🌱 Young Boy Killed In Hit & Run + Tornadoes Strike In Metro Atlanta

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Atlanta Daily. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening locally, including updates on:

• Young boy killed in hit-and-run
• Tornadoes hit the Atlanta metro
• January food and drink events in Atlanta

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 62 Low: 38.

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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:

1. A young boy was killed in a hit-and run incident in Atlanta. The nine-year-old by was struck in the 300 block of Cleveland Avenue. The boy was out walking around 6:30 p.m. when he was struck. He later died at the hospital from his injuries. (Atlanta Patch)
2. Officials from the National Weather Service have confirmed that a tornado touched down in the metro Atlanta area. During heavy storms on Tuesday night, a tornado hit Sullivan Road in Coweta County. There was some property damage, as well as fallen trees and downed power wires. The entire area remains under a tornado watch as of this writing. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. If you're in the market for a new home, odds are you've already browsed through all the internet listings for Atlanta. And while you may have learned roughly what these houses are like from the images, there's just no comparison to witnessing the real thing. To help those looking to purchase a home in the Atlanta area, here are five recently listed homes, with information included on scheduled open houses. Happy house hunting! (Atlanta Patch)
4. It's 2023 in Atlanta, and that means it's time to get hungry! Atlanta has a wide variety of food and drink-related events this month. There will be wine tastings, dessert sampling events, and the chance to drink bourbon for a good cause. You can view all the mouth-watering options at the link. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. A downtown Walgreens has been the victim of a smash-and-grab burglary. Located on Peachtree Street, the Walgreens had its front window smashed by an unknown suspect with a cinderblock. The man stole five bottles of wine before fleeing the scene. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Atlanta:

• Thursdays With Jada Nycole Ellise at W Atlanta (6:00 PM)
• R&B Thursday Featuring DJ Bomb Jahlaam at TEN ATL (6:00 PM)
• Fresh Pasta 101 at Condesa Coffee (6:30 PM)
• The Merry Wives Of Windsor at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Atlanta Hawks have honored the Centennial Middle School coach, Michael Willis! Congratulations on this award. (Atlanta Public Schools via Facebook)
• Council Member Michael Julian Bond honored some amazing civil servants at their retirement ceremony. Thank you for your years of service! (Atlanta City Council via Facebook)
• Need to know the latest on bus detours? MARTA has an updated list of bus re-routes to make your commute a little less chaotic. (MARTA via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.