🌱 Aggravated Assault Suspect Arrested + Burglars Charged

Good morning, hello! I'm Danielle Fallon and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

First, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 85 Low: 70.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. A man wanted for numerous Atlanta aggravated assaults was arrested in Forest Park earlier this month. On Jun. 1, Stephen Lorenzo Harris was arrested at the Wingate Apartmentsafter police were called to the scene on a report of a suspicious person. Harris was arrested on several aggravated assault and gun possession charges. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Two teenagers and one adult have been charged with burglarizing an Atlanta apartment. Jason Diggs, Jason Hill, and Tremeico Watson allegedly burglarized an apartment at the 2800 block of Waters Road on May 25th. Police shortly found and arrested the suspects, who were later charged with burglary. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. Gas prices in Georgia are nearing an all-time high according to the AAA. The statewide average price per gallon of regular gas is $4.27, while in Atlanta, the average cost is $4.29. These prices are still below the national average of $4.84, which is largely thanks to Governor Kemp's extension of the Georgia gas tax suspension through Jul. 14. (11Alive.com WXIA)
4. Are you looking for a new job in the Atlanta area? Patch and Ziprecruiter have teamed up to show job seekers the best local job postings, including opportunities at Beautyish, Staffing Technologies, and Second Nature. Visit Patch to see the complete listing. (Atlanta Patch)
5. March For Our Lives, a gun control advocacy group is hosting several gun law reform protests all across Georgia on Saturday, June 11th. The group is trying to gain support for new gun reform laws after a series of mass shootings in 2022. In Atlanta, there will be a protest at Ebenezer Baptist Church from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Atlanta Patch)

Today in Atlanta:

• Senior Summer Sizzle BBQ & Community Fair At CenterWell Senior Primary Care Old National (2:00 PM)
• Raising Resilience Through Art At DeKalb County Public Library (3:30 PM)
• Tiny Desk Contest: On The Road At Aisle 5 (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here's a summer apprentice opportunity for Atlanta Public School students! Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply. (Atlanta Public Schools via Facebook)
• Learn how to make your own rain barrel with the Department of Watershed Management's Community Outreach Team at one of its Rain Barrel Workshops! Community members can fill out the registration form here. (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management via Facebook)
• The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management is asking residents to place wipes in the trash every single time. No wipe is designed to be flushed. For more information visit this link. (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— 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.