🌱 Inflation In Atlanta + Break In Drought? + Water Bill Amnesty Push

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Atlanta Daily, fresh off the presses. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. In today's issue of the Daily, we'll cover these stories and more...

• Atlanta has the second-worst inflation in the country
• The push to extend Atlanta's water bill amnesty program
• A brief break in the Atlanta drought

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. According to a new survey published on Thursday, Atlanta has the second worst inflation of any city in the country. Consumer information hub WalletHub compiled the survey, reporting that the only city with worse inflation was Phoenix, Arizona. Miami ranked third worst in inflation, followed by Tampa and Baltimore. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Atlanta officials are trying to get the city council to extend the water bill amnesty program. Nearly 30,000 residential customers owe millions of dollars in unpaid water and sewer bills — a number that was dramatically increased during the pandemic. Atlanta Watershed Commissioner Mikita Browning hopes to extend the amnesty program until January 2023. The original program extension began on Jul. 28 and was scheduled to end on the first week of October. (WSB Radio)
3. After 21 days of virtually rain-free weather, the Atlanta metro is finally seeing a minor break in the drought. Throughout Wednesday and Thursday, there was an estimated 0.5" and 1.5" of rain across Atlanta. Unfortunately, some parts of Georgia received virtually no rain and were unable to offer any measurable amounts. Experts suspect that the rain is only a break in an ongoing bout of extremely dry weather. (11Alive.com WXIA)
4. Underground Atlanta is in for a truly unique slice of Caribbean cuisine. Dolo's, a pizza restaurant with a distinctly Caribbean taste profile, is set to open its doors in November. The pizzeria will serve Atlanta-style pies with unique flavors like chorizo, jerk chicken, and activated charcoal pesto. (Atlanta Magazine)
5. Atlanta's Upper West Side will soon be home to an immersive new gaming experience. Beat the Bomb is a new escape room and bar offering a multitude of things to do. Teams will have to put on hazmat gear and attempt to crack codes, disarm locks, and dodge lasers to beat the escape room. To learn more or register, visit the link. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Atlanta:

• Viernes De Baile at Conant Performing Arts Center (6:00 PM)
• Fernbank After Dark: Science & Spirits at Fernbank Museum of Natural History (7:00 PM)
• Women + Axes: A Fun Night Of Throwing Weapons at Axe Throwing Atlanta (7:30 PM)
• Horizon Theatre Performance: Great Comet at Little Five Points Center For Arts And Community (8:00 PM)
• ATL Mushroom Market Music Series Kickoff at Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Atlanta Falcons fans are seeing red — helmets, that is! The new red helmet for the Falcons has made its practice debut. What do you think? (Atlanta Falcons via Instagram)
• Mayor Andre Dickens celebrated Atlanta's entrepreneurs at the ribbon-cutting event for the UPS Logistics Launchpad. The facility was designed to encourage entrepreneurial activity throughout the city. (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• If you've ever been interested in a career with the Atlanta City Council, now might be a great time to apply. The ACC is offering all sorts of internship programs for people who want to learn more about serving their city. (Atlanta City Council via Facebook)
• It's time for the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management's annual Trick Or Treat Tournament! Register now and get ready for some spooky Halloween fun. (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management via Facebook)
• Celebrate Halloween alongside the City of Atlanta Police Department. They're hosting the PAL-O-WEEN Fall Festival this Sunday in Anderson Park! (City of Atlanta Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.