🌱 City Changes Veterans Day Tribute Venue + Deer Activity Increases

Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Tropical rainstorm. High: 67 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. The City of Sandy Springs will be moving its Veterans Day Tribute to the Byers Theatre. The tribute will still be at 11:30 a.m. today. The change in venue is due to forecasted inclement weather that will be impacting the area. The entire community is encouraged to attend. (City of Sandy Springs)
2. The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Smpyhona LLP's newly renovated space. The ceremony will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1. There will be hors d'oeuvres and refreshments available. The event will be free to attend for members and non-members. Click for registration details. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber)
3. It is peak deer activity season in Fulton County. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division reports that deer mating season is increasing deer movement across the county. The deer will be crossing roadways and the chance that drivers hit a deer will increase over the next seven days. Click the link for more deer information. (WSBTV)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Veterans Day Tribute At Byers Theatre (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider the list of the latest properties in the Sandy Springs area to hit the market. Click the link to view the full list of properties which includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Sandy Springs area that are searching for a forever home. Click the link to view the complete list. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• The Paint Like Bob Ross! Advanced Class will be meeting tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. at Hammond Park. Click for class information. (City of Sandy Springs)

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Events:

• Christmas Festival at Lanier Tech (November 12)
• Lower School Student Visit Day (November 12)
• Annual Artisan Jewelry Show & Sale by Metal Arts Guild of Georgia (November 12)
• Veterans Appreciation Celebration (November 12)
• Choral Guild of Atlanta Presents "Expressions of Gratitude" (November 13)
• Winston Churchill Society Annual Birthday Dinner and Lecture (November 13)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Sandy Springs Performing Arts & Conference Center (November 15)
• TaiChi and Qigong for Beginners (November 16)
• Embroidery Classes at the Abernathy Arts Center (November 17)
• Add your event

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— 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.