Grove Park $20M Gift + UK Group Hiring Here + Braves Play Game 1

Atlanta GA

15 October, 2021

10:09 AM

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Welcome back, Atlanta! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on around town today. First, today's weather: Winds subsiding and cooler. High: 72 Low: 47. Here are the top stories in Atlanta today: A $20 million gift from Fifth Third Bank to Atlanta's Grove Park neighborhood was officially announced Friday. The donation marks the largest single corporate gift Grove Park Foundation, a nonprofit, has received. The monies are part of Fifth Third's $180 Million Neighborhood Investment Program, in collaboration with Enterprise Community Partners, designed to accelerate the revitalization of nine majority-Black communities in seven states. (Free: Newsnationusa.com; Subscription: Atlanta Business Chronicle)Capital on Tap, an award-winning FinTech and payments company based in the United Kingdom, will open its official U.S. headquarters in Atlanta, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development. The company's U.S. expansion will create approximately 50 new jobs by the end of 2021, with an estimated additional 100 jobs created by the end of 2022. Capital on Tap, which is headquartered in London, currently has an Atlanta office in Ponce City Market, where the company currently employs 15. (metroatlantaceo.com) Once again, the Atlanta Braves will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, which starts today at Truist Park. Game 1 of the NLCS begins at 8:07 p.m., with the Braves seeking revenge for the 2020 NLCS, in which Atlanta took a 3-1 series lead before L.A. won three consecutive games to take the series and go on to beat the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series. Go Braves! (Atlanta Patch)The University of Georgia Bulldogs, ranked No. 1 for the first time since 2008, go up against the Kentucky Wildcats today during Week 7 of college football season. Game time is 3:30 at Sanford Stadium. ( UGAwire.com) Woodruff Park is the home of a huge new art installation honoring Stephanie Wilson, the second Black woman to go into space. Installed for International Day of the Girl, a United Nations initiative to recognize the rights of girls around the world, the 5,000 square foot portrait celebrating the NASA pioneer has the hashtag "#AimHigher." (WSB Atlanta) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by Zoo Atlanta, a Patch Brand Partner. If you're ready for a frightfully delightful time this month, head to Zoo Atlanta for Boo at the Zoo, the zoo's annual Halloween festival! Today in Atlanta: 26th ANNUAL ATLANTA KOI & GOLDFISH SHOW (9:00 AM) Fernbank "Antarctic Dinosaurs" Exhibit (10:00 AM) Travel & Adventure Show - Guide For Planning Your Next Vacation (10:00 AM) Monster Fest-Dooley, Front, and Back Parking lot (10:00 AM) Celebrate Fire Maker's Second Annual Oktoberfest! (1:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta Humane Society: "More Echo content for your Thursday! As we shared yesterday, Echo is deaf, but that doesn't mean she can't learn new behaviors." (Facebook) City of Atlanta Police Department: "What an amazing night! The 300 Club of Atlanta held its Annual Awards Dinner Thursday at the Cherokee Town and Country Club. The Awards Dinner honored officers with outstanding achievements from various police departments throughout Metro Atlanta." (Facebook) Isha Foundation: "2 days to go for this incredible opportunity to personally ask @sadhguru your most audacious question about the mysteries of life, death and beyond!" (Facebook) Atlanta Botanical Garden: "Fest-of-Ale is made for fall fun! Stop by the Garden to enjoy specialty ales, fall foliage and peace of mind with LIVE MUSIC. " (Facebook) MARTA: "The Tiny House Festival is back! Come visit the Avondale Estate Tiny House Festival this October 16 and 17th! More information at Tinyhousefestival.com." (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) Celebrate Boss's Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers And Gifts (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 Job listings: Kitchen Prep (Details) Add your job listing Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some more 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? I'm all ears. You can reach me at [email protected].