🌱 Street Racers Block Interstate + Respiratory Illness In Children

Hello, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a stray t-storm. High: 80 Low: 69.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. Atlanta-based tech startup, Pruuven (pronounced "proven"), was accepted into the Black Founder Accelerator program. Founded by Bryan Hobbs and Marcus Shute, the credentialing and data-trust company is only one of five startups to be accepted into the program. Pruuven received $100,000 and access to training and resources to better assist their startup. (Reporter Newspapers)
2. Street racers and spectators gathered at the northbound lanes at I-75 and I-85 split right after the 17th street bridge last night. The crowd and cars blocked traffic, which was eventually alleviated by police. As of Sunday evening, it was unclear if anyone was hurt or if police had made any arrests regarding this incident. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Atlanta on Aug. 20. Atlanta police officers pursued two men who may have committed a crime at a Texaco gas station that eventually led to one officer firing his weapon at an armed suspect as he was fleeing. The man that was shot was identified as Keyuntae Whitaker, 18, of Jonesboro. (MyFox Chattanooga)
4. An increase of children with respiratory illnesses coming to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has caused the hospital to erect a tent outside of the emergency department at Scottish Rite. The hospital released a statement that said, "Children’s does not and will not turn away a patient who comes to our ED [emergency department]. As part of our ongoing management of high volumes at our hospitals, Children’s is postponing some of our non-emergent surgical cases." (11Alive.com WXIA)
5. The family of Jenna Van Gelderen is still hoping for answers after her disappearance five years ago. On Aug. 19, 2017, Jenna – who is on the autism spectrum – was sitting at her parents' Druid Hills home on Oakdale Road, and was never seen again. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is offering a $50,000 reward in the case but hasn't received any tips or news. (CBS 46 News)

Today in Atlanta:

• Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure - Atlanta - Mini At Olympic Centennial Park (8:00 AM)
• Atlanta's Black History And Civil Rights Tour At Atlanta Marriott Marquis (9:30 AM)
• Sky Recess (Ages 6+) At The Sky Barre Brookhaven (4:30 PM)
• Yoga Presented By Kaiser Permanente At The Battery Atlanta (6:30 PM)
• Happy At Theatrical Outfit (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Atlanta area. Available properties range from a 2,072 sq. ft., 3-bed, 4-bath home for $449,690 to a $478,900 home with 3 beds, 3 baths, and 2,448 sq. ft. Get all the details at the link. (Atlanta Patch)
• Need help with the FLOAT Initiative? The Department of Watershed Management is taking walk-ins and appointments (sign up here!) at Washington Park on Aug. 27. (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management via Facebook)
• The staff at the Georgia Aquarium helped celebrate the 25th birthdays of their bonded puffins Bonnie and Clyde. Check out the adorable photo at the link! (Georgia Aquarium via Twitter)

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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another 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.