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🌱 Property Tax Bill Delay + Abita Springs Boil Advisory

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Posted Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 8:47 pm CT

Get on up, New Orleans! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Cold with plenty of sunshine. High: 48 Low: 37.

Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:

The City of New Orleans has announced that property tax bills will be delayed for all property owners until further notice. The Lousiana Tax Commision and Orleans Parish Assesor's Office is running behind on validating milage and billing data. (WDSU New Orleans)
A contractor broke a water main in Abita Springs on Thursday causing the pressure to drop. The town is under a boil water advisory until further notice. (NOLA.com)
Carnival captains must sign a legal document vouching for their members' vaccination status before parades can roll for this coming Mardi Gras season. (WGNO New Orleans)

Today in New Orleans:

Tai Chi in the Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (9:00 AM)
Tulane University Women's Tennis vs Northwestern State University (12:00 PM)
Tulane University Men's Basketball vs Wichita State University (12:00 PM)
French Quarter Jazz Concert at the Jean Lafitte National Park (2:00 PM)
Tulane University Women's Basketball vs East Carolina University (3:00 PM)
Tulane University Women's Tennis vs Southern University (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

Don't miss the New Orleans Heath Department's resource and health fair this Saturday! Twenty-two booths are set up to help you with available resources and educational material, cash for getting vaccinated through the Shot for $100 program and more! (Facebook)
Please join the New Orleans Family Justice Center this Sunday at Rock 'N' Bowl bowling alley and help them send kids who've experienced family violence to a free week of camp this summer! (Facebook)
Join Girls on the Run New Orleans for an 8-week program full of fun, laughter, connection and building friendships. They are still looking for coaches! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Shannon Denney