🌱 Last Day To Register To Vote + Sales Tax Request Denied

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Sandy Springs Daily. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

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But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 74 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Georgia's General Election will be on Nov. 8. Today is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming election. Early voting will begin on Oct. 17. The last day to request an absentee ballot is Oct. 28. Click for a Fulton County sample ballot, or visit 11Alive for a list of ballot questions. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Mayors have once again rejected Fulton County's sales tax share request. The mayors rejected the offer that would have sent $341 million more to the county compared to the current amount. Fulton County Commission Chairman Pitts claims that the additional funds would allow the county to address the rising cost of public health and public safety services that it offers to 1.2 million residents. (Reporter Newspapers)
3. Georgia gas prices are creeping back up. The state's average for a gallon of gas is $3.22, five cents higher compared to last week. The most expensive area for gas in the state is the Atlanta metro. (WSB Atlanta)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Jump Start Fitness At City Green (6:00 AM)
• Sparkle House Volunteer Interest Meeting At City Green (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Sandy Springs Police Department reminds drivers to dial 911 to report accidents as soon as possible and to move vehicles to a safe location following an accident. Those two actions will help the department better respond to traffic accidents. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• The Sandy Springs Tennis Center is offering a free week of tennis through Saturday, Oct. 15. Click to sign up. (City of Sandy Springs)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll be back in your inbox 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.