🌱 Midterm Election Results + Two Dead After 32 Shots In Home

Good morning, Atlanta! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll learn about...

• The 2022 general election results are in for Georgia.
• Two metro Atlanta residents were killed in a sporadic shooting.
• Public college admissions are declining, according to a USG study.

But first, today's weather:

Winds gradually subsiding. High: 66 Low: 61.

Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is projected to win against Stacey Abrams for the second time, securing his seat in office for four more years. Incumbent Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is also projected to win his re-election bid. Attorney General Chris Carr, Insurance Commissioner John King, and State School Superintendent Richard Woods also led their respective races. As a reminder, all results are unofficial until they are certified. (Atlanta Patch)
2. Two siblings died after unknown suspect(s) fired 32 bullets at their mother's metro Atlanta home. The woman woke up to gunshots and found her two adult children, Darrell and Denee Wheelous, unresponsive in the DeKalb County home. This is not the first incident where suspects fired gunshots at random homes. Last month, one woman was shot by a stray bullet while sleeping, and a drive-by shooting injured four people. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. According to the University System of Georgia (USG), public universities in the state are seeing a decrease in enrollment for the second consecutive year. Four-year public institutions fell 1.6 percent in enrollment across the state. USG attributes the decline to a few factors, including the ongoing effects of the pandemic, financial unpredictability, and a strong job market. (WSB Atlanta)
4. The parks and land preservation organization awarded Ralph Edwards, instrumental in the Atlanta Beltline revitalization effort, the 2022 Conservation Trailblazer. Edwards is a part of the Georgia Chapter of the Trust for Public Land, a nonprofit devoted to preserving land and creating parks across the country. (MDJOnline.com)
5. A 16-year-old boy was shot near Georgia State University (GSU). According to GSU officials, an individual was breaking into cars, and a victim fired shots at the suspect; however, it is unclear if the 16-year-old boy was breaking into vehicles or was a bystander. Investigators are still putting the pieces of the story together as of Wednesday evening. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Atlanta:

• Minority Men's Health Luncheon At Emory Brain Health Center (11:00 AM)
• Anxiety And Stress Management Hosted By Counseling Center Online (12:00 PM)
• Network Under 40 At The Commerce Club (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Five new open houses have been listed in the Atlanta area. Available properties range from a 1,426 sq. ft., four-bed, three-bath home for $344,900 to a $2.1 million home with four beds, five baths, and 3,619 sq. ft. Get all the details at the link. (Atlanta Patch)
• Whether you're House Slytherin or Gryffindor, the Harry Potter exhibit in Atlanta will leave you speechless as you walk the halls of Hogwarts. The immersive experience allows you to sit in Hagrid's giant chair, see Harry's cupboard under the stairs, and much more. (WSB Atlanta)
• Don't have Thanksgiving plans this year? Try one of these Atlanta-based restaurants, which range from three-course meals to buffet-style delights. (Atlanta Eater)

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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.