🌱 Fulton County Citizens University Course + New Dementia Program

Hey, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with periods of sun. High: 87 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories in Sandy Springs today:

1. Fulton County is offering residents the opportunity to enroll in the Citizens University (FCCU) course, providing insights into county operations. The 10-week program, beginning with an orientation class on Sep. 14, offers an in-depth understanding of government functioning, including law processes and expenditure of tax dollars. Due to the pandemic, this FCCU session is the first since 2019. (Fulton County, GA)
2. The Atlanta chapter of Adult Children of Aging Parents is organizing a free program on effective communication with loved ones who have dementia. The educational event, titled "Communicating with Individuals Living the Dementia Experience," will provide techniques for navigating this topic, building relationships, and overcoming challenges. The program, led by Dementia Team Lead Staci Hannah, will take place on Sep. 13 at the Town Square Sandy Springs Adult Day and Alzheimer’s Resource Center and will focus on supporting those living with dementia and their caregivers. (Appen Media)
3. Fulton County Commissioner Bridget Thorne (District 1) has been selected by President Mary Joe McGuire to serve on the National Association of Counties (NACo) Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee. In this role, Commissioner Thorne will represent Fulton County residents and contribute to shaping national policy on issues related to criminal justice and public safety systems. The committee is responsible for addressing matters including criminal justice planning, law enforcement, courts, emergency management, and more. Commissioner Thorne's background in software design, community advocacy, and volunteer work makes her a valuable addition to this effort. (Fulton County, GA)

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Today in and around Sandy Springs:

Thursday, August 31

• Vinyl Night Thursdays & Grandma Maboul Truck At Cultivation Brewery, Norcross (4:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Pontoon Brewing (7:30 PM)

Friday, September 1

• Grandma Mobul's Food Truck At Pontoon Brewing (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• After reaching record highs in 2022, nationwide rates of catalytic converter thefts appear to be on the decline for the first half of 2023. In Georgia, catalytic converter thefts have decreased by 14.57 percent from 2022, though rates are still up over 3,211 percent from 2019. (BeenVerified)
• Check out Fulton County Animal Services or LifeLine Midtown on Sep. 1 or Sep. 2 for a trial adoption slumber paw-rty. Pick a dog, spend the weekend together, and if it's a great match, finalize the adoption. This is a chance to test the waters if you're considering adopting a dog, all while making a positive impact on a dog's life. (Fulton County Animal Services via Facebook)
• The North Fulton Health Fair was a success, filling multiple positions and attracting numerous skilled applicants. Fulton County Board of Health is still actively hiring, and those interested can explore available positions and upcoming events here. (Fulton County Board of Health via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you soon for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

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.