🌱 Historic City Tours + Teen Murderers Arrested

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Atlanta Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick review of 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. This summer, the Atlanta Preservation Center will be holding a series of tours through some of Atlanta's most historic places. Starting tomorrow morning, tour guides will take people through several sights and teach them about the history behind them. Tours will take place all throughout the months of July and August, and will be hosted during mornings and some afternoons. Reservations are required in advance and ticket prices vary on membership status. Sign up today and learn more about the city! (Reporter Newspapers)
2. Two men from two separate teen murder cases were arrested in a Mechanicsville apartment complex. One man, Jabari Dixon, was involved with a shooting that took place in January, which involved a 15 year old boy who passed away. The other man, Roddrick Teasley, was involved with a more recent shooting that killed a 17 year old boy on Jun. 2nd. Both men were arrested by Atlanta police, but there is no evidence that the incidents were connected. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. On Thursday morning, a massive fire consumed an apartment complex near Campbellton Road, and the case has now been ruled an arson. Firefighters arrived at the building around 9:00 a.m., where it took 15 units to extinguish and take care of the incident. There have not been any reported injuries, nor have the police arrested anyone, as of Thursday evening. The investigation is still ongoing. (CBS 46 News)
4. Ashley Reyes-Hernandez, a 15-year-old who was involved in an Amber Alert in Florida, was found unharmed in Chamblee, according to officials. It was reported that 19-year-old Oliver Ramos may have been with Reyes-Hernandez, and Florida police had alerted Atlanta stations that the two may be in the area. Chamblee police reportedly found the two in an apartment complex. Ramos was arrested and is now facing charges of statutory rape and interference with custody. (WSB Atlanta)
5. Last night, the Beloved Benefit concert took place at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The concert featured stars like Chris Tucker and Usher, and aims to benefit the Atlanta community as a whole. The funds from the event go towards different nonprofit organizations and charities that help improve the community's development. The event also paid tribute to John Lewis, a Georgia Congressman who passed away. (WABE 90.1 FM)

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Today in Atlanta:

• Relax And De-Stress With Color Therapy at the Scott Candler Library (10:00 AM)
• Jam Out With Live Music Monthly at Red’s Beer Garden (7:00 PM)
• Blue Man Group at The Fox Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Atlanta History Center will be holding an Educator Expo on Saturday, Aug. 13! Cultural institutions all around the city will discuss how they can help enrich your students learning experience. (Atlanta History Center via Facebook)
• The Final Reports for City Artist Project Grants and our Organizational Grants will be due on Jul. 30th! Applications can be submitted online, and will be accepted until the end of the month. (City of Atlanta - Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs via Facebook)
• The Atlanta Regional Commission will host its Connect ATL event on Aug. 23! The event is designed to help attendees expand their knowledge of the city's infrastructure. (Atlanta Regional Commission via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! See you all 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.