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Good morning, Sandy Springs! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for the holiday, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We'll catch up with you bright and early on Tuesday, but in the meantime, have a great Labor Day weekend!
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First, today's weather:
A couple of thunderstorms. High: 82 Low: 70.
Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:
- The City of Sandy Springs will be hosting Spooky Springs on Oct. 22 at Abernathy Greenway Park North. This free, family-friendly event will feature candy stations, face painting, food trucks, and more. More details will be made available next month. (City of Sandy Springs)
- Fulton County Public Schools is seeking public input on its Bridge to Success plan. The plan's goals are to recover from the pandemic's learning disruptions, record the Atlanta metro's highest growth average, demonstrate the fidelity of implementation in all instruction tiers, and report performance approval. Follow the link to complete the district's survey. (Fulton County Public Schools)
- Fulton County will be hosting Septemberfest on Saturday, Sept. 17. The inclusive festival will be offering free behavioral health services and a variety of community-based programs. Fulton County District 2 Commissioner Bob Ellis will be serving as the festival's official host. The focus of the event is showcasing the county's services that are available to residents in the district. (Fulton County)
Today in Sandy Springs:
From my notebook:
- Consider becoming a Weekend Warrior for the Fulton County Animal Services and sign up to take a pet for the weekend outside of the shelter. Learn more about the Weekend Warrior program here. (Fulton County Animal Services via Facebook)
- The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber is hosting Member Orientation on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 8:30 a.m. Mark your calendar. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)
- Visit Sandy Springs has created a list of eight must-visit parks in Sandy Springs. Click the link to view the list. (Visit Sandy Springs)
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Announcements:
- The Real Truth Behind Why You Can't Get Anything Done at Work (And How to Fix It) (Details)
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Job listings:
- Special Needs Caregiver Part Time (Details)
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You're all caught up for today! Have a safe Labor Day weekend!
— 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.
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