🌱 July Atlanta Events + Police Officer Helps Deliver Baby + Gas Tax

Hello, Atlanta! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off to enjoy the holiday this weekend. Your next newsletter will be in your inbox on Tuesday morning. Now, here's everything you need to know about what's going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 89 Low: 72.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. This July, the metro Atlanta will be hosting lots of food and drink events. July events include Smoke Ring 2022: Atlanta BBQ & Music Festival, Atlanta Ice Cream Festival, Fine Wine Series at Piedmont Park, and more. Click the link to learn more about upcoming events this month. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Traveling over the fourth of July weekend? Here's what to expect on the road in Atlanta over the holiday. Click the link to learn about traffic patterns and road closures during the holiday weekend. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. An Atlanta police officer helped deliver a baby boy when his parents couldn't make it to the hospital. A veteran APD lieutenant was in a patrol vehicle over the weekend when he came across a soon-to-be mother and father rushing to get to the hospital to deliver their baby, according to police. The lieutenant and several other supervisors in the car began using their lights and sirens to help them travel faster, but when it was clear they wouldn't make it to the hospital in time, an unnamed lieutenant helped the woman deliver the baby. Body camera footage captured the moment. (WSB Atlanta)
4. On Friday, Gov. Kemp signed an order to extend the suspension of Georgia state gas taxes. The move comes as the order was getting set to expire on Jul. 14. The suspension will now last until Aug. 13. (Atlanta Patch)
5. Atlanta’s public safety task force held its first meeting on Thursday night. The first city-wide public safety task force met to address some of the city’s most urgent issues. In attendance were representatives from law enforcement, the public defender’s office, public health experts, and business leaders — all gathered to brainstorm solutions. (CBS 46 News)

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Today in Atlanta:

• Water Cycle Relay, At DeKalb County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Blind Wille Cook-Out, At Little Five Points Center For Arts And Community (12:00 PM)
• Coloring Our Literacies, At DeKalb County Public Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Universal’s upcoming film 'Nope' will be screening for free on Jul. 19 in Atlanta, ahead of its release on Jul. 22. Click to learn how to win tickets. (FanBolt)
• Video footage captured a driver crashing through a wall at a SW Atlanta business. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
• Tickets to the Atlanta Botanical Garden's first Summer Party on Jul. 23 are on sale now. Experience a vibrant celebration of Latin and Caribbean culture with live music, dancing, food, drinks, floral demos, and more. (Atlanta Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Learn more about Atlanta Public Schools' 2022-23 hiring incentives and find your new career by visiting apscareers.org. (Atlanta Public Schools via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.