🌱 AM Freeze Warning + Biden Taps US Attorney + Young Dad's Death

Atlanta GA

13 November, 2021

3:10 PM

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Up and at 'em, Atlanta! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's what's going on today in town. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 59 Low: 38. Here are the top stories in Atlanta today: Weather officials have issued freeze warnings and frost advisories for much of north and central Georgia this morning. According to the National Weather Service, a killing frost to end the growing season could be coming to much of the state this morning, and overnight lows will be cold into next week. The freeze warning is in effect from 10 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. this morning, with temperatures expected to range from the upper 20s in far northeast Georgia to near 32 into middle Georgia. (Atlanta Patch)Ryan Buchanan, a veteran federal prosecutor with expertise in national security, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to be the U.S. attorney in the Atlanta-based Northern District of Georgia. Buchanan would succeed Byung "BJay" Pak. A former Republican legislator appointed by then-President Donald Trump, Pak stepped down in January instead of responding to demands from the White House to investigate false claims of widespread voter fraud. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)The family of a young father of three found murdered early Monday in the front yard of a vacant home in southwest Atlanta is asking for help in finding his killer. Atlanta police found Stephen Maffett, 25, dead outside a vacant home along Peeples Street near White Oak Avenue in southwest Atlanta's Oakland City neighborhood. There is a $2,000 reward in Maffett's case. Anyone with information about his death is asked to call Atlanta Police. (FOX 5 Atlanta)A van crashed into an apartment building in southwest Atlanta Friday night, slamming into someone's bedroom. Atlanta Fire Rescue crews responded to the damaged apartment building at 2612 Steele Avenue, as did Atlanta Police and emergency medical services. Authorities have yet to say if there were any injuries. (11Alive.com WXIA)DeMarcus Brinkley, suspected in the August shooting death of an Atlanta bartender, has been indicted on nine counts, including charges of malice murder, kidnapping and attempted rape. Mariam Abdulrab, 27, was found shot to death on Aug. 13 on Lakewood Avenue, hours after her boyfriend reported that she had been kidnapped at gunpoint outside his home in Chosewood Park. Brinkley, 27, who had served seven years in prison on child molestation charges, had been released less than a year before Abdulrab's kidnapping and murder. (WSB Atlanta) Today in Atlanta: PetSmart National Adoption Week (10:00 AM)Advice for a Happy Life (11:00 AM) Destined for Greatness Millennial Outbreak Hair & Fashion Show (2:00 PM)You're Invited! Interfaith Atlanta First Annual Fall Fest (3:00 PM)Benefit Concert Supporting The Atlanta Community Food Bank (7:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta Humane Society: "Those EARS. 😍 We just can't get over them! If you've been looking to add a handsome hound to your family, Ribeye might be your guy! He's full of fun energy and can't wait to have a large yard of his own to play in. And like most hounds, he loves talking." (Facebook) Atlanta BeltLine: ""LOOK AT ATL NOW" - @mickjagger Mick Jagger had nothing but good things to say about the city of Atlanta at the @therollingstones concert [Thursday] evening. The food, the culture, and biking the @atlantabeltline 💙 It doesn't get much better than ATL!" (Facebook) Fulton County Library System: "Fantastic news for the Central Library project! [Winner of] Government/Public Building Award of Merit: Fulton County, Ga., Central Library Renovation." (Facebook) Fulton County Library System: "Special free screening passes for library patrons! Check out The Tender Bar, based on the best-selling memoir of the same name by J.R. Moehringer. Click like and share your favorite memoir for free passes! Screening is November 18 at 7 pm at Landmark's Midtown Art Cinema." (Facebook)Atlanta Falcons: "A.J. Terrell has given up the fewest yards of any starting CB in the NFL." (Instagram) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: You're Invited! Interfaith Atlanta First Annual Fall Fest (November 14) Take 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Order — Online And In Stores (November 15) 5 Top Food Choices for Emotional Balance (November 16) Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival at Lanier Tech - Free Admission (November 20) GIVE BACK AND WIN WITH SNEAKER WEEK, Carrollton! (November 20) Add your event Announcements: November is National Parent Engagement Month (Details) Add your announcement Free stuff: Food Giveaway & Covid/Flu Vaccines (Details) Add your free stuff Job listings: Executive Banquet Chef (Details) Add your job listing You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kathy Cioffi Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Atlanta Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].