🌱$200 For Students' Shots + Braves Win 6-2 + Downtown Shootings

Atlanta GA

26 October, 2021

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. First, today's weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 72 Low: 55. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: Atlanta Public School students who get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at upcoming vaccine events could take home up to $200 in gift cards. What's more, their eligible household family members can receive up to $100. APS, in partnership with Fulton County government, is offering the gift card incentives to the first 100 students and a limited number of eligible family members who complete both shots at vaccine events at Carver and Douglass high schools Oct. 30 and Nov. 20. Vaccine booster doses are not eligible for the Fulton County Board of Health incentives. (Free: Atlanta Public Schools; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)An off-duty Pike County policeman who was shot in the neck Monday night in downtown Atlanta returned fire, killing the alleged gunman. According to officials, the Molena police officer was working an off-duty parking enforcement job and sitting in his vehicle on Luckie Street when he was approached by the alleged gunman, 25-year-old Jamon Darryl McCall of Lithonia, shortly before 10 p.m. The GBI said the officer was shot in the neck and returned fire, fatally injuring McCall. The officer, whose name has not been released, was hospitalized in stable condition with injuries not considered life-threatening. (Free: Atlanta Patch; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution) The Atlanta Braves were ready to party like it's 1999, the last year the team went to the World Series, and it showed during Game 1 Tuesday night. Coming away with a 6-2 win against the Houston Astros, the Braves will play Game 2 in Houston tonight at 8:09 p.m. Then Games 3, 4 and, if needed, 5 in the best-of-seven-series will be at Truist Park in Atlanta beginning Friday through Sunday. (CNN.com) A man was shot and killed outside a Midtown restaurant Sunday night after an argument over someone leaning on his sports car, according to Atlanta police. The victim, identified by authorities as 23-year-old Andres Munoz of Acworth, was shot once in the chest outside Loca Luna on Amsterdam Avenue around 11:20 p.m., said Atlanta police Maj. D'Andrea Price. Munoz apparently got into a dispute about someone leaning on his vehicle, an orange Jaguar, Price said, which escalated into a fight during which Munoz was shot. Although the shooter has not been identified, Price said witnesses are coming forward and police were working with the restaurant to obtain surveillance footage. (Free: WSB-TV; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)President Joe Biden has selected Atlantan Michèle Taylor as envoy to the United Nations Human Rights Council. Taylor, the second Georgian recently nominated to serve in a key diplomatic post, is active in local Democratic politics, serving on the board of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and as a former presidential appointee to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. The daughter of a Holocaust survivor, Taylor is also a founding member of the Or Hadash congregation in Sandy Springs. The U.S. Senate must now approve her nomination. (Free: Reporter Newspapers; Subscription: Atlanta Journal Constitution) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Atlanta: Ribbon Cutting/Renaming of Midtown High School (Grady High School) (8:00 AM) Stadium Renaming of Eddie S. Henderson Stadium (8:00 AM) Fulton County Releases the 2022 Community Services Program CSP Request for Proposals (1:00 PM) Four Hands – Join Chef Freddy Money + Chef Paul Liebrandt for 12 Nights at Atlas (5:00 PM) "Love is Not Abusive" Virtual Domestic Violence Prevention Safety Training (6:30 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta Humane Society: "This is not a drill! English Bulldog Spartacus is available for adoption at our West Midtown location, which is open today from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. atlantahumane.org/dogs" (Facebook) Atlanta Botanical Garden: "It's the FINAL WEEK before we wave goodbye to Scarecrows in the Garden sponsored by Audi Atlanta. Stop in to see all of the creativity by Sunday, Oct. 31! Purchase timed tickets here atlantabg.org/tickets" (Facebook) Isha Foundation: "Just released! An exclusive interview of Sadhguru by Phil Goldberg on 'Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny.' Watch to learn more about Sadhguru's perspective on the commonly used and misinterpreted concept of "karma" offers the key to happiness and enlightenment." (Facebook)Fulton County Library System: "Let's Get Cooking with these Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookies that pack all the flavors of Fall into every bite! Join us for a Fall reading challenge. Register today at fultoncounty.beanstack.org." (Facebook)MARTA: "Join MARTA and be a hero! Our bus operators take pride in their essential role to connect communities and to keep Atlanta moving. Learn how you can join our team of #MARTAheroes at https://www.itsmarta.com/current-job-openings.aspx" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Sandy Springs Education Force Virtual Footprints for the Future 10K/5K/Step & Cycling Challenge (October 30) Atlanta Community Prayer Breakfast (October 30) Tackling Your Student Loan Debt - A Certified Public Account's Perspective (October 30) Annual Ghostly Gala (October 30) Nights Of Fright On Memorial (October 31) Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) Thrive Parent Engagement Workshop (November 6) Estate Planning Webinar (November 8) Estate Planning Webinar (November 9) BLM 5K Atlanta Festival (November 18) REGISTER NOW for the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity in Action (IDEA) Certification Program! (November 18) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you around. If you're loving 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].