🌱 Atlanta Medical Center Closing Nov. 1 + Women Robbed At Gunpoint

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Atlanta.

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon thunderstorm. High: 84 Low: 71.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. A man was shot on Wednesday evening outside the Atlanta BP station on the corner of 14th Street and Atlantic Drive. Officials investigating believe the man was shot while trying to stop a group of people from stealing a Mercedes-Benz. The man died at the hospital. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Atlanta Medical Center, one of the largest hospitals in the city, will close its doors on Nov. 1. Owners of the hospital state the closure is due to a loss of over $100 million last year. The hospital currently operates a busy emergency department and is a staple of care for low-income residents in the community. (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)
3. Atlanta will be a busy city on Labor Day Weekend, as 1.6 million people are expected to travel to, through, or from the city's airport. Hartsfield-Jackson Airport projects that today will be its busiest travel day with an expected 300,000 passengers. Airport officials suggest travelers arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to their departure and make sure their luggage has been properly inspected beforehand so as to not delay security checkpoints. (WSB Atlanta)
4. An update for Atlanta drivers: The Georgia gas tax suspension will be extended again. Gov. Brian Kemp’s office confirmed yesterday morning that he will sign an extension for the gas tax to last until Oct. 12. The suspension will save state residents 30 cents per gallon for gas and 33 cents per gallon for diesel. (WSB Atlanta)
5. Two women were robbed at gunpoint early Tuesday morning after leaving Chic, a popular nightclub in Atlanta. The women were robbed by two masked men who made off with thousands of dollars in cash, watches, car keys, and house keys. The victims did not want to be named as of Thursday afternoon because the men were still at large. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Atlanta:

• Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Classic At Dantanna’s (All Day)
• Atlanta Black Theatre Festival And Creative Arts Conference At Kimpton Overland Hotel (10:00 AM)
• Tailgate Party At Lucy's Market (11:00 AM)
• Twilight Trek At Zoo Atlanta (6:30 PM)
• K. Michelle At Spice House Restaurant & Lounge (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Consider growing your family by adopting an available pet in the Atlanta area. Check out the link for adoptable pets! (Atlanta Patch)
• Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Atlanta area. Available properties range from an 880 sq. ft., 2-bed, 1-bath home for $219,000 to a $554,000 home with 4 beds, 4 baths, and 2,388 sq. ft. Get all the details at the link. (Atlanta Patch)
• New hours are coming to the Atlanta Botanical Garden after Labor Day. The garden will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning on Tuesday. (Atlanta Botanical Garden via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.