🌱 Atlanta Rapper Trouble Suddenly Dies + Block Party Shooting

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Partly sunny. High: 86 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Atlanta:

1. According to Def Jam Recordings, Atlanta-based Trouble has suddenly died. The cause of his sudden death has not been revealed yet. Trouble's legal name is Mariel Semonte Orr. He rose to fame after his 2011 song "Bussin" garnered more than 2.7 million views on YouTube. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a shooting that broke out at a block party in northwest Atlanta. According to the department, the incident occurred at Woodland Heights II on Center Street NW. Investigators have determined that the shooters knew each other. It is unclear what started the shooting. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. Thousands of Atlanta families will no longer be able to access extra Snap benefits. On Jun. 1, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program returned its benefits to pre-pandemic levels. Now, SNAP benefits will be based on income, household size, and deductions to determine eligibility. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Atlanta:

• Take and Make Craft: Cork Sailboat At Brookhaven Branch Library (All Day)
• Curated Book Bundles At DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Atlanta Humane Society highlights Sheldon. He enjoys cozy couches, dog beds, and the occasional lap nap. Click to see if Sheldon would be a good addition to your family. (Facebook)
• The City of Atlanta participated in Wear Orange Weekend to raise gun violence awareness. (Facebook)
• The Atlanta Police Department will be hosting Coffee with a Cop in Zone 1 on Wednesday. The event will be at Juniper Cafe and Riverside Community. Click to learn more. (Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon 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.