🌱 Did You Fall Back + Midtown Shooting + Serial Burglar Arrested

Atlanta GA

06 November, 2021

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Good morning, people of Atlanta! Kathy Cioffi here with a brand-new Atlanta Daily. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 66 Low: 41. Here are the top stories in Atlanta today: Did you remember to set your clocks back an hour before you went to bed Saturday? Daylight saving time officially came to an end this morning at 2 a.m. The good news is we got an extra hour of sleep today. The bad news is we'll have less sunlight during the evenings. Today, the sun will set at 5:39 p.m. in Atlanta. (Atlanta Patch)A Midtown shooting Atlanta police believe may have been targeted has resulted in the death of one man. According to police, the shooting occurred near 501 Piedmont Ave. before 8:45 p.m. Friday. Officers responded to Emory Hospital after a call of a person shot. The man died from his injuries and homicide investigators are gathering information as they work to locate a suspect. (CBS46 News Atlanta) A serial commercial burglar suspected of break-ins at 17 Atlanta businesses has recently been arrested by Atlanta Police. After opening an investigation into burglaries at several local businesses nearly a month earlier, APD officers and members of the Auto Crimes Unit arrested a suspect Nov. 3, who investigators soon linked to additional crimes in Atlanta. "We are confident this arrest has prevented burglaries from occurring at other businesses within the city," the APD noted on its Facebook page. "We could not be prouder of all the officers and investigators involved in getting this out-of-control serial burglary suspect into custody to account for his crimes." (11Alive.com WXIA) It took 26 years for the Atlanta Braves to clinch another World Series win. But, according to some fans in Atlanta, the parade celebrating the victory was over in minutes. The parade began at noon Friday with the team being bused down Peachtree Street, heading to Cobb County and on to The Battery. But, once the festivities began, many Atlanta revelers who had waited hours in the cold said they were disappointed to be rewarded with just several seconds of watching their hometown champions speed by. (11Alive.com WXIA) New data reveals people with compromised immune systems benefit from getting COVID-19 booster shots. WABE health reporter Sam Whitehead, host of the podcast "Did You Wash Your Hands?" discussed the latest report, as well as his final episode of the podcast. (WABE 90.1 FM) Today in Atlanta: Free Admission This Weekend to Local Museums With Museums on Us (10:00 AM)Olympic Memorabilia Collectors Festival (10:00 AM) LG Second Life Tour (11:00 AM) Junior League of Atlanta Literacy Walk (1:00 PM) Seven Stages one Woman Show - Little Five Points Center for Arts and Community (3:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta Humane Society: "As Veteran's Day approaches, we wanted to share how deeply grateful we are to the men and women who serve or have served in the United States Armed Forces. The comfort a pet provides can't be overstated, and our American Heroes discounted adoption program makes it easier than ever for current service members, veterans, and other qualifying American Heroes to adopt a new best friend." (Facebook) Atlanta Botanical Garden: "BOARDING SOON: Our beloved G-scale model trains run day and night on Alston Overlook Nov. 13 - Jan. 15." (Facebook)Atlanta History Center: "We hope you will join our 2021 Veterans Day commemoration ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of all our nation's veterans, past and present. The ceremony will take place in-person on Nov. 11 from 11 am – 12 pm in Veterans Park at the corner of West Paces Ferry Road and Slaton Drive." (Facebook)MARTA: "Bus operators are essential to keep Atlanta moving and MARTA is hiring! Take the first step to join our team of MARTA Heroes at https://www.itsmarta.com/current-job-openings.aspx" (Facebook)Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association: ""Just like those on the #downtownhunt, ADNA has been roaming around taking pics of the neighborhood. Here's a slice of South Downtown and a bit of Fairlie-Poplar." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Winter Girls Basketball League (November 7) Pine Lake Artists' Pop-up (November 7) Beginner Spanish Class for Adults Live on ZOOM (November 8) Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (November 9) Boost your Energy, Reduce Stress, Help your Immunity and Improve Sleep (November 11) Buckhead Prep School--Serving through Grade 4 (November 12) ATLANTA BRASS CATS at the Green Room in Mableton (November 13) Writing Winning College Essays (November 13) POP UP with John-Mark Gleadow (November 13) The One and Only " World Renowned Saxophonist" Isaiah Tatum at Sax Blues & Jazz Café (November 13) Add your event Job listings: Executive Banquet Chef (Details) Add your job listing Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update. If you're feeling 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 email me at [email protected].