🌱 What To Expect From Hurricane Ian + Deadly Pile-Up On I-95

Hello, friends! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. Today you'll find these stories and more...

• Bracing for bad weather from Hurricane Ian
• Deadly early-morning pile-up on I-95
• Rodent remains force Atlanta police out of airport office

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Nice with clouds and sun. High: 75 Low: 52.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. On Oct. 1, the Atlanta Design Festival will return to Georgia. Running through Oct. 11, the event includes in-depth architectural tours of Atlanta and Serenbe. There will also be a conference where architects and designers will share their experiences and answer questions. Seventeen modern buildings in the area will be showcased during the festival. (Reporter Newspapers)
2. Atlanta police are asking the public for any information they may have regarding a home shooting. Officers were called to the scene on Walker Street on Sep. 1. Multiple people were seen shooting at each other before fleeing the scene. Although no one was injured, property was damaged. The suspects still have not been identified, and there is no word on what led to the shooting. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. One person is dead and others have been injured after a deadly pile-up on I-75 yesterday. The accident occurred around 3:00 a.m. on the Downtown Connector. At some point during the crash, fuel spilled out and covered the highway. Traffic was shut down for three hours before the wreckage could be cleared. There have been no reports on what may have caused the accident. (Atlanta Patch)
4. Atlanta police were forced to evacuate their office at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to a major rodent issue. Officers were horrified to discover a dead three-pound rat in the ceiling of their office after noticing a disgusting smell. Officials are concerned this indicates a serious infestation throughout the building. Atlanta officers, concerned for their personal health and well-being, are demanding their work environment at the airport be up to safety standards. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
5. Hurricane Ian is going to make for a wet weekend. Rain is expected to start in the metro Atlanta area sometime on Friday. Saturday, however, will see the worst of Ian. Experts believe the metro could experience up to five inches of rain and wind gusts up to 39 mph. East Georgia runs a risk of isolated tornadoes. (CBS 46 News)

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Today in and around Atlanta:

• Enlightened Collective: Dooley At Little Five Points Center for Arts and Community (6:00 PM)
• "Anything But A Paintbrush" At Conant Veranda, Brookhaven (8:00 PM)
• The LadyGang's The Lady Secrets Tour At Buckhead Theater (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The owner and chairman of the Atlanta Falcons, Arthur M. Blank, turned 80 on Monday! If you're a Falcon's fan, head to his Instagram to send him many happy returns. (Atlanta Falcons via Instagram)
• MARTA is hiring! The Metro Atlanta Transit Authority is seeking bus operators and journeymen bus technicians; you can get more information at the link. (MARTA via Facebook)
• Thursday is National Coffee Day! Make your celebration extra fun and fancy with a delicious canned espresso martini from Post Meridiem Spirits! (Atlanta Patch)
• North Atlanta Georgia High School is holding its annual Powder Puff game today! Come watch girls from all grades hit the football field starting at 5:30 p.m. (Atlanta Public Schools)

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Events:

• Hispanic Heritage Edition Viernes Tropicales Latin Night Sept 30, 2022 (September 30)
• Online discussion for roofing contractors in Atlanta, GA (October 1)
• Fall Festival & Community Health Fair (October 1)
• 10th Annual Biketober (October 1)
• 3hr Salsa class Atlanta - Beginner / Beyond Basics Oct 1st (October 1)
• Coro Vocati Performs "Dear World" (October 1)
• Dinner & Latin Night Atlanta @ Tony's John's Creek Sat Oct 1, 2022 (October 1)
• Pride POPS in the Park! (October 2)
• Painting Classes for Adults (October 3)
• 4wk Salsa & Bachata class - Beginner / Beyond Basics @ Ballroom Impact (October 3)
• Conscious Capitalism : How To Defuse Divisiveness Using Conscious Conversations (October 4)
• Meet the Author: William Shatner (October 5)
• Minority Men's Health Discussion- Minding Your Mental Health (October 13)
• Gospel Concert featuring Byron Cage (October 14)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. 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.