🌱 FBI Joins Missing Person Investigation + Atlanta Special Olympics

Atlanta GA

27 May, 2022

5:36 PM

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Good morning, Atlanta! Like many of you, the Patch team is taking some time off to celebrate Memorial Day, so you won't see a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We will be back on Tuesday with your next update, but in the meantime, here's what's happening around town this holiday weekend. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 82 Low: 62. 🏡 Looking for more real estate leads in Atlanta? Let us help you reach prospective home buyers and stand out from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories today in Atlanta: The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced it will be working on the case of a missing Atlanta woman. Olivia Samantha Fowler, 27, went missing nine months ago from a rural road in Meriwether County. Fowler's family is hopeful that the FBI can provide answers in the investigation. (WSB Atlanta)Atlanta Public Schools has announced that it will be increasing security during graduation ceremonies. The district is being cautious with releasing exact details of the heightened security. The added security is reportedly a response to the recent mass shooting that occurred at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school earlier this week. (WSB Radio)Atlanta Public Schools hosted its first Special Olympics since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's Special Olympics had more than 300 student participants from 45 different schools. The events were held at Lakewood Stadium. (The Atlanta Voice) Today in Atlanta: Mental Health Wellness Fair At Fulton County Meetings & Elections (10:30 AM) Conversational Spanish At DeKalb County Public Library (11:00 AM) Best of the Blends Wine & Food Tasting At Wine Shoe (6:00 PM)Check out what's happening in Atlanta this Memorial Day Weekend here. From my notebook: The Atlanta Humane Society is hiring for a variety of open positions. Click here to learn more and apply. (Facebook) Atlanta Botanical Garden's Rose Garden is the perfect place to relax. Which rose color is your favorite? (Facebook) The City of Atlanta Government shares photos from the Mayor's Light Up The Night Initiative. The initiative is expanding the city's lighting in high-traffic areas. More than 10,000 lights will be installed. (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) FREE! 2022 Gathering of the Eagles Empowerment Conference: RISE ABOVE! June 3-4, 2022 (June 3) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all Tuesday morning for 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.