Get on up, Atlanta! Here’s everything you need to know to get this Monday started. Here are the most important things going on today in town.
First, today’s weather:
Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 65 Low: 48.
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Here are the top five stories in Atlanta today:
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Demand is high and supply is low for teachers in metro Atlanta, so Fulton County Schools administrators are getting creative to attract more teachers for this upcoming school year. That means more money and more paid days are being offered to new – and current – employees. Hiring incentives range from $2,500 to $7,500 for paraprofessionals and full-time special education teachers.And retention incentives to keep teachers range from $1,200 to $2,500. Additionally, paid days to get work done – previously not in the budget – could earn teachers up to nearly $400 a day. To apply, go to the FCS website. (WSB Atlanta)
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As Spring Break approaches in metro Atlanta and throughout Georgia, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and other air carriers are asking for the federal COVID-19 testing and mask requirements for travelers to end as soon as possible. In a letter to President Joe Biden, executives from six major airlines and air transport companies requested he eliminate the mask requirements for airport and airplanes along with international pre-departure COVID-19 testing. As Delta’s Chief Executive Officer, Ed Bastian, noted, the cleaning and safety precautions utilized by Delta and other airlines are enough to keep passengers safe. The White House has not responded to the letter and has not indicated if or when they would consider loosening restrictions. (WSB Atlanta)
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The majority owner of a new multi-million dollar movie studio in metro Atlanta is a Black woman, film veteran Tammy Williams. She is heading Cinema South Studios, which is set to open in Fayette County. A…