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In today's newsletter:

  • What led to the late-night shooting on Rockmart Drive NW?
  • Which Atlanta fall events should be on your must-do list?
  • Which Atlanta Climate Week events could change your neighborhood's future?

Also on today's calendar: Life after Grief Retreat - A Sacred Day of Clarity & Understanding and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man hospitalized after late-night shooting in NW Atlanta (fox5atlanta.com) — A 24-year-old man was shot during a late-night dispute on Rockmart Drive NW in Atlanta and taken to the hospital alert and breathing. Police say the argument between people who knew each other turned violent, and investigators are still working to identify suspects or make arrests, leaving neighbors awaiting more answers about safety on their block.
   

2. 'Secret Atlanta' Rounds Up Fall Favorites (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Atlanta residents have a full slate of fall outings, from the Center for Puppetry Arts' stop-motion exhibit and Trees for Tuition pumpkin patches to a Doraville craft workshop and Atlanta Pride's bustling marketplace. You can also join the High Museum's Centennial Community Block Party as it celebrates 100 years, with ATL Live highlighting these options as family-friendly ways to enjoy the cooler weeks ahead.
   

3. Atlanta Climate Week unites Companies, Communities around Sustainable Solutions (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Atlanta Climate Week is coming October 10–15, bringing local residents a packed schedule of events focused on resilience and sustainability, from an innovation summit at SCAD to a Lake Allatoona nature hike. A new documentary, A Resilient Future, will premiere during the week, exploring how everyday Atlanta landscapes can reduce flooding, heat, and pollution, followed by a live Q&A with its creator.
   

4. Atlanta Community Food Bank Names Jon West Interim CEO (minneapolisnewsjournal.com) — Atlanta Community Food Bank, a key source of meals across metro Atlanta and north Georgia, has named longtime leader Jon West as interim CEO starting November 2. He'll guide daily operations and partnerships with more than 700 nonprofits while the board searches for a permanent chief, ensuring food assistance continues uninterrupted for thousands of local families, children, and seniors.
   

5. Fairies flutter back to Woodlands Garden (thechampionnewspaper.com) — Families from Atlanta and nearby neighborhoods can explore whimsical "fairy houses" during the free Fairies in the Garden exhibit at Woodlands Garden, running Oct. 10–24 on Scott Boulevard. Created by artists from Skyland Trail and Hillside Atlanta, the tiny woodland dwellings, guided walks, yoga, and kids' activities are designed to make nature feel magical, though visitors should plan ahead for limited parking.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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