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🌱 Patch AM: How a Roswell Road Sonic fire turned into an arson arrest

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Hello Sandy Springs! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Roswell Road Sonic fire turned into an arson arrest
  • Why Sandy Springs' "slowest PIT" video matters more than the joke
  • Sandy Springs resident faces drug charges in Cherokee County arrest roundup.

Also on today's calendar: Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jackie G.!

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A fire, disabled security system and missing funds (11alive.com) — An early-morning fire at the Sonic on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs led to the arrest of a man now facing first-degree arson and second-degree burglary charges. Police say the restaurant's security cameras were disabled and business funds taken before the blaze, and Sandy Springs officers and firefighters recovered evidence after responding to the Sept. 22 incident.
   

• Sandy Springs Police 'Slowest PIT' Video, Explained (backfirenews.com) — Sandy Springs drivers are buzzing about a viral "slowest PIT in Sandy Springs" dashcam video, but the real takeaway is how often local police now pursue fleeing drivers. This explainer breaks down the low-speed Roswell Road stop, the city's more permissive chase policy compared with nearby suburbs, and the serious legal and license consequences of running from a traffic stop in Georgia.
   

• Cherokee County Arrest Files for Wednesday, September 23 - WEIS (weisradio.com) — A 20-year-old Sandy Springs resident, Anthony Santos, is listed among several people recently arrested by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office on drug-related charges. The report details various other arrests, charges, and notes that 101 inmates are currently housed in the Cherokee County Detention Center, reminding readers that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
   

📸 Around Sandy Springs

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📸 SUPPORT LIVING ARTISTS! Why spend money for alcohol or drugs? Many people get the ultimate high from collecting artwork. This happy collector was leaving the annual Finster Fest celebration. —Jackie G. Like

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • The Pumpkin Patch Festival is FREE and family-friendly at Dunwoody Nature Center on Saturday (atlantaonthecheap.com)
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  • Red Cross campaign brings free smoke alarms to Roswell homes (appenmedia.com)

Ok Sandy Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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