🌱 3rd Omicron Case + Waffle House Robbery + Merry Pet Adoptions

Atlanta GA

09 December, 2021

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Happy Friday, Atlanta! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything happening today in Atlanta. First, today's weather: Cloudy, showers around; mild. High: 65 Low: 61. Rent this space! Are you a local business owner or marketer in Atlanta? We want to start connecting local businesses with our amazing readers. Learn more about how it works. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: A third case of COVID-19 with the Omicron variant has been reported in Georgia, according to the state Department of Public Health. The individual, an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident with no recent international travel history, is isolating at home with mild COVID symptoms, health officials said Thursday. Contact tracing is underway to identify close contacts at risk of infection. Two cases of the Omicron variant have previously been confirmed in metro Atlanta residents, along with cases in at least 21 states and dozens of countries around the world. Judging from preliminary data, Omicron may cause less severe illness but may spread more easily than the Delta variant. (CBS46 News Atlanta) Police are searching for two men who robbed a metro Atlanta Waffle House at gunpoint. Authorities in Clayton County said two men entered a Riverdale Waffle House on Dec. 3 and, after approaching the counter, one of the suspects pulled out a pistol and demanded money from an employee. The other suspect jumped over the counter, police said, and took money out of the register. Riverdale authorities said the men are considered armed and dangerous and encouraged anyone with information to call police. (WSB Atlanta) For anyone who hears "Jingle Bells" and longs for the sound of jangling pet tags around the house, 'tis the season for dog and cat adoptions. Over 6 million companion animals annually are surrendered to pounds nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. But ASPCA data show that only about half of these animals are adopted, meaning millions of four-legged furry friends — some here in the Atlanta area — are waiting for their forever homes. With help from Petfinder, Patch compiled a list of 55 dogs and cats available for adoption this week near you. Check out the adorable photos. One of these animals just might add the jingle-jangle your holidays are missing. (Atlanta Patch)An Atlanta-area landscaping company has been ordered to pay $175,000 in back wages and penalties to migrant laborers. After investigators uncovered multiple violations of guest-worker program rules, a Gwinnett County landscaping company, Resendiz Pine Straw LLC, was ordered to pay fines as well as a total of $136,971 in back wages to 110 migrant workers who have been underpaid by the company. The Sugar Hill-based landscaper has also been barred by the U.S. Department of Labor from participating in the agricultural guest worker program, known as the H-2A temporary worker program, for three years. H-2A allows agricultural employers to address labor shortages by hiring temporary workers from outside the U.S. Georgia is second only to Florida for the most H-2A laborers in the nation, with the majority coming from Mexico and Central America. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)Wednesday, the Georgia High School Association set new regions for classes 3A to A after approving seven appeals to move down and rejecting seven others. Jordan and Spencer were approved to move down to Class 2A. Mount Vernon and Pelham were approved for Class A Division 1. Trion was approved for Class A Division 2. Chattahoochee County and Seminole County were approved to Class A Division 2. The GHSA denied appeals to ACE Charter, Gordon Lee, Bacon County, Commerce, Early County, Irwin County and Schley County. (Free: NowHabersham.com; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Atlanta! Today in Atlanta: Fernbank "Antarctic Dinosaurs" Exhibit (10:00 AM) Couples Yoga - Atlantic Station (6:00 PM) Wonderland: Alice's Rock & Roll Adventure (7:00 PM) Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale (8:00 PM) Sopranos Trivia (9:00 PM) From my notebook: Atlanta Humane Society: "Finding love can take time. And for the animals on our Featured Pets page, it's taken a little longer than we hoped to find a perfect home. Some of them are long-term residents while others, for reasons out of their control, have been overlooked. These animals are so deserving of love, and we can't wait to match them with their forever families! Visit atlantahumane.org/featured-pets to learn about Trinity, Dee Dee, Sunny, and our other featured pets." (Facebook)Discover Atlanta: "Here's your official guide to a festive holiday season in Atlanta. From family-friendly events and attractions to holiday light displays, shopping and more. 🎄 These festive things to do are sure to put the Merry in your Christmas:" (Facebook) Atlanta Botanical Garden: "Vote for your favorite Virtual Reindog! Now through December 14, cast your vote in three categories to determine which pup-tacular pets will take home some amazing prizes! 🐾 vote now: https://bit.ly/VirtualReindogs" (Facebook) Atlanta History Center: "The most wonderful time of the year has arrived — a time for reflection and growth. For those seeking a place of respite and restoration, the magic of the holidays is on full display in Goizueta Gardens. ✨ Tidings of joy are planted just beyond our museum doors with holly, camellias, ferns, and more nestled throughout our historic grounds." (Instagram) Fulton County Library System: "We are beyond thrilled about this partnership with Fulton County Arts & Culture, Fulton County Public Art Program and Fulton County Government. After more than a decade of work with the library renovation program, public art has been a critical part of our beauty and success. Thank you for the amazing work!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Stepp Stewart's A Soulful Christmas 10th Anniversary Shows Dec 2-5 & 10-24 (December 10) Are Looking For Venue To Host Holiday Event/ Party? (December 11) French Wine Tasting with Food Pairing (December 11) Drive Thru Christmas Pageant (December 12) Resource connection meeting (December 12) Atlanta New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance Party (Latin dance & Top 40s room) (December 31) Add your event Gigs & services: Tax Preparation (Details) Add your gig or service Job listings: Retail Sales Specialist - Running and Sporting Goods Store (Details) Add your job listing Loving the Atlanta Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business showcased in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update. — Kathy Cioffi