🌱 Brandon Hall School Files Bankruptcy, Cancels Classes + I-285 Exit

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 82 Low: 59.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High: 83 Low: 59.

Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Brandon Hall School in Sandy Springs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as of Sep. 28, citing financial constraints as the reason for suspending classes for the 2023-2024 term. The school reported total liabilities of over $7.2 million, with a significant portion secured by its property valued at $7.6 million. The largest debt owed is a $4.68 million mortgage to Atlanta International School, and while the details of the bankruptcy plan are yet undisclosed, experts are speculating potential reorganization strategies to keep the school operational. (Rough Draft Atlanta)
2. On Monday, a new exit opened for drivers who take 400 northbound to get onto I-285. The new 4A/4B exit will have drivers exiting about a mile sooner approaching the Glenridge Connector. The Georgia Department of Transportation says to pay attention to the signs as GPS apps may take time to update this week. (Atlanta News First)
3. During National Voter Education Week, the Fulton County Voter Education Outreach team is organizing events to provide people with the necessary knowledge and confidence to cast their ballots. Various events are being held around town to help equip individuals with tools and information. To find a location near you, visit the link. (fultoncountyga.gov)

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Today and tomorrow in Sandy Springs:

Tuesday, October 3

• Live Music - Joe Gransden At The Select Restaurant (7:00 PM)
• Fright Nights - The Exorcist At The Springs Cinema & Taphouse (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, October 4

• Sandy Springs Crochet Buddies At City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Team Trivia At North River Tavern (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have the market in the Sandy Springs area. Click the link to check out the latest homes for sale. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• The Atlanta Vocal Project (AVP), a men's barbershop chorus from metro Atlanta, finished third at the 85th annual International Chorus Contest earlier this summer. AVP, a premier harmony group affiliated with the Barbershop Harmony Society, consists of singers from the Atlanta area and has been active for nearly 20 years. View AVP's event calendar here. (Atlanta News First)
• Hunter Hayes will take over the stage at City Springs on Nov. 12! Learn more about the upcoming The Red Sky tour here. (City Springs via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all soon for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

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.