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Hello Atlanta! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's planned for Lakewood Heights' historic school site?
  • Why did Atlanta council suddenly stall the $68M city jail sale?
  • How did APS and Fulton push graduation rates to record highs?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Atlanta approves redevelopment of former Lakewood Heights Elementary School (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Atlanta residents in Lakewood Heights will see their historic former elementary school transformed into a mixed-use development with new housing and neighborhood-serving commercial space. Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta Urban Development, and the city are partnering to preserve the 1932 building while adding mixed-income homes and keeping the land under long-term public stewardship.
   

2. Atlanta council members pause $68M sale of city jail to Fulton County (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Atlanta residents should know that the City Council's Finance Committee has paused a proposed $68 million sale of the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County for at least two weeks. Councilmembers and advocates want clearer answers on staffing, finances, and inmate welfare before deciding on a deal that could reshape the city's criminal justice system for decades.
   

3. Metro Atlanta school districts see graduation rate increase (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Metro Atlanta families get good news as Atlanta Public Schools' graduation rate climbs to 91.2%, up 20 points since 2016, and Fulton County Schools hits a record 93.4%. Both districts now exceed Georgia's record-high statewide average, with leaders focused on sustaining gains without lowering academic rigor.
   

4. 2 women jailed after dispute leads to shooting, police say (wsbtv.com) — An overnight dispute among three women in downtown Atlanta ended with one woman shot in the foot and two others jailed, according to police. Officers say alcohol may have fueled the argument near Spring Street, and one suspect now faces an aggravated assault charge while investigators continue looking into what sparked the violence.
   

5. Atlanta Commercial Real Estate Guide (culturaldaily.com) — If you're planning to launch or grow a business in Atlanta, this guide walks you through choosing the right commercial space, from budgeting and zoning to lease terms. It highlights key neighborhoods like Midtown, Buckhead, Downtown, and West Midtown, and explains how brokers and property managers can help you navigate the city's busy commercial real estate market.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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