🌱 Shooting Shuts Down Major Highway + Woman Killed In Hit-And-Run

Hey, Atlanta! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue, you'll find news about...

• A shooting that shut down a major Atlanta road.
• The arrival of the fourth annual Atlanta Indian Film Festival.
• The body of a missing 13-year-old boy found.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. A major road in Atlanta was shut down while police conducted an investigation into a nearby shooting. A man was shot near the Auto Zone by Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Peyton Place. Officers are continuing to investigate the area and suggest drivers plan alternate routes for the time being. Police are still looking for the shooter, and are asking the public to come forward with any information. The victim was shot during an altercation he was not involved in. His condition and identity have not been released. (WSB Atlanta)
2. On Monday, a woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver near Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway and Finley Avenue. Brittany P. Glover, the 33-year-old from San Antonio, TX, was crossing the street at 2:15 a.m. outside the crosswalk when she was hit. The driver sped off before authorities could arrive on the scene. Police are investigating the incident. (Atlanta Patch)
3. This weekend marks the return of the Atlanta Indian Film Festival for its fourth year. The festival, which will take place in Roswell, will celebrate the rich tradition of Indian film. There will be six showings on Saturday, from shorts to feature-length films. Those interested can view the full schedule as well as ticket information on the website. (Reporter Newspapers)
4. A fire in Buckhead has caused major damage to a beloved restaurant. Tin Lizzy's Cantina erupted into flames during the early morning hours of Monday. Firefighters rushed to contain the blaze, but significant damage was done to the interior and structure of the popular locale. No one was injured during the fire, which firefighters were eventually able to extinguish. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. (11Alive.com WXIA)
5. A 13-year-old boy missing from nearby Dekalb County has been found dead. The boy, whose name has not been officially released, was reportedly found on Monday in the woods behind a townhome in Lithonia. According to reports, he had been missing since Saturday. Officials said the boy's body was found by a mother and daughter hiking out on the trails. Police have not yet provided further details on the case, or whether they are investigating any suspects. (Macon)

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Today in Atlanta:

• HIV Testing at Conant Performing Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Land Escapes: Journey To Freedom at DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• 'The Pages Of MILIEU Come To Life' at DISCOVER ADAC (10:00 AM)
• Coweta Blue Collar Cornhole Tournament at Madras Park (12:30 PM)
• Inter-Club Council Meeting (ICC) at Conant Performing Arts Center (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you've always wanted to take the Virginia Highland Tour of Homes, now you can! Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles is giving away two free tickets to explore one of the oldest and loveliest neighborhoods in Atlanta. (Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles via Instagram)
• Join the ranks of Atlanta bikers and learn how to ride a bicycle! Whether child or adult, with limited experience or none - all are welcome! (Propel ATL via Facebook)
• The 27-time Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is performing all this week at Atlanta Symphony Hall. Classical music fans should grab tickets while they still can! (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra)
• Those with a taste for beer won't want to miss out on Westside Fall Beer Fest this weekend! Visit Chattahoochee Food Works for a fun and flavorful time. (The Works)
• If your little one is a die-hard Disney fan, you're in luck: Disney On Ice is back in Atlanta, and this time they've brought 'Frozen' and 'Encanto' to the stage! Click the link to learn more and get your tickets now! (Jet Services)

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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.