UPS Hiring + 911 On Hold 'Too Long' + Food And Wine Festival

Atlanta GA

09 September, 2021

5:10 PM

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Up and at 'em, Atlanta! Let's get this Friday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Atlanta? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 64. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: Atlanta-based UPS looks to hire 100,000 holiday workers ahead of the busy season. UPS is looking for seasonal employees to work October through January. Some applicants can expect to receive a job offer within 30 minutes of applying. (WABE 90.1 FM) An Atlanta motorist was left on hold for two-and-a-half minutes after calling 911 during a road rage encounter. Dan Grossman called 911 as he was being chased around the Virginia-Highland neighborhood by the driver behind him. The department acknowledged that the hold time was too long and states they were busy at the time of the call. (FOX 5 Atlanta) Atlanta City Council approved a plan for the new police and fire training center. (WSB Atlanta)The Atlanta Food and Wine Festival returns this weekend at the Historic Fourth Ward Park. (The Atlanta Voice)More Atlanta employers are considering vaccine mandates as cases ramp up in Georgia. (CBS46 News Atlanta) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Atlanta! Today in Atlanta: The Atlanta Home Show Returns from Sept. 10–12 - Cobb Galleria Centre (10:00 AM) Join an expert discussion on The Struggle for Wellness: Race, Healthcare Inequity, and Covid-19 - National Center for Civil and Human Rights (11:00 AM) Candler Park Music Festival makes its return on September 10th & 11th - Candler Park (4:00 PM) Events: Southern Spirits (September 17) St. Benedict's Virtual Admissions Coffee: All Grade Levels (October 5) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Sammi Caramela