🌱 Protestors Throw Firebombs At Police + Funding For 911 Call Center

Atlanta GA

17 May, 2022

3:14 PM

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Hey, people of Atlanta! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Atlanta Daily. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and warm. High: 89 Low: 68. 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: The Atlanta Police Department reports that protestors were arrested for throwing firebombs and rocks at officers. The reaction was in response to a police raid at the protestor camp on the site of a planned training facility for the department. Some protestors have been camping at the location for more than seven months. (WSB Atlanta)A study performed by the American Heart Association has found that Hispanic people with chest pains waited significantly longer to be treated at an Atlanta hospital. The study examined more than 11,000 medical records from the Grady Memorial Hospital emergency room. According to the study, Hispanics waited 39 percent longer compared to other ethnicities and races. (FOX 5 Atlanta) Atlanta Mayor Dickens is asking for additional funding to support the city's 911 Call Center. The funds will be used to improve the center's call response. Currently, nearly 13 percent of callers are waiting on hold for more than 40 seconds. The funding increase will be through an infrastructure ballot measure. (CBS 46 News) From our sponsor: Hey, Atlanta — need something done in your home? Check out our new Local Businesses feature in Atlanta to find top-rated local pros for gardening, plumbing, house cleaning and so much more! Today in Atlanta: Wednesday Night Comedy Show At Blu Lagoon Bistro (8:30 PM) From my notebook: The Atlanta History Center recognizes the career and contributions of Senator Tammy Duckworth. (Instagram) City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department offers a tour for Mayor Dickens through Station 26. A bond referendum will be replacing four stations. (Facebook) Atlanta City Council shares the Departmental Budget for the fiscal year 2023. The briefing can be viewed on Facebook Live. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: "Natural Beauty" with artists Henry Asencio & Chad Awalt (May 21) Salsa ATL's Dinner & Latin Night @ Tony's John's Creek May 21st (May 21) Short Story Fest 2022 (May 22) Add your event Job listings: Recycling Center Greeter/Attendant (Details) Add your job listing Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.