🌱 2023 Fiscal Year Public Forums + Murder Suspect Turns Himself In

Hello, Sandy Springs! I'm Sean Peek and I'm filling in for your usual curator Patrick for the next couple of days. Please note that your newsletters may be a bit lighter during this time. Now, here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 89 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Sandy Springs residents will get a chance to tell their City Council what they think of the proposed fiscal year 2023 budget at public hearings on June 7 and 21. As part of the proposed budget, higher gas prices are adding more than $480,000 compared to the fiscal year 2022 and at least 11 new full-time positions are envisioned in the city's proposed budget. The public hearings will start at 6 p.m. in the Studio Theatre at 1 Galambos Way on both dates. To make a comment at the meetings, residents must submit a Public Comment Form. (Reporter Newspapers)
2. Yesterday, the Sandy Springs Police Department said that Jamari "PeeWee" Marable of Sandy Springs is being held at the jail on charges including murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and two counts of cruelty to children. Previously, Marable was a suspect in the shooting death on May 23. He turned himself in to the Fulton County Jail on May 28. (Reporter Newspapers)
3. Five new residences were recently listed in the Sandy Springs Area Real Estate Roundup. Four are single-family homes, ranging from 760 square feet to 3,200+ square feet. The apartment residence is part of Park Towers and features a private patio off of each of the two bedrooms. For all Sandy Springs residents looking for a new home, happy house hunting! (Sandy Springs Patch)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Sandy Springs Senior Expo At Byers Theatre At Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Member Orientation at SSPC on June 9! Users can ensure they're maximizing their membership at this free workshop, along with utilizing the Chamber's website to enhance their company. Register on Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber's website today. (Facebook)
• The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is looking to hire more than 200 part-time summer employees — and is offering a $300 bonus to employees who work at least 160 hours between June 5 and July 31. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.