🌱 Fulton County Advance Voting + Dunwoody American Rescue Plan​ Fund

Happy Wednesday, Sandy Springs! I am your host Patrick Murray here with 3 fresh headlines to kick off your morning.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm with a high of 89 and a low of 69.

Here are the top stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. In-person advance voting options throughout Fulton County end on Friday. Registered voters will be able to line up at their local voting location between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Refer to this article to locate a neighborhood voting center near you. (Patch)
2. Dunwoody's American Rescue Plan and Grants Committee held a preliminary meeting to discuss how to spend the city’s American Rescue Plan funding. The city met on May 13, to discuss the federal economic stimulus bill, meant to help the country recover from negative impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee also discussed the possibility of using these funds on a Social Services Incubator. (Reporter Newspapers)
3. Brookhaven's Suthers Center has persevered through the pandemic, and have continued to provide meaningful volunteer work. On Thursday mornings, volunteers meet at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church to pack up proteins, fruits, vegetables, and other essentials to hand out to those in need. The Suthers Center is named for a former priest at St. Martin’s, Father Derwent Suthers. (Reporter Newspapers)

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Today in Sandy Springs:

• Gumby Creek Wetlands Wander Walk, Chattahoochee River National Park (10:00 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sandy Springs Police receive a special gift from a local resident. (Facebook)
• On behalf of Sandy Springs Youth Sports, congratulations to the 6U Yellow Jackets for an undefeated season! (Facebook)
• Congratulations American League regular season champion Red Sox! (Facebook)
• Recognizing the hardworking people of Sandy Springs as we celebrate National Public Works Week. (Facebook)
• The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber announces the 10th annual fashion show fundraiser, Rockin' the Runway. (Facebook)
• Join the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber on Thursday for the monthly Networking at Noon event! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Patrick Murray

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