🌱 Bauman Addresses Gun Violence + Sandy Springs Library Installation

Good morning, Sandy Springs! I am your host, Patrick Murray here with three fresh stories to kick off your day.

First, today's weather:

Afternoon thunderstorms with a high of 80 and a low of 70.

Here are the top stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. One Sandy Springs councilmember has made a point to raise a discussion regarding gun violence in the chamber in the wake of the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Andy Bauman represents District 6 and announced a presentation at the June 7 City Council meeting titled, "Beyond Thoughts and Prayers." Bauman hoped to open a dialogue with City Council regarding necessary steps that can be taken to prevent gun violence in schools, and communities. (Reporter Newspapers)
2. The Sandy Springs Library will host an art exhibit presented by the Dunwoody Fine Arts Association this summer. The artwork will run in tandem with the library's "Oceans of Possibilities" initiative, offering many activities for young children. The installation will be on display until July 31. (Reporter Newspapers)
3. Sandy Springs will use a $2.8 million grant for the Hope Road sidewalks program. The 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan will go towards community sidewalk restoration and construction. (Paywall: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Grandma Mobul's Food Truck, Pontoon Brewing Company. (4 p.m.)
• Board of Appeals public meeting, Studio Theater. (6 p.m.)
• Sandy Springs Summer Cornhole League, Mutation Brewing Company. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sandy Springs is hosting an online public survey about the Old Riverside Drive Park Master Plan. (Facebook)
• Join the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber team for the chance to empower local businesses. (Facebook)
• Take a look at this week's Sandy Springs real estate roundup. (Sandy Springs Patch)

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— Patrick Murray

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