🌱Abrams To Run For Governor + Officers Shot + Dickens Tours City

Atlanta GA

01 December, 2021

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Happy Thursday, Atlanta! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and warm. High: 72 Low: 49. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: Democrat Stacey Abrams announced Wednesday that she is running for Georgia governor a second time. Since her 2018 loss to Brian Kemp in a close race, Abrams' Fair Fight Action organization has been credited with turning Georgia blue in the 2020 presidential election and helping to elect Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in subsequent runoff elections. "I'm running for governor because opportunity in our state shouldn't be determined by ZIP code, background or access to power," Abrams tweeted. (Atlanta Patch)Two DeKalb County sheriff's investigators were shot Wednesday morning while attempting to serve an arrest warrant to 38-year-old Edward Allen Gatling at a home on Wellington Circle. Gatling fled, but officers from multiple agencies flooded the wooded area, locating him Wednesday afternoon after a DeKalb County citizen called 911 about a suspicious individual. Officers exchanged gunfire with Gatling, who was killed in the shootout. The investigators, Ja'rad Hunt and Aaron Jackson, were taken to nearby Emory Hillandale Hospital before being transferred to Grady Memorial Hospital, where both were "doing fine" although one was being prepped for surgery, according to DeKalb Sheriff Melody Maddox . No other law enforcement officers or civilians were injured during the gun battle, Maddox said. (Free: Fox5Atlanta; Subscription: Atlanta Journal Constitution) A Clayton County police officer was among four people killed Tuesday night in a shooting incident that began around 8:40 p.m. in Rex. Field Training Officer Henry Laxson was one of four people killed, including the shooter and two female victims, said Clayton County police Chief Kevin Roberts. A 12-year-old boy also was shot in the face and hospitalized in critical but stable condition, police said. Another policeman, Officer Alex Chandler suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the hand, according to authorities. Both officers were taken to nearby hospitals, where Laxson later died, police said. Laxson - the third Georgia officer killed in the line of duty in the past month - is the eighth to die in 2021. (Free: Atlanta Patch; Subscription: Atlanta Journal Constitution)The day after he was elected Atlanta's 61st mayor, Andre Dickens planned a series of meet-and-greets across the city to thank the voters and his supporters. After beginning his thank-you tour at the Buckhead Library, Dickens made a stop at the corner of Piedmont Avenue and Monroe Drive near Ansley Mall before ending at Publix at Cascade. (Atlanta Patch)Prospective home buyers my find stability and increased inventory — if not lower prices — in the Atlanta housing market in 2022, according to reporting from Atlanta Business Chronicle. After seeing home prices reach record appreciation in 2021, metro Atlanta's annual median price for existing homes is expected to rise 3.6% next year, according to Realtor.com's 2022 housing forecast. To estimate values for the year ahead, the Realtor.com forecast model uses data on the housing market and overall economy. (11Alive.com WXIA) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you in part 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: Pop-up Christmas Cocktail Bar Sippin' Santa (5:00 PM) Pop-up Christmas Cocktail Bar Miracle on Monroe (5:00 PM) Ring in the Holiday Season at the Annual Vinings Jubilee Christmas Tree Lighting (6:00 PM) "Art from the Margins" with Elizabeth Peterson (7:00 PM) South City Jazz | w/ Saxophonist Jessy J | Hosted by West Byrd (7:30 PM) From my notebook: Atlanta Falcons: "On this day 19 years ago, Michael Vick called game (via @nflthrowback)" (Instagram) City of Atlanta Police Department: APD's Homeless Outreach Prevention and Engagement (HOPE) Unit is part of our Community Oriented Policing Section (COPS) and it is dedicated to helping our homeless community. Our HOPE team officers connect individuals with organizations & resources that can help them with long-term housing, mental health concerns or needs and medication. The unit also works to reconnect people with their families. Part of the Atlanta Police Department's mission is to treat everyone we encounter with compassion and our HOPE team is just one component our community policing efforts. (Facebook) Atlanta Humane Society: "🚨 Chloe was just brought into our care after being viciously attacked by a wild animal. She has deep wounds in her back and will need intensive care to ensure that infection doesn't spread throughout her body. She's being stabilized and our team is working to make her as comfortable as possible, but she needs your help. When you give to help support Chloe's recovery and other animals in need, your gift will be triple matched. ❤️ atlantahumane.org/chloe" (Facebook) Atlanta History Center: "During the eight days of Hanukkah, which began this year on November 28 (the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev) we're reminded of what matters most. Wishing you an abundance of peace and hope during this festival of lights. Happy Hanukkah, Atlanta!" (Facebook) Atlanta Habitat for Humanity & ReStore: "All of these AMAZING items are located at our South Fulton ReStore! Tons of brand new items in stock! Come check us out at 5626 Old National Hwy from 11 am-5 pm, Wednesday- Saturday!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 2021 Defense of Drinking Drivers Seminar (December 2) Festival of Trees is Back & a NEW Art Exhibit/Sale Opens at the Cumming Arts Center! (December 2) Nativities Exhibit (December 4) Thomas Arvid Annual Holiday Show (December 4) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 6) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 8) Atlanta New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance Party (Latin dance & Top 40s room) (December 31) Add your event For sale: An opportunity of a life-time! (Details) Add your item You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update. 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