🌱 Phone Scam Investigation + Bees Rescued From Tarmac

Happy Wednesday, Atlanta! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories today in Atlanta:

1. The Atlanta Police Department is warning the community about a recent telephone scam. Phone callers are impersonating officers and threatening Atlanta residents with jail time to coerce money out of them. The department has reportedly been investigating the scam since it was first reported in October 2021. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Atlanta beekeepers rescued dying bees from the Atlanta airport's tarmac. The bees were to be shipped from California to Alaska but they somehow ended up in Atlanta. The majority of the bees died but beekeepers were able to rescue several thousand of the insects. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Atlanta-based Herb'N Eden has received $1.2 million to support its development. The company sells all-natural bath and beauty products. Quinton and Terran Lewis founded Herb'N Eden in 2015 out of a one-bedroom apartment. (CBS 46 News)

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Today in Atlanta:

• Blackout Poetry At DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Storywalk At DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Kids Yoga At DeKalb County Public Library (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Rally on the Runway event raised more than $700,000 to fight pediatric cancer. Click to see the photos from the fundraiser. (Instagram)
• The Atlanta Police Department has released a statement regarding juvenile crime. Click to read the full statement. (Facebook)
• The Atlanta Humane Society is raising funds to support Gecko's recovery. Click here to donate. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— 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.