🌱 Mayor Lifts Mandate + Max Cleland Dies + 30 Days Of Gratitude

Atlanta GA

09 November, 2021

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Happy Wednesday, Atlanta! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 75 Low: 56. Here are the top stories in Atlanta today: After months of restrictions, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms lifted the city-wide mask mandate. On late Monday, Lance Bottom said the City was in the "Green Zone" for COVID-19. The mandate has been a point of contention between the mayor and Gov. Brian Kemp. "While it makes me personally anxious, I've always said we'd follow the science," Bottoms tweeted. "Thus, we are lifting the city-wide mask mandate, but will continue to require masks in all City facilities." (Atlanta Patch) Max Cleland — a Georgia native who became an advocate for veterans after surviving a hand grenade blast in the Vietnam War to become a state legislator and a U.S. senator. — died Tuesday morning at his home in Atlanta. He was age 79 and reportedly died of congenital heart failure. Cleland was known for being a Democrat willing to work with his Republican counterparts, both under the Gold Dome of the Georgia General Assembly and in the U.S. Senate. His unmatched optimism was another hallmark of his legislative style. (Atlanta Patch)The Patch's "30 Days Of Gratitude" will run throughout November and promote stories about living with gratitude. The goal is, in simple terms, a deliberate choice to see the goodness and joy in your life and to wish the same for your neighbors. Continually counting one's blessings is a step to living with gratitude. At the same time recognizing that the source of goodness in one's life is other people. One goal of our "30 Days Of Gratitude" series is to show our appreciation for all the people and things that make our lives richer. (Atlanta Patch)During a crowning achievement in Atlanta's history – the 1996 Summer Olympics - Richard Jewell's quick thinking alerted authorities to the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. Now, the heroic security guard will be honored along with law enforcement officers who responded to the July 27, 1996 attack. The Georgia World Congress Center Authority will host a dedication ceremony today at 11 a.m. at the Quilt of Remembrance. This park memorial already honors the two people who died and 111 injured as a result of the bombing. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution) Atlanta has a ton of outdoor ice skating rinks to keep you busy all season long. Here are five of the best places to skate in and around Atlanta: Skate the Station at Atlantic Station is known for its size: the largest outdoor rink in the Southeast. The rink is back on street level. Park Tavern in Piedmont Park has brought back its covered rink. The Rink at Park Tavern features an 80×40-foot rink right next to the park-side dining. Travel up to Skate the Sky at The Roof at Ponce City Market. Enjoy skyline views and other delights near the 3,500 square feet of ice. Avalon on Ice in Alpharetta is inspired by New York City's Rockefeller Center. The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill by Have An Ice Day Ice Rinks is a Rockefeller-sized covered ice rink in Downtown Sugar Hill located behind City Hall. (Page Minds The Gap) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by Newrez. Wondering when a cash-out refinance makes sense financially? We've got the answers. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Atlanta: Workforce Wednesdays: Mobile Career Center (9:00 AM) Beaded Mask Lanyard and Necklace - DeKalb County Public Library (9:00 AM) Fernbank "Antarctic Dinosaurs" Exhibit (10:00 AM) Story on the Square presents an author talk with Karen White (5:00 PM) How To Be a Lesbian (7:30 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta History Center: "In 1776, British colonists in America revolted to change their world to a government based on the people. The identity of "the people" has been debated ever since. American Democracy is a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian." (Instagram) City of Atlanta Police Department: "We want to thank everyone for their patience. Our 911 communications center and Atlanta 311 are actively taking & dispatching emergency & non-emergency calls." (Facebook) Fulton County Library System: "Pumpkin muffins! Chocolatey and gluten-free. (Facebook) Fulton County Library System: "Welcome to @FulcoLibrary Streaming Storytime. Please join us, share, and create digital watch parties. Thank you! Join us for a Fall reading challenge. Register today at fultoncounty.beanstack.org." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 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) Mac Frampton in Concert (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) 5 Top Food Choices for Emotional Balance (November 16) Add your event Job listings: Executive Banquet Chef (Details) Add your job listing Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. 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