🌱 Atlanta Weekend Violence Involvement + Fire Station No. 5 Update

Hi there, Sandy Springs. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Hope you all have a great day.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 75 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and Sandy Springs police officers assisted in quelling the violence at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center over the weekend. Investigators have charged 23 individuals with domestic terrorism after they threw rocks and explosives at officers at the site of the planned training facility. While Atlanta's officers had their hands full, Fulton County and Sandy Springs officers and deputies stepped in to assist. (Subscription: AJC.com)
2. There are only a few days left until the groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station No. 5. The new fire station, located in the city's panhandle area on Mount Vernon Road, will reach two stories high and have 11,000 square feet of space. Most importantly, this new firehouse is expected to reduce response times by as much as seven minutes. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Mar. 16 at 7800 Mount Vernon Road. (AJC.com)
3. Rep. Josh McLaurin is among the lawmakers arguing against handing oversight of election donations. During Monday's Crossover Day in Georgia legislature, Rep. McLaurin asked Republican lawmakers "if private donations to support sheriffs and police departments should be treated differently than local election offices." (Georgia Recorder)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Intro to Hula Dancing at Sandy Springs Branch Library (5:30 PM)
• City Council Meeting at Studio Theater (6:00 PM)
• Photography Club at Lost Corner Preserve (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Sandy Springs Education Force's 13th Annual SSEF STEAM Showcase is coming up on Mar. 15! Held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at North Springs High School, attendees will have the chance to enjoy many hands-on exhibits. (Sandy Springs Education Force via Facebook)
• Looking for a new job in the Sandy Springs area? Lucky for you, there are several job openings in a variety of industries, including customer service. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• There are only a few spots left for the Perimeter North Family Reunion Workshop this Saturday! Sponsored by the Cobb Travel & Tourism, Discover Dunwoody, GA, Explore Brookhaven, and Visit Sandy Springs agencies, this free workshop teaches attendees how to plan a family reunion. (Visit Sandy Springs via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.