🌱 Composting Program Grant + Disability Voting Rights Week

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Here's the lowdown.

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First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm; humid. High: 76 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. The City of Sandy Springs has applied for a grant that would facilitate a composting program. The grant would be for $95,000 and would be awarded in January 2023 if the city is chosen. The city hopes that the program would reduce solid waste. (Reporter Newspapers)
2. A Sandy Springs area teen is now in a wheelchair due to a football practice injury. The 14-year-old was in a head-to-head collision during a one-on-one drill in August. The teen, Kavion Coleman, received treatment at Sandy Springs' Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Coleman's parents are urging children and teens to take extra caution when playing football. (WSBTV)
3. Next week, Fulton County is participating in Disability Voting Rights Week. The Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections will be spreading the following message: "Your vote is your right, and your vote is powerful" to disabled individuals in our community. The department will be visiting Heritage Sandy Springs on Blue Stone Road on Monday at 4:00 p.m. to ensure disabled voters have the resources they need to vote. (Fulton County)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Sandy Springs Conservancy Trail Blazers Walk At Big Trees Forest Preserve (8:30 AM)
• Sandy Springs Farmers Market At City Green (8:30 AM)
• RPM Race At American Legion (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Fulton County Election Team is searching for poll workers. Click to learn more about the temporary positions. (Fulton County)
• Are you searching for a way to get involved in your community? Click for a list of volunteer opportunities. (Fulton County)
• Are you considering a construction project? Don't start without first obtaining a building or utility permit. Click to learn more about Sandy Springs' online permit process. (City of Sandy Springs)

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That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox Monday with another 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.