Women's March + I-285 Closures Delayed + October Food, Drink Fun

Atlanta GA

01 October, 2021

2:28 PM

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Good day, neighbors! Kathy Cioffi here with a fresh issue of the Atlanta Daily. First, today's weather: Sunshine and humid. High: 84 Low: 68. Here are the top stories in Atlanta today: Thousands of Women's March protesters are expected to gather in Atlanta today in support of reproductive rights. Atlanta's rally is among more than 650 marches planned in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. a month after a Texas law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy went into effect. Protesters will march from Liberty Plaza to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. While the event was planned by pro-choice advocates, pro-life supporters will also be in attendance. (CBS46 News Atlanta)There's good news and bad news for Atlanta drivers. The good: major commute-clogging lane closures on I-285 are delayed until June, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The bad: those closures will only delay the entire traffic-slowing 285/400 project. (WSB-TV)The weather is cooling down and Atlanta's food and drink scene is heating up. From Oktoberfest bashes to a bounty of festivals designed to pique tastes and quench thirsts, October can be a month filled with merriment. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)Jimmy Carter, the nation's oldest living former president, turned 97 Friday. Born James Earl Carter Jr. in Plains, Ga., about 160 miles south of Atlanta, the 39th president still lives there with Rosalyn, his childhood sweetheart and wife of 75 years. The public is invited to join in the celebration by posting special birthday wishes on a message board created by the Carter Center. (Atlanta Patch) Don't miss today's big game between No. 2 Georgia and No. 8 Arkansas. Sports fans still riding high from watching the Atlanta Braves win their fourth consecutive division championship can see two top-10 SEC foes square off at noon. (CBSsports.com) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by Ring. Joey was home alone when he collapsed on a hot day. Watch what helped save his life. Today in Atlanta: 2021 Greater Atlanta Heart Walk (9:00 AM)Old Fourth Ward Park Arts Festival 2021 (10:00 AM)Atlanta Pizza Festival (Noon-6:00 PM) Introduction to French Wines (4:30 PM)Tribute to Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight, & Anita Baker | featuring Linda Ransom (7:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta Falcons: "NL East Champs! Congrats to the Braves on another division title" (Instagram) Atlanta Botanical Garden: "The Garden is *OFFICIALLY* dressed for fall. Come enjoy the splendor!" (Facebook) Atlanta Humane Society: "Sweet, adoptable Marshmallow has a fun gene mutation called heterochromia, which gives her two different colored eyes!" (Facebook) Atlanta History Center: "Midtown Alliance and its founding partners present the first district-wide gallery crawl Midtown ATL's newest studio spaces for the launch of the Heart of the Arts Residency Program!" (Facebook)Atlanta Bicycle Coalition: "Ready for a new adventure? Join us for #Biketober. All month long you can earn points and chances to win weekly prizes when you log your essential trips. Plus, the more you ride and encourage others, the more points you earn." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: A Regional Conference Designed With Motivated People In Mind (October 2) St. Benedict's Virtual Admissions Coffee: All Grade Levels (October 5) Boost your Energy, Reduce Stress, Help your Immunity and Improve Sleep (October 5) A CHaRM'ing Adventure (October 7) Dekalb Art At The Park (October 16) Add your event You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kathy Cioffi Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Atlanta Daily? You can contact me at [email protected].