Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
Good morning, Atlanta.
Original Freedom Riders, their descendants and civil rights leaders will retrace the historic 1961 route with a stop at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center and Spelman College on Friday.
The 12-day tour began Oct. 18 and will end in New Orleans on Oct. 28, aiming to boost voter turnout.
The Moores Mill Road bridge over Peachtree Creek closed after a wall collapsed overnight — impacting a major northwest corridor — as officials inspect damage and plan repairs soon.
Legacy businesses in South Downtown are fighting a redevelopment push as developers revitalize the 16-block historic city center (forcing repeated relocations amid growing gentrification).
Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall opens its new West Midtown spot at 690 11th St. NW today with 8,000 sqft outdoor seating and free nearby parking.
The launch weekend features brunch, Golden Hour specials, live music, a Georgia Tech watch party and a Puppy Pop-Up supporting the Atlanta Humane Society.
Zoo Atlanta is set to launch a new PandaCam for its giant pandas Ping Ping + Fu Shuang, who will make their public debut on Nov.
6. The zoo partnered with Cricket Wireless to stream the pandas' milestones, allowing local families to enjoy every moment.
On Oct. 19, a Georgia Lottery player won $50,000 by matching key numbers (08, 31, 32, 42, 48) at Chevron Food Mart in Stockbridge, while a Sandy Springs resident secured $100,000 playing an online game.
Both wins supported funding for state education programs.
Georgia lawmakers are reconsidering a bill that would require parents to verify their child’s age and approve social media use (a step aimed at boosting online safety).
The measure is expected to be discussed in upcoming committee meetings.
A federal appeals panel heard arguments Tuesday in South Fulton as Brandon Fulton seeks compensation for horses seized nearly 10 years ago.
Fulton & his attorney Brian Williams argued that the county violated the Fifth Amendment by taking the horses without paying him.
Officials say lane closures on one of metro Atlanta's busiest interstates will affect travel starting today.
Motorists are advised to check local alerts and plan alternate routes.
A Newnan dealer dropped a $3,300 warranty fee and issued a tag following an investigation by ANF; the Georgia AG confirmed the inquiry is ongoing.
Atlanta Dream evened the WNBA Finals series 1–1 against the Golden State Valkyries after Angel Reese delivered an impressive performance — while Allisha Gray discussed the win in an exclusive interview.
Atlanta Dream has shared official watch party locations for fans to gather, including Downtown and Central Atlanta (College Park, Midtown, East Atlanta, and Sandy Springs), where supporters can cheer the team as it faces the Golden State Valkyries in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals.
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