Southwest Atlanta Stabbing + Suspected Arson + AIDS Walk

Atlanta GA

24 September, 2021

4:16 PM

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Up and at 'em, Atlanta! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday off on an informed note. Here's what's going on 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: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 58. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: Police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed to death in southwest Atlanta on Friday morning. The stabbing occurred near the 700 block of Bonnie Brae Avenue SW at around 2:27 a.m. Medics rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, but he did not survive his injuries. (FOX 5 Atlanta)Eight families have been displaced after flames broke out on a second-story deck in what authorities are investigating as suspected arson. The fire started around 1:30 p.m. at the Pavilion Place Apartments in the 500 block of Cleveland Avenue. There was no one inside the building by the time firefighters arrived, and no one was reported injured. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)The annual AIDS Walk Atlanta & Music Fest is back on Sept. 25 at Piedmont Park after being canceled last year due to the pandemic. (CBS46 News Atlanta)Downton Abbey: The Exhibition is opening this Saturday, Sept. 25 at Perimeter Pointe.(CBS46 News Atlanta)Meet the LGBTQ candidates who are running for upcoming Atlanta-area elections. (Georgia Voice) Today in Atlanta: Ford Driving Skills for Life - Atlanta Motor Speedway (7:30 AM) 5K race "Spark the Conversation" benefiting Heads Up for Harry - Marist High School (8:30 AM) Discover Ponce de Leon: A Walking Tour of the Ponce Corridor - Atlanta Preservation Center (10:00 AM) Food & Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine - Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail(11:00 AM) Basic Income Rally - Georgia Beer Garden (2:00 PM) Basics of Wine Tasting - Wine Shoe (2:00 PM) Tony Tatum Tribute to Music of K-Ci, JoJo, Boyz 2 Men, & More - 3220 Butner Rd. (7:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Experience Powerful and Healing art with Body & Brain Tai Chi Class (September 25) 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 be in your inbox Monday with your next update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. Have a great weekend! — Sammi Caramela About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."