🌱 GA State Of Emergency + Eloise Ct Apt Shooting + 'Sizzling' Summer

Atlanta GA

06 April, 2022

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Good morning, Atlanta! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Breezy with clouds and sun. High: 68 Low: 43. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Atlanta. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories in Atlanta today: On Wednesday, Governor Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency for Georgia in anticipation of another round of storms. Heavy rain and gusty winds have caused damage starting on Tuesday. According to Gov. Kemp's declaration, debris, fallen trees, and powerful winds are causing damage to property and leaving Georgia residents injured. (11Alive.com WXIA)In the early hours of Wednesday, a man was seriously injured in a shooting at a southeast Atlanta apartment complex. The shooting occurred just before 3:30 a.m. at a gated community on the 800 block of Eloise Court. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 30-year-old inside one of the apartments who was shot in the upper body. Investigators are still working to figure out more details and have not yet released the identity of the victim or the suspect. (FOX 5 Atlanta)According to the Farmers' Almanac summer forecast prediction, this summer is expected to bring downright brutal temperatures. The almanac states Summer 2022 in Georgia is going to be "sizzling." To help prepare for the summer heat, keep a portable fan on standby, stock up on bottled water and sunscreen, and avoid the sunny outdoors as much as possible. (Atlanta Patch) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Atlanta: Manga African Dance At Little Five Points Center for Arts and Community (9:00 AM) "The Light" At Horizon Theatre (8:00 PM) Legacy Of Light At Synchronicity Theatre (8:00 PM) From my notebook: Atlanta's annual pie bake-off at Porches and Pies fest is officially open for contestants to enter! Home bakers and pro pastry chefs are invited to enter sweet or savory pies to be presented and judged at the festival on Sept. 24 at Adair Park 1. Learn more on Patch. (Patch)Looking for a new home in Atlanta? Check out these newly-listed local homes for sale. (Atlanta Patch)The Atlanta Film Festival has announced its 2022 lineup! Ticket prices are now available. (11Alive.com WXIA) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: 86th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival (April 8) Comfy Couch Standup Comedy @ San Francisco Coffee Co. in Virginia Highlands (April 8) AKA Global Impact Day - Help the People, Help the Planet (April 9) Gut health, intestinal health, and core strengthening class (April 11) Nuts 'n Berries Hemp Fest 2022 (April 16) SUP Yoga Teacher Training (April 22) Add your event 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 You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around. — 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.