Southwest's Trip Issues + Obama Portrait Tickets + Falcons UK Win

Atlanta GA

10 October, 2021

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Rise and shine, Atlanta! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started. Here's what's going on around Atlanta today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 81 Low: 63. Here are the top stories in Atlanta today: A wave of weekend Southwest Airlines flight cancellations affected travelers in Atlanta and across the country. Southwest said air traffic control issues caused by bad weather on Friday led to the weekend flight delays and cancelations. However, a flight-tracking site showed Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's only canceled arrivals and departures Sunday were Southwest flights. The airline encouraged affected passengers to view self-service options online or reach out to customer service. (FOX 5 Atlanta)The Obama Portraits Tour is coming to the High Museum of Art, and member pre-sale tickets are available beginning today. Part of a five-city tour organized by the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, paintings of 44th U.S. President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will be at the High from Jan. 14 through March 20.(WSAV-TV)London was calling the Atlanta Falcons Sunday. The first NFL International Series game of the 2021 season pitted the Falcons against the New York Jets. Technically a Falcons home game despite being played in London, kickoff was bright and early at 9:30 a.m. That means fans in Atlanta were able to start the day by seeing the Falcons beat the Jets 27-20. (CBSsports.com)Downtown Atlanta's iconic red phone booth is now bright pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Located outside the Red Phone Booth bar, the currently pink phone booth honors those with breast cancer, including a member of the speakeasy's staff who recently died after a battle with the disease. To help fund breast cancer research and awareness, the bar is donating 20 percent of sales from its special Brockman's Hope cocktail to the Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation and the American Cancer Society of Atlanta. (11Alive.com WXIA) Wondering when and where fall foliage is coming to Georgia? While northern counties are already seeing signs of changing leaves, the week of Oct. 25 might be best for leaf-viewing trips around metro Atlanta and farther north, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. For most of middle and south Georgia, however, the peak for vibrant colors won't be until the week of Nov. 1. Keep track of the changing colors with the DNR's Leaf Watch. (Atlanta Patch) 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: Earliest Day for a registrar to mail an absentee ballot for the November General Special Election (ALL DAY)Teacher Professional Learning Day (no students) (ALL DAY) Indigenous Peoples' Day - City of South Fulton (ALL DAY)Evil Dead: the musical auditions - Conant Performing Arts Center (7:30 PM) Do You [Really] Know Jesus? (3-Day Bible-Based Webinar Series) (8:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook City of Atlanta Police Department: "Do you have new or gently used Halloween costumes to donate? Help us make a child's Halloween magical by dropping your new or gently worn Halloween costume from Monday, October 4, 2021, to Thursday, October 21, 2021." (Facebook) Atlanta BeltLine: "Many thanks to Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Atlanta City Councilmember Dustin Hillis, and Grove Park Foundation Board Member TJ Austin for our #westsidepark5k with Atlanta Track Club and Atlanta BeltLine Partnership! It was a great honor to have you here and kick off our race in such a beautiful setting." (Facebook) Atlanta Regional Commission: "The Hispanic population grew at a fast pace across the metro #Atlanta region in the 2010's. See how this plays out across our 11 counties. #HispanicHeritageMonth Latin American Association - Asociación Latinoamericana" (Facebook) Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association: "The Wizard of Oz in Woodruff Park!" (Facebook)Atlanta Falcons: "What if we played soccer... Who would you include in our Starting XI?" (Instagram) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 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) 26th ANNUAL ATLANTA KOI & GOLDFISH SHOW (October 16) Need Financial Aid? (October 16) Estate Planning Webinar (October 18) Michael Flohr One-Man Show at Vinings Gallery (October 23) Defending Freedom in American Education (October 23) Admissions Coffee: Preschool 1s - Pre-Kindergarten familes (October 26) Add your event Announcements: Georgia Dream Down Payment Assistant Program! HURRY! (Details) Add your announcement Housing: NEW! Down Payment/Closing Costs Grant Money! (Details) Add your listing 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 Monday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update! If you're into 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? Reach out anytime to [email protected].