🌱 Fulton County Officer Dismissed + City Springs Free Live Concert

Hello, neighbors. It's Thursday in Sandy Springs and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Some sun with a stray t-storm. High: 80 Low: 64.
• Friday: Sunny, pleasant and warmer. High: 88 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories today in Sandy Springs:

1. A former Fulton County detention officer has been accused of using excessive force against a detainee. Monique Clark, 31, was terminated by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office and charged with aggravated assault, among other charges, after the alleged incident on Jun. 5. The Alpharetta Police Department said it will release body cam footage of the incident once an internal affairs investigation has been conducted. (Atlanta Patch)
2. Members of the Fulton County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) traveled to Miami earlier this week to prepare in the event that former President Donald Trump is charged in the county. The county's District Attorney Fani Willis is expected to announce in the coming weeks whether or not charges will be filed against the former president for possible interference during Georgia's 2020 election. Members of the FCSO were reportedly sent to Miami to observe security surrounding Trump's court appearance there. (WSB-TV)
3. Anderson East will perform live at City Green tomorrow, Jun. 16, at 7:30 p.m. The band Slow Parade will also perform as the opening act. The concert is free to all community members, and lawn seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Visit Sandy Springs via Instagram)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Sandy Springs:

Thursday, June 15

• Live Music: The Byrne Brothers At Thos. O'Reillys Public House (7:00 PM)

Friday, June 16

• Styx 2023 World Tour At Fox Theatre, Atlanta (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest upcoming open houses in the Sandy Springs area. (Sandy Springs Patch)
• Sandy Springs will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration this Sunday, Jun. 18, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Stop by the City Green for this free event, featuring a live DJ, food, culture, and community! (Sandy Springs, Georgia: City News via Facebook)
• The Fulton County Library System will be installing hardware upgrades this Sunday, Jun. 18, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. During this time, online services such as Overdrive, Hoopla, and Kanopy will not be accessible. (Fulton County Library System via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all 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.