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🌱 Falcons Trade Ryan + VA EE In Hot Water + Where To Live In ATL

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Kathy Cioffi, Community Contributor
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Happy Tuesday, Atlanta! Here's everything going on today in Atlanta.

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 75 Low: 60.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

  1. The era of quarterback Matt Ryan, perhaps the greatest player in Atlanta Falcons history, abruptly ended Monday when he was traded to the Indianapolis Colts for a second-day draft pick. "This was a difficult decision, but it was made easier by Matt's professionalism and understanding throughout," Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said in a statement released by the team. The Falcons are poised to receive a 2022 third-round draft pick for Ryan, a four-time Pro Bowler. (Free: ESPN.com; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  2. An Atlanta VA employee has sparked outrage by posting a photo of him "working" in a bubble bath. Channel 2 Action News confirmed through three sources that the person in a photo posted to Instagram stories is a team leader in scheduling for the Atlanta VA Medical Center's community care office. The Instagram story shows him in a tub, legs kicked up with a federal government-issue laptop propped on the ledge. The computer is open to a March 17 staff meeting and the post's caption reads, "My office for the next hour." As one unidentified VA employee said, "It's almost as if this employee is making a mockery of all the veterans. I can sit here in my tub and relax, and you just have to wait." (WSB Atlanta)
  3. Where are the best places to live in the Atlanta area? Lifestyle website Niche.com has just published its 2022 ratings for Georgia municipalities, listing the top 25 towns and neighborhoods and suburbs of Atlanta. The top five Atlanta-area best places to live, according to Niche.com, are Colliers Hills North, ranked No. 1, followed by Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Atlantic Station and North Decatur. (Atlanta Patch)
  4. Georgia lawmakers are once again attempting to help college students who have run out of money. Senators are considering House Bill 1435, which passed the House 171-3 on Tuesday. The bill would create a program under which public and private colleges and universities could give up to $2,500 to students to help them finish school. To qualify, students would need to have already completed 80% of course credits required for their degrees. Republican Rep. Chuck Martin of Alpharetta says having students drop out for lack of money hurts the state while leaving people earning little and mired in student debt. (WRDW)
  5. Street racers are no match for the professionals, as a video released by Atlanta police shows. The footage of a pursuit in which APD helped Georgia State Patrol arrest a street racer was shot from an APD chopper and shows a white Ford Mustang speeding away from the scene of a street racing event, only later to be boxed in by two troopers. The driver, who has not been identified, was charged with fleeing and attempting to elude, reckless stunt driving and reckless driving. Police said he is an organizer and promoter of a local criminal street racing group. (WSB Atlanta)

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Today in Atlanta:

  • March Madness: Library Edition with the DeKalb County Public Library. Stop by the Embry Hills Library and vote for your favorite juvenile book. (All day)
  • WorkSource DeKalb's "Jobs Bus" provides job search assistance. COVID-19 protocols are in place, and masks are required. Subject to change without notice. (10:00 AM)
  • The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame announces its new "Game Changers" exhibit, which showcases some of the key events that have made a significant impact on the game of college football. (10:00 AM)
  • The Atlanta Science Festival is a two-week celebration of local science and technology taking place March 12-26. Explore the world of STEM with approximately 100 engaging events. Kids and adults alike can dive into a range of topics from coding and astronomy to nature walks and science/art mashups. (11:45 AM)
  • Play Jeopardy online with the DeKalb County Public Library to boost your knowledge of various subjects and have fun along the way! (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Parkway Villages: "Moving sale. The entire home and everything in it must go. Feel free to inbox me or stop by and shop room to room. On Rapahoe Trail. I'm not gonna move everything outside every day." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Glenridge Dr: "Just got a puppy. Recommendations for a veterinarian? Best tips for potty training?" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Betmar Lavilla: "Hello, I'm the Avon lady in a neighborhood near you. Please feel free to contact me to order, 678-973-7375, or shop from the comfort of your home at www.youravon.com/slittle." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Campbellton Road: "Community meeting with the MARTA Board. You can also watch this on Mt Carmel Facebook live and Mt Carmel YouTube live pages. Wearing masks will be enforced." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, South Woodland Brook: "Looking for a yard crew for spring cleaning. Vinings area." (Nextdoor)

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Events:

  • DeKalb Symphony Masterworks Series No. 2 (March 22)
  • American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk (March 22)
  • Feeling Overwhelmed? Anxieties? Re-center yourself with Holistic Fitness for all levels! (March 24)
  • High Revelry for the High Museum Wine Auction (March 24)
  • John Stango Artist Show (March 26)
  • Food and Art Walk on the Atlanta BeltLine (March 26)
  • Independent Distilling 8 year Anniversary & Crawfish Boil with Mothers Best!! (March 26)
  • Women's History Month Tasting (March 26)
  • Frank Hyder: Poet of a Threatened Eden (March 26)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Kathy Cioffi

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