🌱 Georgia's First Confirmed Monkeypox Case + Civic Center Plan Update

Atlanta GA

01 June, 2022

4:25 PM

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Good morning, Atlanta! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Atlanta Daily. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town... First, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 89 Low: 66. 👀 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: On Wednesday afternoon, the Gordon County Sheriff's Office announced that it had located a man that went missing from the Hartsfield Jackson International Airport on Saturday. Ernest Harold Hill, 53-years-old, was reported missing after he dropped off his father at ATL for a flight and then had his car towed from the airport. Hill was located safely in Chamblee. (WSB Atlanta)The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the first case of Monkeypox to be identified in Georgia. A metro Atlanta man with a history of international travel is the first confirmed case. The Georgia Department of Public is conducting contact tracing and monitoring the individual. (Atlanta Patch)Atlanta's plan to build affordable housing at the aging civic center has hit yet another snag. Developer Tishman Speyer has withdrawn from the project, according to an email received by the Atlanta Housing Authority. The authority assures the community it is still committed to redeveloping the civic center despite the sudden surprising setback. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution) Today in Atlanta: Candlelight: A Tribute To Adele At The West Venue (6:30 PM)Disney's Frozen At Fox Theatre (7:30 PM)Black Holes At Fernbank Science Center (8:00 PM) From my notebook: Atlanta Humane Society provides the second video in its dog training series. Click to learn how to train to prevent leash pulling. (Facebook) Earlier this week, the Atlanta Police Department and Mayor Dickens unveiled the city's Summer Safety Plan, which includes increased mounted patrol and path force units, Police Athletic League youth programs, and Connect Atlanta. (Facebook)Atlanta Department of Watershed Management reminds the community to follow CDC guidelines to ensure water quality. Click to learn more. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: First Friday at The rek Gallery: Final Month of Sketchy Truth by Mike Luckovich (June 3) FREE! 2022 Gathering of the Eagles Empowerment Conference: RISE ABOVE! June 3-4, 2022 (June 3) 3hr Salsa Class - Beginner / Beyond Basics @ Dance it Off June 4. 2022 (June 4) Salsa ATL's Dinner & Latin Night @ Tony's Sports Grill John's Creek June 4th (June 4) 2022 Atlanta Koi Pond & Garden Tour (June 5) Bourbon Tasting and Mixed Drink Class at The Blue Ribbon Grill (June 14) Add your event You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow 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.