🌱 Fountain Remains In Project + Elections Director Still Vacant

Hi there, Sandy Springs! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's dive right in...

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a thunderstorm or two. High: 77 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. Sandy Springs has rejected the idea to install a pedestrian bridge across Roswell Road. The City Council has decided to keep the large fountain in the design, however. The fountain will mirror a fountain in front of the Performing Arts Center. The initial cost of the fountain is estimated to be around $1.33 million. (Reporter Newspapers)
2. Fulton County's potential budget deficit might impact Grady Memorial Hospital. The budget is looking at a potential $103 million gap. To prevent an unlawful deficit, the county will need to cut its 2023 budget by 10 percent. The cut will potentially lead to less funding for the hospital. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. Fulton County has still not hired a permanent Department of Registration and Election director. The permanent position has been empty since the previous director resigned in November 2021. Death threats, conspiracy theories, audits, and harassment have not made the position highly sought after. (Washington Post)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• Outlaw Music Festival At Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (4:30 PM)
• Anything Goes At Byers Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out the latest list of the latest Sandy Springs properties to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• The Photography Club's next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 4 at 6:00 p.m. at Lost Corner Preserve. Mark your calendar! (Facebook)
• Here's the most updated list of adoption-ready pets in the Sandy Springs area searching for a forever home. We love that smile on Java, a seven-month-old Goldendoodle. (Sandy Springs Patch)

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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.