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🌱 Trump Rally + Fulton Sheriff Job Expo + Joan Jett=Festival Fun

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Kathy Cioffi, Community Contributor
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Happy Saturday, Atlanta! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 64 Low: 39.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

  1. Former President Donald Trump will host a "Save America Rally" in Commerce today. The current Republican candidates or politicians who have been announced to speak at the event include former Sen. David Perdue, who is campaigning for the governor's seat, former Georgia Bulldogs star and current U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker and Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Andrew Clyde and Jody Hice, who is running against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The rally will be held at the Banks County Dragway, with the program scheduled to start at 4 p.m. (OnlineAthens.com)
  2. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is holding a job expo today, with plans to recruit detention officers and deputy sheriffs. And the agency is offering a $9,000 signing bonus for a three-year commitment. Applicants should go to Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, 545 Hill St. SE in Atlanta, from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. with the required paperwork. A fitness exam will also be involved. (Free: FultonCountyGa.gov; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  3. It's spring festival time in metro Atlanta, and there's fun aplenty to be had. Today, for instance, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are performing at 4:30 p.m. at the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival. And more festival revelry is planned throughout April and May. (CBS 46 News)
  4. If this is the weekend you've decided to add a furry companion to your family, Patch can help. With a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we round up a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption at Atlanta-area shelters. If you prefer dogs, you might like Milo, an Australian Shepherd up for adoption. Or, if you're inclined to own cats, there are several great felines available, too. (Atlanta Patch)
  5. The newest COVID-19 subvariant - BA.2 - has been detected in Georgia, arriving after state and local governments lifted the last remaining pandemic restrictions. But experts say the new strain of virus should not cause a surge because most states have a high level of immunity. The Washington Post reported the BA.2 subvariant is the strain behind about 70 percent of new infections in many parts of the country, according to an estimate from the genomics company Helix. Check out the Atlanta Patch's five things to know about the subvariant's presence in the Peach State. (Atlanta Patch)

Today in Atlanta:

  • Today is the Atlanta Science Festival 's final day. Explore the world of STEM with many engaging events. Kids and adults alike can dive into a range of topics from coding and astronomy to nature walks and science/art mashups. (10:00 AM)
  • Food and Art Walk on the Atlanta BeltLine. Have you really experienced the BeltLine's food scene? Let us take you to four of Atlanta's best restaurants, where you can get a sampling of the different cuisines that make Atlanta a foodie town - from soul food to pizza to New Orleans and more. Plus a tasting of three margarita flavors! (11:00 AM)
  • Join best-selling author Valencya Thompson in celebrating her latest work, "Broken Leader," at a special author signing event at the Tall Tales Book Shop, North Druid Hills. (1:00 PM)
  • Women's History Month wine tasting at Wine Shoe. We're inviting you to join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon tasting event celebrating the women who are making history in the wine industry. (3:00 PM)
  • Bill Lowe Gallery hosts its first major exhibition in two years with a grand re-opening and the debut of "Poet of a Threatened Eden," featuring a landmark 35-year retrospective of works by American multi-disciplinary artist Frank Hyder. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Sylvan Hills: "Looking for a Georgia lawyer to help me draft a power of attorney and other related advice please. Any recommendations? Thanks." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Candler Park: "Looking for pickleball players or those who want to learn. I'm going to start organizing games at Lake Claire Park in the afternoon at 5:30 p.m. either Wednesday or Thursday, depending on the weather. If you have never played, it's fine. I'll teach you the basics and have spare rackets. If you have played tennis, you'll pick it up very fast. I'll be organizing the events through playtimescheduler.com. Sign up there." (Nextdoor)
  • City of South Fulton Department of Communications & External Affairs City of South Fulton Communications, City of South Fulton: "District 2 Councilwoman Carmalitha Gums presents the Women in Business Sip & Salute event. This is a business mixer for all women in the city to come and share information about their businesses and connect with other women in business in the city and abroad. March 29 at 6 p.m. Register early at https://bit.ly/SipandSalute" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, East Atlanta Village: "Hi neighbors 👋 Say hello to our handsome foster dog, Claude! This handsome young chap is incredibly loving and is available for adoption through Lifeline! He's about 9 months old, has gorgeous light blue eyes, and needs a caring home that's ready to welcome in lots of cuddles and licks after he spent some time as a stray. He is very sweet-tempered and has done well with other dogs. He has not been around children in his foster home, but we don't anticipate him having any issues, given how sweet he is. Please let me know if you are interested in meeting Claude or want to learn more about him! And if you see us walking around the neighborhood with his bright yellow 'Adopt Me' leash, please come say hello!" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Bankhead: "Hello, everyone. Anybody looking for a babysitter Monday thru Friday ? #AskaNeighbor" (Nextdoor)

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Events:

  • John Stango Artist Show (March 26)
  • Rare & Unusual Garden Plant Sale! This Saturday from 9am- 2pm! (March 26)
  • Food and Art Walk on the Atlanta BeltLine (March 26)
  • Independent Distilling 8 year Anniversary & Crawfish Boil with Mothers Best!! (March 26)
  • Frank Hyder: Poet of a Threatened Eden (March 26)
  • Warrior Night (April 1)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Kathy Cioffi

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