🌱 First Ever Latino Day At Capitol + Drug Dealer Arrested For Murder

Hey, Sandy Springs. I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Sandy Springs Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 76 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. In nearby Marietta, Robert Devlin of Alabama was arrested Saturday morning after being suspected of carrying an explosive in his pickup truck. After investigation, it was determined some components of the "bomb" did contain explosive elements, but not enough to be considered a complete bomb. Marietta police continue to investigate the incident, including why Devlin may have traveled from Alabama, or why he turned himself in. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Jacob Cain Anglin was arrested this Sunday, and currently faces a murder charge, after allegedly giving a man fentanyl-laced drugs at a Sandy Springs Comfort Inn. In October 2022, Anglin called police from a room at the Comfort Inn, saying his friend was unresponsive after staying over the night before. A staff member alerted police to look further into the incident, as Anglin was reportedly known for selling drugs to guests. The warrant reads that the suspect "knowingly and intentionally murdered James Travis Edenfield by unlawfully supplying him with drugs," and the toxicology report reads that Edenfield died with cocaine, amphetamine, and fentanyl in his system. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. Monday morning was both historic and educational as the first ever "Latino Day at the Capitol" took place at the Georgia State Capitol. LCF Georgia and GALEO co-hosted the event with the efforts of increasing civic involvement in the Latino community and connecting the community with local leaders. Over 200 individuals attended the event, and about 16 organizations participated as community partners. (11Alive.com WXIA)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Live Music at The Select - The Select Restaurant (7:00 PM)
• J Henry Live Performance Jazz & Blues - Havana Lounge (8:30 PM)
• Late Night Comedy Club - The Ship and Anchor Pub (11:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Saturday, Mar. 4 is Georgia Beer Day, and Mutation Brewing Company is celebrating! Proceeds from Beer Day benefit the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild and its member breweries. Visit the link for more information, including a list of participating locations. (Georgia Craft Brewers Guild)
• Take a look at some of the pictures from this weekend's 2023 Polar Plunge as some of the Sandy Springs Officers partook in raising money for the Georgia Special Olympics. You can see the smiles on their faces and tell the cold didn't ruin the fun. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• The VP of Customer Success at Lakeside Software Kaylee Daniel spoke with Riverwood International Charter School and educate students on decisions they can make going forward to be successful. This was part of the Sandy Springs Education Force Link with a Leader program. (Sandy Springs Education Force via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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.