🌱 Atlanta Meets Federal Ozone Standards + Student Telehealth Services

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Atlanta Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town, including updates on...

• Elderly man arrested on suspicion of murder
• Atlanta now meets federal ozone standards
• Student telehealth services launched at Atlanta Public Schools

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Breezy in the afternoon. High: 79 Low: 55.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. An elderly man was arrested on suspicion of murder Saturday night. According to Atlanta police, the 70-year-old man was found holding a woman hostage in a home on the 2000 block of North Avenue. The man refused to release the woman or allow anyone entry into the home, so SWAT broke down the door. They found the woman in the bathtub and she appeared to be stabbed to death; her identity is still unknown as of Monday evening. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police. (Atlanta Patch)
2. The air in Atlanta now meets federal ozone standards. There are several causes for Atlanta's lower ozone levels, which now meet the Environmental Protection Agency's standards. The dramatic decrease in commuting during the pandemic ranks as one of the foremost factors in the change in ozone levels. Besides providing a boost to the environment, reducing ozone levels can help people with asthma and lung issues, as well as improve cardiac health. (WABE 90.1 FM)
3. The Atlanta Opera is planning a series of community conversations and events around the famous opera 'Madama Butterfly.' Along with partners that include the Japan American Society of Georgia, Atlanta Opera hopes to contextualize and explore the opera. This will be a fascinating and eye-opening experience for fans of history and opera alike. The events will begin on Nov. 5; to learn more, visit the link. (GlobalAtlanta)
4. The Atlanta Art Festival Halloween Weekend is coming back to the city for a truly one-of-a-kind cultural experience. In tandem with Underground Atlanta, the festival will offer visitors immersive artistic experimentation via art, music, food, and more. The festival will run from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30. For more information on what to expect at this event, visit the link. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
5. Student telehealth services began this week for students at the Atlanta Public Schools. The district partnered with Hazel Health to provide students with access to quality health — at no cost to families. The program is available to students enrolled for this school year. (Atlanta Public Schools via Facebook)

Today in Atlanta:

• Gardening With A Focus On Fall Plantings at Little Five Points Center For Art & Community (10:30 AM)
• Petey's Copa Tabling at Conant Performing Arts Center (12:00 PM)
• Blood Red Shoes At The Masquerade (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Want to know what's going on with the Atlanta City Council, and what meetings you can attend? Visit the link for the full schedule. (Atlanta City Council via Facebook)
• Atlanta Habitat for Humanity & ReStore have helped another family create their forever home. Visit the link to learn about the homeowners and to see the new house. (Atlanta Habitat for Humanity & ReStore via Facebook)
• Who's hungry? On Nov. 2, Food Network Star Kardea Brown will be sharing her cookbook at the Atlanta History Center. Click here to learn more. (Atlanta History Center via Facebook)
• Want to work with the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs? If you're a Cultural Rockstar, click here for more information on the open position at the Chastain Arts Center. (City of Atlanta - Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs via Facebook)

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— 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.