🌱 Diversity Task Force Final Report + Fulton County Property Values

Happy Saturday, Sandy Springs! I am your host, Patrick Murray here with three fresh headlines to kick off your morning.

First, today's weather:

Sunny with a high of 90 and a low of 64.

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Here are the top stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. The Sandy Springs Diversity & Inclusion Task Force will send its finalized report to the mayor's office. The task force was established in 2021 in order to find ways to encourage inclusion in the city government. Their worthwhile efforts have culminated in an encompassing report stemming from many constructive conversations. (Reporter Newspapers)
2. Fulton County property owners will likely see increased values on their 2022 notices of assessment. Fulton County recognized certain "surges in the real estate market" that have led to the overall increase in values. Homeowners will have the opportunity to appeal if they do not feel the value reflects fair market value. (MDJOnline.com)
3. A Home Depot employee in nearby Roswell was impaled by a crowbar. The 54-year-old woman was found standing on a forklift by officers with the crowbar stuck in her ribs. The victim was carefully removed from the scene and transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• SORBA Trail Day at Sope Creek. (8:45 a.m.)
• 2022 Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run. (9 a.m.)
• Paint like Bob Ross with the Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department. (10 a.m.)
• Free Zumba class at North Springs UMC. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sandy Springs has made available several resources to help our residents stay cool during the heat wave. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
• These pups are doing their part to cool down during the heat! (Wyndham Hills Neighbors via Facebook)

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— Patrick Murray

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