🌱 Arbery Guilty Verdicts + Record Gas Prices + Airport Gun Found

Atlanta GA

24 November, 2021

4:05 PM

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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Kathy Cioffi, your host of the Atlanta Daily. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 64 Low: 42. Here are the top stories in Atlanta today: All three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery were convicted of murder in Brunswick Wednesday afternoon. Travis McMichael was convicted of malice murder while he, his father Gregory McMichael, and William "Roddie" Bryan Jr. were all three convicted of felony murder. Arbery, a Black man, was killed Feb. 23, 2020, after being chased through a neighborhood just outside Brunswick in a case that drew national attention after cellphone footage became public. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled. (Atlanta Patch)Metro Atlanta drivers traveling for Thanksgiving aren't thankful for one detail today: Gas prices are the highest ever for Turkey Day. Compared to last Thanksgiving, when gas was $1.94 a gallon, this week's average price in Atlanta was $3.26 a gallon – several cents higher than the previous Thanksgiving record set in 2013. Hoping to ease rising prices, the Biden administration announced plans Tuesday to release 50 million barrels of oil from the nation's strategic reserve. (Atlanta Journal Constitution) The gun that discharged at a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport security checkpoint Saturday is believed to have been found, according to Atlanta police. After a passenger, Kenny Wells, caused widespread panic at the airport when a gun in his bag went off, authorities say he rushed out of the terminal with the firearm. Tuesday, detectives retraced the route the convicted felon took while fleeing the terminal, looking behind objects and into garbage cans. And, on the south side section of the facility, they found in one of those garbage cans a discarded black 9-millimeter handgun. (FOX 5 Atlanta)Atlanta police say a pair of 16-year-olds stole a truck, shot at police while trying to escape from them, then crashed into a vacant building. Video of the Nov. 10 incident posted on the Atlanta police's Facebook page shows the teens in the truck in the parking lot of an auto parts store. When they saw officers arriving, the teens sped off, crashing into the front of one of the marked patrol vehicles while the truck's passenger shot at officers. The pursuit ended after about two blocks when police say the teens drove the stolen Chevy Silverado into a vacant building at 804 Cascade Ave. According to APD, no officers returned fire at the teens, who are now at the Metro Youth Detention Facility. (WSB Atlanta)It wasn't exactly a stork, but a Delta Airlines flight served up a special delivery recently when a woman went into labor during a flight and delivered her baby in the back of the plane after landing. Although little Analia Acevedo Castaneda wasn't due to arrive till Dec. 23, she surprised her mom, Liliana, who began having contractions during the flight from Guadalajara, Mexico, to Atlanta, on her way home to Raleigh, N.C. Happily, a nurse was on board and, upon landing, was assisted by EMS and firefighters. Mom and baby are healthy and were expected to return home to North Carolina Wednesday. (WTVC) 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: Thanksgiving - Fulton County Meetings & Elections (All Day) Fernbank "Antarctic Dinosaurs" Exhibit (10:00 AM) Be Thankful at STK Atlanta This Thanksgiving (11:00 AM) Fernbank "Dinosaurs of Antarctica" Film (11:17 AM) Thanksgiving at Tiny Lou's (5:30 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta History Center: "Need gift ideas? How about a piece of history? Peruse our favorite collection of inquisitive books, curious gifts, and locally made goods in our Museum Shop. Our gift to you is an extra 20% off of everything in-store! 🎁 Don't miss Museum Store Sunday on November 28 from 9 am - 4 pm. Free parking is conveniently located in our parking deck, and admission is not required to shop! 🛍" (Instagram) Atlanta Humane Society: "ISO: dedicated tennis ball thrower for Tulip. 🎾 Tulip is a happy-go-lucky girl with an infectious smile that gets everyone to fall in love with her. She's very outgoing and has lots of energy, so she would love a playmate if you already have a dog at home! And although she's not a small dog, she'll gladly crawl into your lap for cuddles if given the opportunity. Tulip is located at our West Midtown location and can't wait to meet you! Learn more about Tulip at atlantahumane.org/tulip." (Facebook)Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles: "Our December issue is in mailboxes and live online! Get a glimpse inside the home of legendary designer, lifestyle and entertaining expert @jamesfarmerinc then raise a glass to the new year with Atlanta tastemakers @johnoetgen and @johnlineweaver." (Instagram)Atlanta Public Schools: "Recently, APS celebrated an $11 million dollar renovation at Barack and Michelle Obama Academy 🎉 The refurbished facility is just beautiful, full of 21st century enhancements and ready to educate our future leaders." (Facebook)Isha Foundation: "🤔Are there benefits to burning chemical-free incense? Watch Sadhguru explain its significance. Isha Life's Sensitize Your Space Collection includes all natural, 100% chemical-free incense sticks. Share this gift of wellbeing with family and friends for the holidays!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Eventide Comedy Night (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 Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kathy Cioffi Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Atlanta Daily? Contact me at [email protected].