🌱 Frontier's New Nonstops + Coke's Iconic Santa + Emory Holidays

Atlanta GA

23 November, 2021

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Good morning, Atlanta! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on in Atlanta today. First, today's weather: Plenty of sun. High: 59 Low: 37. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: Just in time for the winter travel season, low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has launched nonstop flights from Atlanta to Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Cancun, Mexico. The Denver-based airline has been growing its crew base at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which Frontier says will include 400 flight attendants, pilots and ground staff within a year. According to Daniel Shurz, Frontier's senior vice president for commercial, the airline's wages alone will add $28 million to the Atlanta economy annually. (GlobalAtlanta)Ninety years ago, Coca-Cola commissioned an advertising illustration of a rosy-cheeked, jolly old man. The iconic image artist Haddon Sundblom created would go on to exemplify Santa Claus for generations to come and, indeed, remains one of the focal points of World of Coca-Cola's winter wonderland. Visitors to the downtown attraction can enjoy thousands of twinkling lights, larger-than-life decorations and festive photo ops with Coke's famous Saint Nick until Jan. 7. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)Music, art and special religious services will usher in the holidays for the Emory community in the coming weeks. All programs are open to the public and include Chanukah celebrations, advent services, holiday concerts, a walk-through nativity and more. (Emory News Center)During Hanukkah, Jewish people around the world eat foods fried in and cooked with oil to commemorate the recovery of Jerusalem over 2,200 years ago. In honor of the festival, which begins at sunset on Sunday and ends Monday, Dec. 6, a variety of Atlanta restaurants will be offering traditional fried foods including latkes, scallion pancakes, fried cheese and more for Hanukkah feasts. (Eater Atlanta)An Atlanta pet supplier, Sun Pet LTD, was cited this summer by the United States Department of Agriculture for having such appalling conditions that - among other atrocities - hamsters began eating each other alive. Now PetSmart, a national pet shop, has stopped carrying animals from Sun Pet. "As soon as we learned of the findings from the USDA inspection, we immediately suspended our purchasing from Sun Pet while we launched our own internal investigation," PetSmart said in a statement. Another national pet shop, however, Petco, said they will continue carrying animals from Sun Pet, after being ensured of corrections. "We're aware of the citations SunPet received for isolated issues that were immediately corrected," Petco's statement read. "SunPet has since passed additional audits by both the United States Department of Agriculture and Petco's own animal care team." (CBS46 News Atlanta) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by Newrez. When house hunting, choosing the right mortgage is one of the most important steps. Here's why playing it smart with your mortgage can save you cash. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Atlanta: Fernbank "Antarctic Dinosaurs" Exhibit (10:00 AM) Thanksgiving To-Go (Noon) Pie Pop Up at Hotel Clermont (Noon) Live Music in Drawbar (5:30 PM) Thanksgiving Eve Celebration at Moondogs (8:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta: "P I E D M O N T P A R K C O L O R S . Beautiful fall snap via @badir_glass. #atlantasnaps" (Instagram) Atlanta: "A T L . Happy Tuesday! Nice vibes in this snap looking south via @wanderdrone. #atlantasnaps" (Instagram) Atlanta Humane Society: "Help us lead the charge on animal compassion! We're hiring for several positions across our organization, including Animal Welfare Specialist, Foster Coordinator, and Community Engagement Events Coordinator. Through our work at the Atlanta Humane Society, we're nurturing the health and well-being of hundreds of animals each day. And with so much work to be done, we need the support of people who are fiercely devoted to defending the defenseless. Learn more about our job openings at atlantahumane.org/join-our-team." (Facebook) Atlanta History Center: "On this day in Georgia history, @georgiaaquarium opened its doors for the very first time in 2005 and it's been a must SEA ever since! The aquarium has more than 10 million gallons of fresh and saltwater, and 100,000 sea creatures — making it the largest in the world. #makehistory" (Instagram)City of Atlanta Police Department: "Major Eddie Smith, of the Special Operation Section returns from Police Executive Training in Israel. Major Smith joined 15 other senior law enforcement officials from Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Colorado in the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange's (GILEE) 28th annual training program." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Eventide Comedy Night (November 26) Celebrate Thanksgiving With 15 Percent Off Floral Centerpieces (November 26) Protecting yourself from negativity this holiday season (November 30) IllumiNights At The Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival Has Arrived (December 1) Thomas Arvid Annual Holiday Show (December 4) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 6) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 8) Add your event Job listings: Executive Banquet Chef (Details) Add your job listing Other classifieds: Meatloaf Recipe (Details) Add your classified You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. 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].