The plan for Atlanta’s water system

Hello, all of you! The forecast calls for temperatures in the mid-80s and scattered showers this afternoon.

From a news perspective, we’re all set to discuss Atlanta United’s firing of its manager, a possible appeals court hearing date for ongoing efforts to disqualify Fani Willis and d ‘a big victory for conservatives fighting DEI initiatives in corporate America. “Sesame Street” is also coming to town.

But first: more on Atlanta’s water problems.

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“AN ACT OF NEGLIGENCE”

Captain’s log, day 5.

The boil water advisory remains in effect in part of Atlanta, although its limits have been significantly reduced since previous dispatches. (Residents are advised to check their address here.)

Watershed workers finally stopped the gushing geyser near 11th and Peachtree streets yesterday, after reaching the shutoff valve lying directly beneath the aquatic onslaught. Repairs continue.

Local mayor Andre Dickens appeared at a brief press conference, apologizing once again for poor communication and long repair times. Dickens — who attended a campaign fundraiser in Memphis, Tennessee, as his city’s problems were festering — took no questions.

However, he said he took the criticism to heart.

And later in the afternoon, residents attended a city council meeting to provide further thought. A sample, for the record:

Shortly afterward, Watershed Commissioner Al Wiggins and Interim COO LaChandra Burks (both of whom were appointed to their current positions just a month ago) addressed the council .

“We’re repairing pipes dating back to the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s and our infrastructure is falling apart,” Burks said. “And we know it.”

So what do they do about it, you ask?

Meanwhile: Dickens announced plans to create a financial relief fund for the many businesses that suffered financial losses during the outage.

“We know the critical role our small businesses play in our lives and our economy and we ensure our neighborhoods are thriving,” the mayor said.

Stay tuned AJC.com for continuous coverage of Atlanta’s water crisis. In the meantime, here are some other stories:

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ON FILE

The effort to disqualify Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis from the county’s election interference case against Donald Trump and others is officially on the Georgia Court of Appeals docket.

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MORE TOP STORIES

» A lawsuit filed by prison software company Talitrix accuses Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat of failing to pay an $865,000 bill related to a contract to monitor inmate bracelets.

» The teenage driver accused of hitting and killing a 4-year-old outside the Mall of Georgia has been released from jail after posting $5,900 bail.

» A new legal battle is brewing over the estate of Diane McIver, who was shot and killed by her husband Tex in 2016. The trustee argues that her godson should not receive settlement funds.

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DEI WITHDRAWAL

A panel of judges from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund and its program providing small business grants for Black women.

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INFLATION, huh?

The typical pay package for CEOs of S&P 500 companies increased nearly 13% last year, while workers’ salaries and benefits rose just 4%.

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PINEDA EXIT

Atlanta United fired manager Gonzalo Pineda on Monday, following the team’s fifth straight home loss. The team has just one win in MLS this season and is 34-34-29 since Pineda took over in 2021.

Rob Valentino will act as interim manager.

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BRAVES IN BOSTON

The Braves begin a two-game series against the Red Sox in Boston tonight (7:10 p.m. on Bally Sports South). The team is 42-10 over the past two Junes, and the AJC’s Mark Bradley is hoping for another month of slumps ahead.

» Ohtani’s ex-performer expected to plead guilty today

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THE SUMMER OF USHER

Atlanta icon Usher has a busy month ahead: he’ll receive the Voice of the Culture Award from the American Society of Composers and Publishers and the Lifetime Achieve Award at the BET Awards, then headline the Essence Fest in New Orleans.

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ONE FOR CHILDREN

“Sesame Street: The Musical” begins a two-month run tomorrow at the Center for Puppetry Arts. The show features favorites like Elmo and Cookie Monster preparing for their very first musical. How meta!

“Sesame Street has always been a guide for how we should interact as friends and in society,” writer and director John Rockefeller told the AJC. “At the bottom of it all is how to cooperate with each other. »

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MORE TO EXPLORE

» US urges UN Security Council to support Gaza ceasefire plan

» Republicans protest bipartisan composition of Cherokee County Board of Elections

» 16-year-old charged in deadly Gwinnett drug bust

» 10 injured when car veers off I-20, hits MARTA bus

» A medical marijuana company will cultivate cannabis in Mâcon

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TO THIS DATE

June 4, 1919

The U.S. Senate passed the law preceding the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote.

It became the law of the land in 1920, but Georgia didn’t allow women the right to vote until two years later — and didn’t technically ratify the amendment until 1970.

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PHOTO OF THE DAY

AJC photographer Arvin Temkar captured World War II veterans like Wilbur Myers arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for a Delta charter flight to Normandy. Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.

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ONE MORE THING

Before you go: The Atlanta Track Club has selected the finalists for the national anthem ahead of this year’s AJC Peachtree Road Race. Watch their videos and vote for your favorite!

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Till next time.