from Lindbergh Station. Explore job opportunities for Journeyman Bus Technicians and Bus Operators and learn how to qualify for CDL training and a $3,00..." (MARTA via Facebook)
• City of Atlanta Government: "We’re back at the top, according to MovieMaker Magazine. The publication named Atlanta the #1 place to live and work for moviemakers: "Just spend a few days in Atlanta and you’ll feel a powerful sense of things happening everywhere, and ..." (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• Atlanta City Council: "📰 Council member Byron Amos for Atlanta, who represents the area said that his community was fearful this latest closure would create a medical desert where senior citizens would not be able to no longer get, go right down the street to..." (Atlanta City Council via Facebook)
• Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association: "Did you know Atlanta has a new Brewery in the neighborhood? Come out, relax, and meet new friends in your neighborhood! www.eventbrite.com/e/adna-happy-hour-at-wild-leap-brewery-with-castleberry-hill-neighbors-tickets-519203831637" (Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association via Facebook)
• Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: "Crews are investigating a potential water main break near 380 Gardner St. SW. Water service to homes, businesses & places of worship may be affected. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available. #DWMatWork #..." (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management via Facebook)
• Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: "Crews have turned on the six-inch water main near 731 Stokeswood Ave. SE after completing the valve replacement. Water service has been restored to 70 homes and four hydrants. #DWMatWork #ATLWatershed #ATLFireRescue" (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management via Facebook)
• Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: "📋 On Wednesday, February 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., DWM's Office of Communications and Community Relations will host a Virtual Career Day! For registration information, click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Wn1zIq." (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Legacy at Palmetto Farms: "Who's next? - DRC whosnext.drc@gmail.com Stamped concrete for Walmart, Tampa Florida stay tuned," (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Amhurst: "Dazzling Dolls Kitchen and Catering is Taking Orders for them Ribeye steak dinners with shrimp and loaded baked potatoes now 248-727-8020.. - What you see is what you get 😝😝 check her reviews out @https://instagram.com/dazzlingdollskit..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Spalding Woods 2: "Has anyone in the Spalding Woods area noticed intermittent power outages recently? - Just quick outages that cause computers and printers to require re-booting? Thanks!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lynwood Park: "Lost cat. - Lynwood Dr. Callie. She’s a brown and grey tortoiseshell wearing a blue collar with phone number on tag. She is 17 years old and blind. Please be on the lookout and please contact me if you see her." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ben Hill Terrace: "Photos I took. - today around Atlanta Ben Hill." (Nextdoor)
• Georgia Department of Public Safety, Georgia Department of Public Safety: "Traffic Advisory. - 6:49pm- All lanes are back open 5:03pm-985 is shut down at the 985/85 split and all traffic is being diverted to 85 due to a plane making an emergency landing. Will update as new information is provided." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Grant Park: "My catalytic converter was stolen off of my car on the fourth floor of my gated parking garage at Enso apartments. - I am aware that this is a problem in nearly every major city. I come from New Orleans where I parked my car on the stre..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Highpoint: "High point at Windsor Pkwy - Any info on possible fire on Windsor?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cascade Hills/Summit at Cascade: "Can’t have nothing nice…. - So, around the area where the new Publix people are walking their dogs and allowing them defecate on the sidewalks, throw their trash all in the parking lots and people are also leaving their bags of trash fro..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pittman Park: "FREE: 7 pairs of Men pleated business/golf pants.. - waist: 33 length: average/tall, cleaned and ready to go. Inbox if interested." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Druid Hills: "A grey soft kitten came to - My porch door and wanted in. I live on Princeton way. Anyone lose a cute friendly cuddly purring cat? I am reluctant to put it out given the weather if it is lost. No collar" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Bill Cook: "Does anyone know these young people. - Four young men came to my door tonight around 706pm and then kicked the front door…..and ran off I am not sure what there plans were but please be careful and cautious of these young men." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lake Claire: "Dear neighbors, LifeLine needs us animal lovers now! - I became aware of LifeLine Animal Project when it first opened the spay/neuter clinic in Avondale many years ago. I was doing rescue, and they spay/neuter/vaccinated all my rescues a..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lindridge Martin Manor: "ANYONE NEEDING A DESIGNATED DRIVER OR RIDES CHEAPER THAN LYFT / UBER FARES FOR WORK, SCHOOL, AIRPORT, GROCERY STORE, INTERVIEW(S), ETC DROP OFFS OF ANY KIND WELCOMED TO BE SERVICED! - DO COMMENT OR MESSAGE ME IF NEED ACCOMMODATIONS" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Vinings: "Hi everyone, My puppy recently broke his leg and I am looking for a little support for him to have surgery as soon as possible. - Please take the time to take a look and help out if you can. He’s really an amazing little puppy and really..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Audubon Forest Annex: "May Peace and Blessings Be Upon You! - 🤲🏽 20. 00 Homemade Old Fashioned Butter Glazed Cakes (Regular Bundt Pound Cake) Baked Fresh Pick Up Only TEXT: 404-839-4990 TO ORDER CASCADE HEIGHTS AREA 5 MINUTES FROM 285 INSTAGRAM: @BAQUET..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Midwest Cascade: "Has anyone seen the grey coyote roaming around??? - We’ve seen it twice now in our yard but wasn’t sure if it was wandering anywhere else and if so how far." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, East Atlanta Village: "Lawn, home, automotive, and building maintenance services with Splendid Services. - Give Kenneth a call or text now at (336)991-2509" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Reynoldstown: "Hello Can Anyone recommend a Good Pro Bono Attorney that specialize in housing / rental issues between tenants and landlord. - With her documentations , recordings, letters and concrete proof. It's a Win Win. Asking for a friend. Who's n..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sable Glen: "Another kitchen overhaul. - We just did the cabinets on this one. My countertop guy did the backsplash and countertop. The results speak for themselves 😍😍 Want to refresh your kitchen without spending too much? Let me know. The proce..." (Nextdoor)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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