🌱 Attorney Guilty Of Murder + Ordinance Fines Owners With Noisy Dogs

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Atlanta Daily, fresh off the presses. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including:

• A potential new name for Atlanta's main post office
• Dog food-filled tractor trailer caught on fire
• Former Atlanta attorney Bryan Keith Schmitt found guilty of murder

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 91 Low: 58.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. Atlanta's main post office near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport could have a new name in the future. A bill to rename the location after the late civil rights leader and congressman John Lewis is currently on President Joe Biden's desk. The bill was passed both the House and the Senate. (U.S. News & World Report)
2. A tractor trailer caught fire yesterday morning on I-285 South causing lanes to close for over an hour during the morning commute. The driver of the refrigeration trailer said he was taking the exit when he saw flames in his rearview mirror. The tractor trailer was headed to Florida with dog food. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Collier Heights residents are frustrated with a vacant home which is an eyesore in the historic neighborhood. A filled construction dumpster – putting out an odor – sits in the driveway, grass and weeds in the yard are knee high, and rodents and insects are calling the vacant property home. The home sits under a Stop Work Order because the real estate firm which purchased the property began doing renovations without proper permits. The investor says all necessary permits were applied for but City Hall's "red tape" is what is keeping them from getting the permits. (11Alive.com WXIA)
4. Bryan Keith Schmitt, a former Atlanta attorney, was found guilty of murder today. Schmitt was convicted for a 2019 road rage incident where he drove his Mercedes at Hamid Jahangard, 60, running him over and, ultimately, killing him. The incident reportedly started after the victim threw a golf ball at Schmitt's Mercedes. (WSB Atlanta)
5. Atlanta dog owners could be fined for noisy animals after 10 minutes with a new ordinance. The Atlanta City Council says dog owners now run the risk of a $150 fine and citation if their dog is being a nuisance by howling, barking, or whining for 10 minutes. The ordinance also applies to cats, birds, and other animals. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Atlanta:

• Court Order At Sabbath Brewing (5:00 PM)
• Hauntlanta At The Westin Peachtree Plaza (5:00 PM)
• Fall Music Fest At Center Stage Theater (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• It is Hunger Action Month! Want to pitch in and help fight hunger in your community? You can volunteer here. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• The Atlanta Falcons teamed up with the Seattle Seahawks to give back to the local military. Check out the photo at the link. (Atlanta Falcons via Instagram)
• It's almost Biketober! Sign up for one of the Westside Trail tours going on next month here.(Atlanta BeltLine via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. 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.