🌱 Unemployment At Record Lows + Five Must-See Atlanta Fall Festivals

Hello, Atlanta. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day. In today's issue, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Georgia unemployment remains at record lows
• Five fall festivals you won't want to miss
• Authorities are investigating a school shooting at Clark Atlanta University

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. The Invest Atlanta Board has officially approved $39 million in funding to create more affordable housing. The money will be used to purchase 2 Peachtree St. from the state. The area will be converted into affordable housing. The project is expected to create hundreds of housing units. (Reporter Newspapers + Atlanta Intown)
2. Four people have been injured in a shooting incident at Clark Atlanta University. Early Sunday, students were celebrating their homecoming outside a campus library where a DJ was playing. Shots were fired from a vehicle that injured four people, including three students. Police arrived on the scene, but no arrests have been made. None of the injuries were critical. (Subscription: Opelika Auburn News)
3. A deadly crash in northwest Atlanta left two people dead and others injured. The incident occurred near the intersection of Northside Drive and 14th Street on Thursday morning. Atlanta police tried to stop a vehicle; it sped through a red light and struck another car. The driver of the second vehicle, 39-year-old Bracho Barriors, as well as the passenger in the front seat, 27-year-old Gemini Jerome Jackson, were killed in the crash. Three passengers in the backseat were rushed to the hospital. The driver of the first vehicle suffered serious injuries. (11Alive.com WXIA)
4. It's finally fall, which means there are tons of fun seasonal events around the Atlanta metro area. As the city gears up for fall events of all types, it might be hard to know which are worth visiting. We've found a list of five fall festivals in Atlanta you won't want to miss. Visit the link to start planning your fall fun now. (MDJOnline.com)
5. Georgia unemployment is once again at record lows. This is the third month in a row where unemployment rates have held steady at 2.8% – a record low. Meanwhile, the number of jobs currently hiring in the state has been at an all-time high. The national average for unemployment is 3.5% as of September reports. (Subscription: Rockdale-Newton Citizen)

Today in Atlanta:

• Party For Preservation at The Historic Pace House (6:00 PM)
• Twilight Trek at Zoo Atlanta (6:30 PM)
• The Tempest at Conant Performing Arts Center (8:00 PM)
• Chicago at Fox Theatre (8:00 PM)
• Haunting On Howell Mill at Urbantree Cidery (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Atlanta teams stick together! The Atlanta Falcons wished the Atlanta Hawks a great season on Instagram. We can't wait to watch both teams in action! (Atlanta Falcons via Instagram)
• Mayor Andre Dickens was on hand to greet attendees of Venture Atlanta. This is the largest venture capital conference in the Southeast, and a great way for tech founders, funders, and talent to meet up and network! (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• Want to talk civics and the city? Mayor Andre Dickens is hosting his second Community Town Hall on Oct. 24! Visit the link for more information. (City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Resilience via Facebook)
• MARTA is holding a job fair for bus operators and technicians on Oct. 27! If you're looking for amazing benefits, competitive wages, and a way to contribute to the city of Atlanta, stop by! (MARTA via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.