🌱 Atlanta Medical Center Permanently Closes + Electric School Buses

Hello, Atlanta! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Atlanta Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on:

• A small plane crash that left one person dead
• The closure of the Atlanta Medical Center
• New electric school buses for the Atlanta Public School System

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. One person is dead after a small plane crashed near a popular Atlanta-area hiking trail. According to Georgia authorities, the twin-engine plane went down on Oct. 31 in Rock Mill Park in Alpharetta. The plane was traveling to DeKalb-Peachtree Airport when it crashed. There were two people on the plane at the time. (Subscription: Macon Telegraph)
2. On Nov. 1, the Atlanta Medical Center permanently closed its doors. The center has worked for over 100 years to provide medical services to the poor of Atlanta. Both AMC locations were reportedly losing money, prompting the closure. Local hospitals are already seeing a significant influx of new patients seeking help in response to the closure. (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
3. The Atlanta Public School System has announced that it will replace some of its diesel buses with 25 electric buses. The move is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's $5 billion Clean School Bus Program. A total of 389 school districts nationwide were selected for the first round of funding, with 15 in Georgia alone. The Atlanta Public Schools will receive a $9.9 million grant for the buses. (Reporter Newspapers + Atlanta Intown)
4. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has announced plans to provide high-mobility, all-terrain track wheelchairs for park visitors throughout the state. The wheelchairs will be made available at ten different parks through a partnership with the Aimee Copeland Foundation. Officials hope that these all-terrain wheelchairs will allow people to explore the parks and hit the trails, no matter their mobility. An official unveiling is planned for Nov. 4. (WSB Atlanta)
5. Are you on the hunt for a new home or just curious to see what else is on the market? This roundup showcases the latest listings and upcoming open houses in and around the Atlanta area. Click on an address for more information and images. (Atlanta Patch)

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Today in Atlanta:

• Books And Babies Storytime At Doraville Library (10:00 AM)
• As They Appear To Be: Constructing Images Through Photography At The High Museum of Art (Virtual) (10:30 AM)
• Wesley Chapel Chats At DeKalb County Public Library (12:00 PM)
• C. Ellet’s Prime Rib Wednesday At The Battery Atlanta (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In two weeks, the Atlanta Botanical Garden will unveil Garden Lights, Holiday Nights to the city! The art installation features a variety of holiday sculptures. Click to find dates and tickets. (Atlanta Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• The last Citywide Neighborhood Watch Training of 2022 is this Saturday, Nov. 5. Learn more and sign up at the link. (City of Atlanta Police Department via Facebook)
• Last Thursday, the Atlanta Beltline Running Club hit the streets in costume! Visit the link for some fun photos of the coolest costumes on the run. (Atlanta BeltLine via Facebook)
• Grab your bicycle and helmet and get ready to roll! A new protected bike lane is now open in District 1! (Atlanta City Council via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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.