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In today's newsletter:

  • Three injured in Sunday shooting at East Point MARTA station
  • Atlanta police warn parents after car stolen with child inside
  • How Beltline businesses are gearing up for Atlanta’s 2026 World Cup boom

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📰 News we're reading

1. MARTA Shooting Injures 3 In East Point (patch.com) — MARTA riders in the Atlanta area are being warned after three people were hurt in a Sunday afternoon shooting at the East Point MARTA station’s bus loop, with all victims taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. Police say the injuries are not life-threatening, but detectives are still working to identify suspects and determine what led to the gunfire.
   

2. Car With Child Inside Stolen In Atlanta (patch.com) — Atlanta parents are being urged to never leave children alone in vehicles after police released body camera video from a December incident where a car was reportedly stolen with a young girl inside. An Atlanta Police sergeant is using the case to stress simple safety steps—turn off the car, take the keys, and bring children with you every time—to prevent similar scares.
   

3. Atlanta Beltline promotes plan for small businesses ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches (wabe.org) — Atlanta small businesses along the Beltline are being urged to gear up now for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to bring up to $1 billion into the local economy. A new Business Readiness Playbook, digital hub, and accelerator program aim to help neighborhood entrepreneurs capture visiting fan dollars and scale up in time for eight Atlanta-hosted matches.
   

4. Some things new amid all that is old under the Gold Dome in Atlanta (statesboroherald.com) — Georgia lawmakers returning to the Capitol in downtown Atlanta this week will find a freshly renovated House chamber, from cushioned new carpet and sturdier chairs to upgraded wiring and HVAC. The $82.5 million facelift also added Georgia-sourced gold leaf to the ceiling and improved accessibility for visitors, all completed just in time for the new legislative session.
   

5. Why Mattel's first-ever Barbie with autism is sparking conversation (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Atlanta parents and autism advocates are weighing in on Mattel’s first Barbie doll with autism, highlighting both its inclusive design and its limitations. A Metro Atlanta mom, a local psychologist, and national advocacy groups debate how well the doll reflects the full autism spectrum, especially for children in DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties. Their perspectives show why representation in toys matters here at home.
   

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