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🌱 'Stand With Ukraine' Rally + APS, Atlanta Loosen Mask Mandates

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Kathy Cioffi, Community Contributor
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Welcome back, Atlanta! It's Sunday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with periods of rain. High: 53 Low: 37.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Atlanta:

  1. A "Stand With Ukraine" rally was held in downtown Atlanta Saturday as the Russian invasion of the country continued for a third straight day. As the Russian military's unprovoked attack forged ahead, claiming at least 137 Ukrainian soldiers so far with hundreds more injured, Saturday's rally in Atlanta called for NATO peacekeepers to head to Ukraine, and for Putin to "stop World War III." Beginning at noon at the corner of Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive, the emotional rally wrapped up around 1 p.m. (CBS46 News Atlanta)
  2. Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's updated recommendations, Atlanta Public Schools has become the latest school district to make masks optional, and the City of Atlanta also loosened mask restrictions. Starting March 1, masks will be optional for faculty, staff, students and visitors in all APS schools, the school district announced Friday. Masks will still be required on all school buses, as well as for all students and staff who leave isolation after five days. Also on Friday, Mayor Andre Dickens announced Atlanta's indoor mask mandate has been lifted and public agencies affiliated with the city may now resume in-person meetings. (Free: 11Alive.com WXIA; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  3. Effective immediately, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines said Friday it is suspending its marketing partnership with Russian national airline Aeroflot, as the U.S. government and countries around the world moved to punish Moscow for the invasion of Ukraine. Delta said it withdrew from the the codesharing system allowing Delta and Aeroflot customers to book flights on both airlines. The suspension came after Britain banned Aeroflot from flying into the country Thursday. And Saturday, the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania announced that they will close their airspace to Russian airlines. Slovenia and the Czech Republic also did so because of the invasion of Ukraine. (Free: USNews.com; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  4. A man was found dead with a gunshot wound near the Atlanta Beltline Eastside trail early Saturday morning. According to Atlanta police, officers were flagged down and informed of a person down in the area of Elizabeth Street and Bernina Avenue Northeast, after which they found the body in the 300 block of Elizabeth Street NE. The investigation is active and in its early stages, police said, as homicide investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. (Free: WSB Atlanta; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  5. The Georgia Senate voted to pass a bill that would ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' school sports. Senate Bill 435, sponsored by Sen. Marty Harbin (R-Tyrone), would prohibit biological males from competing in sports programs intended for biological females at public and private schools. The only exception would be if no equivalent sport existed for males, according to the bill, which lawmakers approved in a 34 to 22 vote Thursday. The bill now heads to the Georgia House for consideration. (Atlanta Patch)

Today in Atlanta:

  • Ready for a safe, fun, family adventure that's close to home? Come see us at Creekwater Alpacas in Snellville. Bring the family and enjoy petting the alpacas in their pen, bunnies, goats and pigs too! Toulouse geese also call Creekwater home, and you can enjoy it all with our public tours. (11:00 AM)
  • The Atlanta Jewish Life Festival returns for a third year at the Georgia Aquarium. The event is Atlanta's largest single-day festival promoting and celebrating Jewish and Israeli arts, food, music and culture while connecting the community to local synagogues, nonprofits and social action groups with the hope to further strengthen the bonds and understanding of Jewish beliefs, traditions and family. (11:00 AM)
  • Manga African dance auditions (ballet, modern dance, & jazz) in the cafe at Little Five Points Center for Arts and Community. (3:00 PM)
  • Mad Hatter's (Gin &) Tea Party at Underground Atlanta invites visitors to step into the world of "Alice in Wonderland" to live out their childhood dream of joining the Mad Hatter's curiously chaotic tea party. (8:00 PM)
  • A free show of Dr. Kahn Band performing '90s rock covers. The best pop-punk cover band in Atlanta with a '90s twist. Throwback drinks while you throwback with the last generation of people forced to listen to the radio. At 37 Main, Buford. (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Digital Media Specialist Nia Roberts, City of Decatur: "Sycamore Drive Road Closure: Starting Monday, Sycamore Drive will be closed for road work. Detour onto Poplar Street until Thursday. For more information, contact Jennings Bell at jennings.bell@decaturga.com." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, La Vista Park: "Looking for a great dog groomer for my two golden retrievers. Just moved to the area. Thanks in advance." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Forest Park: "Hello everyone! - If anybody is in need of a mobile notary, I'm here and available 24/7 in Atlanta and surrounding areas. Call or text (470)-317-3817! Thank you and God bless. Trinity's Mobile Notary Services 🤍" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Lake Claire: "After-school program in Buckhead looking for a part-time office manager and a part-time teacher, both to start ASAP. Please contact me if you are interested in a job or even can help out for a specific time period. A great place to work if you love kids and nature! Haverty Hollow, 1225 E. Beechwood Drive NW Atlanta, GA 30327/ 14042331691/ havertyhollow@gmail.com" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Carver Hills: "The Gypsy Chef Catering Co. is an alkaline whole food plant-based catering company located in the metro Atlanta area. We pride ourselves on organic locally grown produce, fresh flavors and great vibes! We work with our local farmers to bring you the freshest and best-tasting experience! Real food with integrity!" (Nextdoor)

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