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Kathy Cioffi, Community Contributor
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Happy Saturday, Atlanta! Here's what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Sunny, breezy and colder. High: 38 Low: 26.

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Here are the 5 top stories in Atlanta today:

  1. The application and survey period has opened for Atlanta's first guaranteed income pilot program available to low-income residents. The Urban League of Greater Atlanta will accept applications for the City of Atlanta's I.M.P.A.C.T. Guaranteed Income Program through 11:59 p.m. Feb. 2. During the 12-month pilot period, I.M.P.A.C.T. participants will receive $500 per month in guaranteed income. Any low-income Atlantans who believe they meet the I.M.P.A.C.T. eligibility criteria may complete the required online application and survey. Those in need of application and survey support or more information about the program, including the application process, can call the I.M.P.A.C.T. guaranteed income support line at 404-631-6600 or visit www.ulgacoaimpact.org. Program participants will be selected at random from everyone who completes the application and survey, including qualifying information.(The Atlanta Voice)
  2. If you're heading out today, expect bitter cold, windy and dry conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for early today in the northernmost counties of North Georgia as well as in the state's mountainous areas and northern metro Atlanta counties. "That extends down into the very northern edges of the metro, like Cherokee County," National Weather Service meteorologist Dylan Lusk told Patch. "Wind chill values on Saturday morning in those areas will be from 5 to -10 degrees F — feels like temperatures. If you have exposed skin, you need to be careful how long you're out in the open air." The big chill thaws by Sunday, however, with sunny skies and temperatures rebounding back to the 50s, National Weather Service forecasters say. (Atlanta Patch)
  3. With the coldest air of the season on its way to North Georgia, city leaders are opening warming centers in metro Atlanta through the weekend. Temperatures will drop into the low 20s in the city of Atlanta, and outlying suburbs will be colder. In response, city leaders are opening two emergency warming centers that will remain open until Sunday morning at 11 a.m. One is located at the Old Adamsville Recreation Center at 3404 Delmar Lane NW. Another is opening at the Central Park Recreation Center, 400 Merritts Avenue NE. Transportation to both locations will be provided, with people who need a ride advised to head to the Gateway Center at 275 Pryor Street SW at 7 p.m. (11Alive.com WXIA)
  4. Atlanta-based Krystal has just inked a deal to name rapper 2 Chainz its head of creative marketing. As part of the new partnership, 2 Chainz, who great up in College Park, will collaborate on a custom co-branded Krystal restaurant in the heart of his hometown neighborhood, and will also help develop a "Luxe Line" of premium food products for the brand, to be premiered at his restaurant. "I can remember Krystal being a part of so many pivotal moments of my childhood and teen years. Some of my best moments were made better by going to Krystal, and I'm a fan for life," 2 Chainz said. "I want everyone to feel that, too, and can't wait to put Krystal in the spotlight it deserves."(What Now Atlanta)
  5. Three people have been indicted by a Fulton County grand jury for setting fire to the Wendy's restaurant where 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer in June 2020. Natalie Hanna White, Chisom Kingston and John Wesley Wade were each charged with two counts of arson and one count of conspiracy to commit arson by the Fulton County District Attorney's Office, according to court records. Prosecutors said the three set fire to the restaurant, at 125 University Ave., a day after Brooks was shot by a police officer during a DUI arrest attempt. The shooting contributed to the spark of national unrest that summer over social justice as police killings of Botham Jean, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd led to protests and sometimes riots. (Atlanta Patch)

Today in Atlanta:

  • North Atlanta Home Show at Gas South Convention Center in Duluth (10:00 AM)
  • Clear Sky Mind Half Day Meditation Retreat at Kadampa Meditation Center Georgia (10:00 AM)
  • Red's Beer Garden Celebrates Turning 2, 1328 Boulevard SE (12:00 PM)
  • Improv A$$H*le Comedy at the Village Theatre (8:30 PM)
  • Brotherhood (A Tribute to The Doobie Brothers) at 106 N Avondale Road (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Do you make under $55.5K a year for a family of four? Would an extra $500 a month help? For one-week only, the Urban League of Greater Atlanta is now accepting applicants for the City's first Guaranteed Income program. Visit the link in bio to apply now. (Facebook)
  • Clippers and Cops is a part of the Atlanta Police Department's community policing initiative. Check out this conversation with the community about policing and unity. (Facebook)
  • The Atlanta Humane Society will be staffed all weekend, helping animals at our campuses find their new families. We hope you'll stop by! ❤️ To view adoptable animals, our locations, and more visit: atlantahumane.org (Facebook)
  • According to the Atlanta History Center, Atlanta's first Union Station, also known as the "car shed" was built in 1853 as a 4-track station used for both passengers and freight. In 1864, the depot was destroyed by the Union Army during the Civil War in the burning of Atlanta. It was bordered by Alabama Street, Pryor Street, Wall Street and Lloyd Street (later Central Avenue) in downtown Atlanta. Learn more about Atlanta's railroad history here, courtesy of AJC Life: https://www.ajc.com/native/?prx_t=OjoHAzwNSA2Y0PA... (Facebook)
  • Online registration for the Atlanta Botanical Garden's popular summer camps begins Feb. 1 at 9 a.m. The plant-focused exploration and cooking sessions for kids ages 4 - 12 run in June and July – and they almost always sell out. Be online early to snag your spot. Learn more: bit.ly/ABGSMRCMP (Facebook)

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