🌱 Storm Warning + UPS Driver Kidnapped + Peach Drop Canceled

Atlanta GA

28 December, 2021

8:56 PM

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town. First, today's weather: Cloudy, brief showers; warm. High: 72 Low: 64. 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 how it works. Here are the top 4 stories today in Atlanta: Parts of Georgia will be a severe storm watch today (Dec. 29) as rain and wind pass through the area later in the day. Metro Atlanta will see a level 1 risk for damaging wind gusts, brief tornadoes, and heavy rain. (WSB Atlanta) Early Tuesday morning, a local UPS driver was tied up and kidnapped in a package theft heist, according to the Atlanta Police Department. The driver was stopped at a red light when someone with a gun got inside the truck and forced him to drive to another location. The suspect and other individuals tied up the driver and left him in the vehicle as they stole the truck's cargo. The delivery company tracked the truck to the Bankhead Ct. area and police found the driver inside uninjured. (News & Observer)Rising COVID-19 cases have once again canceled Atlanta's beloved New Year's Eve Peach Drop. This is the third year in a row without the city's New Year tradition, as the event was put on hold in 2019 with the goal of finding a better location. "While we are saddened to miss this year's party and musical acts, we are very excited to bring the Peach Drop back next year and better than ever," said Underground Atlanta officials on social media. (Atlanta Patch) Atlanta Police is planning to step up security for New Year's Eve with more uniformed and undercover plainclothes officers who can better assist in emergency situations. Due to the increased police presence, APD is asking residents to be mindful of potential traffic congestion around downtown Atlanta. Deputy Chief Carven Tyus encouraged those celebrating in town to use MARTA trains or rideshare services to reduce traffic. (11Alive.com WXIA) 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: The G.R.O.W. Program At The Little Five Points Center for Arts And Community (9:00 AM) "Antarctic Dinosaurs" Exhibit At The Fernbank Museum (10:00 AM) Pop-Up Christmas Cocktail Bar Sippin' Santa At Bon Ton Atlanta (5:00 PM) From my notebook: MARTA reminds Atlanta that Breeze cards expire after three years. Be sure to check your card expiration date at breezecard.com or at a Breeze vending machine. Expired card balances may be transferred to a new card by calling (404) 848-5000. (Facebook) The Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency (AFCEMA) warns residents of severe weather that may impact the area over the next week. AFCEMA advises residents to stay up to date on the forecast using trusted weather sources. (Facebook)There will be full road closures at 553 Woodward Way NW from Jan. 3 through Feb. 11 due to the installation of a security wall around the Woodward Way pump station. Traffic control measures will be in place to guide motorists around the work zone. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: 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 showcased in front of readers You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon. — 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.