🌱 Big Peach Sizzler Race Returns + National Day Of Solidarity Strikes

Welcome back, Sandy Springs. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Hot with periods of sun. High: 95 Low: 73.
• Friday: Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 96 Low: 75.

Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. The popular Big Peach Sizzler 10K and 5K race returns again this year on Labor Day in nearby Brookhaven. The race is hosted by the Atlanta-based Miles for Cystic Fibrosis, a nonprofit that supports families struggling with the high cost of cystic fibrosis. There are a few spots left for runners, walkers, volunteers, and race sponsors — register and learn more at the race website. (Rough Draft Atlanta)
2. As part of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, hundreds of striking local actors, writers, and labor unions demonstrated on Tuesday night down the road in Atlanta as part of the National Day of Solidarity. The writer's union has been on strike for 112 days, and the actor's union has been on strike for 40 days to continue the fight for pay increases and protection from the use of artificial intelligence. The strikes could continue for weeks, if not months, as union reps continue to meet with studios over their contracts. (WSB Atlanta)
3. The popular Movies by Moonlight series returns this Friday, Aug. 25, on the Heritage Amphitheater Lawn for a screening of "The Lion King." Families can enjoy a movie on the big screen under a beautiful night sky. While the screening is free, candy, snacks, and drinks will be available for purchase. (Sandy Springs Government)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Sandy Springs:

Thursday, August 24

• Grand Opening At Minuteman Press (12:00 PM)

Friday, August 25

• Almost Heaven: John Denver's America At Roswell Cultural Arts Center, Roswell (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• It's back-to-school time, and the Healthy Youth USA Foundation is having a 17th-anniversary celebration in Sandy Springs on Sep. 6. From 12:00-1:00 p.m., there will be light bites and a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of the 2023-2024 school year. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)
• To keep you cool this week, the Sandy Springs City Hall lobby will be open as a cooling station during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cold water and light snacks will be provided to those looking to escape the heat. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
• Even though it will be a scorching weekend, the Farmers Market will be open with 50 vendor favorites and music for you to groove along to! The market runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for all your produce and artisanal food needs. (Sandy Springs Farmer's Market via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Mix and Mingle with Cuban-American Author Andrew Diaz Winkelmann at The Book Miser in Marietta, GA (August 27)
• Purple Pansies Annual Pillars of Hope Gala (September 10)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you around!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek