🌱 City Springs Expansion Project + Chief Appraiser Finalist

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

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 63 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. During Tuesday's State of the City Address, Mayor Rusty Paul claims that the city is searching for a developer to expand the City Springs campus. The expansion proposal would expand it across Mount Vernon Highway. The city has already been purchasing property for the expansion. Mayor Paul reports that a Request for Qualifications will be filed this year. (ReporterNewspapers.net)
2. The Fulton County Board of Health has launched its new electronic system for Women, Infant, and Children benefits. The electronic system will allow shoppers to swipe a loadable card at the grocery store. Paper vouchers will be discontinued on Oct. 23. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. The Fulton County Board of Assessors has selected a finalist for the Chief Appraiser position. Roderick Conley is the sole finalist in the selection process. The Board of Commissioners will now vote on the appointment on Nov. 2. Click to review Conley's resume. (Fulton County)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Networking At Noon At City Barbeque (11:30 AM)
• Randall Bramblett Concert At City Springs (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out this list of four upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Sandy Springs area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• Sandy Springs Crochet Buddies will be meeting on Nov. 2 at Lost Corner Preserve. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. Click for a list of materials. (City of Sandy Springs)
• The City Springs Master Plan Public Meeting has been rescheduled. It will now be held on Monday, Nov. 7 at 6:00 p.m. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! 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.