🌱 O'KEEFFE: One Hundred Flowers + Jazz Mondays At MARTA Stations

Welcome back, Atlanta! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Not as warm with a t-storm. High: 73 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories today in Atlanta:

1. Atlanta's Illuminarium is hosting O'KEEFFE: One Hundred Flowers. The immersive exhibit will open on Apr. 28 featuring Georgia O'Keeffe's famous botanical paintings. Guests will experience O'Keeffe's art through smell, texture, and interaction. Tickets are currently available on the Illuminarium's website. (WABE 90.1 FM)
2. The May 24 ballot will feature three Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales and Use Tax questions for Atlanta residents. The first question will be about a 0.4 percent sales tax for transportation improvements. The second question will be for a bond to improve local infrastructure. The third question will be a bond for public safety, parks, and recreational facilities. (Decaturish.com )
3. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority train stations will once again feature live jazz performances. Jazz Mondays will return at MARTA stations in May from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Click the link for the full schedule and performers. (CBS 46 News)

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Today in Atlanta:

• Blackout Poetry At The DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Haiku Poetry Contest At The DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Curated Book Bundles At DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Zoo Atlanta reminds us that the smallest decisions can make the biggest impact on the environment. Click to view Zoo Atlanta's video, featuring eco-friendly tips paired with adorable animal footage. (Twitter)
• Mayor Andre Dickens shares photos from this last weekend's 50th annual Inman Park Festival. The mayor said in a tweet, "It was a pleasure to watch all the residents enjoy music, artists, markets & entertainment but most importantly, celebrating the charm and bold personality of this unique neighborhood & its residents." (Twitter)
• The Department of City Planning and the Atlanta Urban Design Commission will host the annual Design Awards on May 17. The Twitter post looked back at one of last year's winners, Claudia's House in Grove Park. (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.