🌱 Free Yard Trees In Sandy Springs + St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival

Welcome back, Sandy Springs. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 48 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. The planting season is ending soon, and it's the last chance for Sandy Springs residents to receive free front yard trees! For several years, the City of Sandy Springs and Trees Atlanta have partnered together to offer residents up to three free front yard trees. Trees are only planted from October through March. Sandy Springs residents can choose white oak, willow oak, overcup oak, tulip poplar, river birch, or sycamore trees. Residents can apply online here. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. The inaugural Northside St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival in Sandy Springs will take place on Mar. 18. The parade route will end at the City Green, where the festival will take place. The family-friendly festival includes vendors, Irish sports demonstrations, music, Irish dancing, and more. The festivities will conclude with a concert by Kate Curran at nearby Thos. O’Reilly’s Public House. (Northside St. Patricks)
3. The Sandy Springs 2022 "Year in Review" report is now available. Click here to read the report, which includes public safety data, customer service and public engagement, and transportation accessibility and community appearance. (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)

Today in Sandy Springs:

• AARP Tax Aide At Fulton County Library System – Sandy Springs Branch (10:00 AM)
• Ladies Night At Paradise Lounge (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sandy Springs Police reminds residents that camera placement matters! It is important to put cameras on any place where burglars could access your home, including entry doors, the driveway, and the garage. (Sandy Springs Police via Facebook)
• Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber has a variety of upcoming events and member deals. Check out the monthly newsletter here. (Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber via Facebook)
• The Northside St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival in Sandy Springs is seeking sponsors and volunteers! Click here to learn more. (Jeff Sheehan via Twitter)
• Online house hunting is great, but sometimes you need to see a home in person. Check out the upcoming open houses in and around the Sandy Springs area, including a beautiful three-bedroom down the road in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb. 4. (Sandy Springs Patch)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for your next 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.