🌱 Fulton County Schools Provide Narcan + LGBTQ+ Interactive Exhibit

Hey, friends. It's Tuesday in Atlanta and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Today you'll read about...

• Schools in Fulton County are stocking Narcan in case of emergencies.
• Former Atlanta police officer Sung Kim requested his case be moved to federal court.
• A new outdoor interactive LGBTQ+ exhibit is on display for the community.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. As opioid overdoses increase across the country, metro Atlanta school districts are stocking up on the life-saving drug Narcan for emergencies. Fulton County Schools announced the medication, which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, would be available soon in every school, including elementary schools. Middle and high schools are already supplied. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. The attorney representing former Atlanta police officer Sung Kim, who was charged with murder in the FBI task force shooting of Jimmy Atchison, asked that his client's case be moved to federal court. The 26-year police veteran shot Atchison in January 2019. Atchison was wanted for stealing a woman's cell phone at gunpoint; however, he was unarmed when Kim shot him. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. An outdoor, interactive oral history experience is now on display at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights until October. The “Out Down South” exhibit commemorates Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ history through portraiture and oral histories told by local queer heroes. You can visit the center's website for more information about the free exhibit. (WABE 90.1 FM)
4. The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will return from Feb. 8-21 in four different theaters. The festival showcases short subjects, animated films, and documentaries totaling 60 movies bringing in nearly 40,000 attendees. The festival is the biggest of its kind in the world which also includes receptions, musical performances, and a chance to speak with the artists. (Subsription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. The city of East Point encourages the community to assist nearby residents impacted by the recent tornado in Selma, Alabama, and nearby towns in Georgia. The city is hosting a donation drive on Jan. 28 beginning at 10:00 a.m., where the community can donate items from water and paper towels to baby formula and food. Visit the city's website for more information about the donation event. (MDJOnline.com)

Today in Atlanta:

• City Council Regular Meeting - City of South Fulton At Southwest Arts Center (4:00 PM)
• Harry Potter Trivia Series At Best End Brewing Company (7:00 PM)
• Atlanta Opera: Don Giovanni At Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Legendary rock artist Stevie Nicks is on her way to the Peach State in 2023. Nicks will perform on May 22 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Ticket sales will begin on Jan. 27 at 10:00 a.m. (11Alive.com WXIA)
• The Fulton County Board of Health is partnering with organizations in the area to provide free fentanyl test strips so the public can check drugs for its presence. Fentanyl tests are available on the StopHIVATL website. (GPB News)
• Full- and part-time job opportunities are available in the Atlanta area. Available positions include MRI call center agent, delivery driver, administrative assistant, product and operations coordinator, and more. Click the link for more details about companies hiring in the area. (Atlanta Patch)

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About me: Lauren is a freelance copywriter for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism. She is a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.