🌱 Atlanta Faces High Income Inequality + Woman Confesses To Murder

Hello, Atlanta! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• Atlanta has the highest income inequality rate in the United States.
• A woman confessed to murdering her child and committing arson to cover it up.
• Gas prices continue to decrease in the state.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 68 Low: 58.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Atlanta has the highest income inequality in the country. According to experts, income inequality in this city is attributed to long-established racial disparities occurring for generations. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. An East Point woman confessed to police she set the East Point apartments on fire to cover up her daughter's death. Police arrested Nicole Jackson in connection with the house fire and the death of her four-year-old daughter. She faces multiple charges, including arson and murder. The Georgia Department of Human Services had previous encounters with Jackson, including in 2019, over possible neglect concerns. Authorities said they didn't believe the four-year-old was in imminent danger, so the case was closed. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. According to the American Automobile Association, gas prices continue to fall from a week ago. The downward trend is due to a decrease in oil costs. Georgia drivers now pay an average of $3.04 per gallon for regular gas — approximately $2.00 less per gallon than a month ago. (WSB Atlanta)
4. Atlanta police are investigating a shooting which left one man in critical condition. According to officials, a man visited his ex-girlfriend in the hospital when he saw another man with her. An argument transpired, and the ex-boyfriend shot the man and has yet to be found. (Atlanta Patch)
5. Atlanta investigators are asking for the public's help finding two suspects involved in a violent robbery over the weekend. The theft occurred at Metro Food Mart on the 1300 block of Metropolitan Parkway. The suspect is said to have entered the store, smashed multiple gaming machines with a sledgehammer, and demanded cash from the clerk. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Today in and around Atlanta:

• Holiday Celebration At World Of Coca-Cola (9:00 AM)
• Morning Meditation At Northlake Barbara Loar Library, Tucker (11:00 AM)
• The Piano Guys At Fox Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Fernbank Museum of Natural History's annual holiday exhibit is back! The Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World exhibit showcases Christmas trees and traditions from all over the globe. (WSB Atlanta)
• Are you interested in seeing Atlanta Ballet's "The Nutcracker?" You can enter to win four free tickets for the Dec. 18 showing at the link! (WSB Radio)
• Whether you're in the holiday spirit or not, seasonal events and locations in Atlanta will bring out your holiday cheer. Visit the link for seasonal activities going on in the city! (Reporter Newspapers + Atlanta Intown)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary 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.