🌱 Fulton County Detective's Shooter Sentenced + Braves Player's DUI

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

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First, today's weather:

Warmer with a stray thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Jane C. Barwick has sentenced a man to life in prison for fatally shooting a Fulton County Police Department Detective in 2015. Amanuel Menghesha, 50, was found guilty of malice murder, aggravated assault on a peace officer, and various other charges. The prosecutor was originally seeking the death penalty. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna was arrested for driving under the influence on Friday morning by the Norcross Police Department. This is not the first legal trouble that Ozuna has had in Georgia. In 2021, he was arrested by the Sandy Springs Police Department for choking his wife. He received a 20-game suspension for the 2021 incident. (NBC Chicago)
3. The Fulton County District Attorney's Office deemed Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony "crucial" to its investigation through a court filing on Friday. The subpoena requires Sen. Graham to testify to the grand jury on Tuesday. The investigation is related to the alleged interference in the 2020 Georgia election. (CNN)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Paint Like Bob Ross! At Hammond Park (10:00 AM)
• Food That Rocks At City Springs (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Fulton County offices and facilities will be closed on Sep. 5 to observe Labor Day. Please plan accordingly. (Fulton County)
• The Fulton County Department of Registration & Election is searching for poll workers. Click to apply today. (Fulton County)
• The Georgia Audubon will be creating sanctuaries for birds on Sep. 1 at 2:00 p.m. at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. Click to register. (City of Sandy Springs)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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.