🌱 Delta Drops Flight Change Fees For 4th Of July + Blueberry Day

Morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Atlanta Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community today. Let's have at it.

First, today's weather:

A couple of t-storms; humid. High: 84 Low: 69.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. Atlanta-based Delta Airlines will temporarily drop fees for flight changes over the 4th of July holiday. Customers will not be required to pay a fare difference or flight change fees for trips scheduled between Jul. 1 through 4. According to AAA, approximately three million Georgians plan to leave town for the weekend. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Today (Thursday, Jun. 30) is Blueberry Day at Virginia Highland Farmers Market! From 3 p.m.-7 p.m., attendees can enjoy blueberry sales and specials, children's activities, a photo booth, drawings, and giveaways. For more information about the event, hosted by Community Farmers Markets, visit cfmatl.org. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Nominations are officially open for the 2022 Atlanta Startup Awards. The awards ceremony, scheduled for Oct. 12 at Atlantic Yards in Midtown, will honor early-stage and growth-stage entrepreneurs and startups across the Atlanta metro. Click here to learn more about the Atlanta Startup Awards or to nominate a local business. (Metro Atlanta CEO)
4. Some Atlanta residents have expressed frustration with the rise in graffiti on bridges and signs downtown. According to city officials, there is a 24-hour crew dedicated to cleaning up graffiti, though the recurring nature of the problem makes it difficult to fully control. Residents can dial 311 to report graffiti sightings. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
5. Looking for a new home and not getting enough information from listings? You won't want to miss these upcoming open houses in the Atlanta metro this weekend. Three homes in Decatur, just 20 minutes outside Atlanta proper, will be shown between Saturday and Sunday. Visit Patch for house specs, pictures, and additional details. (Atlanta Patch)

Today in Atlanta:

• Firefall At Fernbank Science Center (10:00 AM)
• Asteroid: Mission Extreme At Fernbank Science Center (11:00 AM)
• Impact Earth! At Fernbank Science Center (1:00 PM)
• Learn to Juggle With Jared At Brookhaven Branch Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Museum of Illusions, also known as the originator of illusions "edutainment” museums, announced Atlanta will soon be home to the brand's largest location ever opened. (Metro Atlanta CEO)
• Headed to the AJC Peachtree Road Race or the city's 4th of July celebrations? MARTA will provide additional bus and rail service between Saturday, Jul. 2 and Monday, Jul. 4. Visit the MARTA website for all the details. (MARTA via Facebook)
• The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Atlanta History Center on Wednesday, Jul. 6 between 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn more or sign up to donate here. (Atlanta History Center 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.