🌱 Boarded-Up House Fire + 100 Black Men Of Atlanta + Pride Night

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days...

First, today's weather:

A gusty t-storm in the p.m. High: 94 Low: 75.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. Atlanta fire crews devised a plan to battle a blaze and hot temperatures at a boarded-up house. On Thursday, Atlanta Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Shawn Manns and his crew were on their way back to their station after responding to a call when they noticed a plume of black smoke rising in the distance. They arrived at the house fire in the 500 block of Cairo Street in northwest Atlanta with a report of two people staying inside; however, firefighters confirmed no one was inside. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. An anti-gun violence committee, 100 Black Men of Atlanta, strives to reduce gun violence among Black youth. The committee aims to minimize gun violence through conflict-resolution education within the communities they serve by partnering with local school districts to facilitate youth outreach. Click the link to hear acting chair and former co-chair Joshua Byrd and Richard Byrd discuss the organization's anti-gun violence campaign. (WABE 90.1 FM)
3. If you're looking for options other than the public pool to cool off, visit one of the free splash pads and fountains around metro Atlanta. Head over to one of the city's fountains, such as Duluth Town Green Fountain or E.E. Robinson Park Fountain, to feel refreshed. Or, have some fun at splash pads like D.H. Stanton Park and Splash ‘N Play or Historic Fourth Ward Park Splash Pad. (11Alive.com WXIA)
4. Next week, the Atlanta Braves will host their 12th annual Pride Night. Among the scheduled festivities will be a pregame party at the Coca-Cola Roxy hosted by motivational speaker and LGBTQ+ influencer Lisa Cunningham, along with the Braves retail pride collection fashion show and entertainment from DJ Kimber from Nonsense ATL. The event is scheduled for Jun. 22 at the Battery at Truist Park. (CBS 46 News)
5. Atlanta native DJ Toomp is set to receive the Black Excellence Icon award. The Grammy award-winning music producer will receive the award by officials from Aye Tea Elle Elevated Tapas, the elite boutique restaurant in College Park, for his countless contributions to both the music culture and the community. The award will be presented at the 2nd annual Juneteenth Community Block Party on Sunday. (CBS 46 News)

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Today in Atlanta:

• Manga Dance Camp-Cafe', At Little Five Points Center For Arts And Community (8:30 AM)
• Teen Take And Make Craft Station, At DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Third Fridays On Main Street Presents The Juneteenth Cultural Celebration & Concert, At Frankie Arnold Stage & Courtyard (6:00 PM)
• Survival Safari, At Zoo Atlanta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here's a list of things to do in Atlanta this weekend, Jun. 17-19. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• 27 beagles were transferred to the Atlanta Humane Society by The Humane Society of the United States after being relinquished from a facility that breeds animals for animal testing. Right now, these beagles need your support. (Atlanta Humane Society via Facebook)
• Join the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Department of Human Resources for Vaccinate and Tailgate on Jun. 25! The event is open to the public and hosted in partnership with the NFL Alumni Association, Georgia Department of Public Health, Fulton County Board of Health, and CORE. (City of Atlanta Police Department via Facebook)

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Events:

• Hear Us Roar! (June 18)
• Salsa ATL's Dinner & Latin Night Atlanta Sat June 18, 2022 (June 18)
• Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19)
• Wellness Together Walk-Along At Cumberland Mall (June 21)
• Farmers Jam Summer Smash (June 23)
• Forgotten Pearls: A Tribute to Patrice Rushen, Roberta Flack & Minnie Riperton (July 9)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! See you tomorrow morning for 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.