🌱 Judge Overturns Abortion Ban + Law Firm Donates 2,000 Turkeys

Hey, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today. Today you'll find news about...

• Fulton County judge overturns the abortion ban that had been in effect since July.
• A law firm is making an enormous donation for its annual Thanksgiving event.
• Archer Aviation hopes to build an electric air taxi base in Atlanta by 2025.

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Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 51 Low: 32.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. A ban on abortions after the six-week mark, or when doctors detect a heartbeat, that had been in effect since July was overturned by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney yesterday. A lawsuit filed by opponents of the law argued it was unconstitutional as the law violates the right to privacy. McBurney agreed with the case, and the ban now applies statewide. (Associated Press)
2. An Atlanta law firm is donating 2,000 turkeys and $20,000 worth of groceries to families in need for Thanksgiving. Witherite Law Group hosts an annual giveaway, but this year will be incomparable in the metro Atlanta area. The company is partnering with V-103 The People’s Station, 1-800-TruckWreck, and New Birth Missionary Baptist Church to host the giveaway. (The Atlanta Voice)
3. A California company hopes to build a $118 million plant in Atlanta to house its electric aircraft. Archer Aviation is attempting to create air taxis that take off and land vertically, have six propellers, and seat four passengers and a pilot. The investment could also bring 1,000 jobs to the area by 2025. (WSB Atlanta)
4. A 16-year-old is now in custody after a fatal shooting in a Chick-fil-A parking lot. Police charged the teenager with involuntary manslaughter; however, this incident is separate from another recent shooting of a 21-year-old man at this location. Local businesses are searching for ways to increase police patrol and lower crime in the area. (WSB Atlanta)
5. Michael Harris II, Atlanta Braves outfielder, was named the 2022 National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year. The 21-year-old won against his teammate Spencer Strider. Nine Braves players have received the award over the years, with the most recent awardee in 2018. (Atlanta Patch)

Today in and around Atlanta:

• Indulge To Fight Pancreatic Cancer At Casa Nuova And Cork And Glass (9:00 AM)
• Global Education And Your Career At Conant Performing Arts Center (12:30 PM)
• Wine Wednesdays At Habitat Cafe (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Atlanta area. Available properties range from a 1,123 sq. ft., three-bed, two-bath home for $239,000 to a $639,000 home with four beds, four baths, and 2,900 sq. ft. Get details about these homes and other houses that hit the market at the link. (Atlanta Patch)
• If you're looking for an event to lighten the winter blues, comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham is making his sixth stop in Atlanta. Tickets for his show at the State Farm Arena on March 23, 2023, are on sale now! (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• Atlanta government officials announced opening warming centers when temperatures reach 35 degrees or below for at least five hours. More information about the centers and criteria for opening is at the link. (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning 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.