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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. Yesterday, the 11th annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival released discounted tickets for its early bird presale, available now through Jun. 30. The ultimate foodie event will be held from Sep. 15 to 18 in the Old Fourth Ward, Westside, and restaurants across the ATL. This year's theme is "A Love Letter to the South," with representatives from all 13 southern states converging in Atlanta to share their craft. (Atlanta Magazine)
2. It seems like wild animals are enjoying the Atlanta BeltLine almost as much as the city's humans are! Six cameras placed along the BeltLine yielded over 28,000 pictures, with footage of 57 different species in and around the greenery. The BeltLine cameras are part of a project by Trees Atlanta, which aims to shed light on the wildlife living in our own backyards. (WABE 90.1 FM)
3. McDonald's restaurants across the greater Atlanta region are offering new benefits to attract local jobseekers. One major perk is a student loan forgiveness program, which was piloted earlier this year for staff and managers across all 264 north Georgia franchises. Additional benefits include paid time off, flexible scheduling, employee meal programs, and tuition assistance. (CBS 46 News)
4. A Walgreens tractor-trailer fire closed down a major Atlanta intersection yesterday morning. Shortly before 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, Jun. 23, the truck reportedly hit a pole, which let off a spark that started the blaze. Smoke covered the intersection of Briarcliff and North Druid Hills Road; all lanes were reopened later that morning. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
5. If you're looking to add a furry friend to your family, start your search with these adoptable Atlanta area pets. Weezer, Leopold, and more are awaiting their forever homes while staying in shelters in and around Atlanta. Visit Patch for pictures, descriptions, and information on taking one of these loveable fluffs home. (Atlanta Patch)

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Today in Atlanta:

• Manga Dance-Cafe At Little Five Points Center for Arts and Community (8:30 AM)
• Savanna Nights At Zoo Atlanta (6:00 PM)
• Out Down South Showcase At Out Front Theatre (7:00 PM)
• Atlanta Dream's Back-To-Back Pride Games At The Gateway Center (College Park, GA) (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Head to Atlanta City Hall tomorrow (Saturday, Jun. 25) from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for a COVID-19 Vaccination and Tailgate event. Meet former NFL legends and enjoy free food, music, and prizes. (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• Also happening tomorrow evening from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. is a tour of Atlanta's historic west end, where participants can enjoy an evening stroll of open homes, a gallery, and a museum. Get tickets online. (Atlanta's Historic West End via Facebook)
• MARTA invites the community to learn more about the Campbellton Community Investment Corridor Project. The public meeting will happen at Junction2800 in Atlanta on Jun. 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (MARTA 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.