Mayoral Candidates Speak + Overwhelmed Dispatch Center

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First, today's weather:

Light rain throughout the day. High: 73 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories today in Atlanta:

1. On Tuesday night, Atlanta mayoral candidates answered one of the city's most vexing questions: how to boost the city's housing supply. The forum was hosted by the Council for Quality Growth, Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors and Atlanta Realtors Association. Candidates also discussed ways to fight Atlanta's elevated violent crime rates. (WABE 90.1 FM)
2. Atlanta dispatchers are describing the 911 call center as "understaffed" and "overwhelmed." This current staffing shortage is causing concern among workers and callers alike. The city is working on a plan to expand staff and cut 50,000 calls that come from property alarms. (CBS46 News Atlanta)
3. Atlanta police are seeking information on suspects of a shooting at the Exxon gas station at Joseph E. Boone Boulevard. (WSB Atlanta)
4. Building permits have been filed for a new multifamily development along the BeltLine. (What Now Atlanta)
5. Eighteen of 20 gorillas at Zoo Atlanta have now tested positive for COVID-19. (WSB Atlanta)

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Today in Atlanta:

• Dental Van - Hapeville (All Day)
• How To Get Certified Webinar - Greater Women's Business Council (9:30 AM)
• Raising a Negroni Glass for a Cause - Bulla Gastrobar (11:30 AM)
• Step Up! Active Bystander Intervention Training - Conant Performing Arts Center (12:00 PM)
• Punch & Paint - DeKalb County Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Bug Hotel DIY - DeKalb County Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Constitution Day 2021 - Conant Performing Arts Center (4:00 PM)
• Organic & Natural Wine Tasting - Wine Shoe (5:00 PM)
• Atlanta's Music Marketing Strategy - Virtual Event (6:00 PM)

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— Sammi Caramela