🌱 Mask Mandate In Atlanta + Phipps Theater Shooting + Best Eats

Atlanta GA

21 December, 2021

5:23 PM

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Morning, people of Atlanta! It's me again, Kathy Cioffi, your host of the Atlanta Daily. First, today's weather: Warmer; breezy in the morning. High: 55 Low: 32. Rent this space: Are you a local business owner or marketer in Atlanta? We love connecting local businesses with our amazing readers. Click here to learn more. Here are the top 5 stories today in Atlanta: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has issued an executive order reinstating a citywide mask mandate in response to a recent COVID-19 surge. As of Tuesday, everyone in public indoor spaces or private companies are required to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth, in keeping with the latest COVID-19 recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to state public health officials, COVID cases in the last two weeks reached nearly 30,000, more than double the number for the same period in November. (Atlanta Patch)Reports of a shooting at a Phipps Plaza movie theater Monday night that began as a dispute over seats is being investigated by Atlanta police. According to officials, a man was shot by another man for apparently sitting in his assigned seat during a viewing of the new "Spider-Man: No Way Home" movie at the AMC Phipps Plaza 14 on Peachtree Road. Seats are selected when tickets are purchased. The man shot was transported to the hospital and is reported in stable condition. The alleged shooter fled and is being sought by police. (Free: WAFF; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution) Atlanta Magazine has released its 2021 Best of Atlanta food list. No matter what you're hungry for – barbecue, vegan food, pizza, breakfast, and more– Atlanta Magazine's best eats list for 2021 will likely have a restaurant recommendation sure to please. (Atlanta Magazine) A road-rage incident in Buckhead Sunday sent one man to the hospital with a gunshot wound, according to police. After the victim arrived at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital on Peachtree Road with a gunshot wound to his left shoulder, officers responded and determined the man, who was stable, had been shot during a road-rage incident at the intersection of Piedmont and Pharr roads. No additional details were released, and an investigation is ongoing. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution) After reports of credit card skimmers at a gas pump in metro Atlanta, police are urging motorists to protect themselves by paying inside stations with cash. Henry County police are investigating allegations of credit card skimmers at gas pumps on North Henry Boulevard. The card reading devices - or skimmers - allow criminals to record credit card numbers and pins for later purchases. While Henry County police have yet to locate the skimmer, they said drivers should take heed as AAA expects 48 million people to fuel up and drive home for the holidays. (FOX 5 Atlanta) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Atlanta: American Red Cross Blood Drive at DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM) Fernbank 's Newest Exhibit, "Antarctic Dinosaurs," runs through Jan. 2, 2022 (10:00 AM) Pop-up Christmas Cocktail Bar Miracle on Monroe at Tapa Tapa (5:00 PM) Pop-up Christmas Cocktail Bar Sippin' Santa at Bon Ton Atlanta (5:00 PM) A Kula Christmas benefiting the Kula Care Foundation at Atl Kula (6:30 PM) From my notebook: The warmth of the Atlanta Botanical Garden's Fuqua Conservatory and Orchid Center brings a smile every visit! Come enjoy an immersive daytime experience that's particularly welcome as temps drop this week. 📸 (Facebook) 🎶 On the seventh day of Christmas, APD sent to me … 🎶 a great tip that if you are going away over Christmas – plan ahead! Don't advertise it on any social media as this lets burglars know when your house is going to be empty. Do not post your gifts on social media. Use a timer to turn on/off lights or a television/radio. If you're away for the holidays, arrange for someone to collect the mail and junk from your mailbox. It is also helpful to ask a neighbor or friend to park in the driveway to help create the impression someone is home. (Facebook) 🎶 And on the eighth day of Christmas, APD sent to me … 🎶 useful guidance to beware of people standing near you when using an ATM machine; protect your PIN number and never count your cash in front of the ATM or in view of other people. Check to see if the ATM has been interfered with and never accept offers from strangers on how to use the machine. Best use ATMs inside banks and shopping malls. Do not use an ATM that appears unusual looking or offers options with which you are not familiar or comfortable. (Facebook) Check out what's coming soon to Atlanta's Historic West End. Here are the early renderings for the plaza area outside of the new food hall being built at Lee + White, featuring outdoor dining space, an area for events, and greenery. (Facebook) Congratulations, Royal, on winning Atlanta Habitat's design contest for developing the logo for the youth chess club. Royal is one of those kids who leaves a warm and lasting impression. He's brimming with talent, confidence and a keen intelligence beyond his years. Thanks to generous donors like you, Royal and his family are thriving in their new Atlanta Habitat home. Your generosity means kids like Royal have a better chance to take advantage of their gifts as you share yours. Thanks for believing in a world where everyone has a safe, decent, affordable place to call home. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Save 15 Percent On FTD's Christmas Collection (December 25) Add your event Other classifieds: Alpharetta's New Non-Invasive Body Make-Over Spa (Details) Add your classified 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] Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update. — Kathy Cioffi