🌱 Woman Shot In Attempted Carjacking + Steep Mortgage Rates

Morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening these days in town. Today you'll read about these stories and more...

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the No. 1 airport to seize guns
• An Atlanta woman was shot in an attempted carjacking
• Love and Protection foundation is collecting winter clothing for foster children

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. Airport security has caught so many individuals traveling with firearms at security checkpoints over the past three years that fines are in the millions. According to the Transportation Security Administration, passengers face an accumulated $52 million in penalties. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the top airport regarding the number of seized guns. In 2021 alone, security took almost 6,000 guns across the country. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Two suspects shot an Atlanta woman during an attempted carjacking. According to officials, the woman was at a stop light when two men demanded to give them her car. One man shot at the car when she tried driving off, and the bullet hit her leg. The victim is in the hospital for treatment and is in stable condition; however, police are still looking for the suspects. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. A 12-year-old boy is collecting hats, gloves, scarves, and other winter attire for children in foster care or without permanent housing. Caden Jackson created his foundation Love and Protection eight years ago to collect and deliver donations to children across Georgia. Love and Protection donated over 500 items last year and is looking to exceed its record this year. (11Alive.com WXIA)
4. Cheshire Bridge is now open after being shut down for over a year and a half. The city shut down and rebuilt the bridge after a natural gas fire occurred. The bridge will have four lanes in each direction when completely open, and all gas lines are now underground to deter a future gas fire. (WSB Atlanta)
5. Atlanta mortgage rates have skyrocketed from 3.14 percent to 7.08 percent in the past year. Higher interest rates are to fight against inflation. Consumers are waiting to buy because interest rates negatively affect the market, lowering demand and home prices. Buyers will need a total household income of $116,890 before taxes to afford a home in the city. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today in Atlanta:

• Special Election: Fulton County General At Little Five Points Center For Arts And Community (9:00 AM)
• Atlanta Braves Studio Tour At Truist Park (10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM)
• Monday Night Jazz Jam Session At TEN ATL (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you gotten a chance to see the Atlanta Botanical Garden? The garden's harvest-themed transition is absolutely gorgeous and well worth a trip. (Discover Atlanta via Facebook)
• The top three finalists have been chosen for the Atlanta Public Schools 2022 APyeS Principal of the Year Award. Good luck to David A. White, Dr. Andrew Lovett Jr., and Ernest Sessoms Jr.! (Atlanta Public Schools via Facebook)
• Atlanta Medical center is now closed. The closest emergency care options are Grady Medical Hospital, Emory University Hospital, and Atlanta Piedmont Hospital. (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Katie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of Metro Atlanta Chamber! Georgia Trend has recognized her as one of Georgia's most influential leaders. (Metro Atlanta Chamber via Facebook)

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— 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.