🌱 Fulton County Flea Market Raid + Increase In Dead Worm Sightings

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A thunderstorm around in the a.m.. High: 76 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. The Fulton County Sheriff's department reports that almost $1 billion worth of counterfeit items were seized during a flea market raid. The department has been working with the district attorney for months on the investigation. The department claims that the counterfeit items are hurting local businesses and employees that are selling the non-counterfeit items. (WSBTV)
2. Residents in the metro Atlanta area are searching for answers about the increase in dead worms on local sidewalks and roads. Sandy Springs residents may have noticed the increase in recent weeks. Some homeowners are reporting that hundreds of dead worms can be sighted at one time. A UGA Cooperative Extension entomologist has reason to suspect the increase has something to do with an increase in non-native earthworms in the area. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. A cocktail reception for Celebrating Nurses alumni was held at Sandy Springs City Center. The reception is a collaboration between The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Northside Hospital. This year's reception is the first one since 2019. Celebrating Nurses is currently accepting nominations for the 2023 awards. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Ribbon Cutting At Town Square Sandy Springs (11:30 AM)
• Live Music At The Select Restaurant and Bar (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here’s a list of five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Sandy Springs area this weekend. Click for times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• Fall leaves are beginning to appear. Click for a list of the best locations in Sandy Springs to view the fall leaves. (Visit Sandy Springs via Instagram)
• The lane closures on Pitts Road and Roberts Drive have been extended through Friday, Oct. 28. The lane closures will not occur on weekends. Please plan travel accordingly. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News 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.