🌱 City Council Meeting Agenda + Vision to Learn Wine Tasting Event

Hey, everybody! It's Monday in Sandy Springs and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 70 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. The next Sandy Springs City Council Meeting will be held tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The City Council will be considering municipal court judge appointments during the meeting. There will also be a discussion about a code amendment regarding self-closing doors. The meeting will be made available through a live stream at this link. Click for the meeting's agenda. (City of Sandy Springs)
2. The Sandy Springs Rotary Club will be hosting a Vision to Learn Wine Tasting Event on Nov. 13 at 3:00 p.m. It will raise money for more than 1,000 pairs of eyeglasses for local students. The event will be at Brooklyn Cafe and will cost $80 to attend; registration is available at the link. (City of Sandy Springs)
3. Fulton County has a significantly lower number of ballot drop boxes compared to the 2020 election. This year, the county only has seven ballot drop boxes; in 2020, the county had 37. Ballot drop boxes have become an increasingly controversial topic over the past two years. (Public Integrity)

Patch deal of the day:

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(The Patch Deals team scours the web for deals we think you'll love; we may earn a commission on purchases. All deals are as of publication and could change.)

Today in and around Sandy Springs:

• Woodland Spirits At Fernbank Museum, Atlanta (10:00 AM)
• Stranger Things: The Experience At Pullman Yards, Atlanta (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Sandy Springs area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• The Sandy Springs Police has shared some safety tips for Halloween. Click to view the full list. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• The next Jump Start Morning Fitness session will be tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mark your calendar! (City of Sandy Springs)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with 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.