🌱 ATL Fetes Young at 90 + Stuck Truck Wrecks Deck + Ukraine Aid

Atlanta GA

12 March, 2022

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Morning, neighbors! Kathy Cioffi here with your Sunday issue of the Atlanta Daily. First, today's weather: Sunny. High: 53 Low: 33. Did you know that one of the easiest ways to reach local customers and become the go-to business in town is to sponsor the Atlanta Daily? Click here to learn more. Here are the top 5 stories in Atlanta today: On his 90th birthday Saturday, civil rights leader Andrew Young celebrated with a sold-out gala to raise money for his foundation. Additionally, a new exhibit also opened Saturday at Atlantic Station's Millennium Gate Museum showcasing Young's life and achievements. For more information about the museum, click here. (CBS 46 News)A section of a parking deck at a Walmart shopping center along Howell Mill Road had its structural integrity compromised by a stuck box truck Friday. The truck damaged three concrete pillars inside the store's multi-level parking deck, according to officials with Atlanta Fire Rescue. After removing all the other vehicles in the section, firefighters were able to help shore up the parking deck with braces. Monday, a crew will be brought in to remove the truck and replace the beams, repairs that engineers estimate could cost as much as $1.5 million. (FOX 5 Atlanta)Two bake sales organized by students at Intown Community School in Atlanta raised over $2,400 to help Ukrainian refugees Thursday. According to the school, proceeds from the bake sales will benefit the World Central Kitchen, which is helping and serving Ukrainian refugees. In the fall, Intown students organized a bake sale for World Relief for Afghanistan refugees, earning $1,500. This time, students decided two bake sales would make twice as much and set up shop at their school and in the Leafmore neighborhood. Participants ranging from second- to seventh-graders made signs as well as a variety of goodies. "As you can see," said Stephanie Donlan, parent of two Intown students, "they increased their proceeds by adding the second bake sale location." (11Alive.com WXIA)Since January 2021, over 40 burglaries targeting local studios in the film and television production industry have resulted in at least $3 million worth of equipment reported stolen, authorities estimate. In an effort to protect an ever-burgeoning $4 billion industry in Georgia, the Atlanta City Council on Monday voted to create a task force that will lead a multi-jurisdictional crackdown on the thefts. The crimes have occurred in the jurisdictions of 13 metro Atlanta law enforcement agencies, each of which is investigating its set of burglaries independently. The new task force, which will be coordinated through the Atlanta Police Department, will bring all the impacted agencies together so investigators can collaborate. (Free: Fox 5 Atlanta; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution) Annual inflation in metro Atlanta is far above the national average, climbing into double-digits last month, thanks to the region's housing, energy and food costs. And prices are rising even faster this month, driven by skyrocketing oil and gas costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Thursday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the metro area's February consumer price index, calculated from a collection of goods and services that typically dominate household spending, was 10.6% higher than a year earlier. Only Phoenix, with an annual inflation rate of 10.9%, had a higher rise in consumer prices than Atlanta among major cities surveyed. 1. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution) Today in Atlanta: Celebrate National Poetry Month at the DeKalb County Public Library. (All day) The Atlanta Science Festival is a two-week celebration of local science and technology taking place March 12-26 throughout metro Atlanta. Explore the world of STEM with approximately 100 engaging events for kids and adults. Learn more: atlantasciencefestival.org. (7:00 AM) Alice in Wonderland Brunch at Mrs. P's Bar & Kitchen. We're all mad here so might as well throw a brunch party! Every Sunday throughout March from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests can visit the Old Fourth Ward hotel for an Alice in Wonderland-themed brunch with music provided by DJ Mathis. Dress up in themed attire and receive a complimentary mimosa! (10:00 AM) Live opera is back at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre featuring "The Barber of Seville." (3:00 PM) Behind the Mask, Drama in Shushan, presented online by the Intown Jewish Academy. Prepare to rethink everything you know about the Purim story. More than just a tale of kingmakers and palace intrigue, the story of Esther and Co. reveals life's deepest truths. (8:00 PM) From my notebook: Nextdoor Neighbor, Stonewall Manor: "I just heard on the news that crime is down in the city of South Fulton - 17%! They arrested over 100 people on drug charges. Thank you City of South Fulton Police Department and Chief Meadows for the awesome job of protecting our city." (Nextdoor) Nextdoor Neighbor, Briarcliff Woods East: "Anyone want to stay in a great Disney resort in Orlando the week of May 21-28? - This prize is being auctioned for Oak Grove Elementary's Foundation, but anyone can win. Bid before May 20 if you're interested! It may go cheap! https://www.32auctions.com/DisneyResortforOGE" (Nextdoor)Nextdoor Neighbor, Sylvan Hills: "Gas Tax Suspension Approved By Full Georgia House - Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday that he will sign HB 304 into law once it passes in the Senate." (Nextdoor)Nextdoor Neighbor, Barfield: "Love these two bluebirds who come every day. Fun to watch how they interact like this one where he is feeding her (closer one). They also sometimes switch: when one comes to the feeder and then, when they are done, the other one comes." (Nextdoor)Nextdoor Neighbor, Barfield: "Scam alert. If you get a call and they say can you hear me, don't say yes. See the video..... https://sidscheckmarketing.blogspot.com/2022/03/scam-alert.html" (Nextdoor) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Inner Peace Begins Through Reconnecting Inside (March 15) Black Wounds: A Dialogue, Reading and Book Signing (March 17) "Carol on Cumberland: A Natural History" (March 19) Estate Planning Webinar 3/21 & 3/21 (March 21) Barranco Enterprises - 1st Annual Career Fair (March 21) PRIDE Kickball Atlanta Spring Leagues (March 21) Independent Distilling 8 year Anniversary & Crawfish Boil with Mothers Best!! (March 26) Add your event Announcements: Become a PARTNER With Us To Help Eradicate Food Insecurities!!!! (Details) Add your announcement Other classifieds: Are you a parent or guardian in the Greater Atlanta area? (Details) Add your classified Loving the Atlanta Daily? 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