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1. Zoo Atlanta's neighbors can't wait for return of the giant pandas (wsbtv.com) — Zoo Atlanta is preparing to welcome two new giant pandas from China, and nearby Grant Park businesses like Ollie's Market & Deli are gearing up for a surge in visitors. Neighbors say more zoo traffic could mean better sales and more dining options for families planning panda visits once an arrival date is announced.
2. Goodwill's commercial vehicle simulator helps career seekers (wsbtv.com) — Goodwill of North Georgia has installed commercial driver's license simulators at its Metropolitan Career Center in Atlanta, funded by more than $300,000 from Invest Atlanta. The free program helps Atlantans train for high-demand trucking jobs, cutting costs that often block entry and offering a faster path to living-wage careers across metro neighborhoods.
3. All About Olivia Rodrigo's Melting Dress on 'The Unraveled Tour': Watch 'The Cure' Performance Video Now! (justjared.com) — Olivia Rodrigo's massive Unraveled Tour is set to hit Atlanta's State Farm Arena on November 11 and 12, giving local fans two chances to see her theatrical "melting dress" performance of "The Cure." The tour features hits from Sour, Guts, and her latest album, with tickets now mainly available through resale sites like StubHub and Vivid Seats.
4. Volunteers pack 1 million meals at State Farm Arena (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Thousands of volunteers at State Farm Arena just packed one million meals to support Atlantans facing food insecurity, with help from the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm. Local leaders say the annual Million Meal Pack keeps all food in the Atlanta community, where one in eight residents and one in six children struggle to find their next meal.
5. Morehouse School of Medicine helps get Atlanta men screened (theatlantavoice.com) — Morehouse School of Medicine partnered with Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church for a Game On for Good Health tailgate, offering free prostate cancer screenings and fresh produce to local men. With Atlanta's Black men facing some of the nation's worst prostate cancer survival rates, survivor and singer Montell Jordan urged residents not to delay regular testing.
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