🌱 Man Who Performed Fake Arrest Charged + New Chipotle Coming Soon

Morning, friends! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Atlanta Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening around town, including updates on:

• Charges for a local man who performed a fake arrest
• A new Chipotle coming to Atlanta
• A loan program to help local businesses acquire commercial real estate

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Sunny and cool. High: 52 Low: 33.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. A man who performed a fake arrest after a car crash has been charged by the Atlanta Police Department. The incident happened on Sunday along GA 400, where 24-year-old Deondre Owens had joined the crash victim on the side of the road. According to officers, Owens told them that he first had chased down the other driver involved in the accident. Upon catching up, Owens donned a ballistic vest, handcuffs, and an AR-15 and arrested the driver. Owens has been charged with aggravated assault and fake imprisonment. (WSB Atlanta)
2. A new Chipotle restaurant is coming to Cascade Road. Located near the Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, the freestanding restaurant will measure 2,330 square feet. The location will have a pickup window exclusively for online orders. There will also be an outdoor dining area available to customers. (What Now Atlanta)
3. Atlanta has launched a new loan program to help local businesses acquire commercial property. The $3.5 million initiative, called the Atlanta Commercial Down Payment Assistance Loan Program, will offer businesses low-interest financing to qualified business owners. Small businesses can apply for a loan of up to 20 percent of the commercial property costs. More information is available at the link. (Reporter Newspapers + Atlanta Intown)
4. If you’re hoping to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your family, start with these Atlanta-area animal shelters with pets up for adoption. If you see an animal that touches your heart, click the link to learn more or begin the adoption process. Which loving pet will you take home? (Atlanta Patch)
5. Healthcare provider CareSource will be making a $25,000 donation to the Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement. The donation will help fund the Statewide Community Health Network Development Initiative. The goal of the initiative is to increase health equity across Georgia. The funding will be used to train community health workers throughout the state. (The Atlanta Voice)

Today in Atlanta:

• Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Home For The Holidays Designer Showhouse & Marketplace At 914 Buckingham Circle (10:00 AM)
• From Earth To The Universe At Fernbank Science Center (4:00 PM)
• A Perfectly Paired Friendsgiving At Epicurean Theatre (5:30 PM)
• Buttered Bourbon At Eventide Brewing (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Historic Oakland Cemetery Bell Tower has completed its renovations! You can check out this historical spot, which was built back in 1899. (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• The Clayton County Locally Preferred Alternative on State Route 54 will be updated from commuter rail to bus rapid transit! Stay tuned for the final results. (MARTA via Facebook)
• The weekend is finally here! If you're looking for some fun and exciting activities in Atlanta to keep you busy, this list will help! (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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

— 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.