🌱 2 Council Members Test COVID Positive + Abduction Investigation

Atlanta GA

25 May, 2022

5:05 PM

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Hey, friends! Danielle Fallon here with your fresh copy of the Atlanta Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on locally. Let's do it... First, today's weather: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm. High: 76 Low: 60. 👀 Attention local businesses & marketers: Attract more customers in Atlanta by sponsoring this daily newsletter, which gets read by the same people you're trying to reach. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories today in Atlanta: Two Atlanta City councilmembers have tested positive for COVID-19. City Council President Shipman did not identify which councilmembers tested positive when making the announcement. The council's next meeting will be on Jun. 6. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)The Atlanta Police Department is investigating an incident that involved a woman being forced to enter an SUV on Tuesday night. Based on the surveillance footage, the victim appeared to know the man who forced her into the vehicle. The department is asking the community to review the surveillance footage and to contact Crime Stoppers with any information. (FOX 5 Atlanta)The Atlanta Housing Authority has appointed a temporary chairperson. The board of commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of Tene Traylor. Dr. Christopher Edwards submitted his resignation from the position to Mayor Dickens earlier this month. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution) 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: Blippi The Musical At Cobb Energy Performing Artes Centre (6:00 PM) From my notebook: The Atlanta Humane Society provides an update on the incident that led to 65 dogs being removed from a Central Georgia property. 29 of the dogs have been sheltered at the Atlanta Humane Society. (Facebook) The Atlanta Police Department releases a statement regarding the Texas mass shooting. (Facebook) Atlanta Department of Watershed Management worked on a 12-inch main repair that temporarily affected 100 homes on Brandon Mill Rd NW. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Saxophonist Kenny Garrett (May 26) PASOFINO Salsa & Bachata Dance Social in Sandy Springs (May 28) Double Trouble: Nuts 'n Berries Decatur's 2nd Birthday Bash (June 1) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you 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.