🌱 Judge Overturns Abortion Ban + Early Voting Lawsuit Filed

Hello there, Sandy Springs. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 50 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. A Fulton County judge overturned Georgia's ban on abortions after the six-week mark on Tuesday. Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney issued the order that will allow the procedure to be performed up to about 22 weeks of pregnancy. The State of Georgia has filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court. (Subscription: AJC.com)
2. U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock and the Democratic Party of Georgia have filed a lawsuit seeking to reverse Georgia's ban on early voting for the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Warnock will be facing Republican Herschel Walker during the state's runoff election on Dec. 6. Fulton County's Election Board has approved early voting from Sunday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Dec. 2. (Subscription: AJC.com)
3. Fulton County educators are encouraging students to open up about mental health impacts lingering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The approach is a restorative one that includes counseling. The approach has reportedly led to an improvement in mental health and academic progress since its implementation. (11 Alive)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Workshop: Finding Remote Employment With The Community Assistance Center (CAC) (11:00 AM)
• Signature Luncheon At City Springs (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Sandy Springs Police Department is actively hiring part-time officers for Court Services. Click for application details. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• The City of Sandy Springs reminds residents to move over and slow down for first responders. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for 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.