🌱 New Atlanta Police Chief Announced + Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q Bids Goodbye

Hello again, hello! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally. Today's issue includes news about:

• A new police chief announced by Mayor Andre Dickens
• I-285 lane closures after two accidents
• A new food franchise opening in Atlanta

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Sunshine and nice. High: 74 Low: 54.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. On Monday, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens officially named the new police chief of the Atlanta Police Department. After serving as interim police chief, Darin Schierbaum will take on the role of official police chief. Schierbaum became the interim police chief after Chief Rodney Bryant's June retirement. He will be the 26th police chief of the Atlanta Police Department. (Atlanta Patch)
2. Monday morning saw drivers on Interstate 285 struggling with traffic after two separate incidents shut down the highway. Lanes on both sides of I-285 near Roswell Road had to be closed after a major crash involving multiple tractor-trailers. Near Riverside Drive, a second accident involving an eight-car pileup closed an additional two right lanes near Riverside Drive. (Atlanta Patch)
3. It's the end of an era for barbecue lovers in Atlanta. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q has shut its doors after five years. The three stalls in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium that have provided customers with hickory-smoked wings and Frito pies during games are now closed. The company served its last meals on Sunday during the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers. (Eater Atlanta)
4. An Atlanta murder suspect has been arrested after he was caught in metro Atlanta. 28-year-old Jawuan Gaston was apprehended on Oct. 27 in southwest Atlanta after police received information on his whereabouts. Gaston was wanted in connection to the murder of a man during a robbery on Oct. 1. He is facing multiple charges, including murder, association with a criminal street gang, and armed robbery. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
5. The popular franchise Teriyaki Madness opens its first Atlanta location today. Atlanta local Gonzalo de Aristegui is the proud franchisee of the quick service, Seattle-style teriyaki shop. The restaurant will offer teriyaki bowls with chicken, steak, salmon, or tofu with stir-fried vegetables. There are plans to open another two Teriyaki Madness locations in Atlanta over the next two years. (What Now Atlanta)

Today in Atlanta:

• 'The Selfie Studio' Opening At North Cumberland Mall (11:00 AM)
• 'MVP' Benefit Screening At Plaza Theatre (5:30 PM)
• The Past, Present, And Future Of Venture Capital Investing At Illuminarium Atlanta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• What a great game for the Atlanta Falcons! Koo Younghoe helped the team secure first place in the NFC South on Sunday with a 41-yard field goal that clinched the game against the Carolina Panthers. (Atlanta Falcons via Instagram)
• Want to learn more about the Isha Foundation and its Inner Engineering Program? The next question and answer session will be held on Nov. 6! (Isha Foundation via Facebook)
• Mayor Andre Dickens, alongside City Council member Alex Wan and the Atlanta Department of Transportation, recently visited the new Cheshire Bridge Church to celebrate the partial reopening of the bridge. (Atlanta City Council via Facebook)
• Do you want to offer your input on transportation along Candler Road? There's a survey you can participate in to make yourself heard! (MARTA via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.