🌱 Atlanta University Center Shooting + Atlanta Medical Center Closes

Hey, everybody. It's Monday in Atlanta and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town, including news about:

• 4 injured in a shooting on Sunday.
• Atlanta Medical Center 's closure.
• Atlanta's first seasonal cold front.

But first, today's weather:

Not as warm with a shower. High: 74 Low: 39.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Atlanta:

1. Four people were wounded in a shooting in the Atlanta University Center area according to officials. Police on duty reported hearing gunfire around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday near the Robert W. Woodruff Library. The gunfire came from a Clark Atlanta University Homecoming party. Three victims were transported to the hospital, and a fourth refused medical attention. (Atlanta Patch)
2. As of Nov. 1, the Atlanta Medical Center will completely close, putting stress on other area hospitals. Mercy Care representatives report that they expect the number of patients to easily double on a typical weekday without the Atlanta Medical Center. Mercy Care is normally used by homeless, low-income, or uninsured patients who will now have longer wait times or limited access to services due to the increase in patients. (WSB Radio)
3. Atlanta's first cold front of the season could break several weather records this upcoming week. Temperatures are expected to drop 20 degrees below average, and frost will be likely across metro Atlanta. Tuesday is expected to be the coldest afternoon with a high of only low to mid 50s. (11Alive.com WXIA)
4. On Saturday, the Atlanta Police Department hosted a gun buyback event to help take guns off of the streets. The program is part of mayor Andre Dickens' One Safe City initiative. The city paid $50 for handguns and $100 for long guns. According to the police department, officials collected a total of 302 weapons, distributing over $23,000. (WSB Atlanta)
5. Former President Obama is expected to come to the metro Atlanta area on Oct. 28 in support of Stacey Abrams. His appearance is being pitched as a grassroots event to encourage Georgia residents to vote during the last week of early in-person voting. (11Alive.com WXIA)

Today in Atlanta:

• Yoga Class At The Battery Atlanta (6:30 PM)
• Noah Cyrus Concert At Buckhead Theatre (8:00 PM)
• Fox Theatre Ghost Tours At Fox Theatre (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tickets have already been purchased for every night of Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Some nights are busier than others, and you never know if your preferred night is going to sell out. Get your tickets here. (Atlanta Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Join the City of Atlanta Government on Oct. 19, 25, and 27 for Mayor Andre Dickens’ Community Town Halls. Locations change each week, so be sure to reference the schedule before joining. Any community resident is welcome to come. (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• Do you love Halloween? Are you looking for the best costume contests and scariest haunted houses in the Atlanta metro area this spooky season? Check out this list of the most fun, Halloween-themed events in the area throughout the month of October. (Decaturish)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.