🌱 Murder Suspect Hiding In Atlanta + Blood Near Homeless Camp

Hello again, friends! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Atlanta Daily. Let's get this day started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days, including updates on:

• A Houston murder suspect believed to be hiding in Atlanta
• The investigation into a pool of blood discovered near a downtown homeless camp
• The Atlanta Airbnb featured in a new Netflix film

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. Police believe 28-year-old Steven Lamar Jones, a suspect in the murder of 28-year-old Clarence Logan, could be hiding in Atlanta. The two Atlanta locals were at a hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, when Jones allegedly stabbed Logan multiple times on Sep. 9. Atlanta police ask anyone who knows where Jones may be to call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Around 11:00 p.m. on Nov. 2, Atlanta police officers received a call about a body outside of 190 Marietta St. near CNN Center in downtown Atlanta. Officers did not find a body but are investigating the pool of blood discovered around the railroad tracks near a homeless camp. (WSB Atlanta)
3. The fictional Victorian home featured in Netflix's Halloween-themed comedy film "The Curse of Bridge Hollow" is in Atlanta. The house is now an Atlanta Airbnb that can be rented for vacation or events. It is located at 229 Howard St. Northeast. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
4. Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar Chef Olivia Hurst, a local Atlanta chef, won her episode of the Food Network's "Chopped" on Oct. 25. Hurst said, "This was an exciting opportunity to compete against some amazing chefs, represent Cattle Shed, and give Food Network viewers a glimpse of some of the interesting dishes that inspire me." (Reporter Newspapers + Atlanta Intown)
5. Lizzo, a famous pop star and one of the most famous vegans, recently raved about the vegan restaurant Planted Soul in Atlanta. Planted Soul owner Deja Francis said she was "completely blown away" by Lizzo's praise, which let her know she is on the right path with her business. Planted Soul first opened two years ago under the name "Soul Vegan." (GPB News)

Today in Atlanta:

• Atl Jam At Lee + White (10:00 AM)
• 2022 LACE Awards: Greater Women's Business Council At Georgia Aquarium (6:00 PM)
• Xfinity Movie Series At The Battery Atlanta (7:00 PM)
• Horizon Theatre Performance: "Great Comet" At Little Five Points Center For Arts And Community (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Yesterday, Nov. 3, a 90-year-old man was hospitalized after an Atlanta house fire located in the 900 block of Park Avenue SE near Grant Park. View the link to read more. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
• A three-bedroom home with a modern kitchen is for sale on Lakeshore Lane in Atlanta! View the link to see the latest homes for sale in your area. (Atlanta Patch)
• Binx, an adorable Labrador Retriever mixed breed puppy, is looking for a forever family! View the link to see more adoptable pets in the Atlanta area. (Atlanta Patch)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.