🌱 Young On Peace + 'Black Panther' Director Mistaken For Robber

Atlanta GA

09 March, 2022

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Happy Thursday, Atlanta! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Low clouds. High: 63 Low: 46. Attention, top law firms! We're now offering sponsorship opportunities for local firms interested in building lasting connections with clients in Atlanta. Click here to learn more. Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta: Andrew Young – pastor, civil rights hero, congressman, mayor, United Nations ambassador – reflected on the state of world affairs Wednesday at a "Prayer for Peace" event in Atlanta. Discussing the current war in Ukraine, Young, who turns 90 on Saturday, said, "Never in my lifetime have I known so much rancor, so much hatred, so much bitterness, so much fear, so much potential calamity." Wearing a tie in the blue and yellow of Ukraine's flag, he added, "I've been in many tough spots - many, many places where life and death were at stake. But I also learned to walk through the valley of the shadow of death and fear no evil. And so at this moment in our history I call upon you to walk together with us through the valley of the shadow of death across this planet, and fear no evil." (11Alive.com WXIA)"Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler was mistaken for a bank robber at a metro Atlanta Bank of America and was handcuffed while being briefly detained, according to police reports. The incident occurred Jan. 7 at the Bank of America at 1280 West Paces Ferry Road. According to an Atlanta Police Department report, a Bank of America employee called police to report an attempted bank robbery after Coogler passed him a filled-out withdrawal slip with a note written on the back asking tellers to be discreet with the transaction. Coogler, who was still inside the bank when officers arrived, was taken outside and handcuffed as police investigated. Determining the incident was a mistake by Bank of America, Coogler was released, Bank of America apologized and Coogler left. "This situation should never have happened," the director said. "However, Bank of America worked with me and addressed it to my satisfaction and we have moved on." (WSB Atlanta) Nine acres of land for a new public park that will eventually have direct access to the Chattahoochee River has been acquired by the city of Atlanta. The Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation will develop what is being called Lower Paul Park due to its location along Lower Paul Avenue in the Riverside neighborhood in northwest Atlanta, Mayor Andre Dickens said in a statement. Purchase of the land was made possible thanks to partnerships with The Conservation Fund and Park Pride, two of the organizations that are members of the mayor's newly announced Greenspace Advisory Council. "Acquiring this land allows the city to provide our residents with public access to the Chattahoochee River and offer needed parkland to the Riverside community — all while preserving beautiful greenspace for future generations," Dickens said. (Reporter Newspapers) A Georgia Senate bill has advanced that would prohibit social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring content based on the poster's viewpoint. In a 33-21 vote Tuesday, state lawmakers passed Senate Bill 393, which would prohibit social media platforms from deleting posts or removing users based on the views they express. It would also allow users to sue social media platforms for what the bill calls censorship. Social media platforms would be allowed to ban content that is considered "obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent or harassing." The bill now heads to the Georgia House for consideration. (Atlanta Patch) After setting record high temperatures last weekend, snow is possible this weekend in Atlanta. We may "spring forward" Sunday, but a rapidly strengthening low pressure system will help drive in a rush of arctic cold air on the back side of a cold front Friday night into Saturday morning. Rain in far north Georgia early Saturday morning may briefly change to snow, with some light accumulations possible, mainly for the higher elevations, though some flurries may carry into the northern suburbs as precipitation winds down. (11Alive.com WXIA) From our sponsor: Hey Atlanta, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Atlanta: Wacoal Fit for the Cure Event at Dillard's in Perimeter Mall. Wacoal launches its Fit for the Cure® event series in partnership with Susan G. Komen® to support the fight against breast cancer. (9:00 AM) The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame welcomes all students looking for a fun, interactive, educational and entertaining spring break activity. By mentioning "Spring Break" at the Hall's box office, K-12 and college students will receive 20% off their price of admission. (10:00 AM) Red Cross Campus Blood Drive at Conant Performing Arts Center. Join Oglethorpe's chapter of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity in a campus blood drive in partnership with the Red Cross. (12:30 PM) Discussing loneliness, isolation and depression at DeKalb County Public Library. In today's climate, being alone can be a very dark place for an individual. (2:00 PM) Perrine's Wine Shop celebrates Women in Wine all through the month of March. We will host each Thursday a strolling tasting from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Taste through wines all made by amazing women winemakers.(5:30 PM) From my notebook: Atlanta City Hall goes purple to honor and celebrate #InternationalWomensDay. #IWD2022 (Facebook) The last time the Atlanta BeltLine held an in-person Northside 5k was in 2019. It's always been one of the most popular BeltLine races and we're thrilled to be back live again this year as part of our new partnership with the Atlanta Track Club. Register today for the Atlanta BeltLine Northside 3k/5k on Saturday, April 23! https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/2022-northside-beltline... (Facebook) Public & Media Relations Manager Michael Frierson, City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT): "Traffic Advisory: A portion of 3rd Street NE, between Cypress Street NE and West Peachtree Street NW, will be closed due to construction. The closure will be in effect through 4:00 p.m. today." (Nextdoor) Nextdoor Neighbor, South Fourth Ward: "Happy International Women's Day! Still can't believe I got to paint this gorgeous woman for Atlanta! #ripjovitamoore #happywomensday" (Nextdoor) Nextdoor Neighbor, North West End: "Passing along info: Hosea Helps - If you are interested in volunteering for this event and other upcoming opportunities, please go to 4hosea.volunteermatrix.com." (Nextdoor) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: GO Kickball League Registration (March 9) GO Volleyball League Registration - Brookhaven (March 9) GO Softball League Registration - Piedmont Park (March 9) Feeling Overwhelmed? Anxieties? Re-center yourself with Holistic Fitness for all levels! (March 10) GA Pinners Conference (March 11) Arm of Casso and The Art of Sharpism: Artist reception (March 12) Inner Peace Begins Through Reconnecting Inside (March 15) JOIN PICKLEBALL FLEX LEAGUES - Spring Registration Deadline (March 16) Black Wounds: A Dialogue, Reading and Book Signing (March 17) "Carol on Cumberland: A Natural History" (March 19) Barranco Enterprises - 1st Annual Career Fair (March 21) PRIDE Kickball Atlanta Spring Leagues (March 21) Add your event Announcements: Acworth Carpet Cleaning $149 free sanitizer 770-334-9198 (Details) No Down Payment Home Loans - No Housing Counseling Required! (Details) Add your announcement 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] That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update! — Kathy Cioffi