🌱 Atlanta Hawks And Charlotte Hornets Face Off + I-285 Lane Closures

Hi there, Atlanta! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day. Today's issue includes news about...

• Atlanta local wins $50,000 lottery
• Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets face off
• Interstate 285 lane shutdown expected to cause major traffic jams

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 47.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. Basketball fans are beyond excited that the season has begun, and the upcoming showdown between the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets is looking to be a major game. On Sunday, the two teams will face off at State Farm Arena. The Hawks bowed out in the first round during the last postseason, and fans are hoping the team is returning with renewed confidence. For more information or to grab tickets while you still can, visit the link. (AXS)
2. Although Wednesday's Powerball jackpot has yet to be won, a lottery player in Georgia still came out on top. A ticket purchased at a gas station in metro Atlanta had five matching numbers and the Powerball number, earning the buyer a cool $50,000. The ticket was purchased at a Valero gas station in Decatur. (WSB Atlanta)
3. An accident on I-75 southbound caused significant traffic on Monday morning. Multiple lanes were shut down near Northside Drive as police worked to clear the wreck. Traffic has since returned to normal. There have been no reports on the cause of the accident or the condition of the driver. (11Alive.com WXIA)
4. Three Atlanta residents are facing drug and possession charges after a major drug bust in their apartment complex. Alejandro Meraz, Javier Meraz, and Annie Garcia-Sanchez are all accused of smuggling over $75,000 worth of marijuana into Atlanta through west coast airports. More than 54 pounds of marijuana were found in the apartment, which was located at Piedmont Avenue. The three suspects are being held at Fulton County Jail. (WSB Atlanta)
5. On Saturday, two lanes of Interstate 285 will be shut down for repairs and maintenance well into 2023. The lanes will run along the Perimeter from Roswell Road to Ashford Dunwoody Road. These lane closures will occur on the east side as well. The repairs, and inevitable traffic, are expected to go on for the next eight months, and drivers are strongly advised to seek alternate routes. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Atlanta:

• Grant Park: Trees, Trails, History, And Architecture at the Atlanta Preservation Center (10:00 AM)
• Relax And De-Stress With Color Therapy at Scott Candler Library (10:00 AM)
• A Weekend With Lilly Rascal: Burlesque Classes at Metropolitan Studios (10:00 AM)
• One World, One Sky at Fernbank Science Center (11:00 AM)
• Conversational Spanish at DeKalb County Public Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Earn some inner peace with Vinyasa Yoga in Adair Park! This free event will teach you to focus on movement and the breath while gaining balance. (Atlanta BeltLine via Facebook)
• Learn about the value of water and the vital part it plays in our community with the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management. It's offering fun and informational activities that will quench your thirst for knowledge. (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management via Facebook)
• Are you invested in providing healthy local food to residents of Atlanta? Submit your application to the City Agricultural Plan to help improve the local food system and help people get the nutrition they need. (Atlanta Regional Commission via Facebook)
• If you're an artist, MARTA wants you! MARTA Artbound is looking for four artists to work on mosaic installations that will bring their creations to life - click the link to learn more about how you can get involved. (MARTA via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.