🌱 Protestors Arrested + Savings Accounts For APS Kindergartners

Atlanta GA

15 May, 2022

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Happy Monday, people of Atlanta! Let's get this day started. Here's everything happening in town today. First, today's weather: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 84 Low: 63. 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: The Atlanta Police Department has arrested multiple individuals who were protesting the construction of a new police training center. The Atlanta City Council approved the construction that would occur at Old Atlanta Prison Farms on Keys Road on an 85-acre piece of land. The department hopes that the new training facility will boost morale, retention, and recruitment efforts. (WSB Atlanta) Desperate Atlanta mothers are turning to Facebook groups and community organizations to locate baby formula. Organizers with The Bunny Hive are collecting formulas to distribute to mothers. Anyone with a formula with more than a month left of shelf life can donate to the organization. Social media seems to be the medium of choice for mothers searching for baby formula. (CBS 46 News)Atlanta Public Schools' kindergarten students will be receiving a $50 starter savings account. The program is meant to educate the students on financial literacy. The HOPE Child Savings Accounts Program is a collaboration between the school district, Citibank, Operation HOPE, and the city. (13WMAZ.com) Today in Atlanta: Queer Quiz: Red's Beer Garden's Newest Trivia Show At Red's Beer Garden (8:30 PM) Jewish Wisdom To Heal With Rabbi Ari Sollish (8:30 PM) From my notebook: The Atlanta Falcons announce its trade for wide receiver Bryan Edwards. (Instagram) Atlanta Botanical Garden's ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN exhibit is a creative masterpiece. View the photos, then learn more about the sculptures. (Facebook) The Atlanta Police Department shares footage of a S.W.A.T. officer performing CPR on an infant. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Introduction to TaiChi $20 (1-on-1 session) (May 16) "Natural Beauty" with artists Henry Asencio & Chad Awalt (May 21) Short Story Fest 2022 (May 22) Add your event That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update! — 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.