🌱 $999,000 Settlement Approved By Atlanta + Abortion Rights Protests

Atlanta GA

04 May, 2022

3:18 PM

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Happy Thursday, people of Atlanta! Let's get this day started off right. Here's what's going on today in Atlanta. First, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 86 Low: 67. 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 today in Atlanta: Applications are currently open for a private guaranteed income program for Black women across the state. The In Her Hands initiative will be giving 650 Black women $850 a month for two years to tackle income inequality. The initiative is being privately funded through a $13 million fund. To qualify, one must be over 18-years-old, have been impacted by COVID-19, live within the community site map, and make less than two times the federal poverty line. (11Alive.com WXIA) The City of Atlanta has approved a $999,000 settlement in a police shooting case. The money is being paid to Noel Hall after he was shot by a police officer in Feb. 2017. The officer who shot Hall, Sgt. Mathieu Cadeau, was fired from the department and sentenced to 30 years of probation. (AM 920 The ANSWER) Protestors took to the Atlanta streets on Tuesday after the Supreme Court confirmed the authenticity of a leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. The opinion was leaked on Monday night. Protestors are demanding continued access to abortion services and women's rights. (Fox 5 Atlanta) Today in Atlanta: Happy Mother's Day At The DeKalb County Public Library (All Day) Curated Book Bundles At DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM) BEHIND THE MUSICAL: Trading Places At The Alliance Theatre (7:00 PM) From my notebook: The Atlanta History Center is inviting the public for an evening of floral cocktails and Bluegrass music. The event will be on May 26 at the center's 60-foot Tree Table. (Twitter)Did you know that marine animals love bubbles? Click to watch the footage. (Twitter)Last year's winner of the Design Awards was Freedom Barkway. This month will unveil a new winner. Stay tuned! (Twitter) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Mother's Day Treat-Gospel Play-The First Ladies Club (May 6) Gospel play - The First Ladies Club: featuring the 7 deadly sins - 3 DAY EVENT (May 6) Mother & Son Ball (May 6) Tattoos, Booze, Art, & Shoes / Free with RSVP (May 6) Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8) Taxes in Retirement Webinar on 5/10 & 5/12 (May 10) Short Story Fest 2022 (May 22) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around! — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.