🌱 Municipal Court Judge Appointment + Gun Possession Warning

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Sandy Springs Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town...

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 79 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Sandy Springs City Council has reappointed Donald Schaefer as a municipal court judge. Schaefer will now serve an additional four years with the city. He will be overseeing arraignments for various traffic and development code violations. Jury trials will be conducted in the county's State Court. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Kentavious Wright has been booked into the Fulton County Jail for allegedly shooting at a toddler and his father. Wright has been charged with criminal attempts to commit murder, aggravated assault, first-degree cruelty to children, and multiple gang-related charges. It is unclear how the department connected Wright to the shooting. (AJC.com)
3. Atlanta-based Rapper Paper Lovee (Ibnissa Durr) has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for possessing a firearm after a felony sentence. The rapper was investigated through a joint effort of the Sandy Springs Police Department and the Atlanta Police Department. The two departments want this case to serve as a warning to felons to not possess illegal firearms. (U.S. Department of Justice)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Dunwood Fine Art Association Exhibit: National Dog Month At Sandy Springs Library (All Day)
• Culinary Designs: DIY Mozzarella At The Sandy Springs Library (10:00 AM)
• Live Music At The Select - Restaurant and Bar (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Check out the latest list of five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Sandy Springs area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• A Kickball event will be held at High Point Elementary School to spark interest in a Youth Kickball League. The event will be held on Sep. 13 at 6:00 p.m. (City of Sandy Springs)
• The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will be returning to the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center on Sep. 21. Mark your calendar! (AJFF)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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.