🌱 Drug Cartels In Atlanta + MTV Films In Buckhead + Drought Concerns

Atlanta GA

19 May, 2022

5:01 PM

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Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Atlanta Daily. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and very warm. High: 91 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 today in Atlanta: The Drug Enforcement Administration is concerned about the increase in Mexican drug cartel activity in Atlanta. According to the federal drug enforcement department, two drug cartels have been dismantled in metro Atlanta. The department is using wiretaps to disrupt the communication between Atlanta and Mexico. (WSB Atlanta)MTV has announced that its newest show will be focusing on Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood. The show will be the latest installment of the music channel's "Shore" series. The show will reportedly center around a group of friends trying to make a name for themselves in the "Beverly Hills of the South". (11Alive.com WXIA)Atlanta is very close to experiencing a drought. The city has not had a measurable rainfall in 10 days. According to the United States Drought Monitor, 73 percent of Georgia is experiencing abnormally dry weather conditions. If it does not rain soon, the Atlanta area will be experiencing a significantly higher risk of fire. (11Alive.com WXIA) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Whether you're working from home or streaming your favorite movies, the new Ring Alarm Pro gives you an internet connection you can count on — while simultaneously keeping your home safe and secure. To learn more about the innovative security system, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in Atlanta: Curated Book Bundles At The DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM) Take and Make Crafts At The DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM) Jewelry with Gin At The DeKalb County Public Library (12:00 PM) From my notebook: The Atlanta Falcons introduced this next season's cheerleading squad. Click to view the full roster. (Instagram) The Atlanta Police Department swore in 16 officers on Wednesday. Congratulations! (Facebook) Atlanta Humane Society celebrates its CFO being named Atlanta Business Chronicle's CFO of the Year. Congratulations Chris Slee, CPA! (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) Restaurant Line Cooks/Grill Cooks (Details) Add your job listing Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. 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.