Good morning, Atlanta.

College Park city leaders honored 10-year-old Cornelius Chones on Monday for using a garden hose to fight a house fire in August, allowing his six siblings to escape safely; Mayor Bianca Motley Broom presented him with an official proclamation & a standing ovation during the council meeting.

Lee Asher discussed his new memoir Saved by the Pack, which charts his journey from childhood and explains how rescuing animals changed his life.

The interview was posted Tuesday, Oct. 6 — offering insights that resonate with local readers.

Zoo Atlanta will unveil its newly renovated giant panda habitat on Friday, Nov.

6, where visitors can meet Ping Ping & Fu Shuang. The $6 million upgrade includes climbing structures and pools and was made possible with a Robert W. Woodruff Foundation grant.

Georgia Tech students sent their first 'Go Jackets!' command to the ASCENT satellite launched last week aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from mission control in Atlanta to test a new propulsion system using less-toxic fuel — they will operate daily shifts during a nine-month demonstration.

The Clayton County school district will take over management of the 8,000-seat Arena at Southlake starting in 2027 after ending its contract with TRP.

District officials say the change will cut annual costs by about $650,000 and increase oversight.

Governor candidates Bottoms and Jackson held their only debate ahead of the November election yesterday, where Bottoms claimed Jackson would send in the National Guard and Jackson, who opened after winning a coin toss, countered the note by detailing plans to improve home affordability for young voters.

The Braves return home to face the Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Division Series at 6 p.m. at Truist Park (today).

The Braves will host the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS today at Truist Park, with fans gathering at Battery Atlanta for added excitement & a vibrant postseason experience.

Local fans at Truist Park reported that parking moves quickly during Braves games as county engineers designed clear exit routes—making it easier for heavy crowds to depart.

Business owners also noted that the planned traffic control helps reduce post-game congestion.

Atlanta Dream announced they will play all 25 home games at State Farm Arena starting in 2027, moving from Gateway Center Arena in College Park.

The new venue will feature increased seating and broader ticket options + premium fan experiences for women’s basketball, welcoming more fans in the city.