🌱 Two Slain In Sweet Sixteen Shooting + Protestors Clash At Cop City

Welcome back, Atlanta. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll find news about:

• Protestors were charged with domestic terrorism after clashes at the proposed Cop City location.
• Atlanta Public Schools is holding meetings on potential rezoning.
• Gucci Mane is coming back to State Farm Arena!

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with clouds and sun. High: 63 Low: 51.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. Atlanta public schools will be holding meetings on a potential rezoning effort to combat overcrowded schools. Beginning today (Mar. 8) and continuing through Mar. 15, virtual and in-person meetings will be held for schools throughout the district. In-person meetings will take place at 6:00 p.m. and virtual meetings will take place at noon. Click the link to register for meetings or find out more about the schedule. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Two high school students were killed and seven others were injured in a shooting at a sweet sixteen birthday party in Douglas County. According to officials, shots broke out outside a birthday party, striking students whose ages ranged from fourteen to nineteen years old. According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Department, the shooter was not identified. (Subscription: Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Clergy members delivered letters to the Atlanta City Council on Monday to protest the construction of the so-called "Cop City." Faith leaders and activists joined together on Monday to hold a press conference regarding the planned construction. There, clergy members held a rally in opposition to the construction slated for a lot in DeKalb County. Click the link to see photos and learn more. (Decaturish.com )
4. Twenty-three protestors were charged after a clash with police turned violent on Sunday evening. An estimated 100 protestors who were in attendance at the South River Music Festival left the event, changed into black clothing, and entered the proposed site of the controversial police training center located in DeKalb County. Thirty-five people were detained at the scene, twenty-three of whom are being charged with domestic terrorism. Click the link for photos and videos. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
5. Looking to see Gucci Mane live in concert? You'll get an opportunity at the Atlanta Hawks game on Mar. 26. It will be the Atlanta-based rapper's first time performing at a Hawks game in seven years. At his last performance at a Hawks game, he proposed to his now-wife Keyshia Ka'oir Davis. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Atlanta:

• Women's History Month Trivia Challenge at Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (10:00 AM)
• Books and Babies Storytime at Decatur Library (10:00 AM)
• Bourbon & Blues Wednesday at TEN ATL (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Monday, the Atlanta City Council approved legislation authorizing a $2.8 million donation to Park Pride. The donation will fund green space improvements and park upgrades across Atlanta. (Atlanta City Council via Facebook)
• Atlanta Public Schools invites you to their very first violence prevention event! The event will feature free tools and resources for parents and community members to prevent violence. (Atlanta Public Schools via Facebook)
• The City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Resilience is looking for interns! The office is hiring 25 college students for an eight-week paid and comprehensive summer opportunity. Click the link to learn more and apply. (City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Resilience via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.