🌱 Flash Floods Will Likely Increase + Kroger Hiring Event

Hey, people of Atlanta! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Atlanta Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Atlanta today:

1. A new report by Climate Central shows that a warmer climate will increase Atlanta's flash floods. The warmer climate will increase heavy rain events for Atlanta. The report has found that the city has experienced a 9.5 percent increase in hourly rain rates since 1970. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. The Atlanta Board of Education is considering a new proposal to turn Inman Middle School into an elementary school. The new school would alleviate population issues at other schools in the area. The board will likely place an initial vote on the proposal at its May 2 meeting with a final vote expected on Jun. 6. (Reporter Newspapers)
3. Kroger will be holding a hiring event at multiple metro Atlanta Kroger stores on Apr. 30. The grocery store giant is looking to hire 20,000 part-time and full-time associates nationwide. Click the link to preview open positions and to register for the event. (CBS 46 News)

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Today in Atlanta:

• Haiku Poetry Contest At DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Registration for the 2022 Youth Football and Cheer season begins on May 2. The Department of Parks and Recreation expects this season to be very exciting. (Twitter)
• May 10 is the Tactical Urbanism Info Session. The event will be held via Zoom. Click here to register in advance. (Twitter)
• The Atlanta Zoo works to support reforestation nursery efforts in Jaubari, Nepal. Visit RedPandaNetwork.org to read the red panda conservation guide. (Twitter)

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— 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.