🌱 Atlanta Science Festival Returns + City Green Live Starts Apr. 28

Hello all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Sandy Springs Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening in town.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. The Atlanta Science Festival presented by Delta Air Lines is back in nearby Piedmont Park from now until Saturday, Mar. 25. Curious kids and adults can explore 150 interactive and educational events, providing an opportunity to learn from experts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Many events are free to attend, but some do require a nominal fee. (Metro Atlanta CEO)
2. Around the corner in Buckhead, the Target that officials say was set on fire in late January is set to reopen on Sunday, Mar. 12. Investigators announced that they believe the fires at the Target on Piedmont Road and Walmart stores on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Howell Mill Road were set as distractions for shoplifters to escape. The fires ended up causing millions of dollars in damage to three stores. (WSB Atlanta)
3. City Green Live, a popular Friday night monthly music series, officially kicks off on Apr. 28 at City Green Park. Similar to previous years, lawn seating will be free to everyone and reserved table seating is available for purchase right now. All City Springs Members can enjoy pre-show receptions featuring complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a private cash bar on the Terrace overlooking the City Green. (Sandy Springs Government News)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Sandy Springs Conservancy's March Trail Blazers Walk At Morgan Falls (8:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Sandy Springs Police Department welcomes another officer to the force, sworn in by Chief DeSimone. As the city continues to grow, the officer will soon begin his field training and serve as a part of the patrol division. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• The grand re-opening of Chef Rob's Caribbean Cafe in Sandy Springs will be held on Wednesday, Mar. 29 from 1-2 p.m. Enjoy some of the best Caribbean cuisines around, with a special menu of light bites and refreshments served with a Caribbean flair. The event will mark the start of a new era of Caribbean cuisine. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)
• The Sandy Springs Education Force STEAM Showcase will take place on Mar. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at North Springs High School, presented by zSpace. The event will feature well-known sponsors like Mercedes-Benz USA, RangeWater Real Estate Impact Foundation, State Farm, and more. For more information, visit the link. (Sandy Springs Education Force via Facebook)

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— 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.