🌱 Fatal Crash Investigation + Sandy Springs On Most Educated List

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Sandy Springs Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 79 Low: 52.

Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. The Georgia Department of Transportation is conducting an investigation into a fatal crash which occurred on I-285 eastbound in Sandy Springs. The crash happened on Sunday afternoon and involved a tractor-trailer and another vehicle. The department has not released information on what led to the crash. (CBS 46)
2. A recent report by 24/7 Wall St. – using 2021 U.S. Census Bureau Community Survey data – listed Sandy Springs as one of the most educated big cities in the country. The report has the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta area in the 41st spot. According to the data, 42.2 percent of the area's adults have a bachelor's degree or higher. (247WallStreet)
3. Georgia's Secretary of State announced a plan to replace election equipment after "unauthorized access" occurred following the 2020 election. Fulton County has also issued a statement regarding information being shared by one of its workers with an outside individual. According to the county, the individual has been fired and the affected individuals are being notified. The county will also be providing credit monitoring services to the individuals. (Subscription: Arkansas Online)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• National Breakfast Month At Flying Biscuit Cafe - Sandy Springs (8:00 AM)
• Live Music At The Select Restaurant + Bar (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider the list of latest properties in the Sandy Springs area to hit the market. Click the link to view the full list of properties which includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• The next Bird Walk will be on Oct. 15 at 8:00 a.m. at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. Click here to register! (City of Sandy Springs)
• The next Sandy Springs City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mark your calendar! (City of Sandy Springs)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.