Crash Ignites Lumber, Candles + $3,000 Hiring Bonus + Braves Sink

Atlanta GA

21 October, 2021

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Get on up, Atlanta! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Atlanta. First, today's weather: Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 72 Low: 50. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: What do you get when a lumber truck slams into another semi pulling 10,000 pounds of candles? The answer: A fiery crash that blocked all southbound lanes of I-285 in southwest Atlanta for hours Thursday morning. Fire crews battling the blaze near Washington Road and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport shut down the entire I-285 Outer Loop, and the southbound lanes didn't begin reopening for eight hours. "It's a mess, basically," said College Park fire Battalion Chief Madoshi Jones, who noted all the lumber had been scattered across the southbound lanes. Although two other vehicles appeared to be involved, Jones said no serious injuries had been reported. One of the 18-wheeler drivers suffered minor burns and the other drivers were uninjured. (Free: WSB Atlanta; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution) In an effort to recruit more virtual teachers, Atlanta Public Schools will offer a $3,000 hiring bonus to educators agreeing to start a new job mid-year with the Atlanta Virtual Academy. The incentive, announced this week, joins relocation and housing allowances APS is also offering successful out-of-state candidates. The bonus is part of the district's response to a surge of students requesting a move from in-person to virtual learning for the second semester beginning in January. Today is the deadline for online learning applications. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)The Atlanta Braves were just one win away from eliminating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series Thursday night and heading to the World Series. But the Dodgers beat the Braves 11-2, sending the series back to Atlanta for Game 6 Saturday at 5:08 p.m. (Los Angeles Times)The Atlanta City Council proclaimed Oct. 20 Lil Nas X Day. The Atlanta native and Grammy Award-winning rapper was surprised Wednesday with a plaque presented by city councilman and mayoral candidate Antonio Brown at a special dinner at The Gathering Spot in Atlanta. Lil Nas X most recently hit No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 with the single "Industry Baby." (FOX 5 Atlanta)Students protesting this week at Atlanta's Historically Black Colleges and Universities hope to push school officials into improving on-campus housing. Citing many millions in charitable donations gifted during the pandemic, as well as millions in federal stimulus money, students at Morehouse and Spelman colleges, Clark Atlanta University and Morris Brown are among those decrying what they call sub-standard living conditions at the HBCUs. (WABE 90.1 FM) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Atlanta! Today in Atlanta: Global Education Scholarship Advising (1:00 PM) Four Hands – Join Chef Freddy Money + Chef Paul Liebrandt for 12 Nights at Atlas (5:00 PM) Oktoberfest With Electric Avenue The 80's MTV Experience (8:00 PM) Latin Night Atlanta @ Sanctuary Night Club (9:00 PM) Wreking Crue (The Motley Crue Tribute Show) (9:30 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Michael Flohr One-Man Show at Vinings Gallery (October 23) The New " HOTTEST" Venue Sax Blues & Jazz Cafe' Presents Frank B! (October 23) Experience Powerful and Healing art with Body & Brain Tai Chi Class (October 23) Stone Mountain Chorus at the Johns Creek International Festival (October 23) Admissions Coffee: Preschool 1s - Pre-Kindergarten families (October 26) REGISTER NOW for the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity in Action (IDEA) Certification Program! (November 18) Add your event Job listings: Kitchen Prep (Details) Add your job listing Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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? You can reach me at [email protected].