🌱 Leaders Want Security Cams At Gas Stations + Street Racing Persists

Hey, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Atlanta Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening around town...

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. The suspects in a carjacking in Atlanta are related to a gang, according to the Fulton County District Attorney's office. According to reports, members of the gang have been suspects in similar crimes. The carjacking took place on Jul. 16 when a woman had her SUV stolen from her and then she was run over by the SUV. The carjacker has since been arrested but is being investigated as part of larger gang activity. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Severe overcrowding in Fulton County facilities has prompted the lease of up to 700 beds from the Atlanta City Detention Center. The Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat has called the overcrowding a crisis. Detainees in Fulton County facilities are being forced to sleep on the ground as a result of the overcrowding. The Mayor reiterated his commitment to repurpose the detention center after the lease agreement is completed. (Metro Atlanta CEO)
3. Street racing in metro Atlanta is still a big issue despite police crackdowns. Drivers were trapped on Sunday evening when street racers shut down the intersection of North Decatur Road and DeKalb Industrial Parkway. Onlookers took cell phone footage of the racing. Click the link to see the video and a full report. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
4. A House Committee is investigating Ventron Management for its eviction filings during the federal eviction moratorium. The company manages more than a dozen properties in the Atlanta area, and received $2.51 million in PPP loans. Investigators say that 91 percent of those eviction filings were for tenants who were only one month behind on rent. (11Alive.com WXIA)
5. As gas stations become a common crime scene, local officials want to require security cameras. According to council member Keisha Waites, the addition of security cameras would make residents feel safer while at the pump. However, Waites says that the city would need approval from the state government in order to enact that requirement. (CBS 46 News)

Today in Atlanta:

• Curated Book Bundles at Sue Kellogg Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Tequila Pairing Dinner at The Battery Atlanta (7:00 PM)
• Auroras: Lights of Wonder at Fernbank Science Center (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Atlanta Falcons shared footage of Clemson alums at training camp. Players were shown working with kids and each other while getting ready for the upcoming football season. (Atlanta Falcons via Instagram)
• The City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs invites you to the dedication of the statue, mural, and field to Hank Aaron. The tribute to the baseball legend begins at 11:00 a.m. today at Adams Park Baseball Complex. (City of Atlanta - Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs via Facebook)
• Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Crews repaired a water main break. The break was located at 1048 Hubbard Street Southwest. (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management via Facebook)

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