🌱 Chrisleys Face Prison Time + Cab Drivers Struggle Post-Pandemic

Hey, everybody. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Atlanta Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. Including updates on...

• "Chrisley Knows Best" reality stars sentenced to prison time.
• MacKenzie Scott donates $9 million to the Healthcare Georgia Foundation.
• The Atlanta City Council extended relief for taxicab drivers struggling to buy updated taxis.

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Sun followed by some clouds. High: 67 Low: 47.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. Todd and Julie Chrisley, known for their reality TV show "Chrisley Knows Best," which began in Atlanta, recently received sentences for their bank fraud and tax evasion conviction earlier this year. Todd was given a 12-year prison sentence, and Julie received seven years. (Associated Press)
2. Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the divorcee of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, donated $9 million to Healthcare Georgia Foundation. The nonprofit cares for vulnerable populations and underserved communities in the state. It will use the funds to leverage state partnerships to create a healthier life for Georgia residents. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. Atlanta is extending two more years of relief for cab drivers suffering from the effects of the pandemic. The relief allows cab drivers to operate a vehicle up to 10 years old versus the initial 7-year-old limit. Travelers are choosing other ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, leaving the taxicab industry plummeting. As a result, drivers need help affording newer vehicles to stay within code requirements. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. Viral videos of street racers have turned the metro Atlanta area into one of the most popular destinations for illegal street racing and takeovers. State Sen. Emanuel Jones passed a law last year which would allow fines of up to $1,000 for spectators and put drivers in jail until trial. However, a new law fines as high as $5,000 and allows police to seize vehicles. Jones plans on filing a new bill with stricter penalties, including felony charges. (WSB Atlanta)
5. A Florida family stopped in Atlanta as part of their vacation to visit the Georgia Aquarium when they discovered their van was stolen from a parking lot on Marietta Street. Joriane Horning and her husband initially received messages from their credit card companies about fraudulent charges, and they went to check the wallet – which was left in the missing car. There are no suspects in custody. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in and around Atlanta:

• Friendsgiving At Mission + Market (5:00 PM)
• Drinksgiving At Urban Tree Cidery (5:00 PM)
• Electric Avenue: The 80s MTV Experience At 37 Main Avondale Estates (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Lenox Square is celebrating the holidays all month long with Christmas carolers, live reindeer, a hot chocolate crawl, and holiday entertainment. Take advantage of the festivities beginning Nov. 27! (Lenox Square)
• Atlanta City Council hosted a successful Thanksgiving food drive! Council member Marci Collier Overstreet partnered with the Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully, Inc. to donate meals to families in need. (Atlanta City Council via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Darin Schierbaum, the new chief of police for the City of Atlanta Police Department! Schierbaum is the 26th chief to serve the city. (Atlanta City Council via Facebook)

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— 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.