🌱 Attend A Luncheon With Mayor Dickens + New Planet Fitness Opens

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Sandy Springs Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 57 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. In two weeks, you can attend a signature luncheon with the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber. The luncheon will take place on Jan. 24 at Galambos Way. You can enjoy lunch will listening to keynote speaker Mayor Andre Dickens. Registration is required and space is limited. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber)
2. A new Planet Fitness is opening in Sandy Springs, and you can get in on the celebration. There will be a ribbon cutting event on Jan. 18, starting at 3:00 p.m. Planet Fitness will be offering promotions, gifts, and other fun surprises. The gym is located at Roswell Road. (East Cobb News)
3. Sandy Springs has been rated as one of the top growth cities in the United States. While the city has seen a decline of almost 20 percent in new arrivals to the city, it still ranked 25th in the country for growth. Texas earned top marks as the state with the most growth. Georgia came in at eighth on the list. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in and around Sandy Springs:

• Sandy Springs Job Fair at CareerEco (11:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime at Gwinnett County Public Library: Duluth Branch (11:00 AM)
• House Of Games: Game Night After Work Wind Down at Cigar City Club (5:00 PM)
• Boycott Dry January! Viva La Revolution! at The Reserve List (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Painting With A Twist is holding another fun and colorful family painting class! Paint an adorable rainbow baby cheetah on Jan. 14 at noon. (Painting With A Twist)
• Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center will be hosting an arts and crafts festival in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Come by on Jan. 16 at 1:00 p.m. for this celebration of a civil rights icon! (Visit Sandy Springs)
• Want to try out martial arts? This all-ages class will inspire beginners and advanced fighters alike! Visit Phoenix Sandy Springs Gymnastics on Jan. 19!

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You're officially in the loop 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.