🌱 UPS Logistics Launchpad + Atlanta Events This Weekend

Hello, friends! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Atlanta Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on:

• Hostages saved by police during hours-long standoff
• The arrival of the UPS Logistics Launchpad
• What to do in Atlanta this weekend

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 82 Low: 55.

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Here are the top five stories today in Atlanta:

1. A suspect is in custody after a nine-hour standoff with police at an Atlanta metro apartment complex. On Thursday afternoon, officers were called to The Falls at Sope Creek Apartments on Roswell Road. 35-year-old Durrell Harris had barricaded himself inside of his apartment with two hostages. Harris was holding a 7-year-old girl and 19-year-old woman hostage at the time. The hostages were rescued without injuries, and Harris was taken into custody by authorities.(11Alive.com WXIA)
2. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held by the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs in celebration of the opening of the UPS Logistics Launchpad on Wednesday. The event was held to celebrate the growing number of Atlanta entrepreneurs, as well as to promote the warehouse, shipping, and fulfillment areas of the launchpad. The two organizations are collaborating on a project to promote entrepreneurship and ingenuity in Atlanta. (The Atlanta Voice)
3. A routine traffic stop search led to a surprising discovery by police officers. On Oct. 9, officers were engaging in a routine traffic stop near the 300 block of Daniel Street. After smelling marijuana, police searched the vehicle and discovered a stolen handgun, another handgun modified to operate as an automatic, and 518 grams of marijuana. The two men in the vehicle were arrested at the scene. (WSB Atlanta)
4. An off-duty DeKalb County police officer hit by a power line Friday morning while directing traffic. At the time of the incident, police said that utility crews were working to repair a traffic signal. The power line abruptly snapped, and struck the officer on the head. The officer, who was helping to direct traffic, was rushed to the hospital. His identity and condition have not been revealed. (WSB Atlanta)
5. There's always so much going on in Atlanta — and this weekend is no different! With fall in full swing, there are tons of seasonal activities and events you won't want to miss. There's the Maker's Market at Atlantic Station, Origami in the Garden at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and much more. Visit the link to see how you can spend your weekend in Atlanta. (11Alive.com WXIA)

Today in and around Atlanta:

• Bird Walk With Georgia Audubon at Morgan Falls Park in Sandy Springs (8:00 AM)
• Fall Plant Sale at Fernbank Science Center (8:00 AM)
• SORBA Trail Day: Sope Creek at Chattahoochee River National Park (8:45 AM)
• Chess Allaince-Cafe' at Little Five Points Center for Arts and Community (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Sunday is game day! The Falcons take on the 49ers at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and it's going to be an unforgettable game! (Mercedes Benz Stadium Atlanta)
• Saturday marks the City of Atlanta Police Department gun buyback event! Visit the link to learn more. (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• Pay it forward and do some good this weekend with Outreach International! The free Feeding the Homeless Cookout Event will be located in Hurt Park, so come volunteer and help those in need. (AllEvents)
• This weekend, the Atlanta Human Society is reducing adoption fees on all dogs over one year old by 50 percent! This is a great opportunity to add a lovable pooch to your household. (Atlanta Humane Society via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll see you around.

— 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.