🌱 Businesses Chosen For BeltLine Container Park + Record Heat In ATL

Hey, friends! It's Wednesday in Atlanta and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community today. Hope you all have a great day. Here goes...

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid. High: 83 Low: 71.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. Six local businesses have been selected as part of the pilot season for the BeltLine Container Park running from July through November this year. The businesses opening in the marketplace are Cococakes by Coco, Good As Burgers, Grady Baby Company & Apparel, Dope Coffee Company LLC, Not As Famous Cookie Company, and PinkPothos. (What Now Atlanta)
2. The first half of 2022 has been the hottest in Atlanta's history since 1930. More record heat could be on the way if projections come true. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. New homes have been listed for sale in the Atlanta area. Available properties range from a $79,900 property to a $440,000 home with 3 beds, 3 baths, and 1,569 sq. ft. Get all the details in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Atlanta Patch)
4. A 3-year-old boy escaped from ABC Early Learning Academy in Atlanta on Friday morning and now his mother wants answers from the daycare. A Stockbridge police officer found the boy wandering around a parking lot, alone. The boy's mother, Ania Campos, said the daycare did not inform her or her husband he was ever missing. (WSB Atlanta)
5. As the start of a new school year approaches, teacher shortages are affecting Atlanta metro schools. It's reported that Atlanta Public Schools has 114 teaching positions open with the first day of school just around the corner on Aug. 1. (CBS 46 News)

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Today in Atlanta:

• Wellstar Family Series At The Battery Atlanta (10:00 AM)
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• Bourbon & Blues Wednesday: Blues Karaoke At TEN ATL (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bruce Springsteen is coming to Atlanta for a concert for the first time since 2016. The Boss will be performing at the State Farm Arena on Feb. 3, 2023. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• The Fulton County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting today at 10:00 a.m. at the Fulton County Government Center in Atlanta. You can watch the meeting online, too. (Fulton County)
• The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management is urging business owners to follow CDC guidelines to ensure water quality is safe if/when they plan on reopening or increasing usage at their buildings. Learn more about the guidelines for reopening buildings after reduced operations here. (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.