Off-Road Vehicle Crash Kills 2 + Rainy Days + Five Metro Marches

Atlanta GA

03 October, 2021

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Hey, Atlanta! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on around Atlanta today. First, today's weather: A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 77 Low: 66. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: Two people died when the off-road vehicle they were in collided with a cement bridge support pillar near downtown Atlanta just after midnight Sunday morning, according to Atlanta Police. Indications were that the "vehicle left the roadway and collided with a cement pillar" supporting the Marietta Street bridge that runs over North Avenue, the department said. Both occupants in the vehicle were confirmed deceased at the scene by EMS services, according to a police release. (11Alive.com WXIA) After 10 dry days, Atlanta could receive a month's worth of rain in less than a week. Starting Sunday and continuing through Thursday, showers and storms are expected to dump 3 to 5 inches of rain across North Georgia. On average, Atlanta gets 3.28 inches of rain the entire month of October. (11Alive.com WXIA) Thousands of Women's March protesters gathered across the country Saturday in support of reproductive rights. While the main rally was in Washington D.C., five events were held in metro Atlanta, including a march and rally at the state capitol. Five more events were held elsewhere in Georgia. The marches were planned a month after a Texas law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy went into effect and was upheld at least temporarily by the U.S. Supreme Court. (WSB Atlanta) UPDATE: A woman was not shot at a gas station on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Saturday morning but instead received a laceration from debris following a fight, according to Atlanta police. During a follow-up investigation at the hospital, police say they received additional information and learned the incident was not a shooting. (CBS46 News Atlanta)UPDATE: No ticket matched all five numbers and the Powerball drawn on Saturday night, meaning the biggest lottery prize in months is even more massive. The estimated jackpot for tonight's drawing is a colossal $670 million. Good luck! (NBCnews.com) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Atlanta: Intellectual Property Basics (1:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta Falcons: "Reppin' the NL East champs" (Instagram) City of Atlanta Police Department: "APD's '6PM Watch' interview aired at 12:30 p.m. Sunday on WSB-TV's 'People to People'" (Facebook) City of Atlanta Government: "The City of Atlanta continues to strive for #EquityInAction through strategic partnerships like United Way of Greater Atlanta to help Atlantans with emergency rental assistance. #OneAtlanta #ATLStrong" (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) 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 Job listings: Sales Associate - Run Specialty & Sporting Goods Store (Details) Add your job listing Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around. If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kathy Cioffi Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Atlanta Daily? Email me at [email protected].