🌱 Atlanta Easy Permit Portal + New Restaurants Openings

Good morning, hello! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Sandy Springs Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with clouds and sun. High: 63 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in and around Sandy Springs:

1. The Department of City Planning in Atlanta has introduced the first phase of a simplified permitting process, aimed at providing a central point of contact and a user-friendly portal that offers reduced wait times for permits. Customers can now submit their applications into one permitting portal using a menu of application types, links to city maps, and ordinances. Future phases of the project will include a central portal for all city agencies involved in the permitting process and online application review to improve customer convenience and reduce printing costs. (MDJOnline.com)
2. Six new restaurants will be opening nearby this spring. Yalda, a Persian-Mediterranean restaurant that is well-received in Sandy Springs will be opening a second location. A Korean-inspired bakery and sandwich shop called Leftie Lee’s will be coming to the Olive and Pine complex in Avondale Estates, about 20 miles away. Other restaurants that will be opening include Chattahoochee Food Works, Chamblee Tap and Market, Southern National, and Caramel. (Eater.com)
3. State senators did not vote on two bills related to Cobb County's electoral map that aimed to prevent counties from changing district maps and reinstate Cobb's map. Consequently, the matter of the redistricting dispute is now left for the courts to resolve after the legislative deadline has passed. Subscription: (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in and around Sandy Springs:

• Live Music - Marty Manous, At J Michael's Prime in Canton (6:00 PM)
• The Downtown Groove Jam Session, At 393 Marietta St NW in Atlanta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sandy Springs Youth Sports has announced that park improvements are currently in progress, and parents are being asked to keep their kids away from the stakes and poles that will be installed soon to prevent any injuries or damage to new equipment. (Sandy Springs Youth Sports via Facebook)
• The Sandy Springs Police Department is raising awareness among the public about the risks of identity theft and credit card fraud. They are emphasizing the need to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to prevent identity theft and credit card fraud. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber is inviting people to the grand opening of Apricot Lane in Sandy Springs and encourages everyone to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Mar. 9 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a shopping experience with the latest fashion trends, accessories, special discounts, and giveaways. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)

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— 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.