🌱 Property Taxes To Increase By 3.85% + Interstate 285 Fire

Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town. Let's dive right in.

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 90 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. The Sandy Springs City Council has voted to maintain the same millage rate for 2022. The rate will remain at 4.731 mills, which is the same rate that the city has used for the last five years. Despite the rate remaining the same, property taxes will increase by 3.85 percent due to increased property values. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. According to the Fulton County District Attorney, Mariah Carey, Marlo Hampton, Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley, and Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan were among the targets of the recent celebrity robbery spree. On Monday, District Attorney Fani Willis announced a 220-count indictment against gang members who allegedly robbed the homes. The gang members are also accused of threatening victims and attempting to kidnap some. (NY Daily News)
3. A fire on Interstate 285 in Fulton County shut down all southbound lanes on Wednesday. The fire was reported around 11:30 a.m. and the lanes reopened around 1:00 p.m. The Georgia Department of Transportation has not indicated what caused the fire. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Hallow-Read With The Fulton County Public Library (8:00 AM)
• Live Music At The Select Restaurant + Bar (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Check out this list of three upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Sandy Springs area this weekend. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• All lanes of SR 400 NB have been temporarily closed for the emergency removal of an overhead structure. As of Wednesday night, the Georgia Department of Transportation has not indicated when the route will reopen. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• The Sandy Springs Police Department reminds the community on International Overdose Awareness Day that drug overdoses are preventable. Click to learn more about preventing drug overdoses in our community. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)

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That's it 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.