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🌱2nd COVID Booster OK'd + School Mask Opt-Out Law + Rock Rocks

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Kathy Cioffi, Community Contributor
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Good morning, neighbors! Kathy Cioffi here with the Wednesday copy of theAtlanta Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 83 Low: 58.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

  1. The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that people 50 and older and anyone who is immunocompromised in Georgia may get a second COVID-19 booster shot. Eligible individuals can receive either the Pfizer or Moderna booster at least four months after getting the first booster from either vaccine manufacturer. For people 12 and older who are immunocompromised, the FDA authorized a second Pfizer booster at least four months after the initial booster. The Moderna booster may be given to those 18 and older who are immunocompromised after the same period. Citing evidence of waning immunity in older and immunocompromised people, the FDA urged anyone who has not gotten their initial booster dose to do so. (Atlanta Patch)
  2. Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Tuesday allowing parents to opt out of any school district mask mandates. More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most Georgia schools have dropped mask mandates in response to declining infection rates and relaxed guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "This will ensure that parents have the final say when it comes to the health and well-being of their child," Kemp said prior to signing the bill. "It is a common sense measure that puts parents in charge – not the government." According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, the governor could suspend the law - which takes effect immediately - in a state of emergency. (Free: 11Alive.com WXIA; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  3. Chris Rock's Fox Theatre show July 29 is sold out. Two days after Will Smith slapped him during the live Oscars broadcast, the comedian has seen a surge in ticket sales for his world tour, tickets for which went on sale Feb. 25. When originally announced, Rock's world tour - his first in over five years - had 38 North American shows. In an Instagram post Monday afternoon, Smith issued an apology to Rock, calling his behavior "unacceptable and inexcusable." (FOX 5 Atlanta)
  4. A severe storm system is working its way across the Southeast today, with tornadoes and very strong storms likely across Mississippi and Alabama through the afternoon. The good news is, by the time the storms reach metro Atlanta after midnight, they are expected to have weakened considerably. However, isolated severe storms are possible, along with damaging winds. After heavy rain continues through Thursday's morning commute, sunshine will return by the afternoon. (CBS 46 News)
  5. Free registration is now open for the Roswell Reads Rewind 2022 Virtual Viewing Weekend from 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, through 7 p.m. Sunday, April 24. Viewers can watch any or all of seven presentation and writing workshop videos featuring four Roswell Reads authors: Laura Morelli, Ann Patchett, Delia Owens and Rick Bragg. Register here: roswellreadsrewind2022.eventbrite.com. For more information, go to RoswellReads.com. (Roswell Patch)

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Today in Atlanta:

  • WorkSource DeKalb's "Jobs Bus" provides job search assistance. COVID-19 protocols are in place, and masks are required. Subject to change without notice. (10:00 AM)
  • COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots to help keep you and your family safe and healthy. Vaccines are administered by trained medical professionals at DeKalb County Public Library's Gresham Branch. (10:00 AM)
  • Engineer Your Design Career. Having a career in UX design can vary from company to company, but what's it like for a big firm like American Express? (12:00 PM)
  • Enlightened Collective (in Dooley) at Little Five Points Center for Arts and Community. (6:00 PM)
  • Southern Belle invites guests to unravel the mystery of France's Burgundy wine region during the next installation of its popular Travel in a Glass wine tasting event. (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Atlanta Falcons note there's just one month 'til the NFL Draft 👀 Who do you want to see in the red and black next? (Instagram)
  • Check out this peachy snap of the Peach State's capitol via @bywellcarvalho. #atlantasnaps (Instagram)
  • Atlanta Humane Society has great news – brave Mico is now ready for adoption! ❤️ Almost two weeks ago we introduced you to Mico, who had been transferred into our care from our friends at LifeLine Animal Project. We were able to quickly give him the medical care he needed, including amputating his badly injured leg. He's since worked with our Shelter Medicine team and volunteers to adapt and recover! We're glad to see that Mico is feeling more like himself and can't wait to see him leave with his new family! Visit the link below to learn more about adopting Mico: https://atlantahumane.org/adopt/dogs/pet-details-dogs/... (Facebook)
  • "That's too many tulips," said no one ever, the Atlanta Botanical Garden pointed out. 🌷🌷🌷 Come see them while they last – ASAP or *definitely* within the next week or two. We'll keep you posted with current pics! (Facebook)
  • In recognition of Vietnam Veterans Day Tuesday, the Atlanta History Center honors Vietnam Veterans and their families. Between 1964 and 1975, nearly 3,500,000 men and women served in the United States armed forces in Southeast Asia. Each of them has a story to tell. Each story is unique. Our More Than Self: Living the Vietnam War online exhibition honors the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the Vietnam War by sharing their stories from more than 800 oral histories preserved in the Kenan Research Center's Veterans History Project. View the exhibit at the link in our bio.⁠ (Instagram)

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— Kathy Cioffi

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