Movie Industry Strike + Bugs Stink It Up + Towering Over Atlanta

Atlanta GA

14 October, 2021

1:24 PM

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Good morning, Atlanta! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right. First, today's weather: Sunny and humid. High: 84 Low: 66. Here are the top stories in Atlanta today: One of Atlanta's top industries may be going dark. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers is threatening a strike if their demands for better working conditions are not met by the end of Sunday. Film crews have already walked off a film set in Midtown on Wednesday. "We are being overworked, with no breaks, we are tired all the time and we just want to be able to do the job that we love doing," film crew member Alana Knutson said. (CBS46 News Atlanta)This is not a pleasant story. Stink bugs will be descending on Atlanta this winter. But, leave them alone because one stomp of your foot can ... well, you can guess what that will smell like. Stink bugs can emit a noxious odor and the orange staining fluid. They feed on plant pests — especially aphids. But they can also invade buildings in large numbers. (Atlanta Patch)Ever notice a large, nondescript 420-foot tower near the Truist Park, the home of the Atlanta Braves? It's an elevator test tower. At 420-feet, it's the tallest building in Cobb County and the tallest of its kind in North America. The tower's creator, TK Elevator, will be moving its corporate offices from Alpharetta to The Battery in Cobb County. Earlier this week executives showed off their new $200 million headquarters. (Free: Flipboard, Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution) Renovating the Gulch was on the mind of Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. She will discuss plans to flip a giant parking deck in downtown into a massive development site. The Centennial Yards Redevelopment Project has been in development for years near the city's two largest sports venues: State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The $42-million, 50-acre development is set to include affordable housing, economic development and workforce training. (WSB Atlanta) Add a supermodel to a design venture and people will notice. The grand opening of their new Atlanta City Center showroom was announced by the Spanish company Cosentino Group and Cindy Crawford. The firm distributes innovative architectural surfaces. Crawford was among those who led a tour of the new Cosentino facility, which has gotten reviews as an innovative, high-test showroom, only the second of its kind in North America. Cosentino's other North American showroom is located in Chicago. (CBS46 News Atlanta) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by Verizon, a Patch Brand Partner. Learn more about online gaming relationships and how they've helped some children through the pandemic. Today in Atlanta: Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week: October 15-24 (All day) Morning Tea Pick-Up - Conant Performing Arts Center (8:30 AM) Public Health Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the COVID-19 Era and Beyond (10:00 AM) On the Light Side: A Night at the Movies (7:30 PM) THIS AMAZING DAY | Atlanta Master Chorale's Season Premiere Concert (8:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta Botanical Garden: "Garden Lights, Holiday Nights is officially one month away! Members and Garden guests are securing their tickets, which means time slots are going quickly. Don't wait to secure your desired date and time. Buy NOW!" (Facebook) City of Atlanta Police Department: "Curious about #COVID-19 vaccine mandates? Dr. Jayne Morgan tells Ty Young what we can expect. #VaxUpATL #ATLStrong" (Facebook) Atlanta History Center: "In the summer of 1969, a spirit of rebellion reverberated from New York City and touched down in Atlanta. Its impact here was little more than one month after a police raid at NYC gay bar, the Stonewall Inn, and the resistance that followed." (Facebook) Atlanta Regional Commission: "Did you know #HispanicHeritageMonth ends this Friday? Help us celebrate stories like Nikolai's. Living in the U.S. over the past three years has given Nikolai Elneser a stronger sense of his Venezuelan identity." (Facebook) Atlanta BeltLine: "Hey, Atlanta BeltLine Run Clubbers! It's that time again. Join us later today at Monday Night Garage for a 2- or 4-mile fun run or walk on the Westside Trail - and a bit on the newly opened Southside Trail Segment 1, too! We meet at 6:15 PM." (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 familes (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 That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some 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].