🌱 Schools Open For New Year + Four Men Indicted For Pointing Lasers

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Come along for the most important things happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 88 Low: 71.

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Here are the top stories today in Atlanta:

1. Afterschool program enrollment is open at Atlanta YMCAs. The afterschool program serves 75 elementary schools around town. Kids who participate receive enrichment of social growth and academic achievement. The Y is also hiring for a variety of part-time positions for their afterschool programs. (Reporter Newspapers)
2. Four men are being charged after aiming laser pointers at police helicopters. According to a U.S. attorney, pointing a laser at an aircraft can blind the pilot and make it difficult for them to read their instruments. The four men were indicted by a grand jury on Jul. 13 after separate incidents involving the pointing of a laser at a police helicopter. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Are you looking to make the most of your graduate degree? The Gwinnett Daily Post put together the top 50 jobs in Atlanta that require a graduate degree. Topping out the list is obstetricians and gynecologists, with an average salary of $266,090. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
4. Students returned to school yesterday. For many Atlanta parents, this is the first time since 2020 that they were able to accompany their child through the doors on the first day. While children are excited to begin work on a new year, there is an undercurrent of concern surrounding new waves of COVID-19 cases and protections against armed intruders. Click the link to read about the school district's precautions and adjustments as they enter a new year of school. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. These Atlanta seniors are environmental volunteers. The three individuals found a passion for protecting the environment and adapting to climate change. From shifting houses of faith to more sustainable energy solutions to training farmers in sustainable methods of growing food, these three seniors have put energy into protecting the environment. Visit the link to read their stories. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Atlanta:

• Book Discussion At Avis G. Williams Library (10:15 AM)
• Silver Screens At William C. Brown Library (11:00 AM)
• August Tastings: Loire Valley At Stem Wine Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• What's cooking? Fulton County Library System shared a video of food ideas for Shark Week. Click the link to see the full video. (Fulton County Library System via Facebook)
• Atlanta Department of Watershed Management reported on ongoing repairs to a water main break. The break was at Gardner Street Southwest. (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management via Facebook)
• The Atlanta Hawks shared a highlight reel for NBA Dunk Week. Click the link to see basketball players fly. (Atlanta Hawks via Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— 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.