🌱 Howell Mill Road Starbucks Strike + Man Shot With Crossbow

Atlanta GA

17 July, 2022

5:36 PM

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Hello, neighbors! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Atlanta Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in town these days. Let's do it. First, today's weather: Sun and clouds. High: 90 Low: 73. 👀 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 stories today in Atlanta: Workers at the Howell Mill Road Starbucks went on strike on Sunday. The baristas picketed the store, holding signs that read "People over profits" and "Today's featured drink: strikeaccino." The workers held a one-day strike to push for better pay and more reliable scheduled hours. According to strike organizers, Starbucks has failed to bargain in good faith with the workers, who unionized earlier this year. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)The Atlanta Hawks packed one million meals for food-insecure ATLiens on Saturday. The event at State Farm Arena featured celebrities, influencers, and leaders from local and statewide governments pitching in for the cause. All in all, the packing took only 90 minutes, filling 3,539 boxes with 288 meals per box. To see a full list of the organizations distributing the meals and some of the big names present at the event, click the link. (FOX 5 Atlanta)The homicide rate in Atlanta has increased for three consecutive years. According to data released by APD, the rate jumped by 60 percent between 2019 and 2020 and then slightly rose again in 2021. So far, 2022 is on pace to be deadlier than 2021. According to activist Shar Bates, the high cost of living in the city, as well as the growing city population, are fueling the high homicide rate. (11Alive.com WXIA) A man was shot in the chest with a crossbow at an Atlanta convenience store. According to police, officers responded to a call around 10:30 p.m. and found the victim with the aforementioned injury. The attack happened at the Pic N Pay on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. Police say that a gold minivan pulled up to the store and shot the man while he was standing outside. The man is currently in stable condition, but the attack is still under investigation as of Sunday afternoon. (11Alive.com WXIA)According to a newly released toxicology report, an infant that died at a hospital in Sep. 2021 had cocaine in his system. Robert Williams and Makaylee Nevils were arrested for child cruelty and murder charges and are both being held in the Fulton County Jail. Arrest warrants were approved on Jul. 11, and the suspects were arrested on Jul. 13. (FOX 5 Atlanta) Today in Atlanta: Decorate a Mermaid at Redan-Trotti Library (All Day) Guess the Goldfish at Dunwoody Library (All Day)Sweat And Sip In The Sky at Epicurean Atlanta (6:00 PM)Queer Quiz at Red's Beer Garden (7:30 PM) MLB Home Run Derby Watch Party at Dantanna's (8:00 PM) From my notebook: Atlanta Humane Society wants you to meet Jacob Black! This medium-sized dog may be a little intimidating at first, but he's really a big sweetheart. Get to know him at the link. (Atlanta Humane Society via Facebook)The City of Atlanta shared photos of Mayor Dickens with the Chubb Foundation at the Third Annual Chubb Football Camp. The camp celebrates young athletes and helps them unlock their potential. (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook) Atlanta City Council celebrated the Westside Beltline 5k-8k. Click the link to see photos of the event that was hosted on Saturday by the Atlanta Track Club. (Atlanta City Council via Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Family Dynamics: An American Family's Journey through Dementia (July 22) The City Of East Point Wednesday Wind In the Point (July 27) Comedian Kristina Kuzmic's Hope & Humor Show (July 30) Online discussion for roofing companies in Atlanta, GA (July 31) Add your event Gigs & services: $200 Paid Research – Vapers Needed (Details) Add your gig or service That's it for today! I'll see you around. — Danielle Fallon-O'Leary About me: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary 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.