🌱 Atlanta's 26th Police Chief + Officials To Address Youth Violence

Hi all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Atlanta Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• Atlanta's 26th police chief was sworn in this week.
• The Atlanta Public Safety Commission is holding a meeting to address youth violence.
• Atlanta Housing Authority is creating a disability fund after violating federal disability law.

But first, today's weather:

Not as warm; p.m. showers. High: 66 Low: 53.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. Atlanta's 26th police chief was sworn in this week by Mayor Andre Dickens. Chief Darin Schierbaum was sworn in on Dec. 7 but was already serving as interim chief when Former Chief Rodney Bryant retired in June. (Reporter Newspapers + Atlanta Intown)
2. The Atlanta Public Safety Commission will hold a special meeting for residents next week to suggest strategies to reduce violence involving children. The meeting will be held at Atlanta City Hall on Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting comes after the city council brainstormed ways to decrease youth crime, including imposing an 11:00 p.m. curfew for children under 16 years old. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. Atlanta Housing Authority is creating a $2 million disability fund for violating the federal disability law. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 15 Atlanta housing tenants experienced disability discrimination from 2018 through 2020. Property owners and management companies failed to accommodate requests, including grab bars, assistance animals, accessible parking spots, and other Americans with Disabilities Act compliances. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
4. An Atlanta firefighter is in the hospital after being injured while working to put out a large fire at a boarding house in northwest Atlanta. The firefighter was transported to Grady Hospital with a knee injury. Four people were in the house and were able to escape without injuries. The cause of the fire is unknown. (Atlanta Patch)
5. Atlanta Eagle, a popular LGBTQ bar, has reopened following news of the mass shooting at a gay bar in Colorado last month, along with terroristic threats at local gay bars in Atlanta. Owner Richard Ramey teamed up with police and has increased security at the establishment so customers feel safe. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Atlanta:

• Winter Wonderland Tea At Brassica (1:00 PM)
• Lil Baby & Friends At State Farm Arena (7:30 PM)
• Terminus Ballet Presents "A Christmas Carol Told Again" At KSU Dance Theater (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Atlanta is warning pet parents to keep their dogs on a leash for the safety of pets and people. If not, fines can amount to $1,000 for violators. (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management via Facebook)
• Jesse Synder attempted to burglarize and assaulted two victims in Atlanta this week. Police were able to arrest the individual and released body-cam footage of the arrest. (City of Atlanta Police Department via Facebook)
• Atlanta knows how to ring in the New Year with numerous parties and celebrations! If you are looking for something to do, visit the link for fun ideas. (Adventures in Atlanta)

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Events:

• Terminus Ballet presents "A Christmas Carol Told Again" (December 9)
• Urban Nutcracker Presented by Ballethnic Dance Company (December 10)
• Georgia Festival of Vendors 2022 (December 10)
• Mother Lode Holiday Hullabaloo Pop-up Market (December 10)
• Winter Wanderland Holiday Festival (December 10)
• Holiday Sneaker Brunch (December 11)
• Annual Sounds of Christmas Sing-Along Concert (December 11)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Emory Continuing Education (December 13)
• Food Giveaway (December 17)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN" (December 17)
• Holidays on Stage and Screen (December 17)
• Grown N' Sexy House Party (December 17)
• 2022 Holiday Basketball Camp (December 30)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you around.

— 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.