Families Displaced After Suspected Arson + Man Shot By Police

Atlanta GA

26 September, 2021

7:35 AM

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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Sammi Caramela, your host of the Atlanta Daily. 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: 62. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: Eight families were displaced after suspected arson at a south Atlanta apartment complex. When the fire started around 1:30 p.m. at the Pavilion Place Apartments in the 500 block of Cleveland Avenue, it was isolated to the back deck. However, it eventually spread to the entire second floor and into the attic. No one was in the building by the time firefighters arrived, and no one was reported injured. Caseworkers will follow up with the displaced families to offer guidance and resources. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers fatally shot a man after giving him a ride to the gas station. On Saturday morning, police responded to calls about a man walking in the median of Interstate 20. After an officer drove the man to the nearest gas station, the man produced a firearm. Officers then discharged their firearms, fatally wounding the man. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting the police department in the ongoing investigation. (FOX 5 Atlanta)Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage spent 12 minutes in jail on drugs and weapons charges in DeKalb County. (WSB Atlanta)The International Rescue Committee Atlanta will welcome 800 Afghan refugees in the coming months. (FOX 5 Atlanta) Metro Atlanta restaurants continue to struggle with staffing amid worker shortages. (11Alive.com WXIA) Today in Atlanta: Banned Book in a Jar - DeKalb County Public Library (All Day) Blind Date With a Banned Book - DeKalb County Public Library (All Day) OU Undocu-Ally Workshop - Conant Performing Arts Center (12:00 PM) Pause for Paws - Conant Performing Arts Center (12:00 PM) Pretty Blood Drive - Conant Performing Arts Center (12:00 PM) Treasure Hunt - DeKalb County Public Library (1:00 PM) Eager Readers Book Club - DeKalb County Public Library (3:30 PM) Rainbow Reads Book Club - DeKalb County Public Library (4:00 PM) Kids Finance Club - DeKalb County Public Library (6:00 PM) South Fulton Development Authority Meeting - City of South Fulton (6:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: St. Benedict's Virtual Admissions Coffee: All Grade Levels (October 5) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Sammi Caramela About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."