🌱 Man Dies In Atlanta Lake Kayak Flip + Forest Cove Restoration

Atlanta GA

27 December, 2021

5:41 PM

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Hey, Atlanta! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. First, today's weather: Cloudy and very warm. High: 73 Low: 62. Rent this space: Are you a local business owner or marketer in Atlanta? We love showcasing trusted businesses who can solve problems for our amazing local readers. Click here to learn more. Here are the top 3 stories in Atlanta today: A man is dead after his kayak flipped Sunday morning at a lake in southwest Atlanta. The man was kayaking in the lake directly behind his home in the 2000 block of Benjamin E Mays Drive when the kayak overturned. A 911 caller advised about a possible drowning and a rescue effort ensued around 10 a.m. The 34-year-old man's body was recovered from the lake. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)MARTA authorities encouraged people attending Thursday's Peach Bowl festivities or Atlanta's iconic New Year's Eve Peach Drop to use public transit. Atlanta's railway authority said it's an affordable way to attend the city's New Year's Eve traditions. The Peach Bowl has multiple events slated throughout Thursday with routes leading to each location, while Friday's Peach Drop begins at 6:00 p.m near the Five Points rail station. All riders are required to wear a mask. (11Alive.com WXIA)The desperately needed restoration of the Forest Cove apartment complex could finally be on the horizon. For years, residents of the Southside Atlanta community have complained of pests, mold, trash, and crime that have made the property virtually uninhabitable. However, the $50 million-plus renovation of the 396-unit development could start as soon as January, once financing is closed. (SaportaReport) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Atlanta! Today in Atlanta: The G.R.O.W. Program (Cafe) - Little Five Points Center for Arts and Community (9:00 AM) Fernbank "Antarctic Dinosaurs" Exhibit - Fernbank Museum (10:00 AM) Wonderland: Alice's Rock & Roll Adventure - Synchronicity Theatre (2:00 PM) Pop-Up Christmas Cocktail Bar Sippin' Santa - Bon Ton Atlanta (5:00 PM) From my notebook: The Merancas Foundation gave the Atlanta Habitat for Humanity & ReStore a grant award of $100,000, helping 5 families with critical repairs through its Repair with Kindness Program. (Facebook)Applications are being accepted for Class #39 of the Atlanta Police Department Citizen's Police Academy. (Facebook)Turn February's APS holiday into a magical time for your kids aged 6-8. The Fantastical February Break Camp at Atlanta Botanical Garden brings two days of garden adventures and botanical beauty with tons of fun. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Prepare for the NEW YEAR with self-care (December 28) Basic Qigong Class: Peaceful Mind, Strong Body! (December 29) Bubbles & Bow Ties NYE 2022 (December 31) Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) Latin Night Atlanta Live Salsa Band @ Hilton Atlanta Northeast Sat Jan 1, 2022 (January 1) Latin Night Atlanta w/ Live Salsa Band - Live Music - Bonus Bachata room (January 1) Add your event For sale: Body Butter for dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, etc (Details) Add your item 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 featured in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update! — Nicole Fallon-Peek About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.