Grant Gives 5 Schools Band Programs + Hiring News + Hawks Season

Atlanta GA

04 October, 2021

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Rise and shine, Atlanta! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. First, today's weather: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 69 Low: 64. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: A $15,500 donation will make it possible for five Atlanta public elementary schools to launch band programs. The donation was made by Atlanta-based Huber Engineered Materials, part of J.M. Huber Corporation, to Give A Note Foundation, which provides assistance for K-12 public school music education programs nationwide. HEM's contribution, in support of the corporation's "Huber Helps" program, will be used to purchase new percussion equipment at Beecher Hills, Cascade, Miles, West Manor and Peyton Forest elementary schools. None of the schools previously had a band program in place. (metroatlantaceo.com)Job hunters take note: Hiring events are happening at a variety of metro Atlanta companies making big hires in October. Available positions include leadership, full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs in a variety of fields. (Free: Eventbrite; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)Concerned about COVID and the Atlanta Hawks? Players will kick off the regular season Oct. 21 fully vaccinated. As for preseason games like tomorrow night's home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers at State Farm Arena, the team is just shy of the 100-percent vaccination goal, according to Hawks President of Basketball Operations Travis Schlenk. "We have one player who's going to receive his second shot next week," Schlenk said, "so before the regular season starts we'll be fully vaccinated, and obviously the whole staff is vaccinated."(Atlanta Patch) Aficionados of street art know many of Atlanta's amazing murals are easy to spot since they're in high-traffic areas. Some of the city's most incredible murals, however, are tucked into out-of-the-way places. Let the treasure hunt for hidden street art commence. (Free: Streetartmap.org; Subscription: Atlanta Journal Constitution)A Georgia House committee plans to take a closer look at a proposal aimed at making Buckhead its own city. State Sen. Brandon Beach, Alpharetta, sponsored legislation that would allow Buckhead residents to vote on splitting from Atlanta and creating their own city. Should the bill move forward, residents could vote on the split in November of 2022. (FOX 5 Atlanta) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Whether you want to lower your interest rate or consolidate debt, now is a great time to consider refinancing. 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: Creating Value in your Business (1:00 PM) Taizé live! (7:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta Humane Society: "Shhhh... nobody tell Bear that he just missed the summer Olympics! Can you believe the hops on this cutie though?!" (Facebook) City of Atlanta Government: "As part of our #AgLanta work to advance access to fresh food, we are now just 10% away from our goal of fresh food access for 85% of all Atlanta residents. #OneAtlanta #EquityInAction #Georgiagrown" (Facebook) City of Atlanta - Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs: "October is National Arts & Humanities Month! Tomorrow is day 4, focusing on the social media theme "six-word story". Here are some easy ways to promote National Arts & Humanities Month in your community." (Facebook)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)MARTA: "REMINDER: Federal mandate still requires face masks to be worn at all times while taking transit – including while inside stations, buses, trains, & streetcars. Customers who refuse to wear a mask are subject to a 12-hour suspension from..." (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) 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 You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon. 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? Reach out anytime to [email protected].