🌱 Man Found Dead In Airport Bathroom + Motorcycle Hits School Bus

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Atlanta Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things happening in town these days. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening locally, including updates on:

• Missing man found dead in airport bathroom
• The best diners in Atlanta
• Georgia's biggest boating show is back

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. A missing man was found dead in an airport restroom on Thursday. The 64-year-old man, who has not been identified, died of natural causes at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. He was reported missing after he didn't arrive for his scheduled flight. Officials say there is no indication of foul play. (Patch)
2. A crash involving a motorcycle and a school bus ended with one person in critical condition. The motorcycle rider struck the Atlanta Public Schools bus around 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning at the 2100 block of Bolton Road. There was one child on the bus at the time, but they were not injured. The motorcycle rider remains in the hospital in critical condition as of Thursday evening. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Patrick Xavier Clark, 33, who was accused of killing Atlanta rapper Takeoff, posted a $1 million bond on Wednesday and is out of jail. Clark was taken into custody on Dec. 1, 2022, for the Nov. 1, 2022 shooting in Houston where the 28-year-old rapper was shot as an innocent bystander, according to police. Clark is currently under house arrest. (WRDW)
4. After a two-year hiatus, Georgia's biggest and longest-running boating show is returning. The 2023 Discover Boating Atlanta Show will arrive at the Georgia World Congress Center on Jan. 12. The event will run through Jan. 15 and hours will vary each day. There will be displays, events, prizes, and, of course, boats. (Atlanta Downtown)
5. Who doesn't love a good diner? Atlanta has some amazing diners to explore from cozy corners to bright family spots. The list at the link will give you a breakdown of the best diners in metro Atlanta. Is your favorite on the list? (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Atlanta:

• Fine Vibing Brunch at Apache Cafe (10:00 AM)
• Feel Good Friday at TEN ATL (6:00 PM)
• The B-52s: Farewell Tour W/ Special Guest KC & The Sunshine Band at The Fox Theatre (7:30 PM)
• Best Of Atlanta Comedy Showcase at Laughing Skull Lounge (10:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• History After Hours returns on Feb. 16! Embrace the Eighties all over again with Prom Night 1989. (Atlanta History Center via Facebook)
• Visit The Garden Room! This special display at Atlanta Botanical Garden runs through Jan. 15. (Atlanta Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Want to say goodbye to your Christmas tree? Drop it off at a participating Home Depot this Saturday and see your tree recycled! (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.