Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.
Good morning, Atlanta.
A fallen tree toppled by recent storms struck a car and pickup truck on Macon Drive in southwest Atlanta (damaging both vehicles).
Fallen trees caused power outages and road hazards in several neighborhoods Monday morning (including the 300 block of Corvair Drive SE).
FACEs of Fashion: 'The Art of Influence' will be held Sunday, Sept.
27 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Skillshot Media on Lindbergh Ln NE, featuring a runway, networking reception, and an awards presentation (including the Icon Award to Dallas Austin) as part of FACE’s five-year anniversary.
Tens of thousands attended Shaky Knees Festival at Piedmont Park over the weekend.
Severe weather forced an evacuation before the gates reopened for Twenty One Pilots, and several acts were canceled.
Diesel reached record high levels above $6.35 per gallon over the weekend as fuel and fertilizer costs soared from conflict in the Middle East (AAA reported), raising expenses for local specialty crop farmers.
Farm leaders warn that many producers may leave the industry if costs continue to rise.
MLK Jr. High School in DeKalb County was placed on a precautionary lockdown Monday morning after a potential threat was reported (officials say the threat appears unfounded and all students and staff are safe).
Georgia State University holds a ribbon-cutting today for its new nine-story, 155,000 sqft Research Tower on the corner of Decatur Street and Piedmont Avenue.
Gov. Brian Kemp and President M. Brian Blake will join officials as the building opens for fall classes.
Crews finished work at 5 a.m. today on I-285 in southwest Atlanta, reopening the highway after weekend construction eased delays for commuters.
DeKalb County is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for Fire Station No. 16, a new 14,601 sqft facility with separate spaces for male & female firefighters and special zones to reduce carcinogen exposure.
The $10.9 million station is one of three planned for construction in 2026.
The Atlanta Braves clinched the NL East title with a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Monday, Sept.
21, giving fans a thrilling moment before the playoffs + marking a historic season push.
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