Cisco's Midtown Plans + Rapper Arrested + Father-Daughter Thieves

Atlanta GA

13 October, 2021

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Happy Thursday, people of Atlanta! Here's everything happening today in town. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 84 Low: 63. Here are the top stories in Atlanta today: Cisco Systems, a global technology company headquartered in San Jose, California, announced Wednesday that it will open an innovation office at Coda at Tech Square in Midtown. Cisco, which manufactures and sells computer-networking equipment and software, plans to invest $41 million in Atlanta and hire 700 new employees. Cisco joins an ever-growing list of technology companies that have opened new offices in Midtown. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)Rapper Boosie Badazz has been arrested and faces multiple charges stemming from a destructive concert Oct. 1 at State Farm Arena. According to Fulton County jail records, the rapper, whose real name is Torrence Hatch and who also goes by Lil Boosie, was charged Monday with two felony counts of second-degree criminal damage to property, and one misdemeanor count each of inciting a riot, disorderly conduct and criminal trespass. The incidents occurred after the "Legendz of the Streetz" show at the arena that also featured artists 2Chainz, Rick Ross, Jeezy and Gucci Mane. After spending a night in jail, the rapper was released Tuesday. (Atlanta Patch)An Atlanta father-daughter team received federal prison terms for selling millions of dollars of stolen products online. According to Acting U.S. Attorney Kurt R. Erskine, Robert Whitley, 70, and his daughter Noni Whitley, 47, ran the retail crime operation for over eight years, relying on shoplifters to steal items from various drugstore and supermarket chains throughout metro Atlanta. The pair is believed to have sold stolen retail items worth more than $6.1 million. (CBS46 News Atlanta)A French man was charged and a Delta employee was suspended after TSA agents found nearly a dozen guns hidden inside luggage bound for an international flight from Atlanta. According to a Homeland Security Investigations account, Kenan L'Homme was traveling with a Delta employee, who is a close relative, when the weapons were discovered in checked bags moving through scanners at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. A Delta spokesperson said the employee has been placed on suspension pending an investigation. (WSB Atlanta)A pilot project geared to renovating playgrounds and green spaces has chosen the final four Atlanta schools to receive improved schoolyards. The Trust for Public Land's Atlanta Community Schoolyards Project, launched in 2019, has selected Scott Elementary School, Continental Colony Elementary School, Price Middle School and Toomer Elementary School. Ten other schools have already been chosen for the group's $2 million project, the goal of which is to redesign the areas to better serve students during school and nearby communities after school.(Free: TPL.org; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution) Today in Atlanta: Stock Up On Fall Essentials at the Vinings Jubilee Farmers Market on Thursdays! (2:30 PM) Larder: Scottish Influences on a Southern Menu (5:30 PM) Inaugural Gather 'Round Four Day Culinary Arts Festival To Take Place At The Epicurean October 14-17 (6:00 PM) FANTAstic Halloween After Dark at World of Coca-Cola (7:00 PM) South City Jazz | w/Guitarist Blake Aaron | Hosted by West Byrd (7:30 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta Humane Society: "Echo was born deaf. She's an Argentine Dogo, and deafness is a fairly common trait among the breed- in fact, experts say that around 10% of all Argentine Dogo puppies are born deaf. Despite her special needs, this incredible girl quickly stole the hearts of our staff and volunteers with her affectionate, goofy, lovable ways." (Facebook)City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department: "The Atlanta Fire Investigation Section was recently presented the 2021 Fire Investigator of the year award from the Georgia Arson Control Board for the State of Georgia." (Facebook)Atlanta Botanical Garden: "Georgians interested in having their soil tested for heavy metals and metalloids can bring samples to the SoilSHOP drop bin just outside the Garden Oct. 15 - Nov. 10. Learn more at http://atlsoilsafety.com" (Facebook)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 City Council: "The first segment of the Atlanta Beltline Southside trail is now open! Council member Joyce Sheperd and Matt Westmoreland helped cut the ribbon for the grand opening Tuesday. The mixed-use path runs from the Westside Trail at the end of University Avenue to Pittsburgh Yards." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 26th ANNUAL ATLANTA KOI & GOLDFISH SHOW (October 16) Need Financial Aid? (October 16) Estate Planning Webinar (October 18) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 18) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 20) Michael Flohr One-Man Show at Vinings Gallery (October 23) Defending Freedom in American Education (October 23) Admissions Coffee: Preschool 1s - Pre-Kindergarten families (October 26) Boss Boos Dinner Party (October 30) Add your event Housing: NEW! Down Payment/Closing Costs Grant Money! (Details) Add your listing Job listings: Kitchen Prep (Details) Add your job listing You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! 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