🌱 Holiday Weekend Events In Atlanta + Zoo Atlanta Closes Due To Cold

Hey, everybody. It's Friday in Atlanta and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community. Because community information is power! Today you'll find news about:

• Atlanta shooting leaves one man dead
• What to do this holiday weekend in Atlanta
• Zoo Atlanta closes due to weather

But first, today's weather:

Windy and very cold. High: 22 Low: 12.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. Authorities are investigating a shooting that left one man dead. The shooting took place early Thursday morning in the 3500 block of Campbellton Road. The man was rushed to the hospital, where he died of his injuries. His identity has not been released. (Patch)
2. Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Look no further than these Atlanta animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Many pound animals are still looking for their forever home and shelters are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets with families. Take a look at this list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you’re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. (Atlanta Patch)
3. It's the holiday weekend, and there's plenty to do all around Atlanta. There will be Cirque Du Soleil shows, a seafood-packed Feast of the Seven Fishes for a culinary adventure, and much more. You can also travel to nearby Powder Springs for a reindeer scavenger hunt. The list at the link provides 15 options for things to do this holiday weekend. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
4. Zoo Atlanta will be closed on Friday and Saturday ahead of dangerously cold temperatures. Zoo Atlanta announced the decision was made to provide care and protection to the animals who call the zoo their home. Zoo employees are working to ensure all the animals are protected from the extreme weather conditions. The zoo will also be closed on Christmas Day. (WSB Atlanta)
5. Due to the impending dangerous weather, the Georgia Department of Transportation has warned drivers of poor road conditions. To protect people and reduce the possibility of accidents, I-75 South Metro Express and the Northwest Corridors are closed in both directions until deemed safe. The shutdown began last night at 10:30 p.m. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Atlanta:

• A Christmas Carol at Alliance Theatre (2:30 PM)
• Fusion Fridays at The Starling Atlanta Midtown (6:00 PM)
• Love Fridays at Rose Bar (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Atlanta Police Department's Santa Cop event took place on Dec. 16. Officers took children to the Hard Rock Cafe for breakfast before heading to Target to do some holiday shopping. See photos at the link! (City of Atlanta Police Department via Facebook)
• MARTA has released its Christmas 2022 Holiday Service Schedule. Make sure to take a look before heading out the door. (MARTA via Facebook)
• The latest issue of the Moving Atlanta Forward newsletter is out! Take a look to see what's going on to keep our city safe and thriving. (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.