🌱 After-School Spot Shortage + New Charges For Rapper Young Thug

Hey, friends! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Sandy Springs Daily. Come along to find out the most important things happening around town.

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First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 89 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Some Fulton County families are struggling to find alternate after-school care options. There is currently a shortage of after-school care spots in Fulton County. The parents were not notified of the shortage until the Friday before the start of the 2022-2023. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Fulton County is reportedly considering leasing 700 of its detention center beds to Atlanta. The Fulton County center only houses about 50 non-violent offenders in its 400,000-square-foot facility. About 300 medical professionals have signed a letter urging the Atlanta City Council to reconsider the proposal due to mass incarceration concerns. (CBS46.com)
3. A Fulton County Superior Court indictment accuses Atlanta rapper Young Thug of nine new charges. The re-indictment was filed on Aug. 5. The new charges are for participating in criminal street gang activity and violating the state's Controlled Substances Act. According to the rapper's attorney, Young Thug "has committed no crime whatsoever." (The Atlanta Voice)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Reading Paws! At The Sandy Springs Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Live Music At The Select - Restaurant And Bar (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Here's a list of the latest Sandy Springs properties to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• The Sandy Springs Police Department is currently recruiting. Click for a list of open positions. (City of Sandy Springs)
• The City of Sandy Springs offers a wide variety of community recreation options. Click to explore a list of activities that residents can participate in. (City of Sandy Springs)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.