🌱 Dead Body Discovered On I-285 + Pajama Party At City Hall

Morning, neighbors. I'm back in your inbox this fall morning with your fresh edition of the Sandy Springs Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 70 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. The Sandy Springs Police Department is investigating a death that occurred on Interstate 285. The victim's body was discovered on the road around 5:00 a.m. on Thursday morning. The department has not indicated what led to the victim's death. There was no crash scene. The victim's identity has not been released. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. The City of Sandy Springs will be hosting an afternoon pajama party at City Hall on Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature a matinee screening of Frozen 2. There will be character meet-and-greets, hot chocolate, and a snack bar. This is an inclusive event that is open to all children. (City of Sandy Springs)
3. Westbound lanes of Interstate 285 near Roswell Road in Fulton County were blocked on Thursday morning due to a crash. The ramp to Georgia 400 Northbound was blocked during the crash removal. Travelers were diverted through Ashford Dunwoody to avoid the majority of the traffic delay. The details surrounding the crash have not been released. (WSBTV)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• In The Heights At Byers Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On the house hunt? 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 next Jump Start Morning Fitness will be on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at City Hall. The program starts at 6:00 a.m. and offers a different focus each week. (City of Sandy Springs)
• If you are in the market for a new best friend, check out this list of adoption-ready pets in the Sandy Springs area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Sandy Springs Patch)

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That's it for today. 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.