🌱 MomoCon Returns + Woman Wields Machete In Home Depot + Amtrak Hub

Atlanta GA

26 May, 2022

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Hi all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Atlanta Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally. First, today's weather: Breezy and warmer. High: 79 Low: 60. 📢 I'm looking for business owners and marketers in Atlanta who want to build awareness, connect with customers and increase sales. I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our Atlanta Daily readers to local businesses they need to know about. If that's you, then I invite you to learn more and secure your spot now. Here are the top three stories in Atlanta today: MomoCon, Atlanta's best nerd culture convention, has returned after a two-year hiatus. The convention will occur during Memorial Weekend at the Georgia World Congress Center. Participants will enjoy cosplaying, gaming, music, comics, and animation. Visit momocon.com for the full schedule and list of celebrities. (The Atlanta Voice)The Fayetteville Police Department is searching for a woman that pulled a machete on another customer at a metro Atlanta Home Depot store. The incident occurred on May 13 at the store at 103 Pavilion Parkway. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta. (WSB Atlanta)Atlanta City Council members want Amtrak to consider Atlanta as a new hub. The city's Transportation Committee is touting the billions of dollars that developers are spending downtown to revitalize the city's center. Amtrak is looking into an expansion of Southern routes that could include Savannah and Nashville connecting with Atlanta. (Reporter Newspapers) Today in Atlanta: Caribbe Fit At Dynasty Event Lounge (6:30 PM)Destruction, Nervosa, Sunlord & More At Center Stage Theater (7:00 PM)Sommore At Atlanta Comedy Theater (7:00 PM)Dadju - Cullinan Tour At Buckhead Theatre (8:00 PM) From my notebook: The Atlanta Falcons announced they have signed RB Jeremy McNichols. Welcome to Atlanta! (Instagram) Mayor Andre Dickens joined the Atlanta Police Department for its annual pinning ceremony on Wednesday. Click to view the photos the Department posted on Facebook. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: 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 Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon. — 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.