🌱 Cold & Flu Medications Scarce + Atlanta No. 1 Real Estate Market

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this winter morning with your fresh edition of the Atlanta Daily. Let's get this day started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days, including updates on:

• Local pharmacies are struggling to keep their shelves stocked with cold and flu medications due to the influx in virus cases this year.
• An innocent woman who spent five months in jail will receive $1 million in restitution from federal court.
• Economists predict a recession in 2023; however, Atlanta's housing market is expected to remain on top.

But first, today's weather:

Remaining cloudy. High: 50 Low: 17.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. Georgians are facing the brunt of cold and flu season. Local pharmacies are struggling to keep up with the demand for seasonal over-the-counter medications, and chains across the country are experiencing the same issue. People are stocking up on popular medications such as Tylenol and Advil, leaving others without. (WSB Atlanta)
2. A woman who spent five months in jail on false drug charges was awarded over $1 million. The jury in federal court found Atlanta police falsely accused the unidentified woman of hiding cocaine inside an exercise ball after being stopped on the street for jaywalking. After spending a month in jail, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation found the substance was not cocaine, but she remained in prison for an additional four months. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. Although economists predict a recession in 2023, Atlanta is expected to handle it gracefully due to the strong labor market and developments creating investment opportunities in the state. The National Association of Realtors reported Atlanta as the No. 1 real estate market to watch next year. (Reporter Newspapers + Atlanta Intown)
4. Atlanta police held a "Stop the Bleed" active shooter training effort at a downtown LGBTQ nightclub. The training was held exactly one month after a mass shooting occurred at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado. Police Chief Darin Schierbaum wanted to be proactive and show the community what to do and how to help if anything were to happen in the area. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
5. Atlanta’s 39th annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball raised $2 million over the weekend. The fundraising gala and social event focus on increasing awareness of the need for a college education, the students the UNCF serves, and the contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. (The Atlanta Voice)

Today in and around Atlanta:

• Family Movie: The Muppet Christmas Carol At Stonecrest Library, Stonecrest (1:00 PM)
• Atlanta Ballet Presents The Nutcracker At Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre (2:00 PM)
• The Golem: Storms Of The South At Distillery Of Modern Art, Chamblee (7:00 PM)
• Punk Bingo At Red’s Beer Garden (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Brace for the cold, Georgians! Don't forget about your pipes, plants, and pets when temperatures drop below freezing during the holiday weekend. (11Alive.com WXIA)
• The city of Atlanta funded a partnership with the Atlanta Legal Aid Society to allow transgender and gender-expansive residents to change their names and supporting documents for free. Currently, the city has 60 applicants for name changes. (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• The Atlanta Police Department brought children enrolled in the Police Athletic League program to the SWAT Hut on Monday, where they received gifts and engaged with SWAT officers. (City of Atlanta Police Department 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.