🌱 DA Defends Use Of Rap Lyrics + Sen. Graham's Request Denied

Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally. Here goes.

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First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon thunderstorm. High: 84 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Fulton County's District Attorney Fani Willis reports that her office will continue to use rap lyrics in criminal cases. During her press conference, Willis provided some legal advice: "Don't confess to crimes on rap lyrics." She denied claims she was targeting rappers specifically. Her office has been criticized by some for using Young Thug's lyrics in an indictment on Aug. 5. (NBC News)
2. A federal judge has denied Senator Lindsey Graham's attempt to quash a subpoena in the Fulton County election probe. Judge Leigh Martin May announced the decision on Thursday. The federal judge did put limitations on the questions that the county's prosecutors could ask, however. (Fox News)
3. The City of Sandy Springs has earned the top AAA long-term credit rating. This is the highest credit rating that a municipality can earn through Standard & Poor. The designation means that the confidence that the city will repay a debt is high. According to Standard & Poor, the city has demonstrated fiscal prudence and economic resilience. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Today in and around Sandy Springs:

• Long Road to Human Rights At Fulton County Central Library (3:00 PM)
• Atlanta Black Theatre Festival At City of South Fulton Southwest Arts Center (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Check out the list of the latest Sandy Springs area properties to hit the market. We love the exposed brick on the home on Vernon Ridge Drive. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber's popular networking event is scheduled for Sep. 15 at 11:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring business cards and an appetite. Click to get tickets today. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)
• Here's the latest list of adoption-ready pets in the Sandy Springs area searching for a forever home. Find your new best friend at the link! (Sandy Springs Patch)

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— 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.