🌱 City Council Hears Hunting Complaints + Developer Plans Meeting

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Sandy Springs Daily, fresh off the presses. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 47 Low: 13.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. The Sandy Springs City Council recently received complaints from residents of trespassing by bow hunters. Residents complained that hunters are reportedly killing dear and leaving the carcasses. The city may require bow hunters to get a hunting license. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. A commercial real estate firm is planning its first community meeting to discuss plans to redevelop the North River Shopping Center. The meeting will be held across from the shopping center at the River Ridge office building, 9040 Roswell Road, at 6:00 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2023. Sandy Springs officials have been working toward attracting development at the center and other nearby properties. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia in response to the upcoming winter storm. The state is expected to experience the coldest temperatures in five years this week, with strong winds expected to bring the wind chill to 10 degrees below or more on Friday morning. People traveling away from home for the holidays are asked to make sure neighbors can access their homes in the event of bursting pipes. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow At Painting With A Twist (2:00 PM)
• Live Music - Ansley Stewart Trio At Ray's On The River (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Warming centers are opening throughout North Georgia in preparation for the upcoming cold weather. Multiple warming centers will be open and available for the community in nearby DeKalb County, Gwinnett County, and Cobb County. (WSB Atlanta)
• Protect your car from catalytic converter thefts! The Sandy Springs Police Department is partnering with several automotive stores in Sandy Springs to help stop the thefts. You can go into any one of the three partnering stores to get your VIN etched onto your catalytic converter. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• It's not too early to start planning for New Year's Eve! Visit City Springs is planning to throw a New Year's Eve Party at the Studio Theater! Join the fun for dancing, light refreshments, and more. (Visit Sandy Springs via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.