🌱 $40K Awarded To Sandy Springs Students + Local Co. Must Pay $287K

Good morning, Sandy Springs! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news about:

But first, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 60 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. The Next Step to Success scholarship program, run by the Couchman Noble Foundation, will award up to $40,000 to students from Sandy Springs for their post-secondary academic or vocational training. Eligible students must submit an online application by Feb. 14. The scholarship helps students who are already enrolled in either a part-time or full-time post-high school academic or vocational curriculum and need additional financial assistance in earning a post-secondary education. (RoughDraft Atlanta)
2. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit serving local communities including Sandy Springs, has been named a Georgia Certified Chamber by the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The certification is awarded through a peer review process of generally accepted standards for chambers of commerce in the state. The chamber, which includes over 1,300 businesses, individuals, organizations and educational institutions, focuses on economic development, business growth, and "regional prosperity." It has also received the highest honor from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a five-star accreditation. (Alpharetta-Roswell Herald)
3. Elite Integrated Medical LLC, which formerly did business under the name of Superior Healthcare Sandy Springs, has been ordered to pay $287,631 in restitution as required by a consent judgment obtained by the office’s Consumer Protection Division. The owner, Justin Paulk, has also been ordered to pay that amount. The judgment is the outcome of a lawsuit filed in September 2020 that permanently prohibits the company from selling or advertising stem cell therapy products or services. (Albany Herald)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Vision Board Workshop - Inspire Brands, (5:30 PM)
• Taco Tuesday - Kids Eat Free! - North River Tavern (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Ready to hit the gym? The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber invites you to join them Wednesday, Jan. 18, for the Grand Opening of Planet Fitness right here in Sandy Springs! (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)
• The Sandy Springs Fire Department has shared a helpful pamphlet on heating safety this winter. Take a look to learn how to use a space heater safely and to keep your friends and family safe. (Sandy Springs Fire Department via Facebook)
• Wine lovers rejoice! The Taste Wine Bar & Market has opened at The Works and features 50 available wines you can try at self-service taps. The bar is just a 20-minute drive outside the heart of Sandy Springs. (North Fulton County News Now via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you 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.