Grady's COVID Dilemmas + Register to Vote + Braves Pivotal Games

Atlanta GA

27 September, 2021

2:07 PM

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Good morning, Atlanta! Welcome to the debut edition of Patch's Atlanta Daily, a five-minute update on all the day's most important news, events and general goings-on. I am your host, Kathy Cioffi, and am so excited to represent the community! First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 63. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: Grady Memorial Hospital is having to make tough choices in the face of an influx of COVID patients. Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports from Grady, where he's worked as a neurosurgeon for over 20 years. Metro Atlanta's largest safety-net hospital and Level 1 trauma center is facing unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic. (Northwest Georgia News)A voter registration event is today at Atlanta-area MARTA stations. In honor of National Voter Registration Day, MARTA will host a nonpartisan voter registration from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at several stations. Individuals interested in registering should bring a driver's license or state ID card or be prepared to give the last four digits of their Social Security number. (Macon Telegraph) Atlanta Braves begin a critical three-game series against the Phillies at Truist Park. The postseason is essentially starting early for the Braves and Phillies with this series. Chances are, only one of these teams will qualify for the playoffs, and will do so as National League East champion. (Free: USA Today, Subscription: AJC)Atlanta police is seeking a person of interest in connection to a rape at Butler Park. In investigating a rape that happened Sept. 18 at the park near Edgewood Avenue, the APD Special Victims Unit released surveillance images of a man they consider a person of interest. (WSB Atlanta)A mural celebrating 50 years of Atlanta Pride has been unveiled. Avery Harden, also known as Earth Mama, created the artwork on the formerly bare brick wall on the side of Dad's Garage Theatre on Ezzard Street. The Atlanta Pride Committee and the Consulate General of Canada teamed up for the project, reflecting 50 years of history in the Atlanta LGBTQ+ community. (11Alive.com WXIA) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Atlanta! Today in Atlanta: Where to Spend National Drink Beer Day in ATL (11:00 AM)Step Up! Active Bystander Intervention Training (7:00 PM)Rock the Vote @ Home Depot Backyard - Atlanta Public Schools (8:30 AM)GWBC TOP Corporation Awards - Greater Women's Business Council (11:30 AM)Community Champion Awards Presented By Christian City (7:00 PM)Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta Falcons: "Taking a bow in the Big Apple" (Instagram) Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles: "The living room of @jaredmpaul and @kelley.harris' home features its original green paint from 1949, which was custom mixed by artist Jack Hulsey. The sofa is by @ohenryhouse with pillows in a @lamaisonpierrefrey fabric." (Instagram) Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: "Be part of the solution. Place wipes in the trash every single time. No wipe is designed to be flushed. For more information visit: https://atlantawatershed.org/n... #NoWipesInPipes" (Facebook) 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 You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kathy Cioffi Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Atlanta Daily? Contact me at [email protected].