🌱 Atlanta Food Banks Prepare For Holidays + On-Demand Shuttle Service

Hey, Atlanta! Sean Peek here with your Tuesday edition of the Atlanta Daily, full of all the community information you need to know right now. Follow along for the latest stories, including:

• How Atlanta food banks are prepping for the colder months.
• The results of a six-month MARTA pilot program.
• Declining Georgia gas prices, and more!

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 89 Low: 67.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. Atlanta food banks are preparing for increased fall and winter demands to feed families. Groups like Hosea Helps and Emmaus House food pantry say they are already seeing more requests for food from families in the area due to inflation prices. Adam Seeley of Emmaus House says there are plenty of resources available, but the number of people they can help is limited due to how quickly appointments fill up. (WABE 90.1 FM)
2. Requests for rides blossomed during a new MARTA pilot program. During a six-month trial period, the on-demand shuttle service experienced steady growth. The shuttle rides cost $2.50, which is the same as a normal bus fare. Around 8,300 rides were booked during the trial period and mainly appeared to be used for going to work. (WABE 90.1 FM)
3. Gas prices have continued to drop and Georgia drivers are paying less at the pump. Gas prices in the state are down to $3.18, which is seven cents less than it was last Monday. In total, drivers are now paying almost $5 less than a month ago. The most expensive Georgia metro markets are Savannah, Atlanta, and Hinesville-Fort Stewart. (WSB Atlanta)
4. After a Berkley Heights apartment complex shooting, one is dead and two are wounded. The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. Monday, leaving two victims shot in their legs. Authorities are searching for a silver sedan and its driver. (Atlanta Patch)
5. A woman has been killed in a hit-and-run on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway in Northwest Atlanta. Officers responded around 2:20 a.m. and the female was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. The woman was identified on Monday afternoon as 33-year-old Brittany P. Glover from San Antonio, Texas. (CBS 46 News)

Today in Atlanta:

• Banned Books Week Trivia At DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Take and Make Crafts At DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Punch and Paint At Scott Candler Library (1:00 PM)
• Golden Classic Film Series At DeKalb County Public Library (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Atlanta Humane Society is offering $0 adoption fees for animals a year or older. The deal will be offered at both locations between Sep. 20 and 25. (Atlanta Humane Society via Facebook)
• Starting this fall, MARTA will begin repaving 12 rail station parking lots to improve the transit experience with enhanced accessibility and safety. (MARTA via Facebook)
• Looking for a new job or trying to make a career change? There are currently multiple full-time openings in and around Atlanta. Available openings include sales, customer service, and warehousing. (Atlanta Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.