Bus Driver Arrested, Solicited Child + Braves Stumble + Fun Ideas

Atlanta GA

08 October, 2021

1:15 PM

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Up and at 'em, Atlanta! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 81 Low: 63. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: An Atlanta school bus driver has been arrested for making sexual remarks to an 11-year-old boy on his bus. Ricky Williams was seen on surveillance video attempting to solicit the child by having a conversation with him about sexual acts, according to police reports. Williams has been charged with enticing a child for indecent purposes. (WSB Atlanta)The Braves squared off against the Brewers Friday in Game 1 of the NLDS playoffs, coming up short. The Braves, once based in Milwaukee, returned to Wisconsin for the battle of the East and Central division champions. But it was the Brewers over the Braves 2-1 Friday. Game 2 is today at 5:07 p.m. in Milwaukee. (ESPN.com) Looking for entertaining ideas to fill the long holiday weekend? From craft beer festivals and carnivals to porch concerts and evening hikes, there's something for everyone in search of food, fun and good times. (Free: Explore Atlanta; Subscription: Atlanta Journal Constitution) After weeks of menacing neighbors, a huge beehive consisting of thousands of honey bees has been removed from a vacant Atlanta house. First noticed on the property in spring, according to neighbors, the hive eventually spread across the vacant house's interior and exterior, filling neighboring yards with swarming bees. To remove the honey bees – endangered as well as a vital part of the ecosystem – the property owner hired a bee removal service, which safely removed the bees from the house Thursday. (CBS46 News Atlanta)Flyers in a rush and ready for their close-ups take notice: Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines said some passengers may soon be able to enroll in an expedited travel process using facial recognition. With TSA PreCheck and a Delta SkyMiles number, travelers can sign up for the technology first introduced in Detroit by Delta in early 2021. (WSB Atlanta) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Newrez is committed to providing Patch readers and their loved ones with hassle-free mortgage services. 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: 3rd Annual Gun Buyback Event - City of South Fulton (9:00 AM) How to Purify Your Karma Workshop and Meditation (10:00 AM) Opening Day! Fernbank Antarctic Dinosaurs Exhibit + Film (10:00 AM) Fall Festival on Ponce 2021 (10:00 AM) OMF2021 w/ HER, Lil Wayne, The Isley Brothers, Burna Boy, Ty Dolla $ign, Ari Lennox and more (12:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Annual VinOckFest (October 9) Get 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Purchase Online And In Stores (October 11) Feeling Overwhelmed? Anxieties? Re-center yourself with Holistic Fitness for all levels! (October 12) Need Financial Aid? (October 16) Estate Planning Webinar (October 18) Add your event Announcements: Georgia Dream Down Payment Assistant Program! HURRY! (Details) Add your announcement Job listings: Sales Associate - Run Specialty & Sporting Goods Store (Details) Add your job listing Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. 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].