Hamilton Canceled + Buckhead Cityhood + Catalyst Apartments

Atlanta GA

16 September, 2021

5:03 PM

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Happy Friday, people of Atlanta! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know in town today. 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: Possible light rain in the afternoon and evening. High: 76 Low: 70. Here are the top stories in Atlanta today: A "Hamilton" performance at the Fox Theatre was canceled at the last minute due to COVID-19 testing delays. Representatives said the delays in test results kept the touring company from putting the show on in a safe way for the cast and crew on stage. The theatre says that Wednesday's canceled performance will be rescheduled for next week and all future performances are expected to go on as planned. (WSB Atlanta) After weeks of waiting, hundreds of college students still have not been able to move into their new apartments. Management at Catalyst Apartments on Northside Drive at 10th Street is blaming the City of Atlanta for not yet issuing a certificate of occupancy. Students have attempted to get out of their leases since it has been past 30 days, but management says they'd need to hire attorneys to try to cancel the leases. (11Alive.com WXIA) House of Representative's members met with the community in southwest Atlanta on Wednesday to hear from concerned citizens and Atlanta police about this year's rising crime rate. (FOX 5 Atlanta)Opponents of the Buckhead cityhood effort released a study on Thursday that claims Atlanta would see a substantial financial impact if Buckhead were to secede. (Reporter Newspapers)Atlanta Public Schools have reopened enrollment for the virtual learning lottery after an uptick in COVID-19 cases. (CBS 46) 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: Manga-Shifalo/Outside - Little Five Points Center for Arts and Community (9:00 AM) The Fandemic Dead Tour - Georgia World Congress Center (9:00 AM) Educational Debt Cancellation Foundation (EDCF) Workshop - Ponce City Market (10:00 AM) Wild Heaven 10th aka 11th Anniversary Celebration! - Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens(11:00 AM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Southern Spirits (September 17) INAM at Vinings Gallery ~ Artist Show (September 25) St. Benedict's Virtual Admissions Coffee: All Grade Levels (October 5) Add your event You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. —Sammi Caramela