🌱 Gas Leak Found After Fire Kills 2 + Do Not Approach Escaped Inmate

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your Monday edition of the Atlanta Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on:

• A house fire left two people dead in northwest Atlanta.
• A Metro Transitional Center inmate escaped, and authorities asked the public not to approach her.
• Atlanta faith leaders demand justice for the two young boys killed in a shooting last week.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with periods of rain. High: 51 Low: 49.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. A gas leak was found after an aggressive house fire left two people dead in northwest Atlanta. The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department was called to a fire over the weekend at a one-story, single-family home, and the victims were found after the fire was extinguished. Atlanta Gas Light Company later discovered a gas leak in the home's front yard. As of Sunday, authorities have not officially released the cause of the fire. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. An inmate from the Metro Transitional Center reportedly disappeared during her job and hasn't been seen since Saturday. The Georgia Department of Corrections is asking the public not to approach Rickoria Natasia Wills, 27, who is serving time in prison for aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and criminal damage in the first degree. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Nearly a week after a shooting, faith leaders in Atlanta gathered in prayer at the location where two children, Zyion Charles and Cameron Jackson, were killed. Bernice King, the youngest daughter of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., also attended. People prayed together, lit candles, and had signs demanding justice for the suspects who had yet to be found. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
4. On Friday, an unknown suspect shot a 33-year-old man multiple times while sitting in his car outside a southwest Atlanta convenience store. The incident occurred at C&S Food Mart near the Greenbriar Commons apartment complex. The man was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died. No further details have been released about the suspect as of Sunday. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
5. According to Union City police, BMW Motors employees successfully de-escalated an active shooter situation before police could arrive. A man shot more than eight rounds into the air in the parking lot of the BMW showroom on Jonesboro Road, and workers were able to restrain him. The man previously tried to rob the QT gas station down the street and was unsuccessful. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in and around Atlanta:

• Art Exhibit: Bonita L. Davis At DeKalb County Public Library - Salem-Panola Branch, Stonecrest (10:00 AM)
• Homeschool Meet-Up At Children's Museum Of Atlanta (3:00 PM)
• Blue October At Atlanta Symphony Hall (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Georgia's State Capitol Building decked its halls with a 24-foot Redcedar tree. The Georgia Forestry of Commission helped pick the tree and transport it to the Capitol. (11Alive.com WXIA)
• Over $170,000 was raised for the family of Nicholas Bachhuber, who went missing last week and was later found deceased. About 1,300 people donated to GoFundMe for his wife and 1-year-old son. (WSB Radio)
• The Salvation Army in the Atlanta area is short on volunteers this season and is asking for more volunteers. One hour of bell ringing raises enough money to feed 13 individuals. If you're interested in volunteering, see the link. (The Salvation Army)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.