🌱 Man Dies After Laying Down In Traffic + Self-Serve Wine Bar Opens

Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Atlanta Daily, fresh off the presses. Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town. In today's briefing, we'll cover these stories and more...

• Police investigate death of man who laid down in traffic
• Self-service wine bar opens in Atlanta
• What's happening this MLK weekend

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. Atlanta law enforcement is investigating the death of a man who laid down in front of traffic on the highway. On Monday evening at around 11:41 p.m., police found a man dead in the roadway of I-75 South near Central Avenue. The man was reportedly lying in the fast lane of the roadway when he was struck and killed by a driver. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. The man's identity has not been released at this time. (WSB Atlanta)
2. A new self-service wine bar and market has opened in Underwood Hills. Taste Wine Bar is located at the Works complex off Chattahoochee Avenue. Customers can sample 50 different wines from self-service taps. Additionally, there are over 100 bottled wines for purchase in the market. (Eater Atlanta)
3. A shooting on Monday night has left one woman in critical condition. At around 11:15 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the 400 block of Highland Avenue. According to authorities, the shooting occurred due to a fight between a man and a woman. No information on the suspect in the shooting has been provided at this time. (Atlanta Patch)
4. If you’re looking for a new place to call home, here are some recently listed houses to hit the Atlanta market. Visit the link to see what's been listed in your area — including a $63,000 property on Fairburn Road SW — along with any open houses happening in the near future. Click on any listing for additional pics and details. (Atlanta Patch)
5. The upcoming long weekend means there's even more than usual to do in and around Atlanta. The Atlanta Comic Convention will be held on Sunday at the Century Center for pop culture fans. For lovers of the outdoors, the Discover Atlanta Boat Show starts Thursday and runs through Sunday at the Georgia World Congress Center. Check out the list for all the options. (Discover Atlanta)

Today in Atlanta:

• Atlanta Market Winter at AmericasMart Atlanta (9:00 AM)
• Storytime With Lingual Kids at East Atlanta Library (3:30 PM)
• Women + Tech Meetup: Goal Setting For 2023 at Piedmont Road NE (5:00 PM)
• Wednesday Music Artist Showcase at Atlantis Restaurant and Lounge (6:00 PM)
• Bourbon & Blues Wednesday: Blues Karaoke at TEN ATL (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Atlanta Humane Society had a bunch of adoptions this weekend in Atlanta! If you’re looking to add a furry friend to your family, help the shelter make this week just as wonderful by adopting a pet. (Atlanta Humane Society via Facebook)
• The Isha Foundation is offering Samyama classes for the first time in five years! You can register between Apr. 26 and May 3. (Isha Foundation via Facebook)
• The Atlanta Habitat for Humanity has announced that the Home Depot Foundation has donated a $1 million grant! This will help the organization build 10 homes in the next two years. (Atlanta Habitat for Humanity & ReStore via Facebook)
• Remember that your MARTA Breeze cards expire after three years. You can check when your card expires at a Breeze vending machine or at breezecard.com. (MARTA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.