🌱 Bridge Razing + Gladys Knight's Son Term + Netflix On Atlanta

Atlanta GA

07 November, 2021

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Hello, neighbors! Kathy Cioffi here with your Monday copy of theAtlanta Daily. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 71 Low: 45. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: It's been about three months since a natural gas fire heavily damaged the bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek on Cheshire Bridge, rendering the bridge impassable. This week, Atlanta's Department of Transportation will begin demolishing the bridge so it can be replaced. Businesses on both sides of the creek, as well as traffic along one of Atlanta's busier roads, have been heavily impacted by the closure. While detour directions have been posted on the Atlanta DOT's website, the nearest roads that cross Peachtree Creek – Lenox Road and Piedmont Road – are expected to continue experiencing increased traffic during the bridge's demolition and replacement. (Free: WSB Atlanta; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution) The son of Georgia music legend Gladys Knight, Shanga Hankerson, was sentenced to two years in prison Friday for failing to submit payroll taxes when he owned "Gladys Knight's Chicken and Waffles" restaurant. While Knight had lent her name to her son's enterprise, she was not involved with any of the daily operations. Hankerson's popular Chicken and Waffles shop closed for good in 2017, shortly after a lawsuit forced him to remove Knight's name. Hankerson was convicted in July on charges that he had not submitted over $1 million in payroll taxes he had owed the government while running the then-successful restaurant chain. In addition to the prison term, he received one year of supervised release and has to repay $1,039,310.65 which, according to the Internal Revenue Service, was what he owes. (WSB Atlanta) Six episodes of a drama based on the bestselling 1998 Tom Wolfe novel "A Man in Full," which concerns an Atlanta real estate mogul's fall from grace, has been picked up by Netflix. Regina King and David E. Kelley are teaming up as executive producers to bring Wolfe's sprawling book – a National Book Award finalist and New York Times best seller – to the small screen. With the book set in Atlanta, it's likely Netflix will also shoot the series in the area, adding to other Atlanta-filmed Netflix shows including "Ozark," Stranger Things" and "Sweet Magnolias." (Free: Variety.com; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution) A shooting around the 500 block of Piedmont Avenue near Renaissance Park Friday night has left one man dead. Atlanta police believe at least one suspect approached the victim and fired at him near the park in Old Fourth Ward. Despite lifesaving efforts at an area hospital, where officers met with the as-yet unidentified man around 8:45 p.m., he did not survive. Investigators are continuing to collect information on the incident. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)Thanks to Friday's World Championship parade, during which the caravan ferrying Braves players flew down Peachtree Street, Atlanta now has a host of bus memes flooding social media. As WSB-TV Sports Director Zach Klein joked on air, "It's the fastest anyone's ever gone down Peachtree in Atlanta traffic." And fans – many of whom had waited hours in the cold for brief glimpses of their hometown heroes – responded with an assortment of speeding bus memes. (WSB Atlanta) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Atlanta: Fernbank "Antarctic Dinosaurs" Exhibit (10:00 AM) Impact Business Models (1:00 PM) Community Zoning Information Meeting (CZIM) - Virtual (6:00 PM)Beginner Spanish Class for Adults Live on ZOOM (6:15 PM) Rosh Chodesh Society: Well-Connected (8:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta Falcons: "These photos are pretty Kool." (Instagram) Atlanta Humane Society: "We are so excited to share that all gifts - up to $50,000 - will be tripled matched by our President's Circle members this holiday season to help 3 times as many animals find loving homes. Your gift today will help us find homes for more animals like these three dachshund mix puppies who recently came into our care needing weeks of foster care and treatment for pesky parasites. Please give generously today!" (Facebook)The Atlanta BeltLine: "The first segment of the Southside Trail is now open. The construction fences came down Sept. 8, and the official ribbon cutting took place Oct. 12th alongside the trail at Pittsburgh Yards. If you haven't already, we hope you go outside and enjoy the trail! (Photos: @erinsintos)" (Facebook)MARTA: The Fresh MARTA Markets are open 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm through December. See details here: https://www.itsmarta.com/marta-market.aspx TUESDAYS: West End Station WEDNESDAYS: Bankhead & H.E. Holmes Stations THURSDAYS: College Park Station FRIDAYS: Five Points Station." (Facebook)Atlanta Public Schools: "***MUST APPLY AT WWW.APSCAREERS.ORG TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.*** $3,000 New Teacher Hiring Incentive available for teachers new to APS! POSITION SUMMARY The virtual Middle School Science Teacher will utilize strategies and theories to plan, organize and implement structured lessons to provide instruction for students that enables them to learn and achieve." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 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) Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (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 Cafe' (November 13) You're Invited! Interfaith Atlanta First Annual Fall Fest (November 14) Add your event Job listings: Executive Banquet Chef (Details) Add your job listing Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kathy Cioffi Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Atlanta Daily? Contact me at [email protected].