Dunkin' Donation + Athens Utilities Update

Hello, neighbors! It's Amy with your day's update on what's happening in Huntsville! There are now over 4,100 subscribers tuning in, so that is cause for celebration! In today's Daily, find out about:

• What NASA leaders were doing in Huntsville yesterday
• How to access Athens Utilities in person
• A massive donation from Dunkin' Donuts

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. With the first launch of the Artemis program coming up, NASA leaders took the time yesterday to come to Huntsville. They took the opportunity to talk to community members so they better understand the program and what part the city played in the development and functionality of the program. (WHNT)
2. Athens Utilities has closed to walk-ins due to quarantining employees. The drive-thru window is still open for normal hours. (WHNT)
3. Drake State’s president, Patricia Sims has been named a 2021 Woman of Impact with Yellowhammer News. According to Dylan Smith, Sims has been an integral part of Drake State and their growth. (Yellowhammer News)
4. Dunkin' of Alabama has made a $19,600 donation to the Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children. This donation was made in honor of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. (WZDX)
5. This year’s Cotton Row Run had over 2,000 runners this year. The run was moved from Memorial Day to Labor Day, which made for an opportunity to honor both holidays, and include stickers for fallen service members on each runner’s bib. (Theredstonerocket)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Bob Jones vs Mountain Brook vs Tuscaloosa County - Volleyball (All Day)
• Fall Picture Day - Williams Middle School (All Day)
• Title I Annual Parent Meetings - McDonnell Elementary School (8:30 AM)
• Daylily Sale - Huntsville Botanical Garden (9:00 AM)
• Selecting Native Plants that Thrive in Fall | In-person class (10:00 AM)
• Time Out Book Club- The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys (12:00 PM)
• Basic PC Skills 1 at North Huntsville (1:30 PM)
• Ribbon Cutting & Open House: Blue Ink Closing and Title, LLC (3:00 PM)
• Literacy Night - Rolling Hills Elementary School (4:00 PM)
• Lady Crafters - Gurley Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Finance Committee Meeting - Madison City (4:00 PM)
• Garden Explorers - Madison Public Library (4:00 PM)
• School Board Meeting (Second Budget Hearing) (5:00 PM)
• National Video Games Day Minecraft Torches (5:30 PM)
• City Council Meeting - City of Huntsville (5:30 PM)
• Annual Title I Meeting - Huntsville Junior High School (5:30 PM)
• Pruning for the Homeowner | Virtual class series (6:00 PM)
• Downtown Writers Group - Downtown Huntsville Library (6:00 PM)
• James Clemons vs Austin - Football (7:00 PM)

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— Amy Young

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