🌱 Kengne Bond Denied + State Will Not Oversee Fulton County Election

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening these days in Sandy Springs. Let's do it.

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First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories in and around Sandy Springs today:

1. A Fulton County judge has denied bond for Raissa Kengne. She has been accused of opening fire at an apartment building and office building in Midtown resulting in the death of two individuals. Kengne protested during the hearing and the judge had to remind her that she had the right to remain silent. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. A mixed-use project could replace an auto service center in Sandy Springs. On Aug. 17, The Sandy Springs Planning Commission approved an application for a six-story, mixed-use development that would replace the NAPA AutoCare Center at 5810 Roswell Road and 0 Allen Road, just north of I-285. The developer, Shelton McNally Real Estate Partners, intends to build 199 residential units ranging from 575 square feet to 1,025 square feet. (Reporter Newspapers)
3. The Georgia State Elections Board will not be overtaking the Fulton County election process during the Nov. 8 midterm election. The decision has been delayed until after a performance review is completed following the November election. The decision will ultimately be made after hearings by the Georgia State Elections Board. (Washington Examiner)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Charting Your Destiny - Lunch & Learn At The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber (11:30 AM)
• Live Music At The Select - Restaurant And Bar (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Confused about professional sports surrounding Sandy Springs? Click for a comprehensive guide exploring the area's sports teams. (Press Release Desk )
• The Sandy Springs Police Department will be celebrating National Dog Day with Coffee With a Cop on Friday. The department will be at Perk-N-Pooch on Roswell Road between 10:00 a.m. and noon. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• The Giving Pump campaign is running through Oct. 31 at Shell Stations. A portion of each purchase at designated pumps will be used to support Boys & Girls Clubs across Fulton County and the Atlanta metro. (Shell)
• The parents of a murdered Fulton County detective are speaking out about waiting for justice for over seven years. Detective Terence Green was killed by Amanuel Menghesha, 50 years old, in 2015. Menghesha was sentenced to life plus 375 years on Friday. Green's parents have been grieving since the incident but are finally at ease following the sentencing. (WSBRadio)

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

— 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.