Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Good morning, Atlanta.
Girls Inc. of Atlanta held a food drive on Thursday, Oct.
15 at KIPP Vision Academy in South Fulton where supplies cleared in 30 minutes due to high community demand.
Local officials (from State Farm Arena) announced a multi-year partnership between the Hawks and Cisco to upgrade the arena (to feature Wi-Fi 7 and a production command center) and boost fan and concert experiences downtown.
The upgrades will begin soon.
Over 25 Midtown restaurants showcased their dishes at the Grand Tasting Midtown food festival held at the Epicurean Atlanta hotel (part of the Taste of Atlanta umbrella) yesterday.
The High Museum of Art is celebrating its 100th anniversary by closing Peachtree Street between 15th and 16th Streets for a free centennial block party on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.+ Locals can enjoy art, music, and community festivities as the museum marks this milestone.
A feature-length documentary about Atlanta rapper Young Thug is set for release on Netflix in 2027.
Fulton County Judge Paige Reese Whitaker, who joined interviews for the film (titled Young Thug on Trial), provided details on its planned 90-minute runtime and content.
A Cobb County high school parent is suing her PTSA after spending over $2,400 on a senior luncheon and alleging short reimbursement; court is set for Monday morning as receipts from Sam’s Club, Amazon (and a local caterer) document the costs.
Spelman and Morehouse held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Atlanta University Center for a student housing complex named The Den at 850 West, which will include 793 beds in 305 apartments.
The $147 million project will be complete in two years and employs local workers (including Morehouse grad David Moody).
Fulton County Superior Court’s Pretrial Services is hosting an expanded free resource fair Wednesday, Oct.
28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fulton County Government Center — the event will offer hundreds access to jobs, housing, education and health care services.
Fulton County Superior Court will host the free 2026 Pretrial Services Resource Fair on Wednesday, Oct.
28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fulton County Government Center (141 Pryor St. SW) to provide health, housing, and judicial support for individuals awaiting trial.
Gresham Road Walmart Supercenter will host free health screenings and routine vaccinations tomorrow.
Pharmacist Jayne Rohling encourages residents to protect their families amid rising flu and measles cases.
Today, the Aging Better podcast features host Cyreia Sandlin speaking with board-certified oncologist Dr. Jane Meisel about breast cancer risks and early detection, giving local listeners clear health advice.
Atlanta shelter officials said Blue, a 4-month-old mixed breed found living under a truck, entered foster care before returning to the shelter yesterday.
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