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Hey there, Atlanta! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Atlanta Pride bounced back after storms canceled Saturday's events
  • Is a crumbling Midtown high-rise putting Peachtree pedestrians at risk?
  • Infant and driver killed after high-speed I-20 pursuit near Atlanta

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Turning sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Atlanta Pride Festival fills the streets of Midtown with annual parade (fox5atlanta.com) — Atlanta Pride returned to Piedmont Park on Sunday with a revised entertainment schedule after severe weather wiped out Saturday's events, keeping the parade and marketplace in full swing for Midtown attendees. Organizers emphasized safety and resilience while highlighting performances on two stages and the welcoming, judgment-free atmosphere that draws hundreds of thousands to the city each year.
   

2. Midtown Atlanta residents urge city to inspect crumbling building (fox5atlanta.com) — Midtown Atlanta neighbors near Peachtree and 14th say a stalled high-rise project and the aging Campanile building now pose serious safety risks after recent storms loosened exterior panels and debris. Residents report crumbling sidewalks, bubbling tiles, and tripping hazards, and are urging the city to inspect the site, pressure the owner, and ensure repairs before someone is seriously hurt.
   

3. Infant, driver killed in 10-vehicle crash after I-20 pursuit, DPS says (atlantanewsfirst.com) — A high-speed Georgia State Patrol pursuit on I-20 near Atlanta ended in a 10-vehicle crash that killed a 7-month-old girl and the fleeing driver late Saturday night. Investigators say the Audi driver, who had a suspended license and active warrants, lost control after multiple exits and reentries, with injured infants taken to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the driver to Grady Memorial.
   

4. From BWI to Atlanta: Ricky Smith Featured at State of the Airport Forum (bmorenews.com) — Atlanta residents and business owners can hear directly from Mayor Andre Dickens, Governor Brian Kemp, and airport chief Ricky Smith at the ATL Airport Chamber's State of the Airport Forum on October 30 near Hartsfield-Jackson. The lunchtime event at the Hilton Atlanta Airport will explore aviation, transportation, and economic growth, offering a close look at how the world's busiest airport shapes jobs and investment around the city.
   

5. Kevin Denkey scores two goals to spark Cincinnati to 3-1 victory over Atlanta United (wlwt.com) — Atlanta United fell 3-1 to FC Cincinnati at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, snapping the home side's three-match unbeaten run and denting their home record. Despite a second-half equalizer, Atlanta conceded twice late, while Cincinnati's Kevin Denkey scored twice to complete a season sweep as United now turns attention to an upcoming road trip to Montreal.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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