🌱 Political Figures Visit Buckhead + Double Shooting Investigation

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First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around in the p.m.. High: 89 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Buckhead today:

1. Buckhead abortion clinics remain open despite a state abortion law. The clinics are referring women to North Carolina and Florida to receive abortion services. Many Southern states are reportedly struggling to handle the influx of new patients. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. More political figures are stopping in Georgia in anticipation of the midterm elections. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz will be speaking at Westin Buckhead's Truth and Courage PAC conference tomorrow. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be attending a private event on Sep. 1 at a Buckhead resident's home. The midterm election is on Nov. 8. Click to register to vote. (CBS46)
3. A Friday morning Buckhead shooting has left one individual injured and another dead. The incident occurred at Prominence Apartment in the 3600 block of Lenox Road around 2:00 a.m. According to detectives, the double shooting appears to be in connection to a drug-related robbery. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Atlanta Police Department. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

Today in Buckhead:

• Kid's Cooking Class At Maggiano's Little Italy (9:00 AM)
• Dreamscapes Exhibition At Buckhead Public Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Buckhead Heritage Society President Charlotte Margolin will be speaking at today's New Hope A.M.E. Church's rededication ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. (Buckhead Heritage Society via Facebook)
• The Fulton County Library System is holding a Homeschool Meet Up on Monday, Aug. 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Metropolitan Library. Caregivers and others are welcome to attend. (Fulton County Library System via Facebook)
• The Buckhead Theatre is currently selling tickets for Dave East - No Place Like Home Tour. The tour will be on Friday, Oct. 7. Click to get tickets. (Buckhead Theatre via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow 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.