🌱 Easter Giveaway + Plaza Theatre's $4 Million Renovations

Happy Monday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

A little rain in the morning. High: 69 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories in Atlanta today:

1. An Easter giveaway in East Atlanta provided food, toys, and furniture to families in need. Catholic leaders and community volunteers collected donations throughout the year for the big event. The group reportedly plans to host more giveaways throughout the rest of the year in different Atlanta neighborhoods. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Atlanta's iconic Plaza Theatre is undergoing $4 million worth of renovations. The theatre is the last of more than a hundred similar theatres that once called Atlanta their home. Plaza Theatre was built in 1939 and is the last single-screen cinema in the city. (WSB Atlanta)
3. The Atlanta Police Department responded to a barricaded gunman on Friday morning in the 600 block of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard. The gunman was able to escape arrest following a standoff. One adult male was taken to the hospital for a gunshot wound. The department is still conducting an investigation into the incident. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Atlanta:

• Yasmin Nur At The Masquerade (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles shares this year's Southeastern Showhouse. Click to see the home. (Instagram)
• City of Atlanta Police Department provides details on an officer-involved shooting on Cascade Rd SW. Watch the full video on Facebook. (Facebook)
• Atlanta Botanical Garden invites the community to celebrate National Orchid Day with a visit to the Fuqua Orchid Center. Plan your visit at atlantabg.org. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.