🌱 Triple Shooting + Tide, Dawgs Get CFP Nods + Rainy Week Ahead

Atlanta GA

05 December, 2021

5:30 PM

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Get on up, Atlanta! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's happening today in Atlanta. First, today's weather: A little rain in the afternoon. High: 69 Low: 44. Here are the top stories in Atlanta today: A triple shooting Saturday night near Mercedes-Benz Stadium has left three people hospitalized in stable condition. The incident happened around 10 p.m. at the intersection of Peters Street and Walker Street SW, according to Atlanta police, which is about a mile from where the SEC Championship Game was held earlier that day. Details about what led up to the shooting are unclear. Police are still working to gather more information. (11Alive.com WXIA)A day after playing the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Alabama and Georgia were among four teams chosen by the College Football Playoff selection committee to vie for the national title. After beating Georgia 41-24 Saturday, Alabama will face Cincinnati in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Dec. 31, the same day Georgia will play Michigan in the Capital One Orange Bowl. The winners will play Jan. 10 in the national championship game in Indianapolis. (ESPN.com)After experiencing a rain deficit for the month of November, Atlanta is in store for so much wet weather that more rain is expected this week than fell during all of last month. The forecast is for one to three inches of rain, with some locally higher amounts likely over the next seven days. While nonstop rain isn't expected, last week's blue skies and record highs will be replaced by a week of cloudy days. (11Alive.com WXIA)A shooting in northwest Atlanta Saturday afternoon left one man hospitalized. After responding to a shots fired call at Joseph E. Boone Boulevard and West Lake Avenue around noon, officers were told the shooting victim was at a nearby fire station. The man, who was transported to the hospital, is in stable condition and police are continuing to investigate. (CBS46 News Atlanta) For a decidedly different sort of Santa experience, don't miss the Santa Speedo Run Saturday, Dec. 11, from noon-4 p.m. The one-mile fun run that starts and ends at Colony Square Midtown, 1197 Peachtree St., features participants stripping down to their skivvies in the name of charity. Benefiting Bert's Big Adventure, Speedos and Santa hats are mainstays of the run, though any seasonally spirited costumes are welcome. (midtownatl.com) 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: Taxes In Retirement Webinar (11:00 AM) Fernbank "Antarctic Dinosaurs" Exhibit (10:00 AM) Fernbank "Dinosaurs of Antarctica" Film (11:15 AM) The Rise of Mainstreet Business (1:00 PM) Pop-up Christmas Cocktail Bar Sippin' Santa (5:00 PM) From my notebook: Atlanta Falcons: "#️⃣1️⃣ vs. #️⃣2️⃣ in the NFC South 👀" (Instagram) Atlanta: "A L L R E D . It was all red in the {A}. Sadly, the home team didn't get the W. Snap via @wanderdrone. #atlantasnaps" (Instagram) Atlanta Humane Society: Looking for a volunteer opportunity with lots of warm and fuzzies? Become a foster caregiver at the Atlanta Humane Society! Our foster caregivers provide temporary care for cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies in their own homes. Some animals just need a little TLC and time to decompress, while others are looking for longer-term foster placement. This is a great opportunity to make an impact on the number of animals who find forever homes each year. Get started by signing up for orientation this Wednesday at https://atlantahumane.org/foster-orientation." (Facebook)Atlanta Regional Commission: "State-of-the-art park provides #greenspace and flood control for #Atlanta's Vine City and English Avenue neighborhoods, capturing the features of a nearby historic #park." (Facebook) Isha Foundation: "Conscious Planet is a Global Movement to initiate a conscious approach to soil and planet. The movement seeks to show governments of all nations that their citizens want a policy to revitalize soil and ecology. To activate and demonstrate the support of over 3 billion citizens, Sadhguru will be riding a motorcycle alone, 30,000 kilometers across 24 nations. The rally will start in London and end in southern India, where the Cauvery Calling project, initiated by Sadhguru, has enabled 107,000 farmers to plant 57 million trees to revive soil and river Cauvery." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Boost your Energy, Reduce Stress, Help your Immunity and Improve Sleep (December 7) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 8) Whitefield Academy Lower School Tour for PreK - 4th Grade (December 9) Free Aura Readings in Buckhead (December 10) Stepp Stewart's A Soulful Christmas 10th Anniversary Shows Dec 2-5 & 10-24 (December 10) Are You Looking For Venue To Host Holiday Event/ Party? (December 11) French Wine Tasting with Food Pairing (December 11) Drive Thru Christmas Pageant (December 12) Atlanta New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance Party (Latin dance & Top 40s room) (December 31) Add your event Job listings: Retail Sales Specialist - Running and Sporting Goods Store (Details) Add your job listing That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. 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