🌱 Monkeypox Report Update + Meeting Of County Mayors

Hello, friends! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Sandy Springs Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on locally.I'll get right to it.

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First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm or two. High: 85 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Fulton County offered walk-in monkeypox vaccinations yesterday at Neighborhood Union Health Center. The vaccinations were only offered to sexually active gay and bisexual men due to limited supply. The Fulton County Board of Health has reportedly administered over 7,000 monkeypox vaccinations since the outbreak started. The department is now administering the vaccine intradermally after an FDA change from subcutaneous. (CBS 46 News)
2. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp continues to avoid testifying before a Fulton County grand jury. A county judge heard arguments on Thursday about why the Governor should be compelled to testify. The Governor's office is citing sovereign immunity while the DA's office is arguing that sovereign immunity does not apply to this case. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will be hosting a Special Called Meeting on Friday, Sep. 2 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting's purpose is to meet with the Mayors of Fulton County. Anyone with questions about the upcoming meeting can be directed to the Office of the Clerk to the Commission at 404-612-8200. (Fulton County)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Coffee With A Cop At 6690 Roswell Rd (10:00 AM)
• Movies by Moonlight: Encanto! At City Springs (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Sandy Springs Fire Station 2 has a new grill thanks to community donations. Click to view the photo. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
• The Sandy Springs Police Department will be offering coffee and conversation at 6690 Roswell Road today between 10:00 a.m. and noon. The purpose of the event is to connect with the community while removing barriers and agendas. Everyone is invited to attend. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber will be hosting its monthly networking lunch on Sep. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at City Barbeque. Click to reserve your spot today. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.