🌱 GA's First Balloon Convention + Volunteers Beautify Covenant House

Hello, friends! I'm back with your new copy of the Atlanta Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. Two metro Atlanta party planners have reached new heights while hosting Georgia's first balloon convention. Oscar Baker and Lery Massey, co-owners of Lou And Lee’s Events and Designs and the "Bow Tie Crew," held the event at the Fairfield Inn in Duluth for over 75 registered. (WSB Atlanta)
2. A home for young adults received a makeover from the United Way of Greater Atlanta. Volunteers finished two beautification projects at the Covenant House Georgia, which serves and works with young people working to overcome homelessness and escape trafficking. According to Covenant House executive director Dr. Alie Redd, the support from volunteers is especially meaningful as the nonprofit is operating on a slim budget. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Looking for a new home in the Atlanta area? Visit Patch to browse the latest local properties to hit the market. Featured listings include a 4-bed, 3-bath single-family home for $735,000 as well as a 1-bed, 1-bath condo for $215,000. (Atlanta Patch)
4. Two people are dead and several more are injured after a series of violent crimes — all of which happened in a 14-hour span across Atlanta. Around 2:30 a.m., homicide investigators responded to a call of a person injured, at which time they found a man with multiple stab wounds. Through the course of the day, Atlanta police responded to three additional shooting incidents, including one fatal shooting. (CBS 46 News)
5. Dinosaur lovers of all ages won't want to miss the Fernbank Museum's new "Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family" exhibit. Participants can learn about the Tyrannosaur family tree by browsing life-sized skeletons, models, fossil specimens, and more. The exhibit will run through Sep. 5. (Rockdale Newton Citizen)

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Today in Atlanta:

• ACT At Little Five Points Center for Arts and Community (9:00 AM)
• Mornings With GWBC® - AT&T, Virtual Event Hosted By Greater Women's Business Council (10:00 AM)
• Sweat & Sip In The Sky At Epicurean Atlanta (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Atlanta History Center has back-to-back Author Talks lined up this week! David Hoffman will be presenting virtually on Wednesday, Jun. 29, with Ernie Suggs and Ambassador Andrew Young on Thursday, Jun. 30. (Atlanta History Center via Facebook)
• Cocktails in the summer just hit different! Discover Atlanta highlights the delicious and aesthetically-pleasing drinks of Gypsy Kitchen, Buena Vidas Tapas, Storico Vino, and more. (Discover Atlanta via Facebook)
• Last week, the Atlanta Police Department held an active shooter training for first responders. The goal of the training, which took place on Jun. 22 at the Fox Theatre, was to help police, fire, EMS, and communications work together cohesively during a crisis. (WSB Atlanta)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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.