🌱 COVID Shot Nets $100 + Fatal I-285 Wreck + Fulton Inmates Move

Atlanta GA

15 November, 2021

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Hey, Atlanta! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. First, today's weather: Warmer with plenty of sun. High: 70 Low: 50. Here are the top stories in Atlanta today: Beginning today, Fulton County residents who are 5 years old and older can receive $100 gift cards for getting their first or second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The gift cards will be distributed daily through Dec. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at three locations – 3900 Aviation Circle, NW, Atlanta; 5710 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park; and 4700 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta. Appointments are required. (WSB Atlanta)A deadly wreck closed all westbound lanes of I-285 before Bouldercrest Road for nearly five hours early Monday. Two women were killed and a man was hospitalized in critical condition after their vehicle was rear-ended around 3:45 a.m., according to DeKalb County authorities. The other driver, whose name was not released, was also hospitalized with injuries not considered life-threatening. The Georgia Department of Transportation fully reopened I-285 after police finished investigating the wreck, shortly before 8:30 a.m. (Free: Atlanta Patch; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution) In order to ease overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail, 100 nonviolent inmates have been moved to Cobb County. Monday, Fulton County Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Labat said he had struck a partnership with Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens to house the 100 detainees, alleviating an overflow at the Fulton County Jail on Atlanta's Rice Street. The Fulton jail houses 3,100 inmates, 300 of whom are relegated to portable sleeping units called "boats" that are placed on the facility's floors. "This is a huge step in getting our detainees off the floor," Labat said. (Atlanta Patch)A woman was injured in a shooting Monday afternoon at a home near Cleveland Avenue Elementary School, which was briefly placed on a "soft lockdown," according to an Atlanta Public Schools representative. Responding to reports of a person shot in the 2500 block of Old Hapeville Road in southwest Atlanta around 12:15 p.m., police officers found a woman with a gunshot wound. The woman, who was unconscious but still breathing, was taken to a hospital. No additional information was released about her condition. The elementary school's lockdown was soon lifted, and the school day continued as normal. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)Monday, Levi's opened Atlanta's first "NextGen" store in Ponce City Market. The store, situated in the space next to Sephora, across from J. Crew, features a tailor shop as well as "reimagined" fitting rooms and in-store stylists. The Ponce City Market location offers in-store or curbside pickup for online orders as well as in-store personal shopping appointments. (What Now Atlanta) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by L.L.Bean, a Patch Brand Partner. Planning a trip this holiday? Find your perfect luggage match. Today in Atlanta: Fernbank "Antarctic Dinosaurs" Exhibit (10:00 AM)Fernbank "Dinosaurs of Antarctica" Film (11:15 AM) Survive, Save, and Serve (1:00 PM) Northside Hospital: Atlanta Cancer Care - Cumming, Infusion Center In-Person Hiring Event (5:00 PM) Immigrants At Work: Stories of First Generation Americans (5:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta: "F A L L V I B E S . Stunning @piedmontpark @midtown_atl snap via @everydaydroneguy. #atlantasnaps" (Instagram) City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department: "Views from Tower 11. Did you know that Station 11 is home to AFR's only Tower Truck in the City of Atlanta? 🚒🚨" (Facebook) Atlanta BeltLine: "What might first appear as another co-working space in Atlanta, Pittsburgh Yards is really so much more. This community-driven development in Southwest Atlanta is designed to generate more equitable entrepreneurship and job opportunities for residents in the surrounding communities." (Facebook) Atlanta Humane Society: "Have more to be thankful for this holiday season when you adopt from the Atlanta Humane Society and welcome a new member into your family! ❤️ All adoption fees are 50% off for cats and dogs at our shelter locations* between November 19 and 24. (* Please note that this promotion does not apply to animals in foster homes.)" (Facebook) Fulton County Library System: "Take the Galileo Annual Survey before November 19th and enter for your chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival at Lanier Tech - Free Admission (November 20) Experience Powerful and Healing art with Body & Brain Tai Chi Class (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 Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kathy Cioffi Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Atlanta Daily? You can email me at [email protected].