🌱 Primerica Convention Today + 4-Year-Old Found On Glenwood Ave.

Hello, hello. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Wednesday edition of the Atlanta Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 84 Low: 69.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. Tens of thousands of conventioneers are expected in downtown Atlanta this week for the largest corporate convention since the start of the pandemic. Today, Primerica, a Duluth-based financial services company, is opening its big biennial in Atlanta. Attendees will hear inspirational speakers, attend workshops, and explore exhibit booths. "This week, Atlanta will know what Primerica is about when thousands of our teammates from across North America gather to celebrate our company's incredible achievements," said Glenn Williams, CEO. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. A 4-year-old was found wandering a street in Atlanta wearing only his Spiderman underwear and a backpack yesterday. The child was found walking around Glenwood Avenue near a shopping area and apartment homes. Atlanta Police were able to find the boy's parents. As of Tuesday evening, police had not yet commented on the incident. (Atlanta Patch)
3. On Monday, Atlanta broke the rainfall record for the year with over 2 inches of reported rainfall. 2.4 inches of rain fell across Atlanta and rain is expected to continue off and on throughout the area. It will stay warm and humid this week with a chance of rain each day of the Jul. 4 weekend. (CBS 46 News)
4. Still making plans for the 4th of July? There are plenty of celebrations happening throughout Atlanta and in the nearby areas including fireworks, parades, and other celebrations. "Look Up Atlanta: July 4 Celebration" will take place on Jul. 3 in the heart of Atlanta at 265 Park Ave W NW while the "Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race" is happening Jul. 4. See all the details at the link. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
5. Looking for a home in the Atlanta area? You're in luck! Patch and Redfin are taking the guesswork out of finding a home. Get the specs on newly-listed properties in our latest real estate roundup. (Atlanta Patch)

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Today in Atlanta:

• Red, White, and Boone's At Boone's (11:00 AM)
• WBE Orientation: Greater Women's Business Council At 1355 Peachtree St NE (1:30 PM)
• Tour of Japan Cocktail Dinner At Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Yesterday marked the 53rd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots of 1969. See how the riots influenced Atlanta’s Gay Liberation movement at the link. (Atlanta History Center via Instagram)
• Mayor Andre Dickens recently launched Atlanta's first-ever LGBTQ Employee Resource Group. This employee-led group will provide a safe space for LGBTQ employees and allies to gather, express themselves, and build strong relationships with their colleagues. (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• Atlanta Fire Rescue is recognizing Firefighter Jason Glasgow for his exceptional service and dedication to ensuring City of Atlanta residents stay safe during extreme heat. See more at the link. (City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department via Facebook)
• Join Mayor Andre Dickens and the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation and Recreation today, Jun. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Rosel Fann Recreation Center for another showcase of skills. (City of Atlanta Government 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.