🌱 DoorDash Driver Shot + APS Teacher of Year + GA-NC Drug Arrest

Atlanta GA

17 November, 2021

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in Atlanta today. First, today's weather: A p.m. shower in places. High: 73 Low: 39. Here are the top stories in Atlanta today: A DoorDash delivery driver dropping off food near Ponce City Market was shot in the back Tuesday night, according to police. The incident happened in the 700 block of Ponce de Leon Place in northeast Atlanta, across the street from the Old Fourth Ward shopping and dining destination. The victim was conscious when officers arrived around 9:20 p.m. and was taken to a hospital. An update on his condition has not been provided, no suspects have been identified and the shooting remains under investigation. (Free: 11 Alive; Subscription: Atlanta Journal Constitution)Jayla Bailey, an eighth-grade math teacher at Sylvan Hills Middle School, was named Atlanta Public Schools' Teacher of the Year. Bailey was among several district employees recently honored at the APyeS! Awards for Excellence, including Forestella Taylor, who was named the APS Principal of the Year. Taylor, interim principal of Douglass High School since October, previously served as the principal of Finch Elementary School. Additionally, nine other APS award winners were honored. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)Drug trafficking charges in western North Carolina have resulted in an Atlanta man being sentenced to at least 177 months in prison. According to court records and Tuesday's sentencing hearing, Damian Lewis Furtch, 36, of Atlanta was stopped around midnight Feb. 19, 2019, by Henderson County (NC) deputies on the US-25 connector from Atlanta heading toward Asheville, NC. With the assistance of a K-9 officer, two bags of methamphetamines and digital scales were found in Furtch's vehicle, after which officials said Furtch confessed to possessing the trafficking level of drugs and told the arresting deputy he was transporting the drugs for delivery to someone in western North Carolina. (wgxa.tv)An Atlanta man authorities say bilked his insurance company of $42,524 was booked into the Fulton County Jail Monday. Tyrone Bernard Briscoe, 35, was wanted on 16 counts of forgery, insurance fraud and one count of false statements and writings charges concerning a December incident, the Georgia Insurance Commissioner said. The same day he was booked into jail, Briscoe was released on a signature bond, according to jail records. (Atlanta Patch)Second Helpings Atlanta marked a major milestone Wednesday when volunteers packed up their 100,000th meal kit. The food rescue organization - which collects healthy surplus food from grocery stores, restaurants, venues, and other resources and distributes it to those in need – has a goal of delivering more than 400,000 meals to local families struggling with food insecurity. To help accomplish that, the nonprofit teamed up with meal kit company Hello Fresh and packaging company Pratt Industries this summer for the "Meals With Meaning" program. So far this year, Second Helpings Atlanta says it has rescued nearly 3 million pounds of surplus food. (FOX 5 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: BLM 5K Atlanta Festival (10:00 AM) Reimagining Democracy Series: Reviving Civic Engagement (11:00 AM) Elf on the Shelf Visit at CMA (11:00 AM) Prepare for your Thanksgiving Feast at Vinings Jubilee's Farmers Market (2:30 PM) Outsmarting Antisemitism (8:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook City of Atlanta Police Department: "Heroic Zone 5 officers pull a man from a burning car after his car crashes into houses and a tree. An officer's day is unpredictable. They never know what is on the other side of a 911 call. It could be a homicide with a suspect at large, a domestic violence call, or a car accident with a car engulfed in flames and a person trapped inside." (Facebook) Atlanta Humane Society: "Hey, you! Perseus says to stop scrolling and listen up! ✋🏼 Perseus is a long-time resident at AHS, and he's truly ready to find his forever home. He was originally adopted as a young puppy but returned because of his high energy levels, which means he's looking for an active and adventurous family to call his own. And while Perseus may melt your heart with cuteness, the only thing he'll truly destroy is the occasional soft, squeaky toy." (Facebook) Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association: "Not just any Thursday night but it's 3rd Thursdays at Underground! Tons of fun stuff going on!" (Facebook) Atlanta History Center: "Atlanta History Center is home to one of the nation's most comprehensive collections of Civil War memorabilia, including a growing number of rare objects identified specifically with African American U.S. Colored Troops soldiers and regiments." (Facebook) Atlanta BeltLine: "Hey, Atlanta BeltLine Run Clubbers! It's that time again. Join us today at Orpheus Brewing for a 2- or 4-mile fun run or walk through Piedmont Park ATL! We meet at 6:15 p.m. with the run starting promptly at 6:30. Runners, walkers, and strollers of all fitness levels are welcome. The run is free and open to the public. No registration is needed so just come on out and join us. Please remember to bring your mask along and follow all posted venue guidelines regarding where masks should be worn (especially indoors)." (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) IllumiNights At The Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival Has Arrived (December 1) Add your event Announcements: November is National Parent Engagement Month (Details) LGE honors spokesperson Dansby Swanson with mural (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 Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some more 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? I'm all ears. You can contact me at [email protected].