🌱 Fiery Crash Results In 1 Death + Trump's Statement On Investigation

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Sandy Springs Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and hot. High: 91 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. The Sandy Springs Police Department has confirmed that a fiery crash on I-285 has resulted in a fatality. The incident occurred on the shoulder of the westbound lanes shortly before New Northside Drive on Tuesday. The fire was caused when a tractor hauling scrap metal and magnesium was rear-ended. (11 Alive)
2. The closing arguments in the trial of an alleged road rage death have been made. The jury is currently deliberating on felony charges for Atlanta lawyer Bryan Schmitt. He has been accused of killing Hamid Jahangard with his car in response to a golf ball being allegedly thrown at his car. (CBS 46)
3. Former President Donald Trump spoke out against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Monday afternoon in a statement. Trump has called Willis' investigation into alleged election interference a "strictly political witch hunt." He also called Atlanta "number 1 in the country in murders and heinous crimes." (CBS 46)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Virtual Septic System Education Workshop Via Zoom (6:00 PM)
• Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Presents Bernstein's Wall, At Byers Theatre At Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Sandy Springs Police Department provides some tips to avoid catalytic converter thefts. The department recommends parking in well-lit areas, engraving your VIN on the converter, and installing a catalytic converter protection device. Click to learn more. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• The State of The City Signature Luncheon with Sandy Springs' Mayor Paul will be on Oct. 18. Click to register. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)
• Sandy Springs will be celebrating the first day of Fall at Morgan Falls Overlook Park Pavilion on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. The celebration is free to attend and all ages are invited. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. See you all tomorrow for 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.