🌱 Community Court Watch + Krog St. Gas Leak + Shooting Outside Grady

Hello, friends. It's me, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Atlanta Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 92 Low: 73.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis have announced a new community court watch program. The program would place trained members of the public into court proceedings to track outcomes for repeat offenders. Anyone interested in applying for the new Atlanta program can do so here. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. A Monday morning gas leak near Krog Street forced multiple streets to shut down and three businesses to evacuate. A contractor reportedly struck a 4-6 inch natural gas line around 10:30 a.m. that morning, prompting Atlanta Fire Rescue to conduct "atmospheric monitoring in the surrounding structures for concise air readings." During this time, roads were blocked between Edgewood Avenue and Irwin Street NW. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. One person is dead and another is injured after a family dispute outside Grady Memorial Hospital escalated into a shooting. Two of the shooters reportedly fled the scene after the Sunday night incident, with authorities still searching for the third shooter as of Monday evening. According to investigators, there is no active threat to Grady Hospital or the Atlanta community. (Atlanta Patch)
4. Average gas prices in the Atlanta metro have reached a record high of $4.53 per gallon. This marks the first time the rate has gone above $4.50. According to Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman, “Demand for gasoline continues to grow and crude oil supply remains tight. This is an indication that consumers may continue to face higher prices at the pump for the remainder of the summer." (WSB Atlanta)
5. If you're looking for work in the Atlanta area, you may be in luck. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter partner to bring readers the latest local job listings, and there's plenty available in the Atlanta area this time around. Head to the link to check out full-time and part-time opportunities, including some fully-remote positions, and see if any of these could be your next dream job. (Atlanta Patch)

Today in Atlanta:

• 5-Minute Museum: Raphael Soyer, Virtual Event (2:00 PM)
• Bourbon Tasting And Mixed Drink Class At The Blue Ribbon Grill (Tucker, GA) (6:30 PM)
• Fannie: The Music And Life Of Fannie Lou Hamer At City Of South Fulton Southwest Arts Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you require assistance with an overdue water bill, see if you're eligible for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Head to YouTube for a detailed description of the program. (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management via Facebook)
• Award-winning author Caleb Gayle is headed to the Atlanta History Center today (Tuesday, Jun. 14) to discuss his newest release, "We Refuse to Forget: A True Story of Black Creeks, American Identity, and Power." Secure your spot for the author talk here. (Atlanta History Center via Facebook)
• The Professional Fighters League (PFL) Regular Season starts this week! If you are planning on being at OTE Arena Friday night, PFL MMA is offering corporate hospitality options to make the night even better. Learn more about available offerings. (Discover Atlanta via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon 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.