🌱 Ukrainian Independence Day Concert + Bernstein's Wall Screening

Good morning, friends. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Sandy Springs Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today. Keep reading for the latest.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. To celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day, the Atlanta area community gathered at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center for a concert. The event was held on Saturday night, with Ukrainian band SKAI headlining. This year is the 30th anniversary of the country's independence. (MDJOnline.com)
2. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis announced on Monday that her office has indicted gang members on various charges. The DA will be investigating a series of recent crimes that gangs have been committing against celebrities. According to Willis, the gangs have been monitoring social media to target wealthy individuals. Click to watch the announcement. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will be screening a special documentary about composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein on Wednesday, Sep. 21. The screening of "Bernstein's Wall" will be held at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. The film's run time is 100 minutes and will start at 7:30 p.m. Click to learn more about the film and to get tickets. (City of Sandy Springs)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Coffee & Contacts At Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber (8:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Sandy Springs area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• Phillip Phillips will be performing at Byers Theatre on Nov. 10. Ticket availability is limited. Click to purchase. (City of Sandy Springs)
• The Morgan Falls Overlook Park Bird Walk is scheduled for Oct. 15 at 8:00 a.m. Click to register. (City of Sandy Springs)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.