🌱 Multiple ATL Flight Cancellations + Market Wagon In Metro Atlanta

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 95 Low: 69.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. Passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were dealing with multiple cancellations over the weekend into Monday. Reportedly, there were more than 150 flights impacted as of Monday afternoon. Some people were still waiting for new flights after theirs were canceled over the weekend. Airlines are blaming high demand, severe weather, and staffing shortages for the cancellations happening across the country. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Kroger Farmers Market has announced a partnership with Market Wagon in metro Atlanta to bring customers access to over 60 farms, chefs, and artisans in the area. Kroger Farmers Market offers a local assortment of over 1,150 products featuring free-range eggs and a variety of veggies grown without pesticides. Customers who are within a 60-mile radius of Atlanta, encompassing 28 counties, can place their orders and choose their preferred delivery day of either Tuesday or Friday. Learn more about the program at the link. (CBS 46 News)
3. Three people have been charged after a street racing activity led to a chase and subsequent crash in Atlanta over the weekend. On Friday night in Northeast Atlanta, police were called to the scene where they found the intersection of Rock Springs Road and Piedmont Avenue shut down by street racing participants. One of the vehicles spotted the police and attempted to flee, hitting a black Mercedes on Monroe Drive. Thankfully, there were only minor injuries and the driver and two passengers were taken into custody shortly after. (CBS 46 News)
4. The city of Atlanta’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is nearing its goal of employing 3,000 young people in the area. City departments including Fire and Rescue, the Department of Corrections, Parks and Recreation, and the Office of Film and Entertainment are showing young people the aspects of day-to-day operations running Georgia’s capital city. Young people aged 14 to -24 can enroll in the program which provides internships, apprenticeships, career exploration, and earn-to-learn opportunities. Learn more about the opportunity at the link. (SaportaReport)
5. Taking up a job hunt? Patch and ZipRecruiter have teamed up to bring you the latest job openings in the Atlanta area. Whether you're looking for part-time work or are ready for a career change, start your search with Patch. (Atlanta Patch)

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Today in Atlanta:

• Mange Dance-Dooley At Little Five Points Center for Arts and Community (8:30 AM)
• Wellness Together Walk-Along At Cumberland Mall (10:00 AM)
• Kids' Punch & Paint At Scott Candler Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Atlanta Police Department's Mounted Patrol participated in the Adamsville Juneteenth Celebration at G.A. Towns Elementary. See photos at the link! (City of Atlanta Police Department via Facebook)
• Netflix is throwing an immersive Bridgerton Ball in Atlanta! See all of the details and how to get on the guest list at the link. (MDJOnline.com)
• Join the MARTA team this Thursday, Jun. 23 for a job fair for bus operators and technicians from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. at MARTA headquarters, across from the Lindbergh Center station. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for new employees. (MARTA via Facebook)
• Do you require assistance with an overdue water bill? You might be eligible for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)! Watch the video at the link for a detailed description of the program. (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management via Facebook)

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— 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.