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🌱 Atlanta's Ukrainian Invasion Fears + AJFF Awards Now Streaming

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Kathy Cioffi, Community Contributor
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Happy Friday, people of Atlanta! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Cooler; a shower in the a.m.. High: 62 Low: 44.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Atlanta:

  1. Condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp called for a swift end to the assault Thursday. After news of the attack was reported early Thursday morning, Kemp took to Twitter to send out words of prayer and solidarity for the Ukrainian people. "As Putin and the Russian army violate Ukraine's sovereignty through this callous, indefensible invasion, we stand with our allies and condemn this aggression of tyrants," Kemp tweeted. "We are praying for a quick, just end to this conflict, the safety of Ukraine's citizens, and the defeat of democracy's enemies." (Atlanta Patch)
  2. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, there are roughly 10,000 people of Ukrainian descent in the Atlanta metro area. And many of them have spent months fraught with worry, leading up to the launch of what President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia described Thursday as a "special military operation." As air sirens woke up Ukrainians in the capital city of Kyiv and Russian air strikes hit Ukrainian military targets while Russian tanks rolled across Ukraine's borders on Thursday, Ukrainians in metro Atlanta rushed to check on loved ones back home and considered travel plans, if necessary. (Free: WABE.com; Subscription: Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  3. Although gas prices in metro Atlanta are still below the national average, AAA says prices could spike after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. According to the national automobile organization, the average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. has risen five cents to $3.54 since last week, although prices through most of metro Atlanta remain below average, except in Fulton County. With the average price for a gallon of gas in Georgia $3.39, AAA warns prices will increase soon as the demand increases with spring break travel. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
  4. The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has announced winners from its 2022 line-up. Beginning Feb. 16 and continuing through Sunday, the festival showcased over 50 films from 18 countries. Free tickets are currently being offered by the festival to a virtual awards show recognizing six films across six different categories. A virtual presentation of the awards can be found on the festival's website and will be available to view until Sunday. (Reporter Newspapers)
  5. Trying to make some plans in and around Atlanta this weekend? Check out the Atlanta Patch community calendar for a rundown on local events coming up. Reading the Patch's event calendar is always free, of course, but did you know posting events in your community is also free? And, if you want to reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for just $1 per day per community. (Atlanta Patch)

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Today in Atlanta:

  • Launching today and continuing through March 5, Underground Atlanta will host the first-ever Atlanta Digital Art Week (ATL.NFT), a weeklong celebration honoring the best in visual and digital art with conversations and art shows spotlighting NFT's, cryptocurrency and the Metaverse. (11:00 AM)
  • A live music tribute to Hammond B3 jazz legend Jimmy Smith and saxophonist legend Stanley Turrentine highlights an evening of traditional jazz at Emory University Performing Arts Studio. Presented by Randy's Baby Grand Entertainment. (7:30 PM)
  • Horizon Theatre Performance of "Every Brilliant Thing" at Little Five Points Center for Arts and Community. (8:00 PM)
  • Head to Viernes Tropicales Latin Night at Sanctuary Nightclub for the best of salsa, bachata, reggaeton and more at the longest running Latin Club in Atlanta. Featuring DJ King Tito, hosted by Salsa ATL! (9:00 PM)
  • Los Angeles-based Strangelove's The Depeche Mode Experience delivers a career-spanning, pitch perfect "best of" concert that transports the listener through time and touches on several key points in Depeche Mode's 40+ year career, at 37 Main Avondale Estates (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Sexton Woods: "Is anyone giving away packing boxes? We can come pick them up! Thank you!" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Beech Haven Trail: "Does anyone know of a recycle center or repair shop where I can donate my old flat-screen tv? It's only 6 years old so it might not require much to fix it. The parts might be useful if someone works on them. FYI, I'm not trying to pay to get rid of it, either." (Nextdoor)
  • Public Education Specialist Paula Tate, DeKalb County Police Department: "Join us and Speedway this Saturday, Feb. 26, to Pack-A-Cruiser. Stop by your Tucker Speedway on Ponce between 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. to donate food items for those in need. The donated items will be packed into one of our marked police cruisers and taken to a local pantry. #WeAreDKPD" (Nextdoor)
  • Public Education Specialist Paula Tate, DeKalb County Police Department: "We are hiring: www.dekalbpolice.com #WeAreDKPD" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Cascade Heights: "I need a home health aide to come once or twice a week to take care of an elderly relative, prepare a few meals and some housework. Send me a message if you know of anyone. Since I am forever in social media jail, please email me at smashedphone12@gmail.com. Please include any qualifications that I may need to know and, most importantly, your hourly rate. Thanks a million!" (Nextdoor)

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— Kathy Cioffi

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