🌱 Fulton County Jail Conditions + 'New Year's Eve Swingin' Party'

Hey, neighbors. It's Saturday in Sandy Springs and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Because community information is power!

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But first, today's weather:

Some sun with a shower. High: 65 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. The Southern Center for Human Rights reports the Fulton County Jail is undergoing serious issues. Fulton records obtained by the organization indicate that the jail is severely understaffed while malnourishment, lice, and scabies are impacting inmates. The county leads the state's largest jails in deaths since 2009. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office did not respond to the request for comment about the released records. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. The 'New Year's Eve Swingin' Party' will feature Joe Gransden and Francine Reed. Gransden is a Sandy Springs native and a big-band leader. The party will be held at the Byers Theatre on Dec. 31 at 8:00 p.m. There will be an afterparty following the main event. Click the link for ticket information. (City of Sandy Springs)
3. A Fulton County mother is speaking out about how a student who threatened to murder her daughter has been allowed to return to school. The incident occurred on social media and initially resulted in a suspension from Cambridge High School. The teenage boy was allegedly suspended for four days. (WSBTV)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Advanced Class! Paint Like Bob Ross! At Haymond Park (8:30 AM)
• Calligraphy Class At The Abernathy Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Boyd At The American Legion (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Sandy Springs Youth Sports is searching for volunteers to help finish Sparkle House. Click the link for volunteer information. (Sandy Springs Youth Sports via Facebook)
• Futbol Fever will be held on Dec. 10 at 10:00 a.m. at City Green. The event will be screening quarterfinal matches. Participants are encouraged to bring friends and lawn chairs. (City of Sandy Springs)
• Fulton County is actively recruiting to fill various open positions. Click the link to view the full list of open positions. (Fulton County)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you Monday morning for your next 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.