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Morning Atlanta! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why some downtown Atlanta scooters suddenly wouldn't move this week
  • Rome child critically hurt, flown to Atlanta hospital for treatment
  • How Chris Sale's gem tightened the Braves' playoff race with the Dodgers

Also on today's calendar: Vegan Life Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 71.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bird, Lime restrict scooters in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday to block planned takeover (atlantanewsfirst.com) — If you rely on scooters downtown, you may have noticed Bird and Lime temporarily locking out rides in parts of Atlanta this week to stop a planned "scooter takeover." Working with Atlanta's transportation department and police, the companies geofenced no-ride and slow zones, sparking concern among regular riders but aiming to reduce injuries and traffic disruptions. Officials say they'll keep targeting organized takeovers while preserving everyday trips.
   

• Rome child in coma after being hit by truck while trying to catch school bus (atlantanewsfirst.com) — A 7-year-old Rome boy is in a medically induced coma at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Scottish Rite Hospital after being hit by a truck while trying to catch his school bus. Rome police say the child entered a wet roadway near an apartment complex, and investigators report no signs the driver was impaired or speeding. The family expects he will need surgery.
   

• Braves finish sweep of Dodgers behind Chris Sale's CG, 11 K's (statenews.net) — Atlanta baseball fans just watched Chris Sale dominate, tossing his first complete game in seven years as the Braves shut out the Dodgers 1–0 to complete a three-game sweep. Drake Baldwin's leadoff homer provided the only run, and the win pulled Atlanta within a game of Los Angeles for the National League's No. 2 playoff seed, underscoring a pivotal late-season surge.
   

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  • Meet LifeLine Animal Project's Pets of the Week —Timyka Artist Read on Patch
  • Jeff Justice's final comedy workshops this fall mark beginning of new chapter —Drew Plant Read on Patch
  • At 16 Georgia Stores, Target Launches Target Beauty Studio, Destination for What's New, Now & Next in Beauty —Nicholas Wolaver Read on Patch
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    I know someone who has dachshunds, and one recently passed away. She has another one at home looking for a friend. Please let me know who posted. (Nextdoor Osborne)
  • My grandkids Birthday today 🎊 🎉🎊🎁 they're twins, so am I.
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🗞 Nearby News

East Point

  • Former JROTC instructors accuse Atlanta schools of discrimination, retaliation in lawsuit (stripes.com)
  • Lil Durk's Murder-for-Hire Trial Revives Debate Over Rap Lyrics as Evidence (star-telegram.com)
  • Officer used badge, authority to sexually assault women while on duty, prosecutor says (wsbtv.com)

Hapeville

  • Chick-fil-A Chicken and Waffles Closes Its 80-Year Loop (budgyapp.com)

Ok Atlanta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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