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🌱 Biden, Harris Talk Voting In Atlanta + UGA's Big Win In Photos

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Kathy Cioffi, Community Contributor
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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Atlanta today:

  1. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris visited Atlanta Tuesday to discuss voting rights bills Biden called a "turning point." Stops included the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, nearby Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, and Atlanta University Center near Downtown Atlanta, where they gave joint addresses on the urgent need for passing legislation protecting voting rights from the nexus points of the campuses of Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College. In an excerpt of his speech released by the White House ahead of Tuesday's address, Biden said, "The next few days, when these bills come to a vote, will mark a turning point in this nation. Will we choose democracy over autocracy, light over shadow, justice over injustice? I know where I stand. I will not yield. I will not flinch. I will defend your right to vote and our democracy against all enemies foreign and domestic. And so the question is where will the institution of (the) United States Senate stand?" (Free: Atlanta Patch; Subscription: Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  2. Photos from Monday night capture the thrill of the Georgia Bulldogs becoming national champions after a 41-year drought, defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 33-18 in the College Football National Championship. The last time the Bulldogs (14-1) won a national title, a freshman running back named Herschel Walker led them to the championship game back in 1980. Check out game photos from Georgia's victory at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis against rival and No. 1 Alabama (13-2). (Atlanta Patch)
  3. Nearly two dozen members of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta have been recognized by Atlanta Magazine in the 2022 version of its "Atlanta 500." Included in the list are Louis Negron, executive director and COO of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, as well as such dignitaries as: Ambassador Andrew Young, former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, and Christopher C. Womack, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. The 100 Black Men of Atlanta is a nonprofit organization that provides college prep services and mentorship to at-risk Atlanta youth. Since its beginnings in 1987, 100 percent of the students who completed the organization's Project Success have graduated from high school and 80 percent have graduated from college in four years, far outpacing national averages. (MDJOnline.com)
  4. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy will be honored this holiday weekend at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. A variety of virtual and in-person events are planned on King's birthday (Saturday, Jan. 15) as well as on MLK Day (Monday, Jan. 17) and include interactive storytelling, visual artist talkbacks, and activities throughout the museum's galleries. Hours and tickets are available at www.civilandhumanrights.org/visit/. (metroatlantaceo.com)
  5. Prepare for the possibility of snow this weekend as potential wintry precipitation could make its way as far south as metro Atlanta Sunday morning. After temperatures rise during a mini warming trend that will cap out in the mid-to-high 50s on Saturday, a storm system is projected to come through Saturday night. By 7 a.m. Sunday, snow could be falling in Atlanta and the surrounding metro area, clearing out by Sunday afternoon. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Atlanta:

  • "Let's Do the Twist" bracelet making at DeKalb County Public Library (Noon)
  • Workforce Wednesdays: Mobile Career Center in the City of South Fulton (9:00 AM)
  • Skate the Station at Atlantic Station's ice-skating rink (4:00 PM)
  • Personal Brand Building Class presented online by Girls Nite Live and Kaila Epps (4:00 PM)
  • The Captain's Boil Grand Opening at Cumberland Mall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • According to the Atlanta Humane Society, love doesn't always have four paws — sometimes it only needs three! Meet sweet girl, Samoa ❤️ You can learn more about Samoa here: atlantahumane.org/samoa (Facebook)
  • The Atlanta History Center congratulates Georgia Football on its historic national championship win against Alabama Football! This championship was the first in over 40 years. Check out this billboard in Athens celebrating the Bulldogs' 1980 National Championship. 🏆 Go Dawgs! 🐾 📷 (Facebook)
  • The City of Atlanta Police Department congratulates Kirby Smart and the entire Georgia Football team on a phenomenal victory against Alabama, to win the 2022 National Championship! Go Dawgs! 🏆🐶 (Facebook)
  • In declaring "Every dawg has its day!" the Atlanta City Council congratulates the Georgia Bulldogs on their #NationalChampionship win! #GoDawgs #CFBPlayoff. (Facebook)
  • The Atlanta BeltLine is seeking volunteers to join the Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board (BAHAB). The board's primary function is to advise on the administration and execution of the BeltLine Affordable Housing Trust Fund (BAHTF). The purpose of this fund is to help in the development of 5,600 units of affordable housing within the BeltLine Tax Allocation District (TAD). (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Kathy Cioffi

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