Flash Flood Warning Across Metro Atlanta If it feels like you’ve had endless rain, you’re not imagining it. Several metro counties, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett, are under a Flash Flood Warning until 6:30 a.m. Most areas already saw 2-4 inches overnight, with another 1-2 inches possible. Roads are flooding fast, cars are getting stranded, and crashes are being reported. Drive carefully and stay safe out there.
Drew Charter Kindergarteners Get $10,000 Surprise Investment Funds Parents at Drew Charter School in Atlanta got the shock of a lifetime yesterday: every kindergarten student is receiving a $10,000 investment fund. The goal? Close the wealth gap and break cycles of poverty. The money will grow over time, but kids can only access it after graduating from an Atlanta public school and completing financial literacy courses at Drew. What a game-changing start for these little ones!
Iconic Midtown Movie Theater Shutting Down Sad news for movie fans: IPIC Theaters at Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta is closing April 28. The spot was loved for its plush recliners, chef-driven food and drinks delivered right to your seat, and that luxe vibe. The company filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing business challenges. Over 160 employees are affected. Catch one last fancy movie night before it’s gone.
There you have it, your three things to kick off the day.